Episode
#372 - Zack Telander - Elon Musk, Texas & Men Leaving College
1:14:40
Published: Thu Sep 16 2021
Description
Zack Telander is a weightlifter, coach & YouTuber. ZT joins me to talk about the world's most pressing issues like why Elon Musk's silence is violence, why The Satanic Temple is stepping into Texas' abortion debate, why I got involved in TikTok drama, the implications of men leaving college at record rates, whether Joe Rogan will sue CNN, why the new Matrix trailer is so good, my new obsession with AirSoft YouTube and much more... Sponsors: Get 5 days unlimited access to Shortform for free at https://www.shortform.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get a free gift from Tiege Hanley when you try their skincare range at http://tiege.com/modernwisdom (deal automatically applied) Extra Stuff: Subscribe to Zack's YouTube Channel -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC94_fvLx7abZgs9LIkM7jxw Get Zack's Program for $1 - https://www.patreon.com/zacktelander Follow Zack on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coach_zt Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
Chapters
This podcast episode covers the need for a skincare routine for men, along with the introduction of a tool called ShortForm which offers comprehensive book summaries.
00:00 - 04:26 (04:26)
Summary
This podcast episode covers the need for a skincare routine for men, along with the introduction of a tool called ShortForm which offers comprehensive book summaries. Additionally, various topics including Elon Musk, TikTok drama, and the new Matrix trailer are discussed.
Episode#372 - Zack Telander - Elon Musk, Texas & Men Leaving College
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses their hesitation to buy a Tesla due to the CEO's political stances and recent controversy around the company's move to Texas.
04:27 - 07:07 (02:40)
Summary
The speaker discusses their hesitation to buy a Tesla due to the CEO's political stances and recent controversy around the company's move to Texas.
Episode#372 - Zack Telander - Elon Musk, Texas & Men Leaving College
PodcastModern Wisdom
The pressure to have a strong, unwavering opinion in order to appear authentic and authoritative leads to the issue of absolutism and jumping to conclusions.
07:07 - 12:25 (05:17)
Summary
The pressure to have a strong, unwavering opinion in order to appear authentic and authoritative leads to the issue of absolutism and jumping to conclusions. On the other hand, those who take the time to develop an informed opinion are often criticized for not being a professional in the subject matter they are speaking on.
Episode#372 - Zack Telander - Elon Musk, Texas & Men Leaving College
PodcastModern Wisdom
The Satanic temple has requested the ability to provide its members with abortion pharmaceuticals in their ritual within the first 24 weeks of pregnancy, citing religious freedom.
12:25 - 19:21 (06:56)
Summary
The Satanic temple has requested the ability to provide its members with abortion pharmaceuticals in their ritual within the first 24 weeks of pregnancy, citing religious freedom. Meanwhile, the new Texas abortion law outlaws abortion after six weeks and penalizes anyone assisting someone in obtaining an abortion.
Episode#372 - Zack Telander - Elon Musk, Texas & Men Leaving College
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast discusses the surprising motivation behind a Jiu-Jitsu fighter's decision to run for political office, speculating that it could be an attempt to gain more conservative followers.
19:21 - 25:56 (06:34)
Summary
The podcast discusses the surprising motivation behind a Jiu-Jitsu fighter's decision to run for political office, speculating that it could be an attempt to gain more conservative followers.
Episode#372 - Zack Telander - Elon Musk, Texas & Men Leaving College
PodcastModern Wisdom
In a recent podcast, the possibility of Keanu Reeves returning for another John Wick movie was discussed.
25:56 - 28:31 (02:35)
Summary
In a recent podcast, the possibility of Keanu Reeves returning for another John Wick movie was discussed. The reason behind the actor's current beard was also explored, with speculation that it may be related to another role he is currently playing.
Episode#372 - Zack Telander - Elon Musk, Texas & Men Leaving College
PodcastModern Wisdom
In a discussion about the growing popularity of short-form videos on TikTok, host Sam Harris shares his experience with a video on attraction he made that garnered unexpected attention, touching on the common misconceptions about men and women's attraction towards each other.
28:32 - 34:26 (05:53)
Summary
In a discussion about the growing popularity of short-form videos on TikTok, host Sam Harris shares his experience with a video on attraction he made that garnered unexpected attention, touching on the common misconceptions about men and women's attraction towards each other.
Episode#372 - Zack Telander - Elon Musk, Texas & Men Leaving College
PodcastModern Wisdom
Dylan Danis, a black belt world champion, uses psychopathic trash talk on social media like "I'm going to eat your liver with, uh, some fava beans and a nice Chianti" and calls out Sean Strickland for taking down a story post about him.
34:26 - 38:17 (03:51)
Summary
Dylan Danis, a black belt world champion, uses psychopathic trash talk on social media like "I'm going to eat your liver with, uh, some fava beans and a nice Chianti" and calls out Sean Strickland for taking down a story post about him.
Episode#372 - Zack Telander - Elon Musk, Texas & Men Leaving College
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker believes that most people like Bitcoin because of the potential to make a lot of money and achieve a lavish lifestyle.
38:17 - 42:39 (04:22)
Summary
The speaker believes that most people like Bitcoin because of the potential to make a lot of money and achieve a lavish lifestyle. They compare this desire to the appeal of humorous brands like Slim Jim and Taco Bell.
Episode#372 - Zack Telander - Elon Musk, Texas & Men Leaving College
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses the potential consequences of liking Twitter posts, recalling his discovery that YouTuber Philip DeFranco held anti-vaccination views.
42:39 - 46:52 (04:12)
Summary
The speaker discusses the potential consequences of liking Twitter posts, recalling his discovery that YouTuber Philip DeFranco held anti-vaccination views.
Episode#372 - Zack Telander - Elon Musk, Texas & Men Leaving College
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this episode, the speakers discussed their experiences with using search engines and the common inconsistency in people's views on bodily autonomy, such as those who criticize Joe Rogan for putting "weird stuff" in his body while also supporting Texas' abortion law.
46:52 - 52:14 (05:21)
Summary
In this episode, the speakers discussed their experiences with using search engines and the common inconsistency in people's views on bodily autonomy, such as those who criticize Joe Rogan for putting "weird stuff" in his body while also supporting Texas' abortion law.
Episode#372 - Zack Telander - Elon Musk, Texas & Men Leaving College
PodcastModern Wisdom
Women are now outpacing men in enrollment and graduation rates from higher education, as men continue to abandon college education as compared to their female counterparts.
52:14 - 56:15 (04:01)
Summary
Women are now outpacing men in enrollment and graduation rates from higher education, as men continue to abandon college education as compared to their female counterparts.
Episode#372 - Zack Telander - Elon Musk, Texas & Men Leaving College
PodcastModern Wisdom
The gender gap in college admissions has shifted from favoring men to favoring women, but this shift may be leading some women to view college as an unattainable goal unless they "really deserve it".
56:15 - 1:00:41 (04:26)
Summary
The gender gap in college admissions has shifted from favoring men to favoring women, but this shift may be leading some women to view college as an unattainable goal unless they "really deserve it".
Episode#372 - Zack Telander - Elon Musk, Texas & Men Leaving College
PodcastModern Wisdom
The imbalance of genders in certain groups leads to a surplus of women competing for a small group of "chads," while underperforming men struggle to find partners.
1:00:41 - 1:05:40 (04:59)
Summary
The imbalance of genders in certain groups leads to a surplus of women competing for a small group of "chads," while underperforming men struggle to find partners. Conversely, college environments with more men than women result in more long-term relationships as men have to conform to the standards of women.
Episode#372 - Zack Telander - Elon Musk, Texas & Men Leaving College
PodcastModern Wisdom
The increasing number of educated women means that men who want to participate in the dating game will have to keep up, because women are the gatekeepers.
1:05:40 - 1:11:53 (06:12)
Summary
The increasing number of educated women means that men who want to participate in the dating game will have to keep up, because women are the gatekeepers. Online dating apps will continue to grow in size and diversity, providing options for both men and women.
Episode#372 - Zack Telander - Elon Musk, Texas & Men Leaving College
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker talks about the effects of spending time around people without external distractions and the importance of sharing the show to expand its reach.
1:11:53 - 1:14:38 (02:44)
Summary
The speaker talks about the effects of spending time around people without external distractions and the importance of sharing the show to expand its reach. There is also an advertisement for the first 200 people to sign up at shortform.com/modernwisdom to get unlimited access for 5 days to all short forms.