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Smartphones Are Rewiring Our Brains [New Research] ColdFusion Smartphones are so ubiquitous that they almost fade into the background. Everyone has one and nobody thinks twice about them. But what if they were affecting the way our brains function in a very tangible way? That would mean society has been collectively altered and we don't even know it. In this episode we take a look at the research of the tenuous relationship between smartphones and our brains.

Patriotism, Leadership, and Western Security | Alexander Downer John Anderson John joins Alexander Downer to explore the significant geopolitical challenges of today, drawing comparisons to the dangerous period of the 1930s. Alexander warns of potential large-scale conflicts stemming from entanglements in Ukraine, the Middle East, and the South China Sea, emphasizing the need for a strong, principled approach to foreign policy. He criticises the gradual decline in defence spending and the unpreparedness of Western countries, driven by a false sense of security. Alexander also questions the economic viability of extensive green energy initiatives, arguing they impose heavy burdens without significantly impacting global emissions. Touching on migration, leadership, and the rise of populism, Alexander encourages political leaders to be honest and transparent, taking seriously the public concerns about declining living standards, illegal immigration, and the sustainability of welfare programs. He calls for a renewed sense of patriotism and pride in national achievements, rejecting divisive identity politics and historical denigration. Alexander Downer is an Australian former politician and diplomat who was the leader of the Liberal Party from 1994 to 1995, Australia's longest-serving Minister for Foreign Affairs from 1996 to 2007, and served as High Commissioner to the United Kingdom from 2014 to 2018. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 01:37 Dangerous Times 14:23 Trust Between Government and Public 36:00 We Need Better Leadership 40:35 Nationalism, Patriotism and Immigration 48:52 Israel and Antisemitism 01:05:52 Dictatorships Within the West Conversations feature John Anderson, former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, interviewing the world's foremost thought leaders about today's pressing social, cultural and political issues. John believes proper, robust dialogue is necessary if we are to maintain our social strength and cohesion. As he puts it; "You cannot get good public policy out of a bad public debate."

I Can’t Overstate How Dire This Is | Bret Weinstein The Rubin Report Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report" talks to Bret Weinstein about the decline of enlightenment liberalism; whether tribalism is Western civilization’s future; why Western civilization has been reversing course on racial equality; the missteps of the New Atheists and the challenge of reconciling past wisdom with modern problems; the societal consequences of rapid progressivism; the arbitrary nature and pointlessness of a lot of our education; the unintended impacts of discarding established norms; the human tendency to focus on immediate problems while avoiding thoughtful analysis to avoid unintended chaos; the need for a balanced approach that respects both conservative and progressive instincts in societal evolution; Elon Musk's unexpected role in the Twitter free speech battle; his personal meeting with Musk and Musk subsequently blocking him; the challenges faced by individuals who have strengths like courage and insight but who struggle to collaborate effectively; and much more.

Victor Davis Hanson is a renowned classicist, military historian, and political commentator. He is the Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow in Residence in Classics and Military History at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. Among numerous other awards, Victor was presented the National Humanities Medal in 2007. In this episode, Robinson and Victor discuss his latest book, The End of Everything: How Wars Descend into Annihilation (Basic Book, 2024), which was released on May 7th. More particularly, they cover the historical connection between annihilation and genocide, how we should interpret the past through today’s moral standards, genocides in the present, and the likelihood of World War III. Victor appeared as a guest on episode #112, in which he and Robinson talked about what was at the time Victor’s latest book, The Dying Citizen. He was also a guest on episode #191, which covered Victor’s views on the current crisis in Israel and Palestine. Keep up with Victor on Twitter, through his website, and on his podcast, The Victor Davis Hanson Show.

This reservist soldier was only giving voice to the way most Israelis feel the war was mishandled. His only "threat" was to give his life for the safety of Israel. - JW

Breaking Down Russia’s Vacuum Bomb, the U.S.'s M10 Booker and More | WSJ Equipped What weapons and ammunition are the U.S. sending to Israel and Ukraine to aid in their war efforts against Hamas and Russia? What kinds of weapons are the U.S. developing and using for their own defense? From Spice bombs and 155mm shells, to the USS Carney and Sentinel nuclear missiles, WSJ takes a look at different military innovations and tactics from around the world. Chapters: 0:00 Triton drone boat 7:18 M10 Booker tank 15:40 Sentinel nuclear missiles 21:59 The USS Carney 27:53 155mm shells 34:49 GLSDB missile system 41:42 Russia’s TOS-1A thermobaric weapon 48:03 Valkyrie XQ-58A AI drone 56:28 Mi-24 helicopters 1:02:55 Russia’s nuclear torpedo 1:09:03 Spice bombs