How WEIRD Societies Shaped the World w/Evolutionary Biologist Joseph Henrich
I had a conversation with Joesph Henrich, a distinguished anthropologist and evolutionary biologist at Harvard. Renowned for his interdisciplinary research on cultural evolution and the origins of WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic) societies, Joseph is a deep dude.
We had a wide-ranging discussion on topics such as cultural learning, social contagion, and the WEIRD phenomenon. We explored the interplay between truth and religion, the economic and political impacts of kinship structures, and cognitive development in non-schooled environments. Additionally, we talked about David Deutsch’s work on falsifiability and its role in building systems of knowledge, divination, witchcraft, rationality, and the question of who might be considered the "weirdest" people in the world.
Joseph's website: https://henrich.fas.harvard.edu/
Joseph on X: https://x.com/JoHenrich
Chapters
0:00 Intro
2:50 Social contagions
5:44 "WEIRD" acronym
12:20 Kinship structures
22:04 Religious and cultural community health outcomes
27:39 Cultural evolution and subjective epistemology
39:07 Diversity in social interactions enhances innovation
45:30 Working in multiple fields
47:20 Current politics and critical thinking
54:30 Public distrust in institutions
58:45 Witchcraft and divination
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When You Step Outside the Matrix w/Alex Priou
While in Denver with the University of Austin for the Life of Mind Tour, I had a deep conversation about philosophy with Alex Priou. Alex is a professor, philosopher, author, and contributor to The New Thinkery podcast. We talked about the fragility of civilization, what constitutes a good life, and what happens when one's beliefs have been hijacked by ideology.
Alex's website: https://alexpriou.com/
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University of Austin: https://www.uaustin.org/
Chapters
00:00:00 Intro
03:38:00 Ancient Greek philosophy
07:16:00 Critiquing current educational practices
18:19:00 Importance of Plato
23:35 The Socratic method's pedagogical approach
45:16 Morals & political education
50:02 Academic work's aim
55:33 Plato's dialogues continue to influence philosophy
01:07:49 The Socratic method remains effective
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Free Speech Makes Free People w/ Greg Lukianoff
Greg Lukianoff (FIRE organization) is doing crucial work in promoting free speech and defending the rights of individuals who have faced repercussions for their speech. We discussed schools on FIRE's Free Speech List and the associated violators as well as the teacher’s unions’ ideological capture. The conversation took an unexpected turn when we began talking about people we know in the public space—Greg then used the phrase "name-dropping”.
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Chapters
0:00 Preview
1:40 Intro
3:50 Background of Greg's books and documentary
10:00 Teaching young people the habits of the anxious and depressed
12:40 People who oppose free speech
17:55 Namedropping
23:00 FIRE's University Free Speech Rankings
35:15 Professors and students found on "wrong side" of issues
40:30 Title IX
46:00 Academics against free speech
52:00 How Greg feels about this problem
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How Bad Ideas FLOURISH At Universities with Alan Davison
Alan is one of the leading international scholars in the field of cultural history of the long nineteenth century, focusing on the intersection of music and visual culture, portraits of musicians and the reception and representation of the famous Hungarian composer-pianist Franz Liszt.
He has published extensively in this area and has been the recipient of invitations to present at prestigious institutions including Yale University, Kings College London and the Royal College of Music (London).
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What Makes a War Just? | Spectrum Street Epistemology w/Cam Higby and Sound Epistemology
While at UCLA, we had a conversation centered around the concept of just war with Cam Higby and Sound Epistemology. We explored various claims, such as whether an attack on a country justifies war, whether the number of casualties determines the justness of war, and whether self-defense is a more justifiable reason for going to war compared to situations like genocide. It should be noted that there were large pro-Palestinian protests and we invited protesters to have a conversation with us. No protestors accepted our invitation.
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:07 Claim: Israel/Gaza War
21:24 Claims about justifications of war
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The Only Acceptable Racism In America with Jeremy Carl
Jeremy Carl is a senior fellow at the Claremont Institute and has had a varied career, primarily in the public policy arena. His work at Claremont examines nationalism, immigration, technology, and a variety of other subjects. Prior to joining Claremont, he served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Interior under President Trump.
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A Moral Quandary? | Spectrum Street Epistemology with Adam Friended of the Sitch & Adam Show
Adam Friended, co-host of the Sitch & Adam Show, joins Peter and Reid for Spectrum Street Epistemology on the UCLA campus in Los Angeles. They discuss morality and explore moral thinking a guiding principle in human conduct.
In their conversation they argue about the interplay between kindness and rules, the role of personal virtues in moral judgment, the conceptualization of morality as a societal technology, and the distinction between legal compliance and ethical integrity. It sounds high fluentant but they’re both plainspoken and straightforward in their disagreement.
The Sitch & Adam Show: https://www.youtube.com/@SitchAndAdamShow/videos
Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:30 Claim 1: Best definition of morality
7:21 Claims about rules
21:50 Claim about principles
25:50 Laws vs morality
31:00 Rules for a good life
38:58 Morality while living alone on an island
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Liberalism vs Progressivism in America with Clint Chavarria (@ClassicLibera12 on X)
Clint Chavarria, aka Classic Liberal, American patriot and family man, posts on X about Classic Liberalism, Scottish Realism and Anti-Communism.
Clint can be found on X: https://x.com/classiclibera12?s=21&t=TIdltUDKBV4THljtNs3hUw
Links to those charts:
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"Right to Die" Movement and Canada Under Trudeau w/Rupa Subramanya
Writer Rupa Subramanya and Peter Boghossian discuss Canada's current affairs, the 2024 US Election, the "Right to die" movement, and more.
Rupa Subramanya is a writer based in Ottawa, Canada. She began her writing career at the Wall Street Journal India with a weekly column focusing on the intersection of economics, politics, and public policy. Her work has been cited in the New York Times, Financial Times, and the Guardian among others. She currently writes a regular column for the National Post.
Rupa's website: https://www.thefp.com/t/rupa-subramanya
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:44 Trucker’s protest in Canada
11:55 Is it okay to restrict speech?
18:22 Plagiarism scandals
25:20 Trust in mass media
28:50 2024 Election
35:40 News bias
44:38 RFK Jr. Speech
46:35 “Right to die” movement
1:02:30 Is right to die cultural?
1:08:40 Criticisms of Far Right
1:17:30 Current state of Canada
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Guess Who Wants to Abolish the Child Welfare System w/ Naomi Schaefer Riley
In a recent conversation with Naomi Riley, a senior fellow at AEI and child welfare expert, Christina Buttons and I dived into a deeply disturbing topic: the factors damaging child welfare. Riley argues that the emphasis on anti-racism has inadvertently harmed child protection efforts in the United States. Antiracist ideology has led to the wholesale corruption of social work institutions (and individual social workers), which are crucial for protecting child welfare; this has had detrimental impacts on children in various settings, from foster care to homeless encampments.
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
00:55 Movement to abolish child welfare prioritizes family preservation over child safety concerns
06:44 Cultural sensitivity arguments against child welfare
12:29 Failures in child welfare lead to tragic outcomes for children left in abusive homes
16:32 Myths about child welfare
21:46 State variations in child welfare practices impact federal standards on adoption
27:21 Foster care abuse rates
33:43 Cost-cutting measures in foster care
46:59 Portland's child protective services
01:11:00 Pennsylvania allows reunification of sexually abused children with abusers
01:15:14 Focus on monitoring and rehabilitation
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From Vibes Campaigns to Campus Jew Hatred: An Interview with Franny Block
In this interview, Franny Block, a young journalist at The Free Press, discusses her experiences and views on contemporary journalism, emphasizing the importance of covering underreported stories that challenge mainstream narratives. She reflects on the current state of civil discourse, noting a decline in open dialogue, particularly among younger generations and within certain ideological circles.
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:52 Stories legacy media doesn't cover
2:35 Kamala Harris
7:25 Spring encampments on college campuses
10:00 Anti-Americanism
12:00 Israel/Palestine
15:07 Anti-Semitism on college campuses
22:36 Student protests
35:34 Social media narrative impact
44:10 Franny's view on being a young journalist
47:21 Top issues heading into 2024 election
51:07 Open dialogue and civil discourse
59:26 Discussions around gender-affirming care
01:01:16 Optimistic about America
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The War Against the Past
I just wrapped up a great conversation with author and public intellectual Frank Furedi, who is ever-interesting. Frank has a new book, The War Against the Past, which I haven’t read yet but is on my must-read list. Given Frank’s heterodox and thoughtful writings, I’ve put this on my “Must Read” list.
Frank and I frequently cross paths at conferences, and I always find his commentary insightful and clear. Although we strongly disagree on some issues, I’ve always found Frank open to conversation, dialogue, and even friendly debate.
We discussed the politicization of identity and his concept of "decivilization," which he explains in detail. I also asked him about his shift from the far left to his now conservative views. We touched on species relativism (versus cultural, moral, or epistemological relativism), as well as the impact of politicization on public discourse and his work with MCC’s think tank in Brussels.
I’m looking forward to speaking with Frank at Genspect in Portugal and seeing him again in Hungary and possibly Romania. I hope you enjoy our episode. Thanks!
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Can Anyone Understand Anything? | Peter Reacts
Peter reacts to clips from Michael Shermer and Richard Dawkins, Brett Hall, and chats with Chat GPT loaded up with David Deutsch's The Beginning of Infinity.
@skepticmagazine video:
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0:00 Dawkins & Shermer
3:50 Brett Hall
9:09 Chat GPT
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Killing America | Eli Steele
I recently had a conversation with Eli Steele (son of the legendary author Shelby Steele), an award-winning documentary filmmaker. We discussed his incisive, engaging, and timely film, Killing America. Killing America exposes pervasive anti-Semitism in the school system, what keeps it there, and the sickeningly underwhelming responses to it.
Eli’s sincerity and passion for improving America were evident throughout our conversation and indeed permeates his body of work. I highly encourage you to explore his films.
Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:30 "Killing America" trailer & discussion
7:00 Current state of American politics
10:50 "White guilt"
20:33 Reaction to "Killing America"
29:40 Jewish identity
35:00 Equity
52:56 Consequences of racialized policies
57:48 Individual responsibility vs group identity
01:16:14 Racial dynamics in a multicultural country
01:19:28 Importance of personal response to stereotypes
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Ozempic: An Extraordinary Benefit or Disturbing Risk? | Johann Hari
Johann Hari is a British-Swiss author and journalist, known for his books and his articles in The Independent and Huffington Post. Since 2015, his writing has primarily dealt with the war on drugs, mental illness, and decreasing attention spans. His books on these subjects include Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs, Lost Connections, and Stolen Focus.
In this video, Christina Buttons, Johann Hari, and Peter Boghossian discuss Johann's new book, "Magic Pill: The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight-Loss Drugs".
Buy the book here: https://a.co/d/a70KdMg
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00:00 Intro
04:51 OICW and Mojarro effects
06:48 Johann's book "Magic Pill"
12:14 Obesity's impact on cognition
21:08 Benefits of weight loss drugs
23:28 BMI
29:12 Body positivity
36:58 New weight loss drugs affect brain functions
44:18 Type 2 diabetes
48:54 Understanding obesity, eating disorders, and weight loss drugs
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Prism and Perception with Gurwinder Bhogal
It was a distinct pleasure to speak with Gurwinder Bhogal (G), a British writer and public intellectual whom I respect tremendously. Our conversation covered a wide range of topics, including perceptions of Donald Trump, the implications of a Harris-Trump election, the recent assassination attempt on Trump’s life, and then shifted to philosophical issues.
Previous interview with Gurwinder: https://youtube.com/live/k57EUIEzMWE?feature=share
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Progressivism Does Not Work with Alex Balekian, CA-30 Congressional Candidate
I recently had a conversation with Alex Balekian, a congressional candidate for California's 30th congressional district. I invited his political opponent, Laura Friedman, to join me for a discussion on the show, but she initially claimed not to have received the email and later said she was too busy. As a result, I engaged in a simulated debate with ChatGPT, where it represented her perspective.
During our conversation, Alex and I covered several key issues affecting his district, including the economy, transgender issues, crime, homelessness, and drug policies. These topics are significant concerns for his potential constituents.
I extend an open invitation to Laura, Alex's political opponent, to join the show whenever she chooses. I do not endorse any candidates in this race but remain open to hosting discussions with all parties involved.
Alex on X: https://x.com/AlexBalekian
ChatGPT "interview" with Laura: https://youtube.com/live/ldN0ul8vmEo?feature=share
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0:00 About Alex Balekian
06:09 Alex's thoughts on AB 1955
14:07 Laura Freedman (Alex's component)
28:34 Fiscal responsibility
35:09 Homelessness solutions
47:32 Points-based immigration system
54:11 Prop 47's impact
1:10:16 Running for Congress as moderate Republican
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Courageous Truth: Meeting Dr. Eithan Haim
I just traveled to Texas to meet Dr. Eithan Haim after losing a $1000 bet with Chris Rufo.
Little did I know, losing a $1000 bet with Chris Rufo would lead to one of the most impactful conversations of my life. I traveled to Texas to meet Dr. Eithan Haim, a general surgeon. Haim, a courageous whistleblower, exposed Texas Children’s Hospital’s blatant lies regarding their transgender program for children. His actions prompted swift legislative change in Texas, making the previously exposed conduct illegal within 24 hours.
Just hours before his graduation, however, federal agents unexpectedly arrived at his apartment. They have targeted Dr. Haim, his wife, and even his lawyers. Haim is looking at 10 years in federal prison for exposing the gender mutilation scandal at his hospital. His story is a powerful testament to the importance of speaking truth in the face of danger and the personal sacrifices that often accompany such courage.
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Should We Treat Men & Women the Same if Gender is Truly a Spectrum?
Artist Jess de Wahls and biologist Güneş Taylor play Spectrum Street Epistemology in London. They explored the distinctions between being female, being a woman, and identifying as a feminist. They also examined the concept of chivalry and its relationship to gender roles and expectations.
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Güneş on X: https://x.com/GunesTaylor
Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:11 Being a woman
9:50 Sexism
13:00 Would you rather be born the opposite sex?
25:56 Feminism
41:40 Biological sex is a spectrum?
49:25 Male identity
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30% of Democrats Wish the Attempted Assassination on Trump's Life had Succeeded!
Eric Kaufmann recently authored the book "The Third Awokening: A 12-Point Plan for Rolling Back Progressive Extremism." Eric is a friend of the show and known for his data-driven, thoughtful analysis.
During our conversation, Eric made a striking observation: "30% of Democrats wish the attempted assassination on Trump's life had succeeded." This statistic is deeply alarming and underscores broader societal tensions in the United States.
In addition to discussing the attempted assassination of Trump, our conversation delved into sensitive topics such as race and IQ, Islam in the UK, and I even suggested that the UK might contemplate surrendering sovereignty at some point. We also touched upon the current political landscape, resulting in a spicy interview.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
05:19 US immigration trends
16:06 How anti-racism taboo heavily influences immigration policy
21:33 Eric's solutions to immigration problems
26:00 Forbidden conversation: race & IQ
30:35 Conservative vs liberal
39:00 New CA law
46:59 Ideology and peer pressure are driving institutional change
52:03 Genetic research on intelligence
01:00:29 Generation that supports critical Social Justice
01:09:09 Population issues
01:11:30 Countering illiberal ideologies
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The Fate of the American Republic Post the Attempted Assassination of President Donald J. Trump
I recently had a really interesting conversation with my dear friend Faisal Al Mutar. Faisal is from war-torn Iraq, and he’s the most American person I have ever met. He leads Ideas Beyond Borders, an organization dedicated to translating Enlightenment texts into Arabic, among other impactful initiatives.
During our conversation, Faisal and I discussed the attempted assassination of Donald Trump and its implications, particularly in the context of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts. We also explored Trump's choice for a new Vice President, contrasting Vice President Harris and discussing the Democratic Party's current situation.
Ideas Beyond Borders https://ideasbeyondborders.org/
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00:00 Reactions to Trump's assassination attempt
10:32 International perspectives on US stability after the attempt
18:30 Celebratory reactions to violence
23:02 Companies should act, not signal virtue
30:17 Institutional erosion
34:21 Extreme reactions overshadow nuanced debate
41:08 Effective political messaging
49:07 International perceptions of US politics
01:00:41 Trump and Biden
01:13:00 Faisal's thoughts on current politics
01:31:39 Defending Enlightenment values
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Chris Martenson on America's Economic Decline: "We Did This To Ourselves."
In Peter's second interview with Chris Martenson, the two analyze the precarious state of global economies, particularly focusing on Japan's economic trajectory as a cautionary tale for the United States. They advocate for honest dialogue and collective action to address impending economic catastrophes as brought on by an inability to pay the debt, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and the need for communities to unite in navigating during the coming economic calamity.
Chris Martenson, Ph.D., MBA is an economic researcher and futurist, and founder of PeakProsperity.com. His COVID video series garnered more than 40 million views and has helped millions better understand, adapt, and prepare for the Pandemic of 2020.
Peter's previous interview with Chris: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzF-2_O0UX8&t=276s
Peak Prosperity: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD2-QVBQi48RRQTD4Jhxu8w
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0:00 Intro
02:08 National Debt
16:20 Inflation
22:21 Assets and wealth
30:55 High taxation
36:41 Future fiscal stability
45:25 Japan's economic decline - canary in the coal mine?
52:39 Addressing US deficit
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