Conspirituality Brief: Olympics for Dopers
Aug 16, 2025
The Enhanced Games plan to showcase athletes' full potential by allowing any performance-enhancing drugs. The podcast dives into why Silicon Valley billionaires are backing this controversial event. It examines the ethical dilemmas of bodily autonomy versus the implications of doping on sports culture. The discussion touches on the discrepancies in athlete earnings versus Olympic profits, and critiques the commercialization of performance supplements. Expect a thought-provoking exploration of fame, scandal, and the future of competitive sports.
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Armstrong's Contrarian Entry
- Lance Armstrong announced he'll compete in the Enhanced Games but promised not to use drugs.
- He said the only substance he'd bring was "a six pack of Shiner Bock."
Supplement-First Motive
- The Enhanced Games appears driven more by supplement and marketing ambitions than athletic love.
- Founders aim to sell
Entertainment-As-Marketing
- The Enhanced Games pitches itself like Red Bull but reversed: it will showcase enhanced athletes to sell products.
- Founders plan to launch
