The Bill Simmons Podcast The Future of Everything With Derek Thompson, Plus UFC 300’s Missing Main Event and the Rock’s Turn With Ariel Helwani
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Feb 16, 2024 
Derek Thompson, a writer for The Atlantic and host of the Plain English podcast, shares fascinating insights on the future of health, culture, and technology. He discusses the impact of societal changes on mental health and examines the role of innovations like GLP-1 drugs. Meanwhile, Ariel Helwani, a prominent MMA journalist, dives into the buzz surrounding UFC 300, the marketing challenges it faces, and the evolving landscape of wrestling with upcoming WrestleMania events. Their dynamic conversations blend culture, sports, and pressing societal issues.
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Mahomes vs. Brady
- Patrick Mahomes has the best start to an NFL quarterback career, combining physical talent, regular season stats, and postseason success.
- However, true greatness, like Tom Brady's, requires longevity, which Mahomes still needs to prove.
Inevitability in Sports
- True greatness in sports involves an "inevitability belt," a sense that victory is assured.
- Michael Jordan and Tom Brady possessed this quality, and Mahomes might too.
Prevalence Inflation
- Darby Saxby's concept of "prevalence inflation" suggests that the normalization of anxiety may be increasing its occurrence.
- The internet, by amplifying anxieties, may be contributing to this phenomenon.