The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett The Professor Banned From Speaking Out: "We Need To Start Preparing! The Terrifying Lessons Of Covid We’re Ignoring!" - Bret Weinstein
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Aug 15, 2024 
Bret Weinstein, an evolutionary biologist and former professor, shares his insights on humanity's existential threats, including AI and solar flares. He emphasizes the need for preparedness against potential disasters, such as nuclear war, and critiques the impact of modern society on personal relationships, particularly the effects of pornography. The conversation also highlights the importance of language in our survival and warns of the fragility of our institutions. Weinstein provocatively addresses the COVID pandemic's lessons, urging us to rethink our responses to future crises.
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Bret Weinstein's Background
- Bret Weinstein, an evolutionary biologist, was propelled into public intellectualism due to events at Evergreen State College.
- He believes humanity is in danger, worrying about the wrong things, and feels obligated to try and change our trajectory.
Hyper Novelty & Existential Threats
- Humanity faces growing existential threats due to rapid technological advancements and societal changes, termed "hyper novelty".
- This rapid change outpaces our ability to adapt, making us increasingly maladapted to our environment.
Solar Flare Risk
- Solar flares and coronal mass ejections pose a significant threat to our electrically dependent world.
- A Carrington-level event today could fry computers, disable cars, and cause long-term power outages due to transformer damage.
