Ben Shapiro, a sharp-witted conservative commentator and author, joins to discuss how bullying shaped his resilience in media. He shares his views on the surprising types of stores that shouldn't be in his neighborhood and dives into the historical impacts of the British Empire and the American Revolution. The conversation also touches on the importance of humor in serious discussions, the complexities of war, and respectful disagreement, before reflecting on the role of religion in society and the perils of aggressive ideologies.
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Robbery on 3rd Street
Ben Shapiro got robbed on 3rd Street in Los Angeles.
The robbers stole his friend's wallet, watch, keys, and phone, and tried to rip off his wife's jewelry.
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Wokeness vs. Common Sense
Common sense includes making citizens feel safe.
Wokeness has become an "aggressively anti-common sense agenda."
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Media Distrust
The legacy media's focus on systemic racism creates distrust among average people.
People prioritize practical concerns like safety and rising costs over political rhetoric.
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In 'East of Eden', John Steinbeck tells the story of the Trask and Hamilton families, set against the backdrop of California's Salinas Valley. The novel is a modern retelling of the biblical story of Cain and Abel, focusing on the tumultuous relationship between Cal and Aron Trask, and their struggles with their father, Adam. The book delves into themes of love, rejection, and the choice between good and evil, symbolized by the Hebrew word 'timshel', meaning 'thou mayest'. The narrative is rich with characters like Samuel Hamilton, a kind and wise patriarch, and Kate, the embodiment of evil, whose past and actions significantly impact the lives of the Trasks.
The Doors of Perception and Heaven and Hell
Aldous Huxley
This book is a profound exploration of the human mind's capabilities under the influence of mescaline. Huxley recounts his personal experience with the drug, detailing the vivid and intense sensory transformations he underwent. He discusses the concept of 'Mind at Large' and the brain's role as a 'reducing valve' that filters sensory information. The book delves into philosophical and spiritual traditions, drawing from figures like William Blake, Meister Eckhart, and Plato, to contextualize his observations. Huxley's work challenges readers to reconsider their perceptions of reality and the potential for expanded consciousness through various means, including psychedelics and spiritual practices.
The Causes of War
The Causes of War
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Bill and Ben Shapiro on how being bullied made Ben tough enough for media, the kind of store that’s legal in L.A. that Ben doesn’t want in his neighborhood, the consequences of this week and beyond, the history of the British Empire and American revolution, the complexities of war, the importance of understanding history and its impact on present-day society, aggressive anti-common-sense agendas, the importance of comedy in discussing serious topics, religion and the afterlife, the importance of respectful disagreement in discourse.
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