The Dispatch Podcast Housekeeping and the Apocalypse (w/ Niall Ferguson & Martin Gurri)
Mar 20, 2023
Economic historian Niall Ferguson and author Martin Gurri discuss the potential ways our civilization could implode, from bad education to nuclear annihilation. They explore the decline of trust in established media, the impact of social media on political discourse, the polarization caused by global platforms, and the fragility of the younger generation's mental health. They also touch on concerns about the loss of democracy, the threat of nuclear weapons, and the constant discussion of climate change.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
A Conversation on Threats and Challenges in the Current Landscape
02:47 • 3min
The Decline of Trust in Established Media
05:52 • 20min
The New Cold War with China and the Impact of Social Media on Political Discourse
25:56 • 6min
The Impact of the Online World on Discourse and the Digital Self
31:50 • 2min
The Impact of Global Platforms on Polarization
34:16 • 14min
The Loss of Democracy and the Threat of Nuclear Weapons
48:07 • 3min
Generational Fragility and Mental Health Concerns
51:36 • 14min