Anatoly Karlin underestimates Russia's incompetence in the Ukraine war and discusses Putin's ethno-nationalism shift. They explore Russia's historical setbacks, the noosphere, AI governance, and the potential bio-singularity near. The podcast touches on Russia's 'elite human capital' problem and the multipolar AI takeover scenarios.

Anatoly Karlin, a writer and researcher, discusses his shift from right-wing politics to advocating for network states. Topics include declining intellectual space, creating a counter elite, challenges with network states, genetic technologies, and the future of natalism.

Anatoly Karlin, a guest on the podcast, discusses his political evolution, AI timelines, Russian nationalism, and the problem with the 'rightoid international.' They explore disillusionment with conservatives, the dangers of AI, and the shift in thinking towards Putin. They also analyze Putin's goals in Ukraine and compare decision-making processes in democracy and autocracy.