Robert Wright, Derek Davison, and Daniel Bessner discuss the ongoing Gaza conflict, Biden's political stance, and Trump's potential actions. They analyze Israel's plan for post-war Gaza and touch on the complexities in American media coverage. The conversation delves into the challenges of governance in Gaza and the implications for the Palestinian Authority's role.

Robert Wright and Paul Bloom discuss the rise of GPT-4o in the Metaverse, the importance of sentience for AI companions, social AI promises and dangers, the unique capabilities of LLMs in computing, and a special announcement to wrap up the episode.

Robert Wright and Tamler Sommers discuss the shifting Overton window on Israel-Palestine after October 7. They touch on topics like Israel's 9/11, overreactions, liberal Zionism, and the influence of the Israel lobby.

AI experts Robert Wright and Liron Shapira discuss AI doomerism, concerns about AI arms race, and the 'Pause AI' movement. They explore examples of AI going rogue, the need to align AI with human values, and Sam Altman's sincerity in AI safety concerns. The conversation touches on paperclip maximizing, evolution, and the AI will to power question.

How Jews fit—or don’t—into universities’ DEI regimes ... What do controversial pro-Palestine chants really mean? ... When does criticism of Israel become antisemitic? ... The Israel lobby’s influence on Congress and academia ... Do pro-Israel donors unwittingly inflame antisemitism? ... Evidence of increasing antisemitism ... Was Ilhan Omar’s “all about the Benjamins” tweet antisemitic? ... Bob criticizes Bari Weiss, Bill Ackman, and an Eli tweet ... Balancing concerns about free speech and antisemitism ... Are Israelis too fatalistic about antisemitism for their own good? ...

Robert Wright and Andrew Day discuss the impact of pro-Palestine protests, analyzing Biden's response to the Middle East conflicts, navigating U.S.-Israel relations, and exploring diverse topics like China, AI, and viral marketing campaigns.

Is it ever okay to fire professors for speech? ... Bari Weiss spreads misinformation without consequence ... Are some of Israel’s American supporters unwittingly inflaming antisemitism? ... Ayaan Hirsi Ali converts to Christianity without abandoning New Atheist creed ... Do Sam Harris et. al. get religion totally wrong? ... Heading to Overtime ...

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Coleman Hughes and Robert Wright delve into the complexities of the Israel-Palestine conflict, discussing anti-Zionism, Hamas, US policy, Palestinian national identity, and potential solutions. They explore the deep-seated hatred towards Israel, the one-state solution, historical context, right of return, and challenges in achieving peace. The conversation also touches on strategic game theory, American support for Israel, and the importance of civil discourse.

Psychologist and philosopher Paul Bloom joins author and journalist Robert Wright to discuss campus protests, free speech controversies, and the legacy of philosopher Daniel Dennett. They debate the mind-body problem, consciousness, and whether evolution suggests a cosmic purpose. The conversation delves into the challenges of academic freedom, social media's impact on protests, and the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.