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Modern WisdomFeb 10, 2022

#433 - Coleman Hughes - Joe Rogan & Spotify's Censorship Battle

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#433 - Coleman Hughes - Joe Rogan & Spotify's Censorship Battle mentions The Precipice by Toby Ord and Christopher Mason with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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Toby Ord's The Precipice, which is my favorite book on existential risk, it's unbelievable.

There is a guy at the moment who is working on the book explains it.

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Coleman Hughes is a writer, rapper, political commentator and a podcaster. Joe Rogan has been in the eye of the storm over the last few weeks. I wanted Coleman to help me work out why the mainstream media has such a target on his back and whether this is going to be the standard operating procedure for anyone who gets this big again in future. Expect to learn why a coordinated conspiracy is less likely than jealous opportunism, what Coleman Hughes thinks about black people being protected from the N word, why taking Joe Rogan Experience clips out of context doesn't work when you've done 2000 episodes, whether Spotify should have responded the way they did and much more...
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  • Referenced books include The Precipice by Toby Ord and Christopher Mason.
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Individuals interested in existential risks and future challengesIndividuals interested in space exploration and genetic engineering.

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Best for Individuals interested in existential risks and future challengesOften cited around existential risk and unknowns

It's my favorite book on existential risk, discussing the unknown unknowns and the potential risks we face as we advance.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Individuals interested in existential risks and future challenges
Key quote: Toby Ord's The Precipice, which is my favorite book on existential risk, it's unbelievable.
The host mentions 'The Precipice' by Toby Ord as a significant resource on existential risks, emphasizing its insights into the unpredictable nature of challenges we face. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding both the potential advancements and the unforeseen problems that may arise from them.
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Best for Individuals interested in space exploration and genetic engineering.Often cited around existential risks and civilization

The speaker mentions asking a person about Christopher Mason, who is implied to be the author of a book related to genetic modification for space flight.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Individuals interested in space exploration and genetic engineering.
Key quote: There is a guy at the moment who is working on the book explains it.
The host mentions Christopher Mason in the context of discussing the challenges humanity faces in colonizing space and the need for genetic modifications to survive space travel. This reference highlights the ongoing exploration of human adaptation to extreme environments as a critical area of research.
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Toby Ord's The Precipice, which is my favorite book on existential risk, it's unbelievable.
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The Precipice
Toby Ord

The host mentions 'The Precipice' by Toby Ord as a significant resource on existential risks, emphasizing its insights into the unpredictable natur…

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Mentioned at 1:14:46
Christopher Mason

The host mentions Christopher Mason in the context of discussing the challenges humanity faces in colonizing space and the need for genetic modific…

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The Revenant

Confidence: 90%

The speaker reflects on the stamina required to act in harsh conditions, referencing the movie 'The Revenant' starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy.

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O.J. Simpson

Confidence: 90%

I finally watched the O.J. Simpson documentary last week. It discusses the trial and the arguments surrounding the use of the N-word in court.