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@moondawg3693

2 ай бұрын

Sadly, all of the false knowledge is also at our fingerprints.

@ttully

2 ай бұрын

A Brit would get off to saying savage 😂❤

@123prestolee

2 ай бұрын

I only looked at this out of the corner of my eye, and thought you said “sausages”. Deeply offended for a millisecond.

@rbu2136

2 ай бұрын

Had clock off after a few seconds. What a pompous axx. No thanks.

@rideordietheyretring2tranx382

2 ай бұрын

lol welcome to the club

I like how the heading is “his prediction for 2024” and his first response is 🤷🏽

@ejw1234

2 ай бұрын

It's a good answer. He's dishing up absurdism.

@SteveMTV-gi9br

2 ай бұрын

I love how he throws questions around to get better engagement. He’s damn good. What I’m not thrilled about is paying for Premium (ad free) but yet still have to listen to ads .

@nymike06

2 ай бұрын

Click bait

@beth3535

2 ай бұрын

I didn’t like it. Hardly news. ‘Win as they want to?’ Mr. Weinstein can do better.

@donaleigh2352

2 ай бұрын

@@beth3535 He is a phony.

"Politicians are not born; they are excreted." - Marcus Tullius Cicero

@johns7530

2 ай бұрын

That's certainly the norm. But how then do kind, well meaning, intelligent people find their ways into leadership positions in government as opposed to these sleazy type B narcissists with personality disorders? Is it possible for good people to get into politics? It appears to be something that needs to change. The world is going to continue to be a nasty place if we're left with the Bidens and Trumps of the world to choose from. RFK jr is a no brainer improvement, but nobody thinks he can win. He is a step in the right direction, no doubt.

@TanukiDigital

2 ай бұрын

Based.

@michellefoulkes3766

2 ай бұрын

Politicians are pooped out like a turd.

@phils2967

2 ай бұрын

he was a politician himself you know

@ransomcoates546

2 ай бұрын

@@phils2967And a very bad one.

"I don't know how to react because there is no part of this world that looks sane to me anymore..." nailed it.

@Abrakadabra_fokus_pokus

2 ай бұрын

Same here

@djboudreaujr2

Ай бұрын

Truth

@williamwarfield7630

Ай бұрын

Well...and his prediction for 2020 was totally backwards lol. I see why he had to filibuster his way out of that with "but reagan" lmao

@lightningdriver81

Ай бұрын

Exactly.

@doriaknight7920

Ай бұрын

No, he’s nailing water. Utterly useless comment. Obviously Eric has given up on USA politics and doesn’t even want to understand.

It does seem like politicians care more about being loyal to their friends in the party than being loyal to the people they're supposed to represent.

@mattschrader5047

2 ай бұрын

They are loyal to the bureaucratic system, not to any party or friend. You are loyal to your master, the hand that feeds you. For them it's the bureaucracy, without it there is nothing for them in DC. Literally nothing but actual governance which they clearly have no interest in. Make sense?

@lithium84

Ай бұрын

its always been that way.

@88_TROUBLE_88

Ай бұрын

"..With friends like these.." - Some dummy, circa last Thursday

@user-dz4mz9je4v

Ай бұрын

DuH how old are you

@brianfarrell5605

Ай бұрын

lol. Must be your first day.

Politicians are the scum of the earth...seems like more people are finally waking up to this

@jpslaym0936

2 ай бұрын

Not a coincidence the majority of them are trained as lawyers

@thenewbohemian5779

2 ай бұрын

Not just the politicians, but the bureaucrats as well. All State actors are subhuman.

@msimon6808

2 ай бұрын

My theory of Civilization ==> Everyone in the public eye is an abused child with PTSD and narcissism. Normal people like privacy.

@msimon6808

2 ай бұрын

@@jpslaym0936 My theory of Civilization ==> Everyone in the public eye is an abused child with PTSD and narcissism. Normal people like privacy.

@Joaopereira-dh3dw

2 ай бұрын

And partisan hacks should be up there with isis the ones who say stuff because is financially great to them

George Washington warned about party loyalty

@stephenthomas1492

2 ай бұрын

He warned about taking part in other country's affairs and that's exactly what we've. Mark Twain said that we can't have an empire abroad and a republic at home. He was right, too. We've destroyed our republic decades ago.

@memyselfandi8544

2 ай бұрын

George Washington, Mark Twain, Obama, Trudeau, Romney, etc. They all have one thigh in common and nobody knows or cares what that is. So you get played like a bango.

@nozrep

2 ай бұрын

hell yah. i’m on George Washington’s side!

@kickasskris

2 ай бұрын

Imagine being loyal to the party that fought to keep slavery. Democrats did that, in case any of you were wondering.

@stupedcraig

2 ай бұрын

@@stephenthomas1492 Who's we?

“Theres no part of this world that looks sane to me” THANK GOD someone said that just flat out

@DirtyDovi

2 ай бұрын

"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." - William J. Casey, CIA Director [81-87]

@NYShepherdGirl

2 ай бұрын

​@chetsenior7253 Little to do with HUMANITY!!

@NYShepherdGirl

2 ай бұрын

​@@DirtyDovi Our CIA are the COMMUNIST CONTROLLERS!!

@tegridyfarmer2581

2 ай бұрын

1:1 my thoughts.

@mattschrader5047

2 ай бұрын

@@DirtyDovi "Mission Accomplished Bill" ~~~ Joseph R. Biden 46th President of the United States.

6:23 "There's no part of this world that looks sane to me". Nailed it.

@DirtyDovi

2 ай бұрын

"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." - William J. Casey, CIA Director [81-87]

All he said is that your elected officials are there for the $$$$$$ !!!! and not for altruism , that they care more about their pocket than about the American citizen , period.

@Leftists_are_Losers

2 ай бұрын

Surprise. Most people, politicians included, do their job for the money. Very few people do their job for the love of the work.

@keithfilibeck2390

2 ай бұрын

well, that's why they are there, that's what Western Politics is about, its much like Slavic Politics, but in the West, they waste time bullshiting you about all the things they aren't going to do.

@xanaduse

2 ай бұрын

Rep. Thomas Massie said the same thing on Timcast recently. That the people no longer control the government, the feedback system is broken and they’re just enriching themselves. All he can do is provide transparency

@JonathanTorresjt

2 ай бұрын

he nailed it

@twofjs6334

2 ай бұрын

Some of us run for elected office in self defense

Eric's point is very similar to what Tucker Carlson said a while back: that both political parties run on platforms that bear almost no correlation at all to what voters say are the issues most important to them.

@JohnnyArtPavlou

2 ай бұрын

I don’t know about that seems like conservative people care about abortion and taxes and border security and feeling good about America.

@stephenmcinerney9457

2 ай бұрын

Ok but Weinstein explicitly said due to entrenched corruption and a system that incentivizes both parties/candidates for that; what reason did Carlson give?

@TheMoodyLoners

2 ай бұрын

@@stephenmcinerney9457 I believe his conclusion was essentially the same - they’re in it not to serve the public, but to serve themselves.

@jenniferjean

2 ай бұрын

@TheMoodyLoners Tuckems came from FOX the propaganda network who has been sued for almost 1 billion. Another major lawsuit coming. For what lying & trying to destroy Democracy something we should never forget.

@ionvasile12

2 ай бұрын

Now that is steep, to compare an intellectual to an uneducated (but schooled) average journalist!

The problem is "" Power corrupts... and Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely "

@natskivna

2 ай бұрын

It's not just that power corrupts, but that it is MAGNETIC to the corruptible...those that seek out power and will do ANYTHING to have it. And what better place to hold power than government?

“Whether voting Republican or Democrat, the result is the same: A corrupt corporate government.” ― Steven Magee

@rosalvabooksllc354

Ай бұрын

That's just stupid. There are a few good Dems and many excellent GOP-especially the ones who are viciously attacked via the corporate press, so they lose elections because people believe the swill, rather than look at politicians actions, votes, platforms and ethics! There is a Congressional record., same for the states. . You can know this, do a little research for heaven's sake and stop making inane, lazy slogans as predictions.

I think he nailed it. What the people want, is NOT what they've be been promised or given. ....and will never be given, so now what?

@Good_Horsey

2 ай бұрын

The French had an idea back in the day.

@Ulfrich_Stormcock

2 ай бұрын

@@Good_Horseywe can have our own version with wood chippers instead

@castirondude

2 ай бұрын

There are lots of instances of genuinely good people running for office and not winning because WE THE PEOPLE couldn't be bothered to even spend a half a day once every 2 years to seriously research these candidates and to vote for integrity rather than idle promises and technicolor TV ads.

@TheUnseenPath

2 ай бұрын

If not given then, we’ll take it

@stephenthomas1492

2 ай бұрын

Except he denied not knowing a few things which he's either lying or ignorant.

Thanks Chris. The shorts post are great.

“If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” - Definitely not an Eric Weinstein quote

@ironsideeve2955

2 ай бұрын

Lol comment of the day… Weinstein is the classic example of someone who thinks hes a genius who is pretty fuckin average

@mitchelll3879

2 ай бұрын

Met a thousand people over the years that feel like they're the smartest person in every room..and generally they aren't

@freeindeed13

2 ай бұрын

He perhaps tries to give an overly smart answer much of the time - but average he is not. Read his bio @@ironsideeve2955

@MattGarcia-il9lx

Ай бұрын

"Simple minds require simple answers"

One of the issues I have with Eric Weinstein is that he will say something completely unclear, and then just sit there and act like you should totally know what he is talking about, and then you have to prod him to get an explanation to some arcane point he is trying to make. American political parties are a -troth- trough (apparently I can't spell) . No explanation, just sits there smugly acting like that sentence makes any sense absent an explanation. He does this all the time, and it bugs the crap out of me, to the point that I can barely stand to watch him in conversation.

@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017

2 ай бұрын

He does it with Chris Williamson more than anyone else because Chris wants so badly to be thought of as smart.

@sephus99

2 ай бұрын

Trough not troth. People usually say it of the political system not the parties.

@AB-wg7qe

2 ай бұрын

Trough

@davidstokar887

2 ай бұрын

the troughs that the politicians feed at. Like pigs.

@Reblwitoutacause

2 ай бұрын

Troth 😂

"What do you think happens in 2024?" "I don't know." Good video!

@lucialindeboom1382

2 ай бұрын

😂he would not want to say that truth out! He knows nothing anymore as clouds has gathered over his minds.

@danf1862

2 ай бұрын

What a shame that you got so little from this clip. I pity you.

@sthubbins4038

2 ай бұрын

Not true. He says that both our current choices suck. Maybe there’s time for another choice… as he says, there’s an “eternity” until the next election.

@stephenthomas1492

2 ай бұрын

Fair enough, I don't know either. That said, I DO KNOW that neither side wants Kamala Harris as president.

@stephenthomas1492

2 ай бұрын

@@sthubbins4038- No, he said that politicians are gorging themselves while Americans want the corruption out. Not happening though. These practices have been going on for centuries. I wish I were wrong, but power and money has corrupted 99%.

That was a good interview. Thank you. Some very thoughtful questions answered and additional questions tabled

This is how the world has always been. It's social media that brought it to light, as it brings the news out in real time and I totally agree with him when it comes to invisibility.

Eric always talks in riddles and answers most questions with questions. That is why some of us say he speaks a great deal of nothing. Sometimes he's on point, but often he's incredibly elusive.

@TheHighlanderprime

2 ай бұрын

I call it self absorption. It’s a form of intellectual narcissism. The sad thing is, I’m not sure he can help himself.

@gmoogle2615

2 ай бұрын

he does it to impress stupid people, and it works. stupid people assume he has a good reason for doing it. smart people know that there is no good reason for doing it.

@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017

2 ай бұрын

@@TheHighlanderprimeHe's constantly name-dropping also. He's got a titanic ego that's a byproduct of a titanic insecurity.

@Westernkoala

2 ай бұрын

It's frustrating! Just be a human!

@josephmurphy6785

2 ай бұрын

I think it’s simpler. He talks long enough until he’s reasonably sure you’ve forgotten he hasn’t answered your question. He’s evasive and dishonest.

Eric is speaking purely in riddles, on everything, at this point. And not just riddles, but poetic cinematic riddles-like a character in a tense scene of a psychological thriller. The goal is not to have a point, the goal is to appear unique and interesting. It’s entirely performative. “Eric goes on forever and says nothing.” 9:05

@antirealist

2 ай бұрын

You're not alone in this opinion. I like the general ideas this guy brings up but he comes off as such a conceited "I know things neither you nor anyone else knows" narcissist that I can hardly stand listening to him. I want to give him the benefit of the doubt - maybe he's well meaning but simply can't communicate. Regardless, I don't find him worthy of attention. First and foremost, he is NOT a good communicator and, in fact, comes off as incoherent at best and arrogant at worst. Sure, he has some good ideas and seems to be a contrarian by nature (I am too), and yeah maybe you could argue what he's doing is using "metaphor" but why? Why not simply speak plainly for people to understand. Why be so cryptic? Why be so obtuse? He's speaking this way to be more theatrical or to come off as being "deeper" than he really is. He's not this being who's just so smart he's thinking on a level beyond what us plebians can understand, he's just a guy who can't seem to communicate intelligibly. Many of his sentences are just empty and lacking in genuine content. He simply hints at possible things, gives cryptic responses, or just babbles incoherently. Yes, he makes some interesting points but a lot of it is incoherent rambling and, I'll chance a guess, confabulation. It's not that I or others didn't understand what he might've been trying to say - we're all likely intelligent enough to understand the general picture. But it's the way he goes about it that raises red flags for so many of us. In fact, I would wager serious money that the more intelligent and/or educated one is, the higher the likelihood they would find Eric Weinstein to be an unreliable source of information. I'll also add, as mere testimony, that I've known people like this - if you're seeing something special, I'm sorry to say it's likely smoke and mirrors. Mr. Weinstein: Stop pausing for dramatic effect so much as if we're just hanging on every word you say. You're not the smartest, richest, wisest, sexiest, most educated, most interesting or most accomplished person who's been on this podcast. Again Mr. Weinsein: You're just one of many who may have some interesting perspectives and ideas to present but that's it. Just say what you mean, give your honest opinion without all the theatricality, and have a real, genuine conversation.

@rworded1

2 ай бұрын

I agree with you completely.

@motownmojo3019

2 ай бұрын

That's because him and his bro are actors

@user-uh7cb3vy4v

2 ай бұрын

what are you talkin aboot? The guy just said exactly what he meant in this clip. let me condense it for you, question: "what are your predictions for the 2024 american election" answer: "i dont know anything can happen, the current people running things on all sides are all pigs in it for themselves." question: "why did you stop podcasting" answer: "I dont like the fame, i cant handle the pressure" there you go

@shinymike4301

2 ай бұрын

"Eric Weinstein’s Prediction For The 2024 Election" was the video's clickbait. So I watch, only to see him say, "I don't know." LOL Bullsht.

Eric Weinstein is being as honest as anyone can be. Most of us don't know what to do with ourselves as it pertains to the state of the nation. His introduction about a two party trough was spot on. We have to get rid of the current political class who are bleeding our treasury and dragging our sons and daughters into wars to make donors happy. They have to go.

The reason why we ended with Trump vs Joe Biden is because we all failed ! No other way to put it 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@rosalvabooksllc354

Ай бұрын

Trump was not a failure! I can remember back at least 5 years, unlike all you gaslighters out there insisting it's all the same.

@SWest00072

Ай бұрын

Well Trump got into office in 2016 because both parties were selling America down the River to China, Ukraine, Russia, etc. You had Cheney getting rich off Iraq and huge contracts - Clinton’s got rich with the Clinton Foundation, the Uranium1 deal, etc etc.

@lenblack1462

Ай бұрын

Nah, it's just capitalism.

@jennifermoncrieff2449

Ай бұрын

That's right, you had a chance to elect much younger opponents but chose to elect two old toads, why???

@sanniepstein4835

Ай бұрын

Trump doesn't bother me.

Best quote: "The reason we have DT vs JB is because we have failed."

@artOVtrolling

2 ай бұрын

Sounds like lib centrist bs. Trump would be a good president even during a saner era.

@fatmonkey4716

2 ай бұрын

​@@squibbelsmcjohnsonAre you going to change, or do you think it should be everyone else?

@oeckstei

2 ай бұрын

The politicians we get are a reflection of the people that vote for them. If we want to be more educated it’s up to us. Democracy requires vigilance and self growth.

@memyselfandi8544

2 ай бұрын

Failed what? Sounds like you have preloaded programming.

@richardgatling4663

2 ай бұрын

But you can’t convince either side that they have failed. You have one group of people saying Trump is the answer and you have another group saying Biden is the answer. You immediately get labeled as a centrist.

I don’t want to walk into a hospital with my sick child and see affirmative action DEI hires. Bring back the meritocracy. He’s absolutely right. Nothing feels right right now.

@garythecyclingnerd6219

2 ай бұрын

There never has been meritocracy. There never will. You’ve bought into rose colored glasses propaganda of the past. Every organization hands out positions on networking and nepotism.

@theboyisnotright6312

2 ай бұрын

Meritocracy is/was always a scam. It's who is related, who you know and who you blow. The chances of the son/daughter of a doctor becomes an MD is 20X higher then the rest of us. You don't really think they are that much smarter than the other kids do you? When I was younger did 4 years in the Air Force then got out and went to college. The people in college were not in any way smarter then the people I met in the military. Ones Daddy could write a check, the other one could not. But smart enough to join the military and learn about the world beyond the Hayfield or your 'Hood. The smarter kids I met in college were aware of it. Only the upper middle class types thought smart kids go to college.

@sg23148

2 ай бұрын

Define dei and affirmation action

@ifithrewmyguitaroutt

2 ай бұрын

How would you be able to visually identify a bunch of affirmative action and DEI hires?

@jaymum23

2 ай бұрын

@@ifithrewmyguitaroutt He’s just saying in code that he’s a Nazi and doesn’t like people who aren’t white.

"I don't know." Stopped there, thanks for the warning.

"No one will really understand politics until they understand that politicians are not trying to solve our problems. They are trying to solve their own problems -- of which getting elected and re-elected are No. 1 and No. 2. Whatever is No. 3 is far behind." - Thomas Sowell

Eric’s a legend in his own mind. 😂

@ralphholiman7401

2 ай бұрын

How is he wrong?

@jeremymcgrew8684

2 ай бұрын

Both of em are...Bret and his "how dare Elon block me, he must not know who he blocked" crusade is wild

@natepenyaa9406

2 ай бұрын

Yet Chris still insist on brining on the whacko

@orangemanbad

2 ай бұрын

@@jeremymcgrew8684 yeah because he kept emailing elon for customer service 🤣

@orangemanbad

2 ай бұрын

@@ralphholiman7401 youre right. He’s a regular Tom Cruise ducking paparazzi everywhere he goes. Having to move in storage cases like Taylor swift.

Trough is just another word for " SWAMP " .

@zenon3021

2 ай бұрын

trump gave a trillion dollar tax cut TO MILLIONAIRES AND BILLIONAIRES in the 2018 Republican Tax Bill... feeding the swamp

@eaglesfan2285

2 ай бұрын

I have noticed personally that businesspeople who talk about draining the swamp seem to be always quite....swampy.

@jhasemi

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for clarifying the word Trough. According to google trough means a big bowel.

7.50: Nobody trusts experts exist", and the continued statement. Outstanding.

As a fan, I'm legitimately concerned for EW. He used to come off as an exceptionally well-informed, brilliant, disillusioned, concerned citizen....today he comes off as an exceptionally well-informed, brilliant, resolved and deeply depressed citizen. I hope he's ok.

Guess I missed the prediction of the 2024 election...

@vincentsnow8436

2 ай бұрын

he didn’t answer - too busy name dropping with his lispy effeminate voice 🎉🎉

@mannymcmac1544

2 ай бұрын

So want to kiss him , got it

@georgeburns8447

2 ай бұрын

But I doubt you missed Weinstein's very bad wig.

"There is no part of this world that looks sane to me anymore". Thank you , those are exactly the words ive been looking for.

@eaglesfan2285

2 ай бұрын

Doomsaying is addictive, but not practical.

@WayneLeng

2 ай бұрын

I agree. No Part anywhere!

@marshalmcdonald7476

2 ай бұрын

I agree. It's also not accurate. Better to admit that things just keep going, maybe not the way we'd like, but it keeps going. Better to get with the program. Try Taoism, the religion of leaving things alone, letting things be....@@eaglesfan2285

@tobycokes1

2 ай бұрын

Existence and something are not sane thoughts

Amazing analysis !

people who need to hear and understand this wont listen. sadly.

"Explain what you mean by trough." "The universe bends, right? Light creates as many illusions as it dispels. The other day I was drinking water and I thought: isn't it very American to assume we have clean water just because it's clear? So I want to see them drink muddy water."

there is a dichotomy with power; those who are the most qualified to lead will not lower themselves or contradict their principles to attain it

@johns7530

2 ай бұрын

This is a great point. Lots of people with intelligence, courage, and integrity can point out the corruption in our government, and how we need much higher quality people. But none of them actually run for office, b/c the game is too nasty. Who would want to work or fight with a bunch of corrupt a-holes for a multi year term. Even if a decent person were to get into office, among other mostly lower character people, and tried their best, they would be blamed for what they failed to achieve more than praised for anything they accomplished. And those that opposed them would slander them via the media, like they make RFK Jr out to be a kook, b/c he actually dares to talk about fighting the corrupt system itself. It's a very unappealing life path that does not beckon to good people who don't enjoy conflict.

@ifeanyio7253

2 ай бұрын

Profound statement

@stupedcraig

2 ай бұрын

Maybe we should take the money out of politics.

This dude legitimately cannot speak. He managed to point out that politicians are corrupt and then kept repeating that “we’ve never seen anything like this before.”

The trough is irresistibly deep

Voting is like getting to choose which flesh eating bacteria your child contracts.

@sanniepstein4835

Ай бұрын

No. The modern Democrats really are evil, operating openly against the good of the nation. The right offers a better alternatives. Perfection does not exist, but distinctions do.

Canada has a massive trough problem.

@Tyler_W

2 ай бұрын

The entire developed world has this problem.

@FreaksSpeaks

2 ай бұрын

Not just west, it is everywhere.

I thought the video froze at 7:05. Turns out it was just one of Eric's exaggerated pauses.

The Portal was among the few interactions I had with the contemporary media and I deeply miss it. Eric is a true polymath and is uniquely situated to cover the diverse array of subject matter that puts the portal at the very forefront of intellectual endeavour - BRING IT BACK ERIC PLEASE!!!

For the record... academia is the same "pigs at the trough" situation. Eric knows that better than most.

@snoopyboobs

2 ай бұрын

People like Eric and Brett are fine with the "trough", they just get butt hurt when they are not recognized as being worthy of being at the trough.

@kathyhansen2820

2 ай бұрын

I don't know who this eric guy is but in my opinion is that he enjoys waxing poetic and sure seems to like his own voice.

@kurt2612

2 ай бұрын

@@kathyhansen2820 that's a very accurate observation. He is also one of the planet's most intelligent people. I don't always agree with his views, but I understand why he has them.

@kurt2612

2 ай бұрын

@@snoopyboobs I think that is slightly off. They get butthurt when their warnings and their input are summarily dismissed due to political narrative concerns. Both are not afraid to put the information out there regardless of the politics... because science and education shouldn't be in any way interfered with by a singular political ideology.

@kathyhansen2820

2 ай бұрын

My mother was a Mensa member and brilliant in some regards but when it came to common sense she had a bit of trouble. @@kurt2612

Just govern within the confines of The Constitution.

@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017

2 ай бұрын

Oh right. They don't even believe in the Constitution anymore. It's an obstacle to their absolute power.

@xpicklepie

2 ай бұрын

Who's interpretation?

@Ulfrich_Stormcock

2 ай бұрын

@@xpicklepiethe 1791 interpretation of the founding fathers. What we’re doing now absolutely violates that in every aspect

@user-nb7kw2fy2x

2 ай бұрын

​@@Ulfrich_Stormcockwhy would you want an interpretation of something that was written in a time of such less knowledge than today, scientifically, ethically, morally, culturally...I could go on. Surely it would make more sense to govern by ideals that come from our society today, case in point, let's not own human beings as property.

@martincerny3294

2 ай бұрын

@@Ulfrich_Stormcock 14th amendent wants to know your location

Best quote “Eric talks a lot and says nothing”

What keeps me up at night!

The problem is that the public has been stupefied into believing the status quo will continue no matter what happens in Washington. .

@stupedcraig

2 ай бұрын

Are we the baddies?

@stephenmcinerney9457

2 ай бұрын

That isn't a belief, it's an inevitable consequence of the Citizens United ruling. How many billions do you need these days if you want to field a viable third-way Presidential candidate? Bloomberg in 2020 vaporized $1 billion (very badly) on a 104-day campaign and didn't move the needle (although he didn't use the debates to). Andrew Yang came and went. Bernie 2016 was derailed by the superdelegates setup. All seems like compelling evidence to me.

@skeptigal4626

2 ай бұрын

Yes, it’s probably the scariest thing.

@eaglesfan2285

2 ай бұрын

To me the problem is that neither side will make any meaningful compromise to take steps toward a solution because they are not incentivized to do so.

@rogerdorsey7823

Ай бұрын

RESCUE THE PERISHING CARE FOR THE DYING AND LIVE WITHOUT REGRETS.

Quoting Tim Dillion, “What does Eric Weinstein actually do?” 🤣

@FreaksSpeaks

2 ай бұрын

He teaches people stuff?😂

@buckfiden607

2 ай бұрын

We wish him well.

It's really sad. I am German, living in the UK, but I deal with public officials in Europe and the US quite a bit and the one thing that unites them is that they just seem utterly incompetent and useless. I have absolutely 0 trust in any government official or justice system... I don't know how I can when every time they open their mouths or make a decision, it's just so utterly stupid. How can the German chancellor stand there in the second half of 2020 and speak to 84 million Germans on TV and make the statement that vaccine mandates are inhumane and he does not support them and they will not become law... and 6 months later the same man stands in front of the cameras, speaking once again to 84 million Germans and says that he has always been in favor of vaccine mandates and keeps going on about how they are unavoidable and definitely have to become law... how am I supposed to take someone like that seriously? How am I supposed to take a UK prime minister seriously who doesn't know how much the average person earns, how much bread is, how much the average house in London costs? How am I supposed to trust a supreme court in Germany that consists entirely of elected party or former party members of the current leading government party? How am I supposed to trust a court that claims that saying that men cannot be women is hateful speech and people should go prison for expressing it, while forced medical procedures are totally fine by claiming that "you haven't lost your basic liberties, you are just not allowed to practice them (temporarily)"? I just think the public sphere in the Western world is a complete clown show. I struggle to take any public official seriously because they all just strike me as narcisstic a**holes who couldn't give less of a s*it about the population or the country. I want to believe in the institutions, but they are just all doing such a terrible job that I don't know how I am supposed to do that?

@diilouise

Ай бұрын

It is sad. It is sad that people in power, or institutions, fear telling the truth because they may lose their job or power or whatever the need is that they want met via their chosen path. Meanwhile, I listen and wonder 'what can I do, how can I be different?' Grappling with big problems is not easy. Then there is my inner peace, as I grapple. Thanks for saying what you did.

@TiGGowich

Ай бұрын

@@diilouise So what is the way out? I doubt we can vote our way out of this. If we do not want to go down the path of destroying and abandoning all our institutions - what is left? Reforming them? How, if the elected "public servants" are only interested in serving themselves?

@diilouise

Ай бұрын

@TiGGowich It's a good, big question, so let me get back to you. I am Australian, by the way. However, the spill-over seems to happen here in our smaller (at least, digitally) world today.

@diilouise

Ай бұрын

@TiGGowich I don't have a way out I have found a way through that works for me. To give some context,I worked with Kenyans (Indigenous, Indian heritage and British heritage) for about 12 years. I travelled there numerous times. I met some marvellous people, but also knew that there were those I found I didn't trust, and all in between - much like anywhere, I suppose. I ended up dedicating 10 years to one particular group, the Kenana Knitters. The lady who founded the group once said to me 'we can't help everyone, but we help who we can'. Her words have stayed with me and help me when I am struggling to find a way through. She started more than 20 years ago with 2 ladies, wool, knitting needles and some simple designs for soft toys. Today, the group is employing and training the 2nd generation of ladies (daughters, cousins, friends) and they export around the world. The patterns are all hand designed, mostly by the founder, on a grid with crosses, as literacy and numeracy can be challenges for these country ladies. This is a story of my experience, not a solution, but it is a reminder that what seems impossible, over time with patience, determination, some elbow grease and those who either cheer us on or join us, or both, is possible. The Kenana Knitter motto is 'changing lives one stitch at a time'. Note to self: Once I decide what needs to be done, do it. Once I decide how I want to be, be it.

Again incredible insight! Thanks for, at minimum talking about the root cause of discourse. Cheers

Mick jagger said something: If you start me up, If you start me up, I'll never stop

@lademore

2 ай бұрын

And he never stops😂. Love him

Excellent analysis!! Thx guys

fascinating interview, loved listening to these guys talk formatting answers to complex questions, they make you think and install a drive to self educate and attempt to find out what it is they are saying....Love it, they have achieved what no school teachers ever could...they made me think.

“There’s no part of this world at the moment that looks sane to me.” WOW! Yep, exactly that.

The lack of trust is dangerous,but they had it coming, here in Sweden and obviously also in America! We are sick and tired of it.

Yes, Eric, you don’t need to be an intellectual to see all the problems with humans…. And yes we should be doing something better. No real insights here

@DelayedLaunch

2 ай бұрын

There’s nothing wrong with restating and discussing the known problems. Perhaps it could spark “real insights” in someone listening. Be well, good luck.

@Reblwitoutacause

2 ай бұрын

No real insights, which insinuates that we all KNOW what he says here. Yet, Americans continue to allow it to be. Very interesting.

@SuperLegendkiller21

2 ай бұрын

Lol when he talked about why he stopped talking publicly I said it's cause no one really cares what he has to say 😂

@stephenthomas1492

2 ай бұрын

@@DelayedLaunch - He said he didn't know if America would accept the VP as the president. C'mon man, NEITHER side wants her. She was OPENLY picked as an AA running mate.

@cyclone8974

2 ай бұрын

@@SuperLegendkiller21 Nor should anyone.

As a former Democrat, I have registered for the WE The People Party here in California, and will be voting for Robert Kennedy Jr. in November. He is the last best hope for our broken country.

"There's no part of this world that looks sane to me "....truer, and sadder words were never spoken.

Two guys going back and forth not saying much... The title of this video is completely misleading. What are the predictions specifically?

@mydogskips2

2 ай бұрын

I don't know (I think that was the prediction). ; )

"there's no part of this world at the moment that looks sane to me." E.W. Thanks for saying that and helping me to feel that I'm NOT crazy because I feel identically.

@peterhel1077

2 ай бұрын

That happens when you are chronically online.

Eric, bring the Portal back! People love your voice and its contributions!

I have no idea how this guy has a popular podcast, or how Eric agreed to be on the podcast, or how Eric even tolerated this conversation. My next door neighbor could do a better job keeping up with what Eric was saying. Every time Chris opened his mouth to interrupt Eric's train of thought it was just painful. I repeat: how is it that you have a freaking podcast???

The "trough" takes many forms and has gotten progressively larger.

I love hearing people talk about how smart they are

Nice explanation of the "trough"

It's so ironic that people are waking up now at the last minute, when the devil is already in the living room. I've been screaming about this for 40+ years and no one would listen. Now they're like, what are we going to do?

Why can't we have people like Eric making decisions

@petervanderveen2340

2 ай бұрын

It's because we have allowed the politicians to corrupt the voter by giving them freebies from the treasury and now most voters won't vote for a guy like Eric because he would probably cut fat out of the system and that would hurt if it was your fat.

@mydogskips2

2 ай бұрын

How do you know we don't? (I would think we probably do). And what does "a person like Eric" actually mean? I imagine if the world were run the way Eric wanted, there would be a lot of unhappy people who think he's an idiot, because that's going to happen no matter who is making the decisions.

Milton Friedman: we have a government of the people, for the bureaucrats by the bureaucrats

Everything has been chipping at the veneer for many years now. Now we cannot & must not look away from the machinations of what happens with established connectivity that supports the connected & their desire to keep their power.

Thanks, Eric. Well said.

9:20 I'm not against Eric in any way, I barely know who is he, but he really is capable of talking endlessly without saying anything meaningful - that doesn't mean he doesn't say meaningful and insightful things, but dang can he bloviate with the best of them! 🤣

Eric makes no sense on this topic.

Excellent insight

will there be "the" Podcast with RFK Jr.?

@nataliescott2210

28 күн бұрын

Yes, please bring RFK JR on. Love ou.

What should we change about our economic system, taxes, housing? What should we change about our foreign policy, more intervention, more isolation? He didn't say anything.

My prediction is that things will be very stupid.

@deeh5126

2 ай бұрын

if that is all it is, then we will be lucky.

@Heikin-Ashi-Larry

2 ай бұрын

Will be?? We’re far beyond “will be”…

Yes Eric , this circus of insanity is hard to quantify...

"There's no part of this world that looks sane to me." "Well, we're not inviting you on any more talk shows!" "Hallelujah!"

“There is no part of this world that looks sane to me at this moment” Quote of the decade, I’m there with you!

@mydogskips2

2 ай бұрын

What does a sane world look like? Remember, we are a world of 8 billion, a country(US) of what, 330 million, all with different interests and beliefs. Governing 330 million people is not easy, and democracy is inherently messy, there are 330 million individual viewpoints and ideas, and never a consensus. So again, could you tell me what sane looks like, in that context?

I like the way Eric thinks.. and the way he sounds, the time that takes to answer and the fact that he says I dont know about many things...!

09:00 yes I was a fan of The Portal and glad Chris asked about why Eric stopped it.

The troughs, never thought about it in that term.

Eric is so full of hubris. He really is annoying. He does not have any answers to anything. He is, for want of a better word, a jerk.

@ericwiese7479

2 ай бұрын

I like his brother, I agree with your assessment 😮😅

@father3dollarbill

2 ай бұрын

All this anger because you can't understand him.

@scorpio85

2 ай бұрын

I agree very irritating.

@brentcrude8153

2 ай бұрын

@@father3dollarbill The great Pop Artist Roy Lichtenstein painted a picture of an eye looking through a hole in the wall. And the thought bubble of this surreptitious viewer reads: "I can see the whole room, and there's nothing in it." I say this to illustrate that to the contrary, we do understand everything Eric is saying...and there's nothing in it.

Our government no longer represents the interests of the people. Doesn't the constitution provide guidance?

I love when politicians are referred to as public servants. What a joke.

You know how to respond. Run for office. Any office. You just don't want to.

The paradox of fame: The wish to have and remain private while hoping everyone is tuned in to what you have to say!

I used to think that Eric & his brother were both very smart, free thinkers...I no longer feel this way.

@SuperLegendkiller21

2 ай бұрын

Brett is alright. He speaks to the common man unlike his brother Eric

@johns7530

2 ай бұрын

@@SuperLegendkiller21Bret is way better. Much clearer and on point. I have listened to Bret a LOT since Covid started, and have as much respect for him as anybody I've listened to. Esp on subjects that he was criticized about or attacked b/c of the deceit they were trying to pull over on all of us.

Totally agree with his sentiment that so much is absolutely absurd, that "analysis" has become ludicrous.

Eric Weinstein is probably the most interesting individual who's intelligence astounds me. He is always fascinating to listen to and make you stop and think of all sides of a topic. Excellent interview by Chris - letting him speak and teasing out answers to unquestionable questions that we ponder on but not game enough to raise in public was exceptional.

Eric is utterly in love with himself. I used to watch him for his unique perspective until the last year or so. He bathes in his Arrogance and narcissism while putting others down. I made it through this one but it hurt lol

I love it: he asked "what do you mean by a trough?" It cut to an ad by Joe Biden.

@mrthomas41

Ай бұрын

Ha, ha!

It is just each individual for themselves with chaos all around as there is no trust left.

The harder you grapple with an issue the worse it gets.

Eric always answers a question with another question.

@icysurfer1

2 ай бұрын

It is His heritage..

Good god this idea from such “brilliant minds” like Eric that somehow there is zero difference between Biden and Trump is fucking ludicrous.

@vitaly6312

2 ай бұрын

Nobody says that there’s absolutely no difference between the two, but the thought that both parties are incredibly corrupt and care much more about their own wellbeing and their mega-donors’ much more than the average American is absolutely true. You can certainly make the argument that perhaps there is one party that is better at the thing you care about than another then that’s true. But to pretend like there is someone to vote FOR in this election is laughable.

@BrennanSedivy

2 ай бұрын

What’s ludicrous is this are the options we’ve been given.

@ssoffshore5111

2 ай бұрын

@@BrennanSedivy Exactly! Both ridiculously bad in their own way! We are a joke at this point if these two are the best we have, or that these two idiots are what the bulk of our population is voting for/supporting...

@thelawfus

2 ай бұрын

I’d appreciate an elucidation of the differences.

@peakydene1943

2 ай бұрын

@@vitaly6312IMO, having to make a choice between only these two people again is absolutely insane, a disgrace and an embarrassment for our country…but since a choice must be made, I think it only makes sense to vote for the person who HAS NOT been charged with 91 indictments of fraud against him and found liable for sexual assault and defamation against a woman and ordered to pay her $5M at the first trial and then more than $80M at the second trial. IMO, that is not a good look for the President of the United States.

This clip is a great summary of what we've been told for generations by those in power. "It's corrupt, and you can't do anything about it."

You do say "get off my lawn!" every four seconds LOL