Rick Rosner shares his ongoing recovery from COVID-19, including a rebound in positive tests and mild symptoms managed with Paxlovid and metformin. He discusses America's gun violence crisis, highlighting incidents he witnessed in Los Angeles, such as a bar shooting and a road rage attack. Rosner reflects on absurdities in his LinkedIn profile and his concerns about long-term viral effects. The conversation covers personal anecdotes, societal commentary, and a glimpse into urban American life.
Scott Douglas Jacobsen and Rick Rosner examine human strengths like abstract thinking, endurance, and reproductive success, alongside evolutionary flaws—such as brain vulnerabilities, adrenal overactivation, and limited big-data capacity. They explore how modern life misaligns with our biology, creating stress and irrationality, while AI emerges as our likely cognitive successor.
Rick Rosner and Scott Douglas Jacobsen discuss “Alligator Alcatraz,” a reported $450M Florida detention center surrounded by swamps, symbolizing America's growing dehumanization of migrants. Rosner ties this cruelty to evolutionary mismatches in diet, communication, and cognition—arguing that misinformation thrives today due to our biological bias for simplicity and lack of consequence.
Scott Douglas Jacobsen interviews Rick Rosner about his most painful joke failure at the Grammys and the far-reaching impact of comedy, including Trump’s infamous roast at the 2011 White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Rosner reflects on his career highlights, awards, and the unpredictable power of political humor.
Scott Douglas Jacobsen and Rick Rosner discuss MAGA infighting sparked by contradictions in Trump’s Epstein-related promises. Allegations against Trump, missing evidence, and recanted claims by Pam Bondi have led to political tensions within Trump’s circle. Even MAGA loyalists like Dan Bongino and Cash Patel are reportedly disillusioned by the inconsistencies.
Scott Douglas Jacobsen and Rick Rosner discuss how AI and augmented humans could manage human needs, shape values, and influence population trends through subtle, persuasive means. They explore economic shifts, virtual reality, fertility manipulation, and the future of commerce, cautioning against the dangers of greed in AI development.
Rick Rosner and Scott Douglas Jacobsen discuss AI’s rapid evolution, with ChatGPT-5 nearing AGI-level intelligence. They propose shifting from “P(Doom)” to “P(Mush),” emphasizing human-AI integration through augmentation. They also touch on politics, Trump’s declining approval, health concerns, and gerrymandering as society faces resource pressures in an AI-driven future.
Rick Rosner and Scott Douglas Jacobsen discuss Israel’s political climate, Netanyahu’s motives, Gaza civilian casualties, and social tensions among Jewish groups. Jacobsen shares real experiences of racism, nightlife in Tel Aviv, and antisemitic graffiti in Amman. The conversation highlights political complexity, cultural stereotypes, and personal observations from a week in Israel and Jordan.
Rick Rosner, fully vaccinated and on Paxlovid, describes his eleven-day COVID bout: negative Tuesday, positive again Sunday, mild symptoms, and fear of long-term effects, ongoing spread. He’s cut exercise 20%, avoided severe disease risk through vaccination, and highlights endemic COVID patterns, immunity levels, variant naming shifts, and data access challenges.
Rick Rosner critiques the U.S.–EU “framework agreement” that imposes 15% tariffs, down from a threatened 30%. He calls it a flimsy truce rather than a real deal. Rosner also condemns Trump’s denial of visas to South American youth athletes, warning it could damage U.S. credibility in hosting global sports events.
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