Ask A Genius 1491: Gen Z’s Digital Dependence, Declining Sex Rates, and Future in an AI-Driven, Modified World

Scott Douglas Jacobsen and Rick Rosner discuss Gen Z’s deep reliance on digital devices, reduced face-to-face interaction, and declining sexual activity. Using the “hermit crab” analogy, Rosner suggests Gen Z feels vulnerable without phones but functions well in a tech-supported world. Data shows historic lows in partnered sex, masturbation, and romantic relationships among young people, driven by over-entertainment, anxiety, and social challenges. While this trend could lower birth rates and ease environmental pressures, it also raises economic concerns for consumer-driven capitalism. The conversation explores potential societal shifts, AI integration, and acceptance of future human modifications as adaptation strategies.

Ask A Genius 1470: Israel, Gaza, and Culture

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.

Ask A Genius 1467: Trump–Epstein: A Scandal Damaging Trump’s Credibility

Rick Rosner addresses the Trump–Epstein scandal, highlighting Trump’s hypocrisy in promising to expose Epstein’s associates while allegedly being implicated himself. Rosner criticizes Trump’s character, suggesting his involvement might significantly harm his political support. Epstein’s alleged blackmail tactics and Trump’s potential predatory behavior underline the gravity of this controversy.

Ask A Genius 1436: Nuclear Ambiguity, Global Instability, and the Risk of Miscalculation: Uranium, Warheads, and AI

Scott Douglas Jacobsen and Rick Rosner explore Iran’s uranium enrichment, nuclear weapons technology, Cold War infrastructure, and the precarious nature of deterrence. The discussion connects historical context, personal experience, and AI ethics with the global risks of nuclear ambiguity, accidental or deliberate launch, and destabilizing power shifts in future governance.

Ask A Genius 1238: The Odious Gilded Age with Electric Cars and Nike Sneakers

Scott Douglas Jacobsen: Are American billionaires and political elites becoming more odious or less odious? Rick Rosner: It depends on your time frame. For one thing, we didn't always have billionaires. But if you're talking about the top one-hundredth of one percent of Americans, your time frame is a century, 50 years, or even 70 …

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Ask A Genius 1237: Tripartite Religion of the H-1B

Scott Douglas Jacobsen: Do you think Twitter has been devolving since Musk took it over? Rick Rosner: It has. Twitter went downhill after Musk bought it. What, three years ago? It used to be where I followed hundreds of comedians and saw hundreds of jokes daily. It was fun and less political. When Musk came …

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Ask A Genius 1216: Hollywood Press

Rick Rosner: Also, it would help if you got into interviewing more high-profile celebrities—, the People Magazine type. You've already done thousands of interviews with hundreds of people. Have you ever counted how many people you've interviewed? It's probably at least 500. It would help if you interviewed some big-name celebrities because it's fun, and …

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Ask A Genius 1214: Apple Carts and AI Coaxing Humanity’s Wills

Scott Douglas Jacobsen: Any homework related to generating great topics is fine. You had an idea involving “apple carts.” What do you mean by “apple carts” here? Rick Rosner: Well, there is a range of opinions about AI—some are optimistic, some are pessimistic. Those on the pessimistic side are sometimes called “doomers” because they think …

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