Story at-a-glance
- Podcast host Joe Rogan interviewed comedian and activist Russell Brand, discussing the overarching agenda of control that’s accelerated since the pandemic
- The pandemic brought to light how quickly reality can move from that safe space where “everything’s OK” to one that’s Orwellian, with rampant censorship and smear campaigns against any and all dissent
- Brand feels an obligation to ensure a distinction is made between the empirical facts that are discussed and the joy of speculation
- Openly discussing controversial topics from all sides builds credibility while censorship ultimately leads to a loss of trust and authority
- Tech giants use demonetization to get people to stop posting certain types of content online without it appearing as outright censorship
Has the apocalypse already happened? Are we hurdling toward a post-AI reality where it’s impossible to know what’s real and what’s fake? Podcast host Joe Rogan interviewed comedian and activist Russell Brand, delving into these questions and more, including the overarching agenda of control that’s accelerated since the pandemic.
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