If I Ruled the World: The One Where Everyone Tries Crack | What Now? with Trevor Noah Podcast

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[@soundformovement]

Thanks for having Josh!!!

[@missj9990]

Assigned partnerships, on the other hand, challenge traditional notions of romance and relationships. It's an intriguing idea that could potentially promote social cohesion and reduce loneliness

[@thinkbeyond3457]

Waiting for Trevor to do some Daily Show guest hosting!

[@marinae4672]

Trevor's idea would never work, for the same reason current democracy doesn't work or the neoliberal "invisible hand": it ignores the fact that many human beings are stupid, many human beings are arseholes and many human beings are both.

[@Jeanette-r8l]

Interesting idea Trevor 👍 saw an example from Syria no real leader/govt yet and everyone working to get things done. Also in California though govt is there people and local businesses just making stuff happen.

[@TatendaMikey]

Seeing Trevor and Josh in the same room is a blessing. Happy seeing them happier 😊

[@OrganicallyLuxeLife]

YEEESSSSS

[@lindathomas6506]

Living alone does not mean being lonely. I'm 81 years old and I love my peace and solitude.

[@jociew79]

She did say that some people might want to live alone and not get married - those people just select a friend in her system.

[@hellokittyangel211]

Agreed, but I’m in my mid-30s and disabled, so I can’t be completely by myself. However, those long stretches throughout the day where I’m completely alone with my door closed for are my favorite times of the day because I don’t have too deal with the stress of minding chronically illness Ps and Qs or feeling like I need to perform to keep people distracted from the physical manifestations of my other wise invisible conditions or the like.

[@iamharper6994]

There's a difference between alone and lonely. There's a beauty in quiet/silence.

[@universalsourcecode]

🎯❤

[@shelleymcnabb7336]

I bet you do know lonely people though. But I get your point. Some people are just fine by themselves. 😊

[@Franklydeadinside]

I am literally hanging on by Josh's weekly sets lately, love to see them together.

[@mmb628jr2]

His sets are Hilarious!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾💪🏾💪🏾🎩🎩🎩 big up to that man and the way he expresses a thought

[@wardabelkass1702]

Saaaame 😂

[@AwesomeFish12]

I learn about American news from Josh. Most of what I know about the USA I learn from Josh Johnson.

[@tomasjorge4388]

Don't know if I misunderstood but Hope things will get better

[@wendydelucca6918]

Me too!! Prolific 🙏

[@nicolerocha3703]

The "Unassigned" movie preview, so damn funny🤣

[@SilkyC]

I laughed SO hard!! It just kept going LOL

[@teresasmith360]

So with him on that, I can’t believe they think assigned partners are anything but a disaster!

[@Daytrading-xf9vu]

Original idea: Pablo Francisco. You thought this was good? Check him out. Pretty sure he inspired this.

[@AdaraAhab]

I would watch it😂

[@ngaa_maetja]

Leave Josh alone. This is peer pressure 😂😂😂.

[@DarkHarlequin]

We`re LITERALY watching a sweet boy get peer pressured into taking drugs! 😅😄

[@TC-cr2oy]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lashadi1445]

I was like no! End of life gets mushrooms...or maybe something more gentle...not THAT! LOL 😂

[@hellokittyangel211]

LOL, as some who’s the same age as him and in the boat recreationally, I TOTALLY agree, 😅. Where’s Logan when you need him, lol.

[@deborahunfiltered]

I fear he isn’t so strong to say no against cult leader Trevor 😂

[@RavenMyst-t3p]

Trevor's ability to make a complete movie trailer on the spot is so impressive! lol Also, my college recently did a survey on our campus with a map that allowed us to comment on our lives, for example, places that were inaccessible, where we spend our time, and what needed improvement. It allowed the college to get real feedback about our experiences and reminds me of Trevor's idea. It was really helpful for highlighting problems on our campus.

[@amen_ra6926]

Yeah and he freestyled that. Man my brain is definitely not wired like that.

[@ldhart8710]

"You're just raw dogging the world?!" 😂😂🤣 Omfg I just fell in love with Christiana. ❤️❤️

[@inesspanni]

Josh, you are already everything you need to be. Just keep being you. YOU is such a beautiful thang!!!! You make the world such a better place! Thank you!!!

[@pearnpt]

Christiana calling Buddha a deadbeat made me laugh out so loud I'm glad I work from home lol and Josh I'm always happy to see you here!

[@oishikaray2767]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

A black woman hating on an Indian guy? What's shocking about that lol

[@robynvanhorn]

Yeah they got that all wrong about Buddha!!! He was a prince. He asked his servant to show him how the rest of the people live. He was so shocked he left his family and started his pilgrimage. He survived on people giving him food. Which is how the monks are supposed to survive - by hand outs.

[@not_a_schrodinger1]

She's not wrong tho

[@mario98730]

The chemistry and perspectives between these 3 is the absolute best I wish we could get more of these haha

[@saphna2095]

Josh is so important for youngsters growing up right now who have him in their algorithm

[@HopeWKaruri]

Trevor's idea is actually pretty fantastic. To Christiana's point, what people are tired of is politics, not solving issues that improve their and the wider human experience. My main concern with it actually is implementation. Who'll develop the system? The app? The issues to be voted on? Will their political leanings seep in somehow? What influence will the wealthy and community leaders have in shaping people's votes? Otherwise, a fantastic concept in theory.

And what does "they have to" mean? Like, everyone voted scientists research one thing, but they know it's a dead end or another area is a better fit. Who makes them do it? Do they have to make their idea one of the things that are voted on? How many votes before there's a consensus, and when does anything actually get done in that system? Do you force people to implement the will of the people and how and who does that?

[@universalsourcecode]

Hey, Trevor is ruling this world .. He is the emperor, so John Stewart, and Josh Jonson will be part of his team. So ..oh wait Trevor's is the politician in this scenario. 😮

[@universalsourcecode]

I absolutely love your take on this, I think all the questions posed can be worked out and would be better than the current state of governance. 😊

[@tkshillinz9334]

"Have you ever smoked a cigarettete?" "No! eugghh." I don't know why, but that response was so wholesome and hilarious.

[@deborahunfiltered]

Josh is pure in the full sense of the word😂

[@Auntkekebaby]

Josh's shacky voice response to crack in hospice "But, these people aren't going to be working" 😂😂😂

[@will9001asd]

Josh: "I've never been corrupted" Everyone: "Should we corrupt him? 🤔"

[@mariee.5912]

Noooo.

[@courtneyshields4129]

"If you go to prison you're going to have a lot of assigned people" was the perfect response 😂

[@owenkunene1772]

25:13 the "UNASIGNED" trailer is the most underrated thing on the internet rightnowwhat a gem. I wish he performed it on stage & had a whole audience react to it😂

[@SuperAtoti]

Nooooooo Josh... Don't bow to pressure. Remain pure

[@RoseBethbeinganafricanwoman]

Please dont.....I admire your purity

[@DarkHarlequin]

Trevor: "Guys I`m not a dictator! All I want for everybody to have a say. have a discussion!" Trevor after 20 min of discussion with Christiana & Josh: "If I ruled the world I would not ask you and just DO stuff! And you would be thankful" That escalated VERY quickly Trevor 😆😆

[@deborahunfiltered]

He is walking fully in his cult leader rights😂

[@katb7870]

I understand Christiana saying that folks would get tired of direct democratic engagement, but I do think it would be entirely different if we knew that our actions actually mattered. And that direct change was/is possible in a more reasonable timeframe. I get exhausted reading through platforms and news and lobbying paperwork knowing that I'm getting screwed over no matter what I do by the self interest of politicians and their rich buddies. You can call it apathy but it's actually prolonged helplessness and fear and constant energy expenditure to survive what I know is an exploitative economic system and ancillary political structure. I wouldn't be tempted to peace out if I knew my votes had a direct and tangible effect. So Trevor, start building this app LMAO because you have my vote.

[@carolannhartley359]

There's a series on YT on Aristotle's writings on political systems, including democracy and oligarchy. He wasn't enthusiastic about democracy (listen to it if you want to know why) and oligarchy. There's a whole episode on oligarchy, how they crumble, and what opponents can do to maximise the chances that the outcome is positive, rather than worse than before which is likely if the opponents force the end of the oligarchy. The ways that he recommends sound a lot like your participation model.

[@katb7870]

That's so interesting, thank you for the recommendation! Can I ask who the creator of the series is so I find the right one?​@@carolannhartley359

[@ranatasmith7615]

Josh, the fact that you live life as your clean self without medicating or chemically altering your mind is a beautiful thing. You don’t need any psychedelics. I’m all about all natural. Anyway, you do you.

[@tunde37]

This podcast is by far the best on the planet and has been for a year and a half. Nothing comes close

[@daviddoozie]

"Raw dogging the world" 😂😂 that really set me off!

[@soundformovement]

Josh is my fav…smart dude and fucking funny as hell!!!

[@CoggedCG]

7:42 a cigarette?! Ughhhhh😂 Watching Josh’s stand-ups all last year got this recommended to me, and I’m glad it did.

[@deemon710]

I like Trevor's idea of an app for the people to vote on individual policies.

[@saphna2095]

yes, but not in his candycrush analogy where his app's goal sounded more like a scam to get ppl to vote yes on stuff. we need to inform us more and "well-roundedly" such that that we can understand the in's and out' of bills and can make educated decisions we would stand by and could defend

[@NT2BOS]

These votes came from “China” trump

[@khaltsharivist365]

Direct democracy is tiring. On big ticket issues fine but daily or weekly having to read through each policy proposal & coming up with a well thought out position and balance that with doing life would be exhausting.

[@drebugsita]

@@khaltsharivist365it’s better than our current system

[@unfknblvable5292]

@@khaltsharivist365 You can just not vote. Vote on the things that affect you or you feel strongly about on local issues. Swipe right and left on the issues type thing.

[@yvettewilson7008]

I like Trevor's idea. More power to the people. I think about this myself. Excellent idea. Very progressive and more necessary now than ever before.

[@BURN-ADDiCT]

I heard something similar on Monty Python

[@universalsourcecode]

So true

[@ExoticTerrain]

Trevor and Josh together! I’m excited!

[@AlyssaWeber-e6d]

I was watching Josh's stand up and digging the vibes, but had some thoughts about Trevor, missing his voice and wondered how they'd vibe together on a project. I didn't even go looking - this just auto played... and reality improved. Y'all knew what was needed before I could think to manifest anything 😂

[@Val-r7p]

Trevor's brain is so wonderful. He's an out of the box thinker. I love it. His world would work better than our current one. Literally anything would be better than whats going to happen in the next 4 years.

[@Godsproject92]

Josh and Trevor! My heart is happy ❤

[@JenIncarnate]

If I ruled the world: I would implement an immigrant buddy system, where Citizens would be paired up with an immigrant for the first year of their residency in their chosen land. The pairing would involve showing hospitality to the newcomer - introducing them to local services and amenities, perhaps sharing favorite community places/activities. This would be implemented in a similar fashion to Jury duty and thus, would only be assigned once every 7 years by lottery. I believe a program such a this would foster friendships and weave a better integration of the national fabric.

[@laritacormier7344]

Nice.

[@khaltsharivist365]

For the purposes of assimilation to create a monolith? The sharing will be one way ie immigrant understanding the ways of the people where they have chosen or forced to live?

[@robynvanhorn]

​@@khaltsharivist365Yeah back in roman days they would kidnap the children of their enemies and raise them Roman.

[@whatabouttheearth]

"Integration of the national fabric"? Do you not understand what pluralism is?

[@whatabouttheearth]

"Integration of the national fabric"? Do you not understand what pluralism is?

[@will9001asd]

I think the amount someone stresses out about politics when they "are" plugged-in is much different from someone else who is just following a prophet who tells them what to vote. Trevor's idea evens out the playing field and forces everyone to be plugged-in "some" amount so that no one has to be plugged-in a lot but also no one gets to be :plugged-in" not enough. I honestly like it. I think if we raise the general level that people are "plugged-in", the overall quality of life will improve to the point that staying "plugged-in" will not be exhausting for people eventually, we just have to get there.

[@snisnisam]

Christina is basically suggesting arranged marriages! lol

[@leelindsay5618]

Yeah, ugh. No. Women finally got free from men in many places in the world, and here she is re-creating arranged marriages. So not good.

[@monicafelstead3260]

I think everyone should have to do a year of community service. Their choice of what kind, taking care of kids, taking care of old people, feeding the homelessness, something. Too many people don't know what it's like to struggle.

[@ncnmstuff]

Trevor it kinda already exists in Vermont. Town Hall day, huge percent participation whole state shuts down for a day, people bring food and engage with their community. They make a bunch of decisions about their town and get to know their neighbors. Probably why VT is the most progressive state in our history. First for abolition, civil unions etc.

[@laritacormier7344]

I love that.

[@gimletrose1985]

No wonder Bernie represents them.

[@drebugsita]

Sounds amazing! I wish it was live-streamed!

[@robynvanhorn]

Sounds wonderful!!!!

[@UTubePhoenix]

Christiana would be like so many now who vote against their own interests while continuing to argue why she voted that way.

[@aanamee]

I swearrr when that part was on I was listening just smdh at her responses

[@robynvanhorn]

First i hear a accent. If she comes from England or Australia their voting is different than ours.

[@MrEric377]

OMG, this episode is amazing. I love all your ideas(maybe not all). I believe they all need some adjustments, but all are coming from a good place, and I love the discussions. More please.

[@seankhoyle3168]

100% agree with Trevor, assigned partners are a turrible idea! 🤣🤣🤣

[@sga5014]

I like Trevor’s idea. I would just say the vote cannot do harm to someone else. I would put all three ideas together: open everyone’s brain to make choices for the greater good and have someone to ensure they are always ok.

[@MicahThaAnswer]

I actually really like Trevors idea! It has potential!

[@robynvanhorn]

I think with a really good ai it would work.

[@sgdsingh9123]

I’m with Trevor-how do you assign everyone a PERSON, but then think there’s too many issues with getting rid of the politician middlemen on issues?!🤣😂💗

[@DeniseWilliams-c8j]

I am very impressed Josh. Keep being the gift that God made. I love the person you are. I was not surprised at all that you have never. Never heard anyone admit to never. Never let anyone change you, you are one of a kind. I love a man that, stands above the rest. ❤❤❤😊

[@carolapolakov3338]

I first took LSD when I was 19 and I thought: this is what they should give us for our first communion! Take it in nature at sunrise and you will understand. I’m now in my late 70’s and I still think that it was the most transformational event in my life. LSD inspired important movements that changed the world in the 60’s and 70’s. As Huxley wrote in the Doors of Perception: “If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite.” And BTW, I love living alone!

[@pattieciru5927]

So glad this came into my algo. This is a mix i needed to listen to❤

[@xhosa789]

Trevor is the only person I’d do shrooms with. The conversation would be life changing 😂

[@robynvanhorn]

Actually i think Josh would be good too.

[@gabrielag9846]

His completely improvised movie trailer had me 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Free_3.0]

7:37 "Raw dogging the world" is crazy.

[@mmb628jr2]

Trevor’s Premise to UnAssigned sounds like the story line to the Divergent Series 😂😂 to a degree

[@Oscar-x2l9v]

Reminds me of this old guy I met at the VA rehab, dude told me he retired from the Navy, and then the NYPD and then decided to give crack a try to see what all the hype was about.

[@courtneyshields4129]

The improvisation at 25:15 is insanely good 👏👏👏👏 BRAVO

[@Lola7669-v7l]

I love Trevor's idea

[@moimeself1088]

tyranny of the majority

[@NicE32E]

6:14 I knew Josh hadn't tried cycadelics 😂😂😂

[@ottaluna8509]

Christiana needs to watch Love Alarm (2019 K-drama). It does her assigned partner idea but better and shows the problems of the system. Trevor, I will definitely watch your "Unassigned" movie if it ever comes out. 😂 Great show! ❤

[@sophianicholson8965]

Josh is the man! I so share his views on the reason for not trying substance. I am yet to see anyone who has done it and is the better for it. To me, being controlled by any kind of substance is a sign of weakness, strength is to willfully abstain. I believe drugs must only be taken to create quality of life not harm or cause dysfunction.

[@djskoks4571]

What Trevor is talking about is Democratic Confederalism (besides the AI stuff), a political system where governance operates through decentralized, grassroots structures. Power is distributed from the bottom up, with local communes and councils making decisions collectively. The system emphasizes pluralism, gender equality, ecological sustainability, and ethnic inclusivity, ensuring that all voices are represented in the decision-making process. Economically, it prioritizes a cooperative model, where resources and industries are managed collectively by the community to reduce inequality and ensure that basic needs are met, while private property exists on a small scale.

[@simoneanne01]

Yall are a bad influence. Just say no, Josh. We love you the way you are.

[@SnareGG]

"The first helicopter was not invented by someone who flew in a helicopter" this is actually profound, hot damn

[@whatabouttheearth]

Igor Sikorsky designed and flew in the first successful helicopter model/flight.

[@whatabouttheearth]

Igor Sikorsky designed and flew in the first successful helicopter model/flight.

[@ChristiWarner]

I vote for Trevor’s idea!

[@Uplift2023]

Don't do it Josh. Take no substances.

[@singularityjackson]

Sounds like he may have already partaken 😅 the way he’s talking but he says none.

[@heididawes4738]

But Christiana, if you only get the one assigned person, you might still die alone, watching Netflix, choking on microwave chicken.

[@emantowfik4944]

I am tuned in to Josh trying a new substance each week as a podcast idea!

[@robynvanhorn]

And have a professional there. Like Ayahuasca I would prefer to have Alex Gray administer it. Or a guru . Look up Stoned Ape theory.

[@jmk1578]

Trevor is so consistently thoughtful. Impressive!

[@AwesomeFish12]

Josh is one of the funniest people alive. The three of you together is so fucking hilarious.

[@knowledgeisblissSA]

Trev is definitely an enabler 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DarkHarlequin]

Christiana called him out. If Trevor wasn`t a comedian he would be your high brow drug dealer! 😄You`d still buy drugs from him but he`d market himself as like an ´experience guide´ and he wouldn`t ´get you high´ he would ´enable your creative mind´ 🙃😁

[@nonamek3697]

28:06 This suggestion is low key after my closeted anarchist heart 😂😂

[@cheryllynn2891]

Trevor is a great shroom pusher, keep pushin! 😂❤ open and expand more people's consciousness

[@mnelly4930]

This is literally peer pressure 😅😅. Stand your ground Josh!

[@SadhviJenn]

I didn’t have a psychedelic experience until I was 37. I’m happy I waited.

[@alholmes2870]

This discussion was highly interesting, I love it. If you had total power to figure out a way to make the world a better place. Pitch the idea, ask questions to better understand the idea, then get constructive criticism or push back. Love it!!!! Excellent way to have a constructive conversation without all the negative emotions.

[@leiladiallo1639]

This was a very fun one and it's interesting to see the what everyone has to argue for or against each world view. Josh is amazing!

[@oneJuicyPisCes]

they are hilarious, I love Trevor. I could watch them all day. lol. I'd love to live in Trevor's world

[@AdaraAhab]

As an introvert, I would not want an assigned person. I like my peace and to be alone. When i want to, I'll talk to others. But someone checking in all the time....that'll be exhausting!!!

[@glennm5062]

Christiana is describing hang the DJ from black mirror but it only ends badly 😂

[@GinkgoRi]

This episode is perhaps my favorite thing. Josh and Christiana *crying* with laughter during Trevor’s pauses is SO GOOD!! 😂🖤🖤🖤

[@nahidsyyed906]

Watching Trevor- my fav luminary- in a debate is a feast for the eyes & ears.😊

[@GoldnDusty]

"People don't put their phones down..." Brother, I've deleted all social media from my phone because I wasn't putting it down and that made me miserable.

[@yosig]

Avoid the peer pressure Josh and stay pure!!!❤😂

[@BenzoMerranzan]

45:44 rebuttal to Christiana's point on political burnout: Hypothetically, participation on the app is not compulsory, so the majority of voters on specific policies would be the policy aware. If we're to believe in Trevor's fundamental goodness of humanity, then we have to assume that's a good thing.

[@blackhibiscus1876]

Two of my most favourite comedians. Darn.

[@elizakimori8720]

Greets from Belgium, thanks for giving me hope for humanity in these dark times. May logic and compassion prevail, y'all are treasures.

[@tehaus10]

An assigned partner sounds shockingly horrific. I'm actually stunned.

[@mikew853]

This was a fun game. Each person contributed in their own way. I liked seeing the different perspectives. Play maybe once a quarter to not overplay it and keep things fresh.

[@irishpatriciadesiree]

That was so entertaining, along with intellectual stimulation, while making us laugh! 😅😂 I wish one of the three of you were president!

[@Nate-hw1nc]

The trio is back love it!!

[@Sheilakhanyi]

Loved this, more please!

[@nicolasm.3708]

Every single idea can really lead to a dystopian world… (Josh’s one is less dangerous). But I like the way you debate…

[@TheZGALa]

I love you Trevor. You inspire me to be a better human.

[@Innerinsightscoach]

Trevor fought so hard to win that vote. Josh is just agreeable but its the bombastic side eye he gave to Christiana for saying NO!!! 😆🤣

[@bpayne3602]

So Trevor is talking about direct democracy, I agree that has been what I've been saying for a long time

[@AlisiaSowden]

We need more hugs, not drugs. 😅

[@vanessacazares7960]

All ❤ to Josh! Miss you in the DS, T. But, Desi has it locked in. Good to find you here.

[@samushunter0048]

Absolutely love these if I ruled the world episodes!

[@Liliarthan]

Trevor: I think you can achieve something similar by… 1) ensuring all the representatives pass the prerequisite qualifications and experience requirements before they can get through the first round of applying for the job, like any other job! 2) pay politicians the same as public servants, which need to be based on the legal minimal wage and have specific salary brackets (including a maximum) based on the person’s qualifications, experience on the job and the size of their portfolio 3) mandate politicians adherence to the same code of conduct rules that public servants must abide by, which includes declaring any actual and potential conflicts of interest (which may disqualify you from the job at any stage) 4) get rid of the gerrymandering rules, no private funding of election campaigns 5) maximum term limits If politicians are treated the same as public servants, like teachers and police officers, then they would be more representative of their constituents 6) more conservative limits on the campaign period, amount of funds one can spend campaigning, good sportsmanship rules that disallows negative campaigning and misinformation I think these are all very achievable and should be demanded by all citizens of all countries, personally.

[@hahaheohha]

Trevor sulking at the end 😂😂😂 i loveee this segment!! Always chaos between the three

[@_Thatgye_]

this is always my favorite podcast trio

[@christopherchomiuk602]

The assigned partner movie already exists. It's called "The Giver".

[@sylviadarby9917]

Josh is admirable!

[@andrea1253]

Everybody don’t handle those type of drugs the same. I am with Josh who has seen a lot and did not need to try any of that stuff.