Jamie Metzl on The Portal (with host Eric Weinstein) Ep.

Former National Security analyst turned author Jamie Metzel has written a book called Hacking Darwin. The book attempts to use storytelling to explore where we are as the new era of rewriting our cells and ourselves gets into full swing. Here he sits down with Eric to explore the negatives and positives of our seemingly ineluctable future of God-like power to rewrite biology. Together they discuss the role of story telling and fiction in understanding cutting edge science, the limits of bio-hacking regulation and the rise of mainland China as the outlying superpower of state sponsored experimentation.
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[@danielbasilioseyler1]

Keep going Eric, these conversations are essential for our short-sighted distracted society...

[@michaelmorrisinfarsi]

Eric, we miss you! Hope all is well with you. Your insights and passion for a brighter future bring joy to more than you will ever know. Thank you, Eric.

[@wojakwoes3970]

Eric, it's been a while my dude. A few hours in The Portal is exactly what I need right now. Cheers! 🍻

[@skoto8219]

There are several audio-only interviews that he hasn’t released video for yet, FYI. I didn’t know this until a couple of months ago.

[@wojakwoes3970]

@@skoto8219 thank you. I wasn't aware of that.

[@wojakwoes3970]

@Jonathan Draeger thx

[@skoto8219]

@@wojakwoes3970 Np! Yeah, he should do a little 30-second announcement video on this channel because his KZbin audience has no reason to check out the audio version if they think it's the same content.

[@wojakwoes3970]

@@skoto8219 indeed he should. Great thinkers like this come around once in a generation. I try to indulge all I can. I'm spreading the word.

[@NandaKumar-lt3pn]

Best feeling is knowing tomorrow's podcast fix is taken care of. Especially this one.

[@leeshepherd834]

Have you seen Lex Fridman's podcast?

[@stefdevs]

Reminder for everyone that this episode was released in april, and recent episodes (up to ep41) have been uploaded to other audio platforms. Glad to see it here on youtube.

[@nattyswede]

That explains the episode 033 I saw on the Portal website... :-)

[@gatherfeather3122]

Thank you so much! Where would I go for other episodes?

[@harryheart6018]

Same question. Please specify.

[@thanosnaclor]

art19.com/shows/the-portal

[@thanosnaclor]

open.spotify.com/show/3qv8BS1HzrgKpDnXSlYWWL

[@foxtrot7506]

He's back. The Absolute mad lad is back.

[@svo4459]

Yes Mr. Fudge . He is back

[@arono9304]

This episode already aired on Apple/Spotify/etc. as a podcast on April 12th

[@foxtrot7506]

@Evan Moyer WTF, seriously ?

[@matthewrichmond4139]

Mad Lad. HAHA.

[@SolversSocietyHQ]

#CrazyMeansGenius ..always has 😏

[@kea7119]

How i miss The portal... I find myself rewatching all those episode way more often than i ever thought i would.

[@davidlineberry622]

Stay tuned.... Hal Puthoff is coming

[@Tr1Qzz]

What a fabulous way to start the day. Thank you for sticking with us Eric.

[@juce99]

Somehow seeing this notification was very calming. Thank you Eric

[@Drenmii]

"We have that portal, it's called conversation, and we can't afford to become post-modernists." I think this is the most powerful message in the entire episode. We're witnessing the death of conversation, and conversation is beset from many sides, whether it be through post-modernists muddling the waters or radicals poisoning the wells. We need to restore it in order to at least have a chance to survive.

[@alexnorth3393]

Nah it's just pseudo-intellectual tripe.

[@kenhiett5266]

@@alexnorth3393 Please explain what's pseudo-intellectual about that statement.

[@juneack5848]

I felt alone in the world and then when I first heard of the portal, I felt a sense of connection because this dude is having the conversations I’ve needed to satisfy that desire for the questions, big and small.

[@BrownOpsLeak]

We need to ask the right questions

[@TheXV22]

go out more

[@fredhoupt4078]

For me, one of the best conversations for the entire year. And now the drum roll of irony bursts forth. If I recall your intro, this conversation happened about a year ago. But, it seems like a hundred years ago because within weeks of this conversation Covid explodes in China and our world has been turned topsy turvy, upside down and inside out. This was an extraordinary fascinating talk and the implications for our present day Covid world are still being defined. I would encourage Eric to have a similar but shorter conversation with Metzel now with 1/2 the focus on what has changed in his view since Covid and the other half of his consideration given over to where we are going in the current Covid world. Amazing.

[@cristoferlarsson3511]

Eric,, I need more of your podcasts in my life, love the type of intelligence. Love you man!! Keep on fighting champ!!

[@AlphaCrucis]

In case you aren't aware (like I wasn't), there are another dozen or so episodes in audio form on podcast platforms such as Castbox, including one episode where he interviews his son Zev.

[@radscorpion8]

@@AlphaCrucis ITS ALL OVER AHHAHAHAHA :DDD

[@dancaulfield1008]

Why did you stop doing these?

[@mrj3nk044]

Because he lies. Some turn out different. Premeditated. Ben folds five,

[@DinoSoldo]

So glad you’re back. Regarding your analysis of Léonard Cohen material on Lex’s show, touring with him for a decade, I must say you have been the most accurate. If you’d like more insight we can discuss on a private conduit.

[@mullerbryan4106]

A NICE VIDEO, EVERYONE OlNEED MORE THAN THEIR INCOME TO BE FINANCIALLY SECURED.THE BEST THING TO DO YOUR MONEY IS TOINVEST IT BECAUSE MONEY LEFT IN THE BANK ALWAYS END UP BEEN IN ONE WAY OR THE OTHER WITH NO RETURN.I USED TO BE A VICTIM OF SUCH,NOT ANYMORE.I INVENTED AND MAKE STEADY PROFIT.

[@petermartin9275]

The pandemic has taught everyone the importance of having multiple streams of income,unfortunately having a nice paying job don't mean you are financially free if secured.

[@petermartin9275]

with the consistent weekly profits I'm getting from my investment with Brenda Adams,I have no doubt I am really financially free and safe,she is the most reliable in the market now.

[@Marine40]

investments is that tiny line that separates the rich and the poor.the words from other.i can proudly say I am a wise woman to because I can provide for my family through my investments.

[@Marine40]

Ever since I stop working with my former employers,I have been surviving through my investment with Brenda Adams,am so glad I invested when I did,months ago I was able to raise money to strat up my own firm.

[@marshallwalters2100]

Brenda Adams,got you covered you don't have any needs to worry is to much.just to contact and all your worries are over your investment is safe with her.

[@matt_grossman]

oof when Jamie Metzl said that thing about terminator seeds with Monsanto I got the cold shiver. This dude

[@benjamineugenegee2266]

Hey Eric, retired Green Beret Benjamin Eugene Gee (Operational Detachment Alpha & Operational Detachment Delta) here, I am a patriot and I am a long time follower and seriously appreciate you sir. Keep up the excellent work and intellectual input. Thank You - I mean that.

[@VaranusVideos]

I have been so drunk during this pandemic and im not lazy....built a fence...raised 56 chickens.....fullfilment is some weird shit and will never be full.....im drunk love yall

[@Iancreed8592]

too stoned to type but I guess I just did

[@SafetyLucas]

luv u too. say hi to the chickens for me.

[@elias_xp95]

I'm cooking eggs at 6am

[@Iancreed8592]

@@elias_xp95 I love a snack before my arbitrary 8hr nap.

[@AdrielG.]

Thank you Eric, please don't wait so long between podcast.I want to learn more about everything you know. You are brilliant sir. Thanks again😎

[@euphegenia]

I can’t believe my eyes! Please keep doing podcasts!

[@brandonbennett224]

I just want to say I am SO glad you are back Eric! I just listened to the whole podcast while coding. Absolutely fantastic episode to both of you!

[@sportcardcollectors9174]

Glad you are back. You have been dearly missed in my life.

OK Eric, I can't believe you have been sitting on this great podcast for "so long"! We were craving content and it was there all along! Great book, story teller, author in general. I have read many of his science books as well and they are worth every word. Thx Eric! PS just realize this content was released on another platform since Apr...

[@theovermuffin1027]

I just want to point out that GFP (green fluorescent protein) does not glow in the dark. It is a fluorescent protein which means it needs an excitation (around 395 nm) and will then emit light as a result (around 475 nm). Most pop culture gets this wrong. There are of course other systems that allow for glow in the dark attributes, but as far as I know all need a substrate (like luciferase) but this isn't fluorescence but bioluminescence. Some bioluminescence can be heterologously achieved in plants and other organisms, but it's harder than just producing one heterologous gene. Great podcast anyway! I just wanted to make a small correction as I didn't see anyone talking about it in the comments.

[@michaelmcconnell7302]

thank you Eric. new conversations are few and far between and we all appreciate your time.

[@scottwilliamson5804]

My favorite voice on the internet... Wish you'd come back

[@erez7020]

Eric so nice to have you back, looking fwd for more videos.

[@trillioncrowns]

WHAT HAPPENED TO THIS EXTREMELY INTELLECTUAL SHOW WOW!!!!!!!

[@christophertiftickjian9053]

Eric, thanks for letting this one out. What an excellent conversation.

[@locketttanner96]

A Brave New Word is turning out to be more of a functional telescope than just a mere classic novel

[@kensurrency2564]

I know! I didn’t really take it seriously until I listened to Elon’s and Joe’s discussion. We really need a functioning brake system in case of emergency.

[@jacobcoppers3981]

YES! Back on the Tube! Listening is fine and dandy, but I love watching podcasts as well. Your return to this platform excites me endlessly.

[@JD..........]

PSA: To Everyone who don’t know, a 4 hour Portal episode w Douglas Murray is up on Spotify and such. Navigate there to hear what’s not on KZbin.

[@JSanders]

one of my favorite episodes!

[@JD..........]

@@JSanders non-stop awesome

[@simey5335]

Thanks for releasing another episode Eric! I thought we would be without the Portal for a while after your recent appearance on Lex’s show. Cheers, my friend!

[@phoenixrising164]

In the midst of garbage , Content like "The portal" need to be supported. Lets share and get more people to subscribe .

[@alecchapin9071]

Post early comments under other videos

[@ComptGeorges]

Maybe the best podcast on yt.

[@alecchapin9071]

Second only to either Bret's or Ryan Longs 'boyscast'

[@ComptGeorges]

@@alecchapin9071 Lex is also cool.

[@rockey13gt]

@@ComptGeorges Lex is neither as knowledgeable or articulate as Eric.

[@abcdjhffkuggf]

Thanks for perservering with The Portal Eric, there are not many podcasts that are truly intelluctually stimulating like this one. I love Joe Rogan, that's how I was introduced to your work, but his really deep podcasts are fewer and farther between than I would like.

[@AndrewDotsonvideos]

Oh hell yeah.

[@noobynerdime]

I didn't know Flammy let's you watch these things

[@alexandersanchez9138]

In this context, it's probably better form to refer to Papa's basement as the CRYPT, the creator-reciprocal youtube probational territory. (This is off the top of my head--somebody please come up with a better acronym.)

[@connorjones915]

Dotson's unifying theory when?

[@TehBeersyBombz]

Daddy dotson ayo good to see u in the comment section here

[@Illfsgoonyndndn]

Oh helllll yeaaahhhh

[@thomascummings7589]

Thank you for your conversation with Lax the MIT computer programmer, it’s nice to see that our young people are still optimistic, and it was wonderful to see you speaking with him with so much more life xperience which lex eventually will pick up. The balance between optimism, and realism as a young person most likely should be tilted a bit towards the optimistic. Be well thank you

[@davecampbell9803]

We need a Weinstein type of mindset working a podcast here in 🇨🇦 . I love the variety.

[@purushaonezeroeight165]

We have it 🇨🇦. It’s on a global scale

[@BrownOpsLeak]

The world has no borders. Peace and love from a fellow citizen of Earth 🌎

[@trizzyinthehouse]

I can't explain how FUCKING HAPPY I am that The Portal and Eric's KZbin channel is back online.... So much knowledge I honestly feel deprived without access to. Thanks for doing everything you had to go through to get back to everyone online who feels the same.

[@FruitOfTheSpirit]

Does this mean _The Portal_ is back? Or is Eric going to keep self-censoring for fear of reprisal by the psychopaths trying to morph our society into a bunch of lunatics (as he indicated on Lex’s podcast)? I hope he is indeed back-because we need reasoned, non-partisan, intelligent public dialogue now more than ever.

[@realbanger]

what exactly did he say? I find it hard to follow Eric’s parabolic way of speaking and Lex’s monotone delivery I can only do one at a time not both.

[@realbanger]

@ we are done. This is a sentiment Tim Dillon shares. It’s pretty obvious we’re done. There’s no way we can escape what’s coming. The public is dumbed down to the truth but rabid in their frivolous nonsense beliefs, beliefs that are inconsequential to the bigger picture. I mean just click on Twitter it’s enough to make you queasy, infighting about literal rubbish and the manufactured problems the elites have tossed in front of us to distract us, like a cat to yarn. The elites have gamed this out for nearly 20 years and have been playing the long game since the financial crash of 08, they’ve put billions of dollars into this new normal. They don’t even hide it anymore major world leaders speaking about the “Great Reset” and getting caught with the book by Klaus Schwab on their tables in zoom calls. It’s over, the silicon future they want doesn’t include us the proletariat. My desire for self preservation tells me that we can find a way, but this isn’t a movie, we outnumber them but I’m not sure it’s possible to mobilize people which is by design

[@IconicGamers]

He is almost 20 episodes ahead of this on stitcher or other podcast apps. just check those. he uploads on KZbin weeks to months later

[@Mojo-tm2yp]

@@IconicGamers thank you :)

[@dnbjedi]

We could start by dismantling social media and bring consciousness back to the real world and the skill checks inherent in real interaction....and then people wouldn’t be free to find reinforcement in echo chambers. According to the lex talk I think eric was just waiting for the political dust to settle.

[@MalinoisDoodleMischief]

I just watched your interview with Duncan Trussell and it has melted my brain. I can somewhat feel the urgency in of what you said. It keeps me up at night, but I am not knowledgeable enough to understand the danger like you do. I am intrigued by it though. There is something about it that I feel I could become obsessed with. If I had resources, or knowledge of what I could do I’d be doing something. But I don’t have the same view of the problem as you, so I probably can’t see where I could help or do something without a more defined picture and understanding.

[@timishere1925]

Eric is simply wicked genius and a very fastidious speaker as well. Pure energy.

[@brandonbecker6359]

A proud Portaloid here, glad to have you back!

[@nickvlops6663]

I must be honest I was experiencing separation anxiety but Mr Weinstein came valiantly charging back on his intellectual steed. this is wonderful news.

[@ZAKANDWHATARMY]

So glad to see there's a new Portal to pass through the next time I have a 2 hour window to actively listen. Happy Reality!

[@kylegushue]

I wish Eric would do some financially focused podcasts, he could really help people that way.

[@Not_Pulsus]

This was one of my favorite episodes, Jamie low-key has so much rich philosophy and exciting predictions about the future.

[@theremingtonjames]

Always love a good episode of The Portal 👌

[@JamesZeroSix]

Definitely anabolic.

[@5AMSuperhero]

@@JamesZeroSix ß

[@kenhiett5266]

I'm going to go pump some iron and see if I can return with a take anywhere near that hot.

[@saratonin4517]

Wish he’d post more often:/

[@BrownOpsLeak]

Trenbolone is dangerous my friend stay safe and don't do drugs

[@EricVonKimble]

Eric, so good to see you. Thank you for your efforts, looking forward to connecting in the discord

[@JacobHayden911]

Been a hot minute!! Glad to see you back!🧡🧠

[@timkickass]

Great to see you're finally putting out these episodes Eric! The long hiatus forced me into subscribing to the podcast instead of the KZbin show to catch up with your content! But it's great to see the video stuff coming out again. Oh well, now you get a Listen and View from me for each episode!

[@MrChibbert]

"Brave New World" anyone?

[@NegationOfNegation]

Welcome back, Eric! It's so great how healthy and lighter you've got in a year. Kudos

[@MythicalVigilante]

These episodes would be great being started roughly 2 hrs ahead of sunset and ending when the sun goes down.

[@skdewolf7606]

MV❤️

[@arono9304]

Check the end of the episode with Daniel Schmachtenberger, #027! :)

[@SolversSocietyHQ]

Are you suggesting an educational outlet? Because I'm all in for upping my iq on a daily basis 😉✌️

[@amateurwizard]

We need more of these conversations.

[@Alexis-hx3yd]

You can’t hear me but I’m shouting “Erics Back, look everybody Erics back. Yea Haw!😀

[@jonesconrad1]

check out his RSS feed or apple podcasts, this channel seems to be behind significantly. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-portal/id1469999563

[@TheProjekton]

I've listened to this episode on Spotify a few times already. Now with the video it will make it easier to introduce to family and friends. Thank you.

[@prisonss]

Eric...loving you and your siblings “podcast” IDW people who should be listened too

[@fourfoldroot6595]

Hello, Eric! Great to see you posting incredibly interesting podcasts!

[@Phristen]

"Hate data" 🤣 Another brilliant coinage by Eric.

[@lnc-to4ku]

Great guest, and such a fascinating discussion! I hope we see so much more of you Eric, I love how your mind thinks from so many critically important angles!

[@omerta5357]

Humanity needs you in the future.

[@Phrozenpoo]

Hey Eric just wanted to say that I miss these podcasts and I hope you and your family are doing well. Sending my regards to you :)

[@withnail-and-i]

I just typed his name by coincidence and lo and behold, 4 minutes ago!

[@matthewrichmond4139]

Not if you 'just' type his name every 4 minutes :-)

[@3_up_moon]

Your quantum machine is lagging. Buffering?

[@LukeJ4ckson]

I've done that a lot as well, but I've been subscribed to Eric for a few months now.

[@21972012145525]

Great conversation. Jamie metzl for president!

[@randallb.7180]

I hope Eric talks about The Great Reset in the near future.

[@Tn99994]

yes yes yes

[@randallb.7180]

@@lucasmoreirasantos8377 It's a plan from the world economic forum to reorganize the global economy.

[@jimlawrence344]

The great reset the transition to Ward's heavy taxation of wealth on the move towards a global socialist system, with globalwide trickle-down welfare Universal benefits for the majority and huge ass paycheck welfare for the elites. Small group of Elites that will dictate your life from cradle to grave. Sounds good doesn't it? What's the next step after progressivism

[@quantummath]

Awesome. Glad you're back Eric. Keep up the good work.

[@icefly_]

Thank you eric, as a student of mathematics at ERAU this stuff helps supplement the rigid routine of my coursework by giving me a portal to other fields. This podcast is a beneficial mutative addition to the mathematical perspective.

[@tjveach]

Eric, I just listened to you and Glenn Beck..... loved the show...more importantly the dialog ....as a conservative most days and a baby boomer, and someone who protested in the late 60’s... God I love your thoughts.....

[@remibreve1958]

“Just because we can, doesn’t mean we should.” Michael Crichton

[@robertoalexandre4250]

Does the reverse also hold: just because we should, doesn't mean we can?

[@benchenery2860]

Keep up the good work Mr Spinner. People need your point of view in this world. Hope you stay on the planet for a little while longer my man. Big up

[@555Trout]

We'll undoubtedly "select" ourselves into a box canyon of nonadaptability There are so many examples of now extinct species that so exquisitely adapted to certain conditions that when conditions changed they disappeared.

[@lolcano2346]

Not sure about that. Consider 1) that we may select ourselves into a state that makes us more adaptable to multiple environments over all. Many species have evolved along these lines already, humans included. 2) If we manage to establish independent colonies off-world, this concern may disappear completely. Hell in that scenario we will likely fracture into different species entirely. Guess it depends entirely on the time line of things. I also think we shouldn't be leaning too heavily into the practice of gene editing until we've truly mastered our understanding of genetics in relation to the rest of biology/psychology and we are scarily far off that given the speed at which it seems we are beginning to apply these technologies.. hmm Perhaps we are just fucked..

[@555Trout]

@@lolcano2346 Could be. One thing we know for sure is all species go extinct.

[@tyronemcgillick]

Thank you again Eric. I find myself listening to your portal podcast many times each given the depth of the content. Please keep them coming.

[@andybaldman]

FYI, this ep is super old. These and others have been available on Apple podcasts for months. For some reason Eric doesn't update the youtube site.

[@HoppingMadMedia]

Are they on spotify?

[@andybaldman]

@@HoppingMadMedia Dunno. But I listened on the Apple Podcasts page for free.

[@garrethbyrne374]

@@HoppingMadMedia they are

[@deathbycognitivedissonance5036]

😔

[@Sam-go3mb]

Believe that reason is COVID made it hard to film in person.

[@danieljgonzalezrodriguez2196]

Hello Erick, I deeply respect and admire what you have done and are continuing to do. continue for the greater good!

[@TeamEp1cHD]

Honestly been a fair while since watching such an engaging and interesting podcast. Thank you :)

[@tznalcn]

Love your podcasts Eric. Do not even consider to stop. Lg.

[@magingi]

Eric, can you do a podcast on things like Palantir and the exploitation of human beings via their data being sold to who ever had the money; the subversion of humanity to be sure. And similarly how the opposition to these kinds of 'investments' are shadow banned and stuck into memory holes.

[@jynnaoneal4065]

So interesting, one of the best podcasts I have ever heard. Thank you Mr. Weinstein.

[@lexparsimoniae2107]

Jamie Metzl tries hard to weasel out of the arguments Eric lays on him. I am glad Eric pushes back.

[@bssorg4689]

Dirty weasel likes to play God

[@prasad530]

This type of thinking is precisely the source of so many problems today. It was a conversation. A back and forth. A give and take. Your characterization of him trying to "weasel" is a ludicrous conclusion. We must be more humble about our own ideas and more generous in our presumptions of others.

[@cannaroe1213]

@@prasad530 yeah or hes a flippin weasel.

[@BrownOpsLeak]

I love genes, we can create them, we can edit them, we can delete them, we are genes thank you

[@TheListener01]

Thank you both very much for the conversation! It is so interesting to hear Jamie interpret the movie Gataca-his take away that the guy had to pull tricks to get his dream and should be arrested is so sad to me. The movie can be seen it a completely different way. The man wasn’t genetically upgraded but with very very hard work he was able to see his dream and prove to his genetically upgraded brother that this unaltered “flawed” person could do more than a genetically upgraded person can because when you tell someone what their limits are, you are just putting them in a box they will not strive to get out of. The unaltered man in the end if I remember right, out competes the altered man and then saves his life in this swimming contest. This movie to me, shows people will always try to put you in a box and tell you are limited to that and so few actually realize that those people are lying to you. We are capable of so much if we don’t save energy to the way home. Give it all you got till there is nothing left and then maybe your automatic functions will kick in. David Goggins inspiration without the cussing

[@amisikiarie]

Metzi: Science has no worldview Also Metzi: We are moving towards the end of procreative sex. What?

[@goyonman9655]

"moving" lol

[@chancevicino3270]

Cause evolution goes backwards and works out so well, so often. Open source everything and chaotic complexity can do what it does best.

[@DanicaPatrick]

Hi Eric. We would love to have you on The Pretty Intense Podcast.

[@Alex_Plante]

You need to read "The Revolutionary Phenotype" by J. F. Gariepy. Your brother has a copy of the book.

[@nikolas9105]

Yes and he needs to talk publicly about it with JF Gariépy.

[@BrownOpsLeak]

Yes and he needs to read more books in general

[@onseayu]

eric. we miss you. please come back soon. thanks

[@abaddon1953]

Watching Eric struggle to accept that the existence of genetic variation leads to hierarchies across domains is delightful.

[@SolversSocietyHQ]

You appear to be lost... Maybe pay attention..don't be scared to learn..it won't kill you like the Left is😋

[@auroraborealis13579]

🤔

[@abaddon1953]

@@SolversSocietyHQ I'm not lost at all my friend. Hierarchies exist in sports, but they also exist in domains that require IQ. If one of these is perfectly acceptable to you, but the other is 'scary' and not something you want to admit is true, then your map is less accurately reflecting the territory.

[@joshuascofield3784]

Lol pretty sure he understands that already man. He’s not struggling to understand anything. You’re just on a JP kick.

[@robmoore999999]

We love you Eric - please keep videos coming at your own pace :)

[@Derna1804]

You're the older brother for a reason, Eric. Come back to us.

[@ilirsvenfrancous9011]

Someone else mentioned he hasn’t stopped uploading on his site and Spotify. I might look into that because while KZbin is incredible. It’s also part of google

[@traceysteinbach5407]

Awesome 👏 so glad you’re back. I love the courage with which politically sensitive topics are tackled unapologetically, with logical and rational thought.

[@naiitabolsen819]

Eric loves being the alph-asurrogate dad schooling lex yet bows down to his own fears. I hope he’s back and finally going to be true to his counter ego. (cego)

[@dinomiles7999]

Never happen . Eyes mind heart and soul wide open no fear

[@user-et4qo9yy3z]

Eric is exceptionally gifted at theorizing what someone ate by the smell of their flatulence.

[@MrCropper]

1:25:52 "China is bad, but think of all the good they can do!" Oh, sheesh. Same can be said of Soviet Russia. Freedom is messy, but it is the best system for human happiness.

[@forestyokai]

Jamie Metzl is now my favourite person on earth. Well done Jamie, Pat yourself on the back.

[@chronosknight7591]

For the Anime fans here: Jaime is describing the plot of "Gundam SEED". 100% Recommended by me and my wife.

[@STING-AH]

Thank you for sparking my interest in studying fundamental physics. This is a fight worth fighting. May the secrets of our world be unlocked through physics.

[@badspecimen]

Synthetic biology is frightening. I’m a retired physician and have kept up with the basic science but more than any other technology, this may be the bottleneck explanation of why advanced sentient species extinct themselves.

[@lolcano2346]

Do you mean that we may engineer the bio-diversity out of our species?

[@badspecimen]

@@lolcano2346 No, some smart molecular biologist with a grudge may engineer a virulent virus that kills off a large fraction of the human species.

[@tara741]

Thank you Eric!! We need your brilliant mind in this world, thank you from Australia.

[@joeyk4051]

“We should know mankind better if we were not so anxious to resemble one another.” - Goethe

[@robertoalexandre4250]

Ha, ha, ha, you'd think Goethe was on to the Kardashians.

[@pelicanpodcast]

Eric, I love your show. Would you consider having Scott Mandelker on your future shows?