Michael Malice: Freedom, Hope, and Happiness Amidst Chaos | Lex Fridman Podcast

[@lexfridman]

Here are the timestamps. Please check out our sponsors to support this podcast. 0:00 - Introduction & sponsor mentions: - NetSuite: netsuite.com/strategy to get free product tour - Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/lex and use code LEX to get 1 month of fish oil - Sun Basket: sunbasket.com/lex and use code LEX to get $35 off - Cash App: cash.app/ and use code LexPodcast to get $10 3:25 - Conversation with Alex Jones and Tim Pool 12:10 - Michael's outfit 20:31 - Self-publishing a book 30:19 - The white pill 41:43 - What did the volcano say to his true love? 43:06 - Myth of Sisyphus 46:47 - Journalism failed to stop Stalin and Hitler 54:31 - Good Germans 58:27 - Richard Wolff 1:01:58 - Could United States have stayed out of World War II 1:04:50 - Trump Derangement Syndrome 1:06:36 - Nazism and Antisemitism 1:09:18 - Knock knock 1:15:58 - Putin 1:23:38 - The evil of Kim Jong-il and North Korea 1:32:10 - Dark humor 1:36:56 - Comedy is tragedy plus timing 1:44:12 - Interviewing difficult guests 1:53:44 - Curtis Yarvin (Mencius Moldbug) 2:10:02 - Violence under anarchism 2:25:36 - Ayn Rand 2:28:45 - Secession in United States 2:38:24 - Politics over next 4 years 2:45:52 - Mars 2:49:55 - UFOs 2:52:50 - Psychedelics 2:56:46 - What is love?

[@uncommonsense6022]

Lex, will you have the guys that wrote "radical markets" on?

[@redriver6541]

Love this guy. Thank You for having him on Lex. Best wishes in the New Year Sir!

[@buxaanon7669]

Thank you kind sir, happy new year!

[@chucksherry]

Thanks Lex, I actually watched Michael's first visit to your podcast and wrote in the comments that I hope you have him back on soon. Can you imagine my excitement when I saw the notification around 5 hours after watching the last episode. You two play off if each other so well and I've never seen you laugh so much as in the last episode. Outstanding!!!

[@justinrogers1807]

@39:35 I don't find you boring ... Your mono tone voice style whatever it is, makes it feel thought out and genuine ... Thanks for your work and have a great 2021

[@inthefade]

The guy literally went out of his way to get a white suit and tie and black shirt for a Spy Vs Spy gag. He's committed to the bit, you can't deny that.

[@CashensPowerwashing]

Michael is awesome

[@wolfi7285]

Plus matching hair cut

[@SM2099]

Vintage Malice... wait is Malice really his surname? That would prove God also trolls.

[@Topcat6103]

Michael had the white suit already, he went on Dave Rubin last year after the first dnc primary debate dressed as Tulsi, with the bit basically being “can you believe that bitch stole MY look!?” Michael is a treasure

[@l.jamesbarlow3137]

D'oh! If I'd scrolled down two comments I would've seen Spy vs Spy had already been done. Ummm... Knock Knock?

[@shakurvariawa8315]

Listen at 1.5 speed. Lex sounds like a normal person and Micheal sounds like Ben Shapiro

[@suzettedesrosiers5390]

Lol it totally does!

[@sanjacobs6261]

That's an eerily accurate observation lol

[@justincarley]

Hahahahaha

[@SpencerFlagg]

Always do! And 100% yes.

[@BaneLoki]

Hahaha... I lasted 15 seconds before reverting to normal

[@danja5512]

That is a bautiful example of an eloquent, respectful and witty coversation between two russian spies

[@JoTokutora]

Hahaha... hillarious🤣🤣

[@keithanphilander3630]

One Russian spy and one Russian android.

[@mazkebar]

Please do explain how this is “witty”?

[@rbonneauii]

😂 🤣😂

[@MichaTheLight]

Ghoosh this androids have style

[@jaybyday2381]

Lex is finding his voice and comfort, and it shows on the quality of the exchanges. Great work, you got this.

[@Dddvs]

Lex came prepared for Dr Menace this time!

[@jaybyday2381]

@@Dddvs dr malice came prepared for lex as well. Yin met yan

[@scottsmithlock5245]

good for you buddy. I am so happy to hear about your important life decision.

[@encrypticfishy6683]

Just over the past month he's enormously improved and become more confident. It really shows. I'm like a proud parent right now lol

[@jaybyday2381]

@JUSTUS Williams they'll try, or maybe they'll give up on joe's friends because they all bounce back bigger

[@a1b1c184]

The more I hear Lex talk the more I like him. He is a remarkable human being.

[@mariodiaz7130]

It's because he is a being of Artificial Intelligence. Like Star Trek's Data.

[@scottbosse]

Lex has a sincerity and genuine curiosity. He is an unabashed ambassador of Love. And I don’t care if Alex is gay or not, I love the dude. The world needs more Lex. 👍

[@michaelqiu9722]

No, where does that come from?

[@donaldcharles3331]

I come here for the great troll Michael Malice

[@MicahMicahel]

what a Lex Luther name ... Lex!

[@efleishermedia]

Lex, you've got the warmth and intimacy of language typically reserved for small venues and your podcast is tipping a million views per episode. You probably know this, but you're absolutely killing it man. You're not trying to be Rogan or anyone else and you've made a wholly unique show. That's a one in a million achievement man

[@brianzhu4971]

"i want to show these young men that it's not you, it's everyone else." thank you Michael Malice.

[@jamesevans2507]

timestamp?

[@UAP]

@@jamesevans2507 around the "white pill" I think. When he talks about his responsability (maybe around camus part too)

[@donaldcharles3331]

Yes, i hate playing the victim card but it is a true statement in 2020. I have ackbowledged the state of the world for 10 years now and everyone made me feel crazy and psychotic but then 2020 happened and i feel both validated and extremely frightful. Validated because everything I said is becoming more apparent to everyone and frightful because the things i was right about are scary things to be right about.

[@donaldcharles3331]

@@thewatcher8639 what guy? Im familiar with big pharma and the death and destruction its wake but a specific name would be good

[@darius8652]

@@donaldcharles3331 oxycotin drugs. fentanyl drugs. all have china connections. revenge for the opium wars.

[@christ4536]

Lex, you're killing the podcast game lately. Keep going

[@DFishFan]

@@RichardCookerly Second

[@mermiez1]

He's my favorite interviewer now. Surpassed Rogan, to me. Still a huge Rogan fan for sure, but Lex is my favorite these days.

[@jamesA6649]

Uhm ... okay. No. This guy sounds borderline autistic.

[@warwickben]

@@jamesA6649 why cause he speaks in a monotone voice for his second language.

[@fredbass5384]

This CD has three separate relaxation/meditation sessions on it kzbin.infoUgkxzpa8CIfZcihW4Z0F_ja0QF3W9KIatrsq guided by a very pleasant and direct male voice. Unlike so many other products of its type, this CD does not have bad synthesizer music, does not feature a phony or affected style of narration, and does not make any bogus claims to be subliminal or to re-train the brain or any of that balderdash. What you get is 1. a guided meditation for getting into a pleasantly relaxed state of body awareness while taking a stroll (superb for those easing back into a fitness routine slowly after an illness or injury) 2. A nice long breath-awareness relaxation session that if followed diligently can put you into very deep states of full-body relaxation and mental calmness, and 3. a buddhist-inspired meditation session designed to help you develop and maintain feelings of loving kindness toward not just yourself and your friends, but toward people you don't even like. The CD makes no claims to be designed for advanced meditators or for buddhists or hindus/yoga practitioners looking for very deep and esoteric stuff. It is geared more toward the average person who just wants to develop the habit of relaxation and stress relief through natural, healthy means. him, if you happen to be reading this, keep up the good work fella, and I love your accent. I would also like to note that I have never fallen asleep while listening to this product. I would like to kindly suggest to the reviewer who said this CD makes him fall asleep, that he might want to get checked to see if he has a sleep disorder, or if he is simply not setting aside ample time for restful sleep at night. A healthy person getting adequate rest at night should be able to go into deep states of mental relaxation without dozing off, if not all the time, then most of the time.

[@samk6170]

Malice, although I might disagree with him in a lot of things, I respect him as someone who is willing to entertain various perspectives, in a very open minded friendly way. We need more people like this.

[@dougmedina3635]

I am a Joe Rogan fan, and I learned about both Lex Fridman and Michael Malice on the JRE. This was a great conversation; I was captivated for the 3 hours! Interesting conversation to end 2020.

[@TheHeroRobertELee]

Rogan is a fraud, a sell out, an elitist, cheats on his wife, is a far left clown, and also a kukk who raises his wife's black baby from another man.

[@scara_escape_artist]

Michael Malice gives the best case for anarchism I've seen in decades.

[@NautilusGuitars]

Michael is great, but if you want to hear the guy he looks up to in terms of anarchist thought, I'd recommend Tom Woods for philosophical/political arguments. Robert Murphy nails the coffin shut on all of the economic arguments. And Dave Smith is amazing at showcasing the absurdity and hypocrisy of statism, especially in a cultural context. Michael barely scratched the surface here. I wish they talked about it more. There's a reason most people who actually listen to the arguments become anarchists. It's far more fleshed out than most people allow themselves to believe.

[@NautilusGuitars]

@@lolcano2346 You find it hard to believe? Go see for yourself then. This isn't amatuer hour. You can dismiss it all you want and pretend it's not true with your baseless conjecture about how "gov't is the only thing holding the economy together", but objective, demonstrable data is standing in you're way. You're just repeating clichés you've been force fed since childhood, with no effort whatsoever to challenge those notions. This isn't new. This isn't hastily thrown together. The arguments are superior, persuasive, and demonstrably true. You pretending it's absurd means absolutely nothing to reality. It's clear by your immediate dismissal that you're the kind of person who had no desire whatsoever to challenge your beliefs, and instead are only willing to consume information that defends your beliefs. That's not the road to truth, and it's frankly childish. I came to this conclusion, like many others, by *actually* making an effort to test and challenge what I believed. I was a bona-fide socialist long before it was a trendy cliché. I'm not now, because of far superior arguments and data. So, it's your choice. Everything you need to challenge yourself is present and available. I don't need to "prove it" because the proof is already accessible to you, you just choose not to indulge it. Go read "Man, Economy, and State" if you want a deep dive and have a high level of reading ability. Or start with Murphy's "Chaos Theory" if you want a quick summation of what different approaches are possible. Dismissing it before you've ever set your eyes on it, says more about you than it does anything else.

[@NautilusGuitars]

@@lolcano2346 You don't get to critique an idea that you literally know nothing about, and stand there akimbo like you "fucking nailed it". Its absurd, prima facea. Just like an anti-vaxxer who has made zero effort to understand what vaccines are.

[@bulldogvillan]

@@NautilusGuitars "reeeeeeeeeeeeeee"

[@NautilusGuitars]

@@bulldogvillan Wow, what a brilliant response. Truly enlightening...

[@peterplotts3]

This was awesome. When Michael expressed his gratitude for an interaction in which he didn't feel the need to be guarded and could just discuss ideas freely and completely be himself it resonated. His sincerity was patent. In fact, the whole thing was wonderfully sincere and stimulating. Thank you.

[@sanjacobs6261]

Another cool thing is that the comment section has that feeling here too! It's full of fun and wholesome camaraderie between people who I'm sure disagree on a lot

[@caw7007]

He has a beautiful mind and spirit! Rare combo! If I were 30 years younger I’d have a LexCrush! 💖

[@Gu1d-0]

@@sanjacobs6261 That's why we desperatly need to open dialogue with the people we don't necesserally agree with. Divison-inducing categories are dangerous and dehumanizing, I mean we're all human beings, let's just try to understand each other.

[@pmpaul8289]

I saw 3 hours long, and thought, "no way," but your review is giving me a second consideration to watch...thanks.

[@l.jeremiah8930]

It's undeniable that you now are the greatest podcaster on youtube. Thanks for everything Lex.

[@justindittburner216]

"Hey remember when we were kids and had pokemon?" "Yeah except instead of pokemon I watched my dad starve to death" Top tier humor, I'm glad his friend is able to confront such a traumatic experience in a way that he is comfortable

[@fishingbob8374]

Michaels confidence is to be admired.

[@officialreek]

1:50:32 especially with those fingernails

[@fishingbob8374]

@@officialreek hahaha

[@matterbob5x]

I like Mikey

[@geoffrey8722]

I almost think his inspiration in insecurities are a more present of perfection..

[@user-wp5fe8ec6l]

@@Mikamichae a few years of solid disingenuous grifting will do that to you

[@SusanBaileyAmazingEstate]

Lex is stepping up his interview game. His style here is specifically suited to Malice. Super interesting, funny, entertaining, enjoyable. Bravo gentlemen.

[@hackedagain3421]

Lex has what he had projected onto Michael, many minds. It's in the interview, this is not the same Lex that speaks to Winestine.

[@Ableten]

Micheal malice didn’t kill himself.

[@missusmirage2753]

Cancelled

[@stevetrue1332]

Your outfits remind me of Mad Magazine's "Spy vs Spy" characters.

[@mesasone2280]

@@soylentlolmilk The solution is obvious. We must buy them the hats.

[@microcolonel]

Not a coincidence

[@tedgegi155]

@@soylentlolmilk And the shades.

[@brechtbanneel2170]

Exactly

[@brechtbanneel2170]

@@zachhayes9512 exactly

[@userrdm14]

I've been obsessed with Michael malice recently

[@shane727]

Many such cases!

[@corgalie]

Same

[@egg465]

Now make the jump to Moldbug.

[@ginobenedetto4943]

@@thewatcher8639 I’ve looked through a few comments and seen your replies to some. You’re an incredibly negative person and I get the impression that you use that to put others down to build yourself up and appear like you’re smarter than you actually are. I can see right through it and I can only assume you blame others for the fact you are a lonely, depressed individual when the reality is, you just suck to be around. Change your attitude.

[@d4n4nable]

@@ginobenedetto4943 He's a schizo not on the right meds.

[@chicoktc]

Lex loaded his comedy/sarcasm/irony/troll software for this one! Nice going Lex, you had great zingers. Love the Malice interviews!

Malice is an absolute gem of a human being. God Bless him.

[@todd.howard]

We don’t deserve him

[@kevinkanzler495]

@@thewatcher8639 you should buy a mirror

[@Holmnielsen-]

"Be kind and do difficult things." Wow.

[@yogi.pratama]

timeline please? thanks

[@cannaroe1213]

"stroke the shaft and tickle the balls" wow

[@Shamanth]

@@yogi.pratama At the 3-minute mark.

[@Holmnielsen-]

@@cannaroe1213 that is no way to talk to a lady :P

[@Holmnielsen-]

@@cannaroe1213 haha, i would have never made that parallel

[@meng737]

They're at a table. Dressed up. They joke. Hang stuff on one another. Poke aggressively at each other. But are civil. Laugh a lot. Make corny jokes. Lex's voice cracks. They're a plate of spaghetti away from this being a full on date.

[@Teal_Seal]

I wasn’t expecting the last line 😅

[@keithmcmullen9737]

So why are you watching, w a bowl cheddar popcorn. Cursing at every advertisement.

[@keithmcmullen9737]

*0f.

[@r-gart]

damn good comment

[@gregorypalmer4909]

Lex saying his emails sound different before and after he sends them is so relatable.

[@TripcussionShorts]

Theo Von tooo ,doing the same @theovon On Lex Fridman Soon

[@bigalbertino]

Michael and Lex are literally yin and yang, even the suit colors are inverted

[@cwg9238]

lex was pretty slow to get the joke

[@SM2099]

Venom and Anti-Venom.

[@Emerica-wp9ch]

Total troll move

[@jeremyjones8303]

Classic michael

[@mikep4216]

Fascinating observation

[@thisguy555]

“I’ll defend your point better than you can” 😂 this is my favourite podcast.. the world needs more content like this

[@NotAnonymousNo80014]

Michael missed his chance to bleach his hair and also wear blackface for this one.

[@off6848]

And adopt Kanye’s personality

[@sirmount2636]

He’s saving that for the Tulsi interview.

[@AmB39]

Holy sh it hilarious. I laughed out loud

[@TheDrFMG]

😂🙏🏼

[@zachmorgan6982]

Ahahaha

[@micoksb2080]

"knock, knock" "who's there?" "Frank" "Frank who?" "Frank you for being my friend." /both laugh "now back to Hitler"

[@seanofpeace]

My biggest laugh of the interview. :)

[@0ctoburr]

I refreshed my window to see comments after I heard this. Glad it was the top comment.

[@kylematlock7499]

Anne, Frankly that joke was inaprops.

[@chordfunc3072]

1:09:19

[@seasidesue816]

These two are fun and amusing. They enjoy their Russian connection.

[@simulacra007]

Think this is my favourite guest you've had on Lex, it was like watching you converse with a more experienced mischievous alter ego. Thank you for the introduction to Michael, what a fascinating person he is. You really are such a gentleman though Lex with not the slightest hint of an ego. I admire how respectful and courteous you are to all of your guests. Just goes to show you can be intelligent and humble with it, something many interviewers would do well to take note of.

[@NautilusGuitars]

Great comment, man. I couldn't agree more!

[@WildlifeInMotion]

Lex, if Spotify ever call you, please don't pick up the phone.

[@asandman354]

Spotify: *calls Lex* Lex: 10010110 Spotify: @&$#, got the answering machine again. Lex: ??

[@mgwazongoma]

He should turn down fuck you money because you're too lazy to download an app? Lol

[@luisgonzalez1637]

Fuck that get that money

[@WildlifeInMotion]

@@mgwazongoma I do have spotify premium, I just don't think exclusive podcasts is a good idea. If it becomes a trend I don't want to install 5 different apps. If it cannot be downloaded using any podcast app, then it isn't a podcast anymore.. And no comment section on spotify vs youtube just makes it less appealing to me.

[@zofiagaming4281]

@@WildlifeInMotion I thought Joe would still publish on YT after the deal... Am I wrong?

[@joshuamills3917]

I just want you to know, I pay 2000% more attention to your sponsors; simply because of the way you present them.

[@user-ik5ze1sh7i]

Yes more people should adopt that pov, especially since we have been trained because of so much adverts

[@gypdarin1458]

This is one of the best episodes to date! And Michael Malice as always a humorous, intelligent and bold guest never disrespectful but always bold and one of the best at clarifying his points which is invaluable in todays world .

[@Jacob-sb3su]

"24-27 was a tough window of time for me" I felt that

[@Avsfanatic1997]

heard

[@jmal6249]

I'm 25.. dont have to say that again

[@sickcommode-odragon4193]

@@jmal6249 20’s are over rated. Just turned 31 and I’m starting to really gain adult homeostasis. Just hang in there and get your credentials/set the table... oh and don’t party too too much. Just enough to gain worldly insight. You are just getting started at that age, and I thought everything that was happening was more important than it was. Humans are tough. Cheers

[@junimeme5626]

@@sickcommode-odragon4193 From a 26 year old with a flame in his heart to finally start his life: thank you! There is not enough positive guidance in this world.

[@danielpucher3367]

"There's two countries; one has Joe Rogan and the other has the New York Times?" Bingo...

[@john-paulhunt9835]

Masculine women. Ever think about that guys and gals? Feminine men are too nice!

[@kiwikiwi2483]

That's a crazy (but true) way to think about it

[@silencedo_good1037]

@Jason well... yes. Thats business.

[@343Films]

@Jason Where did you hear that from that Rogan doesn't cover his guests' travel fees?

[@peanutgallery7753]

Honestly that doesn't sound that flattering for either. I like Rogan, but he shouldn't be what the New York Times should be.

[@bookillful]

Michael Malice has a wonderful intellect.

[@arkaitzrb2407]

Not the podcast we deserve, but the podcast we need. Let's troll 2021

[@Hellshy]

absolutely!

[@MrNinjaone1]

lol dumbs of the planet, unite !

[@stvbrsn]

Speak for yourself. I deserve every bit of this.

[@thisguy555]

“The joker to my Batman” and the suits.... absolutely genius. This is one of the best examples I’ve seen in a long time of how to have a great, stimulating, and respectful conversation where both sides can have such differing opinions on a few topics yet still be kind and professional. Nicely done 👍🏻

[@freshfarmsbrand8546]

the internet is trying to hide this !!! WE THE PEOPLE [VS] THE ESTABLISHMENT ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXS9aXR-m8lsipI

[@catherinehazur7336]

They are really listening to each other and having a genuine conversation.....amazingly nuanced and intelligent

[@theFminusclub]

I love Michael malice dudes funny and knows his shit

[@EtotheFnD]

Not gonna lie as the show went on Lex's execution of the knock knock jokes really shined...from knock knock, and back to Hitler....SOLID

[@1337Rellik]

This is one of my favorite podcasts thus far. MIchael's arguments for anarchism are articulate and well reasoned.

[@pawnmusic]

Michael Malice is able to wield his wisdom in such an effective, even-tempered manner.

[@frankiev8295]

"His outfit, for example, the exact inverse of mine....huh." This statement says it all. Michael is a treasure....Where Jordan Peterson is the philosopher of our time, Michael is the iconoclast. More people need to endeavor to understand his work, tactics, and ultimate goal. Thank you Michael for being a voice of reason in a room full of regurgitated platitudes.

[@cuisinwithkev2699]

Very well put.

[@kingkoi6542]

Everyone's able to have an opinion...

[@RemingtonMK]

Lex if you’re reading this, just wanted to say that you’re one of my favorite people on the planet!

[@alexpearson2920]

Wait I’m just scrolling deep thru the comments & I find you 😂 I even liked this before I realized who it was

[@robertm346]

The brotherly chemistry between these two is more addicting than mainlining Skittle syrup.

[@wurdofwizdumb1928]

“Be kind and do difficult things” I’d buy that Lex Fridman t-shirt and wear is on the regular. Thank you for inspiring me to be a more productive human.

[@jeffreymcginnis5612]

857k subs.. 715k views. 6days. That's a real following. Lex we love you and all you do. The numbers tell. All the best.

[@sethbracken]

“Rich man’s war, poor man’s fight.”

[@mtnblueskiess]

It's only because people are dumb enough to do it. Sadly. They teach it is heroism to die for our country. When it is actually dying for some greedy rich elite, fear mongering control freak. Who would never dye for anyone. Who has no ally but themselves. They will turn on anyone. Even their mother, father, brother, sister, their blood. They'll turn on their own parties. Pure evil.

[@barlobarlo303]

It's always been thus

[@scockery]

@@mtnblueskiess You wouldn't dye for the person you love, even if they said you'd look good with a different hair colour?

[@peanutgallery7753]

@@mtnblueskiess Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori.

[@kingzerref]

This was an awesome podcast episode. I laughed, learned and most importantly..I feel better about the world than I did 3hrs ago

[@VincentoftheRolleri]

Exactly how i felt walking out of this.

[@catherinehazur7336]

I really like Michael Malice. He thinks outside the box, very refreshing, a lighthearted Russian philosopher, pure anomaly......for one thing, he totally understands and recognizes totalitarianism in all its various aspects when he sees it, yet maintains a sense of humor and perspective about what we are dealing with.

[@SuperJonez22]

Lex and Michael should do a podcast together. It’d be interesting to see them interview others together both bring new questions to the table!

[@Try_Gratitude.123]

Witty, insightful and thoughtful conversation between two intelligent, articulate and funny guys is a wonderful respite from the idiotic drivel heard elsewhere.

[@simulacra007]

I concur!

[@WatchwomanOnTheWall-zk9po]

You have been to the same sKool, apparently. I don't even feel sorry for you. Are you Nancy Pelosi's great, great, great, great, great grandson?

[@Try_Gratitude.123]

@@WatchwomanOnTheWall-zk9po Are you channeling your parrot?

[@WatchwomanOnTheWall-zk9po]

@@Try_Gratitude.123 channeling your parrot?

[@jalalasif3898]

"I speak boring so that its ideas that are the thing you value" 40:00 , Lex, your self awareness is next level lol!

[@anunnakipropaganda9991]

My favorite quotes; Lex: “Knock knock” Michael:"You're stealing my bit? I'll kill your family!" Michael: "They thought Trump was the river. He was the dam.” Lex: "There's something uniquely problematic to being stabbed"

[@AndrewEllisAndymanout]

"Two of the three people watching this just got offended" Now that is self deprication.

[@Likexner]

*deprecation

[@harnessracingprofessor9011]

"Two of the three people watching this just got offended" I love that line!!

[@stephaniemay9090]

@@tommeakin1732 i know right, like in my country it's like the most normal of jokes

[@DarkSlushie]

Must have slipped in with the v1.01 update.

[@MonteTheProdigy]

@@stephaniemay9090 what country is that I’m curious lol

[@pagexx]

Lex listing how Joe Rogan is considered "radical" is hilarious. They're the most boring, safest, laziest, baseline opinions just a few years ago, and now, it makes one "radical". Unbelievable. No wonder Michael Malice laughs all the time.

[@t4ngo_kilo]

I’d say Joe’s opinions on covid-19 weren’t the safest, but definitely the laziest👍

[@WolfgangN.2]

Can you give some examples of ideas that were "boring, safest, laziest, baseline opinions" that joe held a few years ago but are now considered radical? I don't think Joe is very radical, but I often find him to be a voice of reason. I'm sure your statement holds true on some topics. But I see the opposite happening with some ideas, M4A was considered "radical" in america just a few years ago, and now it's supported by 87% of democrats and 52% of Republicans. $15 minimum wage was considered radical, but now that it's been implemented in multiple states anf cities for a few years with good results it's become normal enough that florida voted for it(wage increase to $15 over a couple years I believe) yet they voted for trump. legalizing weed was considered radical even years after some states had done so with great success. Now in 2020 even "always red" states are legalizing weed. and my favorite of all is Oregon decriminalizing all drugs and legalizing mushroom therapy. None of these things were ever radical to me, they seemed like common sense. But to many they were radical policies that people claimed would be the end of American Democracy. Funny how they always fear change, but when they change actually comes they want it for themselves. We all need to stop fighting no matter how stupid the other side seems. I fear some of them are too stupid to listen/think about ideas outside their echo chambers. But we have to at least try to take on the establishment together, instead of taking on one another.

[@joshuabethea2650]

Joe is pragmatic and moderate. Radicals generally are not and ideologues by definition not. But these are rough categories from which we are all bound to stray if context matters at all. The need for simple labels dominates everything as a form of shorthand thought.

[@youtubedick-tators1991]

@@t4ngo_kilo What were his opinions?

[@texasRoofDoctor]

Rogan is greatness. I think Lex is a good kid but naive. I would certainly like to hear specifically what "Rogan gave Trump a pass on". The fact that Rogan loves Tulsi and Hillary called her a "foreign agent" illustrates that we do live in 2 Separate countries- one for the People and the other "what people?"

[@starswarm]

Sisyphus - Once you accept that you are living an absurdist existence, it loses its bite. Joy

[@reecealeck8314]

These 3hrs went by fast. This is a very interesting dude. Mr malice.

[@josephjewett2686]

I'm two hours in and what you're saying is blowing my mind.

[@shofforth1]

Peterson points out that every person is capable of evil and we have to grapple with our own evil first.

[@MrQ82]

Your point? Better men before him have said that too.

[@wthwasthattv]

@@MrQ82 What classifies these men as better? Just curious.

[@mickeyblueyes]

Peterson is a hack

[@MrQ82]

Well the fact that he scolds people for not being his brand of upstanding conservative manly man and writing a book called 12 rules for life -- then subsequently becomes a Xanax addict and overall mess.

[@VODZ]

@@MrQ82 Someone else is clearly thinking for you. I thought I would let you know.

[@gypdarin1458]

Its Jan 2021 btw... So far Michael Malice is a freaking prophet!

[@BobWidlefish]

Become a well-informed ancap and you too can be a prophet!

[@r-gart]

@@BobWidlefish Yeah, it is not that hard to observe the patterns when you leave the game.

[@akzmusik_]

Hope everyone here has a Happy New Year

[@vikranttyagiRN]

You too my man

[@a1b1c184]

same too you

[@npaprika1]

When Malice gains weight he looks significantly older and significantly more Russian

[@jamesmilligan9496]

I was thinking that and I'm into it haha

[@woocash3k]

yeah, he looks like Russian oligarch...

[@jackiekjono]

I was thinking Russian gangster but, yes

[@woocash3k]

@@jackiekjono "... Russian gangster..." - same thing really

[@pinkyhotmessx69]

@@woocash3k Oleg Deripaskas little brother lol

[@ericqhochuli6004]

Malice is my favorite commentator on politics, full stop.

[@cbamberger117]

Lex Fridman is like a young genius robot who is trying to learn what it’s like to be a human. Kind of like Pinocchio’s journey...

[@scockery]

He might be a new Men in Black model.

[@nayrtnartsipacify]

He sounds like Joe pera

[@tigerstalons5118]

@@scockery dude fuck you !! You making me have to think and all that shit! TY truly!

[@lordslothrop365]

Spot on. He's Data.

[@cbamberger117]

He’s a lovable robot tho! See Ray Bradbury’s short story “I Sing the Body Electric”

[@slaktaren4849]

The Bromance is real in this one! Love from Sweden

[@yoshigorudoyama9612]

Inte helt höger höger mannen, två judar som snackar yo?

[@slaktaren4849]

@@yoshigorudoyama9612 Nä inte sååå höger. Men nästan

[@deepm0e]

Michael är relativt ärlig. Men att säga att Joe Rogan är radika, till exempel, visar på oärlighet.

[@ptyeueiiwjd]

I would listen the shit out of a podcast series with just these two.

[@wenzel172]

Man these two are heart warming. Lex and Michael coming from a place of love and discovery is amazing

[@lylep3815]

Truly enjoyed the entire talk. Very interesting, informing, enlightening, calm and fun too. Thank you both!

[@andreacalkins5189]

I love Michael Malice. I heard him a while back on Lex's youtube, and he's got a great mind. Thumbs up for both Lex and Michael.

[@NeoStoicism]

This guy has been piquing my interest lately. Keep killing it Lex! Happy New Year to all!

[@Ohyouknowit]

Malice: “you got a big one laying there, too” Lex: “that’s what she said.” Hahahah

[@sucrose]

i cringed

[@inthefade]

Malice draws the worst out of us all.

[@christopherprim1973]

@@inthefade See? He did it with you too!

[@vivekkaushik9508]

@@ptb4049 haha

[@jasetran2186]

@Rhaegar 19:12. The look on Lex's eyes was like 😏

[@black_eagle]

"Things are gonna get really ugly really soon" -- great call. This guy has a good sense of what's going on, unlike Lex and 99% of the intelligentsia.

[@zkr2914]

@@yungpep Thinking Obama is a man of character 😖

[@Syncopia]

That's fine, he can let his guests bite into the problems

[@SM2099]

Lex I love your sitdowns with Malice. Its like watching the Batman/Joker interrogation scene (The Dark Knight) but podcast length. Please, hope you get to interview Jean Valley, I saw him and the director of new documentary Phenomenon on Rogan but Rogan scratches the surface/mainstream, I like your interview with Cmd. Fravor where you went diving in the deep part of the topic. Cheers!

[@jigmuds2768]

I used to shake my head when he had 50 k subs. Glad he’s blowing up. He deserves millions.

[@fgbtv3803]

I KNOW I JUST CAME BACK AND HES ALMOST TO A MILLI! LAST TIME I CHEKED IT WAS 10K

[@dpcsoup04]

Love going back and rewatching you two. I feel like I’m having fun with you guys.

[@TexasTrey]

“That’s what she said!” was never delivered quite so uniquely. 👏🏻 👏🏻

[@WMMASceneNow]

Definitely did not see it coming. Neither did Michael

[@brianzhu4971]

"zero zero zero -" "- those are my pronons"

[@junimeme5626]

A matter of time before he writes a full special.

[@jesetfreesince9317]

Lex, I must say, this is one of my favorite podcasts and this one with The Malice was magnificent! The chemistry between you two had me laughing many times! Great job! Keep it up!

[@joshuabstark]

I caught myself smiling throughout this eposode. They sound like good friends.

[@epi_sto_letes]

Lex, you earned my respect with this joke: “Those are my pronouns”.

[@nate_d376]

0, 0, 0.....

[@z_boozebag]

was on point wasn’t it

[@freshfarmsbrand8546]

the internet is trying to hide this !!! WE THE PEOPLE [VS] THE ESTABLISHMENT ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXS9aXR-m8lsipI

[@violent_bebop9687]

Lmao, it's big brain comedy, let the memes ensue...!

[@nicosmind3]

@@JCDenton95 1:49:50

[@helenekate0000]

I listened to this while falling asleep the last two nights... you two are a very special combination of humans... the joy in your friendship and conversations and combined humor is hilarious and adorable and refreshing and hopeful and contagious and wonderful. ♡.

[@thekwillis2830]

Michael Malice is the most important voice of the last few years and I bet will continue to be for a long time to come

[@thekwillis2830]

@@thewatcher8639 Dude wtf are you talking about? Because he hates astronomy we are going to get hit by an asteroid? Why on earth would that have any bearing in your opinion of him, he has absolutely nothing to do with astronomy or any decision making on what to do with near earth objects

[@bomblaster42]

Drinking vodka while listening to these Russians, happy new year everybody!

[@alphabett66]

Russian is a family history, not a language.

[@fancypants90210]

The world's a better place with these two men in it

[@timw4432]

Michael Malice is one of my top 10 favourite guests from JRE. Awesome to see him on LFE

[@foodieontour]

This was brilliant and hilarious at the same time. I did enjoy this so much. One of the best episodes so far. Thank you!

[@jessietondreau5021]

These conversations remind me of being young...back when I was able to speak freely with friends, and before they were taken over by woke rage & self-righteous, NYTimes approved and directed anger targets.

[@cla1858]

Hearing lex say “what was I even fucken saying” was hilarious 😂 idk why it stood out to me hhahaha

[@elidames6889]

I love this particular episode because Malice most definitely pulls Lex out of his shell more than he is used to.

[@countryboyred]

@@senix4177 Lex is very deliberate and calculating with his speech so when he does curse it catches people off guard and is often hilarious because it’s like a robot cursing

[@scottcarlson1898]

In regard to the US war machine, was Lex asleep during Obama’s 8 years in office?

[@nickied7816]

Thank you Scott. Exactly what I thought. An idealist? Just like Obama.

[@publiusdeciusmus1483]

I was asking myself the same question.

[@larrytennant4209]

I guess dead Libyans and Timber Sycamore are admirable.

[@Mightyrobz]

This was the reason I had to scroll down, and thank god I wasn't alone. 🙏🏾 He was a good speaker 🤷🏽‍♂️😂

[@k4yser]

I think many people see Obama only for what they wanted him to be, rather than what he actually was. The Media fluff around him contributed as well, the same way they are setting up Biden already, with an almost embarrassing lack of journalistic curiosity.

[@argentimaginationjewlery6020]

You two are hilarious, both inside each other’s head at the same time. The best information and humor, I really enjoyed this podcast. Thank you.

[@jdsw970]

Lex you have the most valuable quality as a broadcaster you are a genuine person and your attitude and disposition are incredibly endearing. Your humility and honesty is palpable. Thank you!

[@sunnylight6986]

Very Insightful Podcast. I love how happy Michael Malice sounds talking about this stuff. Really great host! Thank you Lex Fridman for keeping us well informed👍🏻

[@wethehulk]

Thanks!

[@zconiglietti]

KGB: Knock knock. Person: Who's there? KGB: We ask z questions!

[@UltimatePowa]

Ze ask ze questions* Theres no "w" sound in Russian

[@EnergeticGiraffes]

@@UltimatePowa Zees is from Da Office (U.S.)

[@P.Friman]

@@UltimatePowa ve. not ze. you on zodka bro?

[@Alistair]

@@UltimatePowa wouldn't "ze" be a transgender Russian? Where are the nuclear wessels

[@greatgoods33]

@@Alistair Not the same thing... Pavel Chekov had a speech impediment.

[@dunk8013]

i like micheal malice, he is thoughtful and smart and knows how to make himself laugh,,i really enjoyed this lex thankyou

[@stevewright6341]

Knock-knock joke goes over like a fart in church... Lex: "Okay, so let's get back to Hitler.." Best New years eve party ever!!!!

[@alankreglow2760]

U.S. Navy personnel in they Secret Space Command have been fighting a war on Mars for a number of years!

[@JoJo_19_77]

Spending the last night of 2020 with Yin and Yang ☯️ is making my heart smile

[@musicalfringe]

I've watched a lot of Lex and always enjoyed it, but watching these goof around and have a serious conversation at the same time was truly joyous.