Eric Weinstein’s Prediction For The 2024 Election

Chris and Eric Weinstein discuss what Eric thinks is going to happen in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. What are Americans going to have to come to grips with in the 2024 election according to Eric Weinstein? What does Eric Weinstein think American people actually want from their politicians? Why does Eric Weinstein believe we have failed our children?
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[@ChrisWillx]

Hello you savages. Watch the full episode with Eric here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppDWqHWVgLhrftk Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period from Shopify at www.shopify.com/modernwisdom

[@moondawg3693]

Sadly, all of the false knowledge is also at our fingerprints.

[@ttully]

A Brit would get off to saying savage 😂❤

[@123prestolee]

I only looked at this out of the corner of my eye, and thought you said “sausages”. Deeply offended for a millisecond.

[@rbu2136]

Had clock off after a few seconds. What a pompous axx. No thanks.

[@rideordietheyretring2tranx382]

lol welcome to the club

[@austinhobson7918]

I like how the heading is “his prediction for 2024” and his first response is 🤷🏽

[@ejw1234]

It's a good answer. He's dishing up absurdism.

[@SteveMTV-gi9br]

I love how he throws questions around to get better engagement. He’s damn good. What I’m not thrilled about is paying for Premium (ad free) but yet still have to listen to ads .

[@nymike06]

Click bait

[@beth3535]

I didn’t like it. Hardly news. ‘Win as they want to?’ Mr. Weinstein can do better.

[@donaleigh2352]

@@beth3535 He is a phony.

[@EmperorCaligula_EC]

"Politicians are not born; they are excreted." - Marcus Tullius Cicero

[@johns7530]

That's certainly the norm. But how then do kind, well meaning, intelligent people find their ways into leadership positions in government as opposed to these sleazy type B narcissists with personality disorders? Is it possible for good people to get into politics? It appears to be something that needs to change. The world is going to continue to be a nasty place if we're left with the Bidens and Trumps of the world to choose from. RFK jr is a no brainer improvement, but nobody thinks he can win. He is a step in the right direction, no doubt.

[@TanukiDigital]

Based.

[@michellefoulkes3766]

Politicians are pooped out like a turd.

[@phils2967]

he was a politician himself you know

[@ransomcoates546]

@@phils2967And a very bad one.

[@toddharvey7089]

"I don't know how to react because there is no part of this world that looks sane to me anymore..." nailed it.

[@Abrakadabra_fokus_pokus]

Same here

[@djboudreaujr2]

Truth

[@williamwarfield7630]

Well...and his prediction for 2020 was totally backwards lol. I see why he had to filibuster his way out of that with "but reagan" lmao

[@lightningdriver81]

Exactly.

[@doriaknight7920]

No, he’s nailing water. Utterly useless comment. Obviously Eric has given up on USA politics and doesn’t even want to understand.

[@allenedward4364]

“Theres no part of this world that looks sane to me” THANK GOD someone said that just flat out

[@chetsenior7253]

They must not look at sunsets or trees or grass or have the ability to close their eyes and see infinity.

[@DirtyDovi]

"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." - William J. Casey, CIA Director [81-87]

[@NYShepherdGirl]

​@@chetsenior7253 Little to do with HUMANITY!!

[@NYShepherdGirl]

​@@DirtyDovi Our CIA are the COMMUNIST CONTROLLERS!!

[@tegridyfarmer2581]

1:1 my thoughts.

[@Angl0sax0nknight]

George Washington warned about party loyalty

[@stephenthomas1492]

He warned about taking part in other country's affairs and that's exactly what we've. Mark Twain said that we can't have an empire abroad and a republic at home. He was right, too. We've destroyed our republic decades ago.

[@memyselfandi8544]

George Washington, Mark Twain, Obama, Trudeau, Romney, etc. They all have one thigh in common and nobody knows or cares what that is. So you get played like a bango.

[@nozrep]

hell yah. i’m on George Washington’s side!

[@kickasskris]

Imagine being loyal to the party that fought to keep slavery. Democrats did that, in case any of you were wondering.

[@stupedcraig]

@@stephenthomas1492 Who's we?

[@veinvader1961]

Politicians are the scum of the earth...seems like more people are finally waking up to this

[@jpslaym0936]

Not a coincidence the majority of them are trained as lawyers

[@thenewbohemian5779]

Not just the politicians, but the bureaucrats as well. All State actors are subhuman.

[@msimon6808]

My theory of Civilization ==> Everyone in the public eye is an abused child with PTSD and narcissism. Normal people like privacy.

[@msimon6808]

@@jpslaym0936 My theory of Civilization ==> Everyone in the public eye is an abused child with PTSD and narcissism. Normal people like privacy.

[@Joaopereira-dh3dw]

And partisan hacks should be up there with isis the ones who say stuff because is financially great to them

[@Lady-in-Red]

It does seem like politicians care more about being loyal to their friends in the party than being loyal to the people they're supposed to represent.

[@mattschrader5047]

They are loyal to the bureaucratic system, not to any party or friend. You are loyal to your master, the hand that feeds you. For them it's the bureaucracy, without it there is nothing for them in DC. Literally nothing but actual governance which they clearly have no interest in. Make sense?

[@lithium84]

its always been that way.

[@88_TROUBLE_88]

"..With friends like these.." - Some dummy, circa last Thursday

[@user-dz4mz9je4v]

DuH how old are you

[@brianfarrell5605]

lol. Must be your first day.

[@mbradley274]

6:23 "There's no part of this world that looks sane to me". Nailed it.

[@chetsenior7253]

I watched a very sane sunset yesterday.

[@DirtyDovi]

"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." - William J. Casey, CIA Director [81-87]

[@dwall3329]

All he said is that your elected officials are there for the $$$$$$ !!!! and not for altruism , that they care more about their pocket than about the American citizen , period.

[@Leftists_are_Losers]

Surprise. Most people, politicians included, do their job for the money. Very few people do their job for the love of the work.

[@keithfilibeck2390]

well, that's why they are there, that's what Western Politics is about, its much like Slavic Politics, but in the West, they waste time bullshiting you about all the things they aren't going to do.

[@mario9739]

Rep. Thomas Massie said the same thing on Timcast recently. That the people no longer control the government, the feedback system is broken and they’re just enriching themselves. All he can do is provide transparency

[@JonathanTorresjt]

he nailed it

[@twofjs6334]

Some of us run for elected office in self defense

[@mondavou9408]

I think he nailed it. What the people want, is NOT what they've be been promised or given. ....and will never be given, so now what?

[@Good_Horsey]

The French had an idea back in the day.

[@Ulfrich_Stormcock]

@@Good_Horseywe can have our own version with wood chippers instead

[@castirondude]

There are lots of instances of genuinely good people running for office and not winning because WE THE PEOPLE couldn't be bothered to even spend a half a day once every 2 years to seriously research these candidates and to vote for integrity rather than idle promises and technicolor TV ads.

[@TheUnseenPath]

If not given then, we’ll take it

[@stephenthomas1492]

Except he denied not knowing a few things which he's either lying or ignorant.

[@scorpio-girl687]

The problem is "" Power corrupts... and Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely "

[@natskivna]

It's not just that power corrupts, but that it is MAGNETIC to the corruptible...those that seek out power and will do ANYTHING to have it. And what better place to hold power than government?

[@NeverHappened]

“If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” - Definitely not an Eric Weinstein quote

[@ironsideeve2955]

Lol comment of the day… Weinstein is the classic example of someone who thinks hes a genius who is pretty fuckin average

[@mitchelll3879]

Met a thousand people over the years that feel like they're the smartest person in every room..and generally they aren't

[@freeindeed13]

He perhaps tries to give an overly smart answer much of the time - but average he is not. Read his bio @@ironsideeve2955

[@MattGarcia-il9lx]

"Simple minds require simple answers"

[@TheMoodyLoners]

Eric's point is very similar to what Tucker Carlson said a while back: that both political parties run on platforms that bear almost no correlation at all to what voters say are the issues most important to them.

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

I don’t know about that seems like conservative people care about abortion and taxes and border security and feeling good about America.

[@stephenmcinerney9457]

Ok but Weinstein explicitly said due to entrenched corruption and a system that incentivizes both parties/candidates for that; what reason did Carlson give?

[@TheMoodyLoners]

@@stephenmcinerney9457 I believe his conclusion was essentially the same - they’re in it not to serve the public, but to serve themselves.

[@jenniferjean]

@TheMoodyLoners Tuckems came from FOX the propaganda network who has been sued for almost 1 billion. Another major lawsuit coming. For what lying & trying to destroy Democracy something we should never forget.

[@ionvasile12]

Now that is steep, to compare an intellectual to an uneducated (but schooled) average journalist!

[@rustyrebar123]

One of the issues I have with Eric Weinstein is that he will say something completely unclear, and then just sit there and act like you should totally know what he is talking about, and then you have to prod him to get an explanation to some arcane point he is trying to make. American political parties are a -troth- trough (apparently I can't spell) . No explanation, just sits there smugly acting like that sentence makes any sense absent an explanation. He does this all the time, and it bugs the crap out of me, to the point that I can barely stand to watch him in conversation.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

He does it with Chris Williamson more than anyone else because Chris wants so badly to be thought of as smart.

[@sephus99]

Trough not troth. People usually say it of the political system not the parties.

[@AB-wg7qe]

Trough

[@davidstokar887]

the troughs that the politicians feed at. Like pigs.

[@Reblwitoutacause]

Troth 😂

[@user-nu4uh5fx3z]

“Whether voting Republican or Democrat, the result is the same: A corrupt corporate government.” ― Steven Magee

[@rosalvabooksllc354]

That's just stupid. There are a few good Dems and many excellent GOP-especially the ones who are viciously attacked via the corporate press, so they lose elections because people believe the swill, rather than look at politicians actions, votes, platforms and ethics! There is a Congressional record., same for the states. . You can know this, do a little research for heaven's sake and stop making inane, lazy slogans as predictions.

[@angelofamillionyears4599]

Thanks Chris. The shorts post are great.

[@DM_Curtis]

"What do you think happens in 2024?" "I don't know." Good video!

[@lucialindeboom1382]

😂he would not want to say that truth out! He knows nothing anymore as clouds has gathered over his minds.

[@danf1862]

What a shame that you got so little from this clip. I pity you.

[@sthubbins4038]

Not true. He says that both our current choices suck. Maybe there’s time for another choice… as he says, there’s an “eternity” until the next election.

[@stephenthomas1492]

Fair enough, I don't know either. That said, I DO KNOW that neither side wants Kamala Harris as president.

[@stephenthomas1492]

@@sthubbins4038- No, he said that politicians are gorging themselves while Americans want the corruption out. Not happening though. These practices have been going on for centuries. I wish I were wrong, but power and money has corrupted 99%.

[@cameronboden]

Eric is speaking purely in riddles, on everything, at this point. And not just riddles, but poetic cinematic riddles-like a character in a tense scene of a psychological thriller. The goal is not to have a point, the goal is to appear unique and interesting. It’s entirely performative. “Eric goes on forever and says nothing.” 9:05

[@antirealist]

You're not alone in this opinion. I like the general ideas this guy brings up but he comes off as such a conceited "I know things neither you nor anyone else knows" narcissist that I can hardly stand listening to him. I want to give him the benefit of the doubt - maybe he's well meaning but simply can't communicate. Regardless, I don't find him worthy of attention. First and foremost, he is NOT a good communicator and, in fact, comes off as incoherent at best and arrogant at worst. Sure, he has some good ideas and seems to be a contrarian by nature (I am too), and yeah maybe you could argue what he's doing is using "metaphor" but why? Why not simply speak plainly for people to understand. Why be so cryptic? Why be so obtuse? He's speaking this way to be more theatrical or to come off as being "deeper" than he really is. He's not this being who's just so smart he's thinking on a level beyond what us plebians can understand, he's just a guy who can't seem to communicate intelligibly. Many of his sentences are just empty and lacking in genuine content. He simply hints at possible things, gives cryptic responses, or just babbles incoherently. Yes, he makes some interesting points but a lot of it is incoherent rambling and, I'll chance a guess, confabulation. It's not that I or others didn't understand what he might've been trying to say - we're all likely intelligent enough to understand the general picture. But it's the way he goes about it that raises red flags for so many of us. In fact, I would wager serious money that the more intelligent and/or educated one is, the higher the likelihood they would find Eric Weinstein to be an unreliable source of information. I'll also add, as mere testimony, that I've known people like this - if you're seeing something special, I'm sorry to say it's likely smoke and mirrors. Mr. Weinstein: Stop pausing for dramatic effect so much as if we're just hanging on every word you say. You're not the smartest, richest, wisest, sexiest, most educated, most interesting or most accomplished person who's been on this podcast. Again Mr. Weinsein: You're just one of many who may have some interesting perspectives and ideas to present but that's it. Just say what you mean, give your honest opinion without all the theatricality, and have a real, genuine conversation.

[@rworded1]

I agree with you completely.

[@motownmojo3019]

That's because him and his bro are actors

[@user-uh7cb3vy4v]

what are you talkin aboot? The guy just said exactly what he meant in this clip. let me condense it for you, question: "what are your predictions for the 2024 american election" answer: "i dont know anything can happen, the current people running things on all sides are all pigs in it for themselves." question: "why did you stop podcasting" answer: "I dont like the fame, i cant handle the pressure" there you go

[@shinymike4301]

"Eric Weinstein’s Prediction For The 2024 Election" was the video's clickbait. So I watch, only to see him say, "I don't know." LOL Bullsht.

[@Hesham_MK]

This is how the world has always been. It's social media that brought it to light, as it brings the news out in real time and I totally agree with him when it comes to invisibility.

[@porchcritic3510]

Eric Weinstein is being as honest as anyone can be. Most of us don't know what to do with ourselves as it pertains to the state of the nation. His introduction about a two party trough was spot on. We have to get rid of the current political class who are bleeding our treasury and dragging our sons and daughters into wars to make donors happy. They have to go.

[@phillipkeal2851]

Trough is just another word for " SWAMP " .

[@zenon3021]

trump gave a trillion dollar tax cut TO MILLIONAIRES AND BILLIONAIRES in the 2018 Republican Tax Bill... feeding the swamp

[@eaglesfan2285]

I have noticed personally that businesspeople who talk about draining the swamp seem to be always quite....swampy.

[@jhasemi]

Thanks for clarifying the word Trough. According to google trough means a big bowel.

[@lonestarrk9308]

I don’t want to walk into a hospital with my sick child and see affirmative action DEI hires. Bring back the meritocracy. He’s absolutely right. Nothing feels right right now.

[@garythecyclingnerd6219]

There never has been meritocracy. There never will. You’ve bought into rose colored glasses propaganda of the past. Every organization hands out positions on networking and nepotism.

[@theboyisnotright6312]

Meritocracy is/was always a scam. It's who is related, who you know and who you blow. The chances of the son/daughter of a doctor becomes an MD is 20X higher then the rest of us. You don't really think they are that much smarter than the other kids do you? When I was younger did 4 years in the Air Force then got out and went to college. The people in college were not in any way smarter then the people I met in the military. Ones Daddy could write a check, the other one could not. But smart enough to join the military and learn about the world beyond the Hayfield or your 'Hood. The smarter kids I met in college were aware of it. Only the upper middle class types thought smart kids go to college.

[@sg23148]

Define dei and affirmation action

[@ifithrewmyguitaroutt]

How would you be able to visually identify a bunch of affirmative action and DEI hires?

[@jaymum23]

@@ifithrewmyguitaroutt He’s just saying in code that he’s a Nazi and doesn’t like people who aren’t white.

[@BeyondTheTwo]

The reason why we ended with Trump vs Joe Biden is because we all failed ! No other way to put it 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@rosalvabooksllc354]

Trump was not a failure! I can remember back at least 5 years, unlike all you gaslighters out there insisting it's all the same.

[@SWest00072]

Well Trump got into office in 2016 because both parties were selling America down the River to China, Ukraine, Russia, etc. You had Cheney getting rich off Iraq and huge contracts - Clinton’s got rich with the Clinton Foundation, the Uranium1 deal, etc etc.

[@lenblack1462]

Nah, it's just capitalism.

[@jennifermoncrieff2449]

That's right, you had a chance to elect much younger opponents but chose to elect two old toads, why???

[@sanniepstein4835]

Trump doesn't bother me.

[@wovfm]

"I don't know." Stopped there, thanks for the warning.

[@thewolf5459]

Guess I missed the prediction of the 2024 election...

[@vincentsnow8436]

he didn’t answer - too busy name dropping with his lispy effeminate voice 🎉🎉

[@mannymcmac1544]

So want to kiss him , got it

[@georgeburns8447]

But I doubt you missed Weinstein's very bad wig.

[@djknox2]

Eric always talks in riddles and answers most questions with questions. That is why some of us say he speaks a great deal of nothing. Sometimes he's on point, but often he's incredibly elusive.

[@TheHighlanderprime]

I call it self absorption. It’s a form of intellectual narcissism. The sad thing is, I’m not sure he can help himself.

[@gmoogle2615]

he does it to impress stupid people, and it works. stupid people assume he has a good reason for doing it. smart people know that there is no good reason for doing it.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

@@TheHighlanderprimeHe's constantly name-dropping also. He's got a titanic ego that's a byproduct of a titanic insecurity.

[@Westernkoala]

It's frustrating! Just be a human!

[@josephmurphy6785]

I think it’s simpler. He talks long enough until he’s reasonably sure you’ve forgotten he hasn’t answered your question. He’s evasive and dishonest.

[@infinitytoinfinitysquaredb7836]

"No one will really understand politics until they understand that politicians are not trying to solve our problems. They are trying to solve their own problems -- of which getting elected and re-elected are No. 1 and No. 2. Whatever is No. 3 is far behind." - Thomas Sowell

[@mattyman5dodge101]

You do say "get off my lawn!" every four seconds LOL

[@KyleKendall71]

Best quote: "The reason we have DT vs JB is because we have failed."

[@artOVtrolling]

Sounds like lib centrist bs. Trump would be a good president even during a saner era.

[@fatmonkey4716]

​@@squibbelsmcjohnsonAre you going to change, or do you think it should be everyone else?

[@oeckstei]

The politicians we get are a reflection of the people that vote for them. If we want to be more educated it’s up to us. Democracy requires vigilance and self growth.

[@memyselfandi8544]

Failed what? Sounds like you have preloaded programming.

[@richardgatling4663]

But you can’t convince either side that they have failed. You have one group of people saying Trump is the answer and you have another group saying Biden is the answer. You immediately get labeled as a centrist.

[@orangemanbad]

Eric’s a legend in his own mind. 😂

[@ralphholiman7401]

How is he wrong?

[@jeremymcgrew8684]

Both of em are...Bret and his "how dare Elon block me, he must not know who he blocked" crusade is wild

[@natepenyaa9406]

Yet Chris still insist on brining on the whacko

[@orangemanbad]

@@jeremymcgrew8684 yeah because he kept emailing elon for customer service 🤣

[@orangemanbad]

@@ralphholiman7401 youre right. He’s a regular Tom Cruise ducking paparazzi everywhere he goes. Having to move in storage cases like Taylor swift.

[@stefanadamcik8221]

That was a good interview. Thank you. Some very thoughtful questions answered and additional questions tabled

[@ThomasAMorgan]

7.50: Nobody trusts experts exist", and the continued statement. Outstanding.

[@brandonedwardnorth]

"Explain what you mean by trough." "The universe bends, right? Light creates as many illusions as it dispels. The other day I was drinking water and I thought: isn't it very American to assume we have clean water just because it's clear? So I want to see them drink muddy water."

[@cavepilot]

Voting is like getting to choose which flesh eating bacteria your child contracts.

[@sanniepstein4835]

No. The modern Democrats really are evil, operating openly against the good of the nation. The right offers a better alternatives. Perfection does not exist, but distinctions do.

[@mariokolev3629]

This dude legitimately cannot speak. He managed to point out that politicians are corrupt and then kept repeating that “we’ve never seen anything like this before.”

[@JML-lv2rb]

As a fan, I'm legitimately concerned for EW. He used to come off as an exceptionally well-informed, brilliant, disillusioned, concerned citizen....today he comes off as an exceptionally well-informed, brilliant, resolved and deeply depressed citizen. I hope he's ok.

[@nadagainagain4987]

"There is no part of this world that looks sane to me anymore". Thank you , those are exactly the words ive been looking for.

[@eaglesfan2285]

Doomsaying is addictive, but not practical.

[@WayneLeng]

I agree. No Part anywhere!

[@marshalmcdonald7476]

I agree. It's also not accurate. Better to admit that things just keep going, maybe not the way we'd like, but it keeps going. Better to get with the program. Try Taoism, the religion of leaving things alone, letting things be....@@eaglesfan2285

[@tobycokes1]

Existence and something are not sane thoughts

[@aaronslater470]

there is a dichotomy with power; those who are the most qualified to lead will not lower themselves or contradict their principles to attain it

[@johns7530]

This is a great point. Lots of people with intelligence, courage, and integrity can point out the corruption in our government, and how we need much higher quality people. But none of them actually run for office, b/c the game is too nasty. Who would want to work or fight with a bunch of corrupt a-holes for a multi year term. Even if a decent person were to get into office, among other mostly lower character people, and tried their best, they would be blamed for what they failed to achieve more than praised for anything they accomplished. And those that opposed them would slander them via the media, like they make RFK Jr out to be a kook, b/c he actually dares to talk about fighting the corrupt system itself. It's a very unappealing life path that does not beckon to good people who don't enjoy conflict.

[@ifeanyio7253]

Profound statement

[@stupedcraig]

Maybe we should take the money out of politics.

[@mattblack118]

I thought the video froze at 7:05. Turns out it was just one of Eric's exaggerated pauses.

[@markkennedy5479]

"There's no part of this world that looks sane to me." "Well, we're not inviting you on any more talk shows!" "Hallelujah!"

[@shanepye7078]

Canada has a massive trough problem.

[@Tyler_W]

The entire developed world has this problem.

[@FreaksSpeaks]

Not just west, it is everywhere.

[@kurt2612]

For the record... academia is the same "pigs at the trough" situation. Eric knows that better than most.

[@snoopyboobs]

People like Eric and Brett are fine with the "trough", they just get butt hurt when they are not recognized as being worthy of being at the trough.

[@kathyhansen2820]

I don't know who this eric guy is but in my opinion is that he enjoys waxing poetic and sure seems to like his own voice.

[@kurt2612]

@@kathyhansen2820 that's a very accurate observation. He is also one of the planet's most intelligent people. I don't always agree with his views, but I understand why he has them.

[@kurt2612]

@@snoopyboobs I think that is slightly off. They get butthurt when their warnings and their input are summarily dismissed due to political narrative concerns. Both are not afraid to put the information out there regardless of the politics... because science and education shouldn't be in any way interfered with by a singular political ideology.

[@kathyhansen2820]

My mother was a Mensa member and brilliant in some regards but when it came to common sense she had a bit of trouble. @@kurt2612

[@SnowyNightFlyer]

“There’s no part of this world at the moment that looks sane to me.” WOW! Yep, exactly that.

[@aidansouthgate1381]

The Portal was among the few interactions I had with the contemporary media and I deeply miss it. Eric is a true polymath and is uniquely situated to cover the diverse array of subject matter that puts the portal at the very forefront of intellectual endeavour - BRING IT BACK ERIC PLEASE!!!

[@wtillett243]

The problem is that the public has been stupefied into believing the status quo will continue no matter what happens in Washington. .

[@stupedcraig]

Are we the baddies?

[@stephenmcinerney9457]

That isn't a belief, it's an inevitable consequence of the Citizens United ruling. How many billions do you need these days if you want to field a viable third-way Presidential candidate? Bloomberg in 2020 vaporized $1 billion (very badly) on a 104-day campaign and didn't move the needle (although he didn't use the debates to). Andrew Yang came and went. Bernie 2016 was derailed by the superdelegates setup. All seems like compelling evidence to me.

[@skeptigal4626]

Yes, it’s probably the scariest thing.

[@eaglesfan2285]

To me the problem is that neither side will make any meaningful compromise to take steps toward a solution because they are not incentivized to do so.

[@rogerdorsey7823]

RESCUE THE PERISHING CARE FOR THE DYING AND LIVE WITHOUT REGRETS.

[@appleblossom526]

Quoting Tim Dillion, “What does Eric Weinstein actually do?” 🤣

[@FreaksSpeaks]

He teaches people stuff?😂

[@buckfiden607]

We wish him well.

[@MrMalum]

will there be "the" Podcast with RFK Jr.?

[@nataliescott2210]

Yes, please bring RFK JR on. Love ou.

[@CommercialForest]

The trough is irresistibly deep

[@onward-fp2fz]

Mick jagger said something: If you start me up, If you start me up, I'll never stop

[@lademore]

And he never stops😂. Love him

[@anettesandgren3338]

The lack of trust is dangerous,but they had it coming, here in Sweden and obviously also in America! We are sick and tired of it.

[@craigphillips6308]

As a former Democrat, I have registered for the WE The People Party here in California, and will be voting for Robert Kennedy Jr. in November. He is the last best hope for our broken country.

[@robertporch8895]

It's so ironic that people are waking up now at the last minute, when the devil is already in the living room. I've been screaming about this for 40+ years and no one would listen. Now they're like, what are we going to do?

[@jeanettecameron7530]

Just govern within the confines of The Constitution.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

Oh right. They don't even believe in the Constitution anymore. It's an obstacle to their absolute power.

[@xpicklepie]

Who's interpretation?

[@Ulfrich_Stormcock]

@@xpicklepiethe 1791 interpretation of the founding fathers. What we’re doing now absolutely violates that in every aspect

[@user-nb7kw2fy2x]

​@@Ulfrich_Stormcockwhy would you want an interpretation of something that was written in a time of such less knowledge than today, scientifically, ethically, morally, culturally...I could go on. Surely it would make more sense to govern by ideals that come from our society today, case in point, let's not own human beings as property.

[@martincerny3294]

@@Ulfrich_Stormcock 14th amendent wants to know your location

[@airrik2653]

Two guys going back and forth not saying much... The title of this video is completely misleading. What are the predictions specifically?

[@mydogskips2]

I don't know (I think that was the prediction). ; )

[@coajrmusic]

Yes Eric , this circus of insanity is hard to quantify...

[@bluetickfreddy101]

people who need to hear and understand this wont listen. sadly.

[@mustang607]

The "trough" takes many forms and has gotten progressively larger.

[@jamesdonop445]

Yes, Eric, you don’t need to be an intellectual to see all the problems with humans…. And yes we should be doing something better. No real insights here

[@DelayedLaunch]

There’s nothing wrong with restating and discussing the known problems. Perhaps it could spark “real insights” in someone listening. Be well, good luck.

[@Reblwitoutacause]

No real insights, which insinuates that we all KNOW what he says here. Yet, Americans continue to allow it to be. Very interesting.

[@SuperLegendkiller21]

Lol when he talked about why he stopped talking publicly I said it's cause no one really cares what he has to say 😂

[@stephenthomas1492]

@@DelayedLaunch - He said he didn't know if America would accept the VP as the president. C'mon man, NEITHER side wants her. She was OPENLY picked as an AA running mate.

[@cyclone8974]

@@SuperLegendkiller21 Nor should anyone.

[@suz688]

Everything has been chipping at the veneer for many years now. Now we cannot & must not look away from the machinations of what happens with established connectivity that supports the connected & their desire to keep their power.

[@frankbeckloff5350]

"There's no part of this world that looks sane to me "....truer, and sadder words were never spoken.

[@davidgardner4779]

"there's no part of this world at the moment that looks sane to me." E.W. Thanks for saying that and helping me to feel that I'm NOT crazy because I feel identically.

[@peterhel1077]

That happens when you are chronically online.

[@letsgobrandon416]

9:20 I'm not against Eric in any way, I barely know who is he, but he really is capable of talking endlessly without saying anything meaningful - that doesn't mean he doesn't say meaningful and insightful things, but dang can he bloviate with the best of them! 🤣

[@kennethsantos6824]

I love when politicians are referred to as public servants. What a joke.

[@davidkantor3609]

Nice explanation of the "trough"

[@bivouaqc]

My prediction is that things will be very stupid.

[@deeh5126]

if that is all it is, then we will be lucky.

[@Heikin-Ashi-Larry]

Will be?? We’re far beyond “will be”…

[@TonyHeath-jd7bu]

Why can't we have people like Eric making decisions

[@petervanderveen2340]

It's because we have allowed the politicians to corrupt the voter by giving them freebies from the treasury and now most voters won't vote for a guy like Eric because he would probably cut fat out of the system and that would hurt if it was your fat.

[@mydogskips2]

How do you know we don't? (I would think we probably do). And what does "a person like Eric" actually mean? I imagine if the world were run the way Eric wanted, there would be a lot of unhappy people who think he's an idiot, because that's going to happen no matter who is making the decisions.

[@aaron4387]

Best quote “Eric talks a lot and says nothing”

[@Moshm4n]

Eric, bring the Portal back! People love your voice and its contributions!

[@ianboard544]

I love it: he asked "what do you mean by a trough?" It cut to an ad by Joe Biden.

[@mrthomas41]

Ha, ha!

[@lerch66]

Milton Friedman: we have a government of the people, for the bureaucrats by the bureaucrats

[@billshuey7422]

My reaction was to become an Expat 😂

[@jacksonlee3771]

What is an expat?

[@FixedWing82]

I have no idea how this guy has a popular podcast, or how Eric agreed to be on the podcast, or how Eric even tolerated this conversation. My next door neighbor could do a better job keeping up with what Eric was saying. Every time Chris opened his mouth to interrupt Eric's train of thought it was just painful. I repeat: how is it that you have a freaking podcast???

[@fermentedcinema4892]

“There is no part of this world that looks sane to me at this moment” Quote of the decade, I’m there with you!

[@mydogskips2]

What does a sane world look like? Remember, we are a world of 8 billion, a country(US) of what, 330 million, all with different interests and beliefs. Governing 330 million people is not easy, and democracy is inherently messy, there are 330 million individual viewpoints and ideas, and never a consensus. So again, could you tell me what sane looks like, in that context?

[@heelrod]

I love hearing people talk about how smart they are

[@parisbear6062]

Eric Weinstein is probably the most interesting individual who's intelligence astounds me. He is always fascinating to listen to and make you stop and think of all sides of a topic. Excellent interview by Chris - letting him speak and teasing out answers to unquestionable questions that we ponder on but not game enough to raise in public was exceptional.

[@antonybrady521]

What keeps me up at night!

[@KeithJawahir]

Our government no longer represents the interests of the people. Doesn't the constitution provide guidance?

[@maphezdlin]

What should we change about our economic system, taxes, housing? What should we change about our foreign policy, more intervention, more isolation? He didn't say anything.

[@tonyceeone]

there are not TWO parties just ONE people WAKE UP !!!!!

[@mydogskips2]

We are not ONE people, but one NATION of over 330 million individuals with differing interests, beliefs, desires, etc. And by the way, not all of them are sane/rational/logical; how do you govern such a nation? I don't know, but it'll be messy, and a lot of people won't like it, no matter how it is done.

[@missypead2293]

There is the uniparty party the establishment. Maga is ant establishment. That's why some many Republicans are with biden. They don't want to call out correption.

[@Houston810]

You know how to respond. Run for office. Any office. You just don't want to.

[@twofjs6334]

The paradox of fame: The wish to have and remain private while hoping everyone is tuned in to what you have to say!

[@landdunbreakable9342]

Eric is utterly in love with himself. I used to watch him for his unique perspective until the last year or so. He bathes in his Arrogance and narcissism while putting others down. I made it through this one but it hurt lol

[@Marrow9000]

09:00 yes I was a fan of The Portal and glad Chris asked about why Eric stopped it.

[@scottheady3577]

The troughs, never thought about it in that term.

[@nwsanagnwsths]

I like the way Eric thinks.. and the way he sounds, the time that takes to answer and the fact that he says I dont know about many things...!

[@cheryldavis8000]

Eric is so full of hubris. He really is annoying. He does not have any answers to anything. He is, for want of a better word, a jerk.

[@ericwiese7479]

I like his brother, I agree with your assessment 😮😅

[@father3dollarbill]

All this anger because you can't understand him.

[@scorpio85]

I agree very irritating.

[@brentcrude8153]

@@father3dollarbill The great Pop Artist Roy Lichtenstein painted a picture of an eye looking through a hole in the wall. And the thought bubble of this surreptitious viewer reads: "I can see the whole room, and there's nothing in it." I say this to illustrate that to the contrary, we do understand everything Eric is saying...and there's nothing in it.

[@brycegieschen3208]

Epic moment of silence @7:05 😂

[@debbieguiliani1432]

It would actually take a miracle for this mess to turn around,,,, I appreciate the people 🙏💕👏🏻who are trying !!

[@timduncan8450]

Excellent analysis!! Thx guys

[@jackwestgracey9165]

Good god this idea from such “brilliant minds” like Eric that somehow there is zero difference between Biden and Trump is fucking ludicrous.

[@vitaly6312]

Nobody says that there’s absolutely no difference between the two, but the thought that both parties are incredibly corrupt and care much more about their own wellbeing and their mega-donors’ much more than the average American is absolutely true. You can certainly make the argument that perhaps there is one party that is better at the thing you care about than another then that’s true. But to pretend like there is someone to vote FOR in this election is laughable.

[@BrennanSedivy]

What’s ludicrous is this are the options we’ve been given.

[@ssoffshore5111]

@@BrennanSedivy Exactly! Both ridiculously bad in their own way! We are a joke at this point if these two are the best we have, or that these two idiots are what the bulk of our population is voting for/supporting...

[@thelawfus]

I’d appreciate an elucidation of the differences.

[@peakydene1943]

@@vitaly6312IMO, having to make a choice between only these two people again is absolutely insane, a disgrace and an embarrassment for our country…but since a choice must be made, I think it only makes sense to vote for the person who HAS NOT been charged with 91 indictments of fraud against him and found liable for sexual assault and defamation against a woman and ordered to pay her $5M at the first trial and then more than $80M at the second trial. IMO, that is not a good look for the President of the United States.

[@gannicusspartacus1100]

Eric did make an interesting comment. He mentioned about the world not being sane (Starting at 6:25) He mentions about questioning one's sanity, and this is one problem of a managed reality. We are being fed a reality.

[@mghumphrey]

I really agree with this analysis. The only thing that I would add is that if someone's behavior doesn't make sense, it's usually not because you or they are crazy; it's because you're missing a critical piece of information. In my opinion that information is that the smart folks who used to run for office have concluded that the system is irrevocably broken and a crash is coming. The ones that don't know or don't care and just want to feed at the trough are what we're left with.

[@scottsherman5262]

I used to think that Eric & his brother were both very smart, free thinkers...I no longer feel this way.

[@SuperLegendkiller21]

Brett is alright. He speaks to the common man unlike his brother Eric

[@johns7530]

@@SuperLegendkiller21Bret is way better. Much clearer and on point. I have listened to Bret a LOT since Covid started, and have as much respect for him as anybody I've listened to. Esp on subjects that he was criticized about or attacked b/c of the deceit they were trying to pull over on all of us.

[@ThompsonGrant]

Eric always answers a question with another question.

[@icysurfer1]

It is His heritage..

[@salvatoreconte831]

Amazing analysis !

[@livingdeadgirl8074]

Pig trough is such a good comparison. So much like the book Animal Farm. George Orwell was quite the prophet. Btw, I love listening to Eric.

[@mathewhegan4606]

I search for Eric Weinstein everywhere. He speaks so concisely and when he speaks, he speaks about things that matter. And he makes me feel less crazy because everyone else seems to think what's going on is bloody normal!

[@antirealist]

I take everything Eric Weinstein says with a grain of salt the size of a brick.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

Seriously. He's more concerned with appearing smart than actually being smart.

[@dontcar3e3]

@@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017why do you say that?

[@Jombozeus]

​@@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017"I have been criticized that I talk too much and say nothing - so here is exhibit A"

[@antirealist]

@@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 I like the general ideas this guy brings up but he comes off as such a conceited "I know things neither you nor anyone else knows" narcissist that I can hardly stand listening to him. I want to give him the benefit of the doubt - maybe he's well meaning but simply can't communicate. Regardless, I don't find him worthy of attention. First and foremost, he is NOT a good communicator and, in fact, comes off as incoherent at best and arrogant at worst. Sure, he has some good ideas and seems to be a contrarian by nature (I am too), and yeah maybe you could argue what he's doing is using "metaphor" but why? Why not simply speak plainly for people to understand. Why be so cryptic? Why be so obtuse? He's speaking this way to be more theatrical or to come off as being "deeper" than he really is. He's not this being who's just so smart he's thinking on a level beyond what us plebians can understand, he's just a guy who can't seem to communicate intelligibly. Many of his sentences are just empty and lacking in genuine content. He simply hints at possible things, gives cryptic responses, or just babbles incoherently. Yes, he makes some interesting points but a lot of it is incoherent rambling and, I'll chance a guess, confabulation. It's not that I or others didn't understand what he might've been trying to say - we're all likely intelligent enough to understand the general picture. But it's the way he goes about it that raises red flags for so many of us. In fact, I would wager serious money that the more intelligent and/or educated one is, the higher the likelihood they would find Eric Weinstein to be an unreliable source of information. I'll also add, as mere testimony, that I've known people like this - if you're seeing something special, I'm sorry to say it's likely smoke and mirrors. Mr. Weinstein: Stop pausing for dramatic effect so much as if we're just hanging on every word you say. You're not the smartest, richest, wisest, sexiest, most educated, most interesting or most accomplished person who's been on this podcast. Again Mr. Weinsein: You're just one of many who may have some interesting perspectives and ideas to present but that's it. Just say what you mean, give your honest opinion without all the theatricality, and have a real, genuine conversation. I'm not alone in this opinion.

[@Jombozeus]

@@antirealist he actually has no clue so he says he has no clue with the implication that he has some hidden knowledge, while hoping that if he said it with enough mystique, people would believe he is just hiding it. When he said he wants to restart his podcast, he's just saying he doesn't have anything to say but still wants the attention. Hence also the random pre justification about him hating attention.

[@cliftontorrence839]

......and then Brian Jones lost his grip, lost his way, and rather quickly lost his life. That reference to Mick Jagger by Eric was a brilliant insight to human frailty. Thank you for that. So grateful to be 77 and on the way out.