Rainn Wilson on a Star Trek future, Shrute Bucks, and creating a kinder society

In this wide-ranging conversation - actor, comedian, and author Rainn Wilson sits down with Andrew Yang to talk about how our future can look more like Star Trek; the decline of religion and the need for spirituality; human-centered capitalism, incentivizing kindness; saner elections; and much more.
00:00 - Intro
00:44 - A Plethora of Pandemics
05:21 - Kung Fu & Star Trek
11:22 - Bring Back Shrute Bucks
18:49 - Incentivizing Selfless Pursuits
21:48 - Dream Big, Change the System
28:27 - Poverty & the Child Tax Credit
36:27 - The Bahá’í Faith
40:50 - A Spiritual Election
45:20 - Spirituality vs. Religion
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[@Saki-Legenda]

This episode just reminded us all that Andrew is still Andrew! Same heart, same bigger mission. Humanitarian spirit, no matter what politics bracket anyone tries to put him in!

[@robertlust6234]

Who would have thought that Dwight schrute would be such a nice guy with a positive outlook

[@madface_case8660]

Yang gang 🤙

[@Imorajna]

Every once in awhile Yang gets good guests and a good discussion happens that takes me back to the 2021 peak of this podcast. This is one of those discussions

[@rogersam1294]

As someone who consistently falls into troll mode online, I appreciate this podcast and am interested in the book.

[@coppersense999]

Thank you for the honesty.

[@abigailowens4290]

yang and rainn. perfect combination.

[@SoulBoom]

What would a society that was incentivized by kindness look like? Can't wait to have you on the show, Andrew! ▶

[@ShowtimeAtTheApollo1]

Can't wait for the pod!!

[@PhusionBlues]

Thailand

[@CallMeFil]

“The greatest illusion in this world is the illusion of separation.” - Albert Einstein - Michael Scott - Andrew Yang

[@AquarianSoulTimeTraveler]

We don't really talk about the singularity and how God is all encompassing and completely alone and how this is Kaleidoscope reality where Singularity can go to divide itself and pretend like it's not alone. If we talk this more to the people then we make a stronger Society and we teach the ways of Selflessism, one for all but never all for one. We don't have a lack of Soul we have a lack of good paying jobs and we have an automobile which needs to be embraced and we need to automate away all positions in the economy give people a Ubi based off the total automated production percentage of the GDP and protect the consumer Market from inevitable collapse due to automation... pure MATH.

[@Ruthless-Ones]

Great to hear about the Baha'i Faith

[@mcs131313]

Never paid much attention since I didn’t agree with some of his campaign points. And so glad I found him here. Comes across as so genuine and understanding. In his episode with Gillis, struck me the degree to which they both understood people opposing viewpoints from their (the other person’s perspective). As someone who’s fairly center, and outside of politics have generally come to terms with the fact that I’m not the only main character, it’s incredibly exasperating to watch people approach others’ views by forcing them into their own framework, rather than making any good faith effort to understand how the other sees it. It’s incredibly refreshing in a time when it feels like this who 1) don’t approach it inherently as an argument, and 2) are genuinely curious about the others views.

[@RandomCrap309]

new live set looks amazing Yang! Keep it up :)

[@colleenboyd9840]

Agreed!!!! Next level

[@AquarianSoulTimeTraveler]

We don't really talk about the singularity and how God is all encompassing and completely alone and how this is Kaleidoscope reality where Singularity can go to divide itself and pretend like it's not alone. If we talk this more to the people then we make a stronger Society and we teach the ways of Selflessism, one for all but never all for one. We don't have a lack of Soul we have a lack of good paying jobs and we have an automobile which needs to be embraced and we need to automate away all positions in the economy give people a Ubi based off the total automated production percentage of the GDP and protect the consumer Market from inevitable collapse due to automation... pure MATH..

[@mo3542]

Great interview!

[@RichBaker]

Thank you both for the contributions you give to humanity. ❤

[@NewToneProducer]

New set? Looks great!

[@robertlust6234]

❤ I lost my ability to flood you with hearts Where's that button

[@CallMeFil]

“But we can get along” - Testing Fire Safety Drill

[@fastmamajama]

i hope andrew learned from this one. we need world leaders to do 1 hour of meditation every day. there are places to help them.

[@kevintse2870]

Unfortunately Humanity Forward missed a huge opportunity to showcase direct cash relief with the Lahaina wildfire.

[@Zr0din]

@16:00 We tried that in the local area for Chattanooga and failed. Wish it worked.

[@pyrodiscoflash6115]

I think Dolton, Illinois is in Desperate Need of a Change of Leadership, Baltimore Too

[@IvanPeeters-jj7dj]

Initially I was convinced by Andrew of the benefits of UBI. However, following the experiences of the last three years my conviction is that we need to encourage bottom up governance, not dependency on government or large or even global structures. In a digitalised world with AI we will be able to find solutions, other than dependency.

[@DuncanCalder]

Orville episode talk about what Andrew yang says to some degree the episode where people would get point for doing good deeds or having good intentions

[@JohnBrady1844]

The world is one Country and mankind it’s citizens

[@CallMeFil]

Shrute bucks 🎉🎉 to the moon!

[@dustinfocus]

remember The Rocker.

[@robertlust6234]

Your live chat's not updating and my comments gone when I came back in here

[@hugs4drugs205]

Hearing rain Wilson say 50-60 thousand a year and a Toyota Corolla and a 2 bd apt is subsistence living hurt a little bit not gonna lie

[@Amblin80s]

lol, I was going to say the same thing! I love my '94 Corolla and make less than this subsistence income... No wonder things are hard. Kinda nice to have my struggles validated, but it's also a bit of a gut punch at the same time.

[@AquarianSoulTimeTraveler]

I would make the argument to corporations to try to get their funding for lobbying for a Ubi based off the total automated production percentage of the GDP to protect the consumer Market from inevitable collapse and try to get all major companies on board lobbying and supporting this cause

[@lalodaniels1388]

I think Andrew Yang should run for governor of California at some point. He would be a great governor.

[@Beesmakelifegoo]

It’s good to hear from you. Consider all the benefits that society will have when you look to Hawkins through evolution. Books for all ages,videos.. We need logic,love and learn why religions are just not doing it. In all due respect our Society is changing very rapidly. Wars,with their religious points. The climate has to be fixed. Education is way down! By the way why use F? To express something. The vote for the agnostic’s are in your hand Andrew. Kind,very smart. And who understands far more than those who want to lead through egos. I don’t disrespect the good things in religion but it’s just fading. I propose to do things very differently please,please do something else,the time is now. And religion is has been and we need to be saved. Thanks. No! Yang’s voice is being heard. Stay practical and please interview others who share a technology which is coming On!

[@katyschildmeyerksapparelde2441]

Andrew, maybe… use AI to load all law into a reason response protocol. Then when laws come forward in senate or house to implement, you test it from a mechanics and out come. Then publish the results of the pros and cons. Setting up an accountability charting for the job of a senator or etc as humanity positive or humanity negative!!!

[@livin2themusick]

😇

[@robertlust6234]

There is no way no one in Chat has anything for 5 minutes

[@georgehalet8997]

Insightful guy. Look up Rainn's net worth. Easy to not fixate on what you have lots of. Jim Carrey sings the same song.

[@SadParting97]

Damn this is Dwight after he got introduced to cannabis

[@zechariahsmith1764]

Andrew Yang, are you familiar with the mouse utopia experiments?

[@CallMeFil]

You probably know him from The Office. false, bears beets battlestar galactica

[@AquarianSoulTimeTraveler]

We don't really talk about the singularity and how God is all encompassing and completely alone and how this is Kaleidoscope reality where Singularity can go to divide itself and pretend like it's not alone. If we talk this more to the people then we make a stronger Society and we teach the ways of Selflessism, one for all but never all for one. We don't have a lack of Soul we have a lack of good paying jobs and we have an automobile which needs to be embraced and we need to automate away all positions in the economy give people a Ubi based off the total automated production percentage of the GDP and protect the consumer Market from inevitable collapse due to automation... pure MATH

[@fktygglbtchbtch1384]

Huh, what...wtf. 1. God is not alone, he's a pedo and is everywhere 2. Kaleidoscope, Singularity and Division. Learn the fcking difference. 3. One for All and All for one. You don't understand either concepts. If one is not important we wouldn't have the Einstein, the George Orwell and most importantly Spock. 4. Automation/AI is unknown. The Math you're talking about is pure BS because it IS UNKNOWN.

[@MarvelousMusicmmusic]

24:50 because most of society is immature and finds it entertaining unfortunately

[@coreykuehl8519]

Charisma is really a brutal part of commentary. It's not as simple as you have it or you don't, but it has to feel bad to put so much effort into being good, but someone with more charisma is preferred by the fans. Aris for example in most games is preferred over everyone else even if he doesn't know the game he's commentating. Or fill in the blank another charismatic person over Aris. The point stands. Entertainment trumps game knowledge for most people, especially at a big event. It's sad for the "true fans" who like the nuance of commentary that gives detail on why a certain setup or situation worked, but it there are only one or two people in general that can do both.

[@mybetterdays4511]

Does he not know Andrew ran for mayor of NYC?😅

[@lustwaffe9000]

I wonder who Andrew will vote for. Biden vs Trump.

[@GRANTasu04]

When did Dwight and Asian Jim get a podcast?🤔😂😂😂

[@TheVigilante2000]

The Tribe to end all Tribes? Not sure that sounds as good as you think it does.

[@drsmetal2747]

Yang, what is your take on far-right Republican legisatures in AZ who want to ban UBI?

[@robertlust6234]

0 that is perverse, awkward chuckle. Good jk

[@robertlust6234]

Hatchet men

[@alexandrosfilth7042]

This is why I am the man who will win the 2024 US Presidential election by a landslide victory as a write in party free candidate.

[@N9mber]

Is the Forward party a joke now. What money has it raised? What seats are they winning, it’s clear the Yang is a smart guy but to be the face/leader of the “party” is a mistake.

[@CallMeFil]

What a morning vibe 🤣

[@AquarianSoulTimeTraveler]

We don't really talk about the singularity and how God is all encompassing and completely alone and how this is Kaleidoscope reality where Singularity can go to divide itself and pretend like it's not alone. If we talk this more to the people then we make a stronger Society and we teach the ways of Selflessism, one for all but never all for one. We don't have a lack of Soul we have a lack of good paying jobs and we have an automobile which needs to be embraced and we need to automate away all positions in the economy give people a Ubi based off the total automated production percentage of the GDP and protect the consumer Market from inevitable collapse due to automation... pure MATH

[@Kenneth_James]

Who are these nuts?

[@ShadyRonin]

Great interview!