Something Scary Is Happening In Biolabs - Annie Jacobsen - #1127

Annie Jacobsen is a journalist, investigative reporter and an author. For decades, nuclear war has been humanity’s greatest existential fear. But the next global catastrophe may not arrive with a mushroom cloud—it could begin inside a laboratory. What would a biological attack actually look like, how quickly would it spread, and could humanity survive it? Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/deals⁠ Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Get 160+ lab tests for just $365 and save an extra $25 at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get 10% discount on all Gymshark products at https://gym.sh/modernwisdom (use code MODERNWISDOM10) Get the brand new Whoop 5.0 and your first month for free at https://join.whoop.com/modernwisdom Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at ⁠https://chatgpt.com Timestamps: (00:00) Nuclear vs Biological War: Which Is Worse? (01:08) Why No One Is Talking About Bioweapons (04:23) Is Genetic Engineering a Good Thing? (07:14) What COVID Really Taught Us (13:25) Who Created the First Biological Weapon? (21:25) What Makes the Perfect Biological Weapon? (26:44) The Soviet Bioweapons Ambition (27:50) How the Soviet Program Was Exposed (34:38) How Many Bioweapons Are Man-Made? (37:30) The Biggest Mistakes in Bioweapons History (45:04) What Happens in the First 24 Hours of a Leak? (56:02) Bacteria vs Virus: Which Is More Dangerous? (57:19) Does Dose Responsiveness Determine Survival? (59:21) Are Incubation Time and Lethality Correlated? (01:02:19) How the Soviets Created a Euphoric Plague (01:08:39) Six Days: From Outbreak to Anarchy (01:23:37) How Close COVID Came to Social Breakdown (01:36:24) Where to Find Annie Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: ⁠https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom⁠ Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠ #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠ #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠ - Get In Touch: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast⁠ Email: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/contact⁠ - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Raccoon Wars, NFL Scammers & Past Crimes - Matt McCusker #1149

Matt McCusker is a comedian, writer, author and podcaster. Expect to learn what Chris’ raccoon wars are all about, Matt reacts to Tolstoy’s diary entries and the Lindsay Clancy trial, what Matt’s for...

12 Sep 1h 37min

Best Peptides, Stem Cells, Testosterone & Exercise Hacks - Biohacking Roundtable - #1148

In this Biohacking Roundtable, we explore: What the best peptides for health & muscle building are. The latest biohacking tech that is real but sounds like science fiction. Which longevity s...

10 Sep 2h 50min

The Hidden Psychology Of Highly Sensitive People - Dr Sasha Hamdani - #1147

Dr Sasha Hamdani is a psychiatrist, ADHD specialist and author. Why are some people more emotionally sensitive than others? If you feel things more deeply, you’re not alone, and emotional sensitivity...

7 Sep 1h 24min

Couples Therapist: Why Your Brain Turns Your Partner Into An Enemy - Stan Tatkin -#1146

Dr Stan Tatkin is a psychologist, couples therapist, researcher and author. How can couples effectively navigate and repair emotional wounds? While many believe it’s best to sleep on a conflict, coul...

5 Sep 1h 9min

Why Working Harder Won’t Make You Rich - Codie Sanchez - #1145

Codie Sanchez is an entrepreneur, investor and author. How do you make your business work for you instead of constantly working for your business? Stepping back is often mistaken for putting in less ...

3 Sep 1h 33min

WW3 DEBATE: “We’re On the Brink of Global Collapse” - #1144

In this geopolitical debate, we explore: What the biggest threats to global peace are. Whether America will lose its hegemony in 20 years or less. How big of a deal the Iran War actually is...

31 Aug 3h 6min

Mexican Batman, Britain’s Downfall, Mr Bean’s Comeback & Jimmy Carr - Rabbit Hole #5 - #1143

In the fifth installment of this new experimental format, we explore: - Inside the antics of a real-life Mexican Batman. - Why George chooses to wear AirPods during his massages. - If Jimmy Carr will...

29 Aug 2h 9min

Female Psychopath Explains How She Manipulates Men - Kanika Batra - #1142

Kanika Batra is an Australian content creator and author. What goes on inside the mind of a sociopath? Can they feel love and empathy, or are they truly emotionless? Diagnosed with antisocial persona...

27 Aug 1h 53min