Rick Rubin: What Jay-Z Did in 30 Minutes Left Me Speechless!

Discover the spiritual and psychological creative process that legendary producer Rick Rubin uses to help the world's biggest artists transcend and achieve greatness. Rick Rubin is the co-founder of Def Jam Recordings, and the author of the philosophical bestseller The Creative Act: A Way of Being. Having collaborated with icons like Jay-Z, Johnny Cash, Adele, Tom Petty, and Kanye West, Rubin does not rely on commercial metrics or audience testing to guide his workflow. He shares practical strategies for dismantling the prisons of identity, harnessing the power of "indefensible" ideas, and cultivating a state of pure creative freedom. In this episode, he explains: ■ The "Indefensible" Act: Why the greatest artistic breakthroughs defy logic and market research. ■ The Vacuum Strategy: How walking away from obligations that no longer serve you creates an energetic void, allowing the universe to present massive unexpected opportunities. ■ The Audience Trap: Why focusing on commercial incentives and audience expectations completely undermines the creative process. ■ Deconstructing the Greats: The psychological traits that separate good musicians from generational icons. ■ The Trauma of Success: Rubin opens up about his crippling depressive episode at age 33 after a corporate restructuring at Def Jam. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:38 Rick Rubin’s "Indefensible" Rule 00:05:24 How a Meme Became Rick Rubin's "The Way of Code" 00:10:34 Why Risk Beats "More of the Same" 00:16:43 How Jay-Z's 99 Problems Was Made 00:20:47 Transcendental Meditation & Finding What You Love 00:29:00 Is Creativity Innate? 00:33:51 Stop Comparing Yourself 00:35:47 The "Lazy Workaholic" & Avoiding Deadlines 00:38:23 The 4 Phases of Creativity 00:41:04 Should You Quit Your Job to Chase Your Dream? 00:48:15 How Rick Rubin Knows an Artist Will Be Great 00:54:15 Feeling Boxed In? The “Reset Button" for Your Life 00:57:50 Ads 00:59:47 Your Identity Is the Trap: How to Start Over 01:07:39 My Depressive Episode at 33 and What It Taught Me 01:17:11 How to Be More Original 01:27:52 Is AI Dangerous? 01:29:24 Can AI Be Creative? 01:35:09 What Makes a Great Artist in the AI Era? 01:40:27 Studio Miracles 01:46:45 When the World Rejects Your Work 01:54:24 The Ace of Spades Story: Why Jay-Z Walked Away From Cristal 02:01:00 Ads 02:02:24 What If Your Art Isn't Good? 02:07:03 What Made Jay-Z Different: Inside His Writing Process 02:17:35 What Makes Kanye Brilliant + Were Great Artists Born Great? 02:22:51 The Artists Who Changed Rick Rubin 02:31:50 Why Rick Rubin Made the Jay-Z Documentary 02:42:18 Who Would You Thank? Follow Rick Rubin: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/2PaPSZI X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/88EVXdF YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/HGY2CrI The Way of Code - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/CTcdN7D Tetragrammaton - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/vdp2of The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BWjLTZK ◼ Shop The Diary Of A CEO collection: https://thediary.com/collections/shop ◼ Get email updates - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5IB1H6E ◼ Follow Steven - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AGU9QP4 Sponsors: Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order Fiverr - https://fiverr.com/diary and get 10% off your first order when you use code DIARY

Is buying a home still the smartest financial decision you can make? David Bach is a bestselling author, financial expert and creator of The Automatic Millionaire, one of the most influential personal finance books of the last two decades. In this moment, David Bach challenges one of the biggest debates in personal finance: whether owning a home is still worth it. He explores the decisions that quietly shape long-term wealth, why some people struggle to build financial security, and the difference between simply earning money and actually keeping it. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/SnK5eeqn85b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/eydpDFHn85b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos David Bach: https://davidbach.com/

Ed Zitron, Roman Yampolskiy, Nate Soares and Andrew McAfee discuss the risk of AI. This debate brings together four distinct voices at the forefront of the artificial intelligence revolution: Ed Zitron - A prominent tech critic and CEO of EZPR Andrew McAfee - Principal research scientist at MIT and Cofounder and Codirector of the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy  Nate Soares - President of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute and author of *If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies* Roman Yampolskiy - Computer scientist pioneer in the field of AI safety, cybersecurity and digital forensics In this debate, they explain: ■ The Sandbox Breakout: How a recent swarm of AI agents bypassed security restrictions, cheated on their evaluations, and actively attempted to delete their own log files to hide their tracks from human overseers. ■ Recursive Self-Improvement: The structural mechanics behind the "fast takeoff" theory, detailing how an AI capable of automated research could exponentially upgrade its own intelligence and architectures in a matter of days. ■ The Illusion of Control: Why attempting to contain an artificial superintelligence is comparable to placing a digital Einstein in a jail cell with an internet connection. ■ The Alignment Trap: How the process of training AI to predict human text inherently forces it to become smarter than the humans providing the data. ■ Present Harms vs. Future Extinction: The ideological divide over whether we must immediately halt AI research to prevent a rogue superintelligence, or increasingly regulate the massive compute expenditures of tech monopolies to address economic and security threats. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:22 How Likely Is AI to Cause Human Extinction? 00:04:08 How Could AI Actually Cause Human Extinction? 00:09:46 Why AI Safety Became an Urgent Priority 00:11:15 Roman’s Case for Taking AI Risk Seriously 00:15:04 Can Humans Control an AI Smarter Than Us? 00:26:13 How Do You Control Something Smarter Than You? 00:29:19 Will AI Intelligence Keep Accelerating? 00:41:40 What Are the Real Risks of Superintelligence? 00:50:04 When Does AI Become an Existential Crisis? 01:00:15 How Much Job Disruption Could AI Really Cause? 01:14:57 Why AI Companies Believe They Can Control Superintelligence 01:20:30 Should We Give Up AI Ownership to Protect Cybersecurity? 01:36:32 What Happens If AI Companies Stay on This Path? 01:43:50 What Are AI Logs and Why Do They Matter? 01:52:45 Could a Non-Coder Build a Jail for an AI Einstein? 02:00:33 How Does the Future of AI Make You Feel? 02:06:42 How Soon Could We Reach Superintelligence? 02:19:51 Who Should Be Held Accountable for AI-Related Cybercrime? Follow Ed Zitron: Linktree - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4XH1I3o Better Offline - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/D46entx X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5Lv4gas AI Is Already In Dangerous Hands - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/HFEKLgG Where’s Your Ed At Newsletter - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/PKEJr1 You can get $10 off your first year of Where's Your Ed At Premium, here - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BE4VQcS Follow Andrew McAfee: Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/xKxOg7 X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Bf2vyMQ Linkedin - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Ek3IQqI Substack - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/EBbsts8 Follow Nate Soares: If Anyone Builds it, Everyone Dies - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4zIyY9u X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/8gDoVCU Linkedin - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/9Q3PAc YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AwerSzm Follow Roman Yampolskiy: Who is Roman Yampolskiy? - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/8ikum9s Research Papers - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/G2BbVXx Roman Forum Podcast - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/7zvifcd Books: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5Bn72tw Social Media:  X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/65G3fhN Facebook - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/HRMWccu Linkedin -  https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/FM85mii The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BWjLTZK ◼ Shop The Diary Of A CEO collection: https://thediary.com/collections/shop ◼ Get email updates - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5IB1H6E Sponsors: Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO Wayfair - Visit http://Wayfair.com to start your home refresh

Could war and global trade breakdowns trigger a modern Bronze Age collapse? Uncover the hidden geopolitical forces dismantling the American empire and what this shift means for our future. Professor Jiang Xueqin is a renowned geopolitical analyst and Yale educated scholar who applies rigorous historical patterns and game theory to forecast the world's most catastrophic conflicts. He returns to reveal the hidden vulnerabilities of our modern civilization by mapping the intricate connections between natural resources, military hegemony, and global supply chains. This urgent analysis provides a framework to help everyday people find meaning and resilience amidst the impending global chaos. In this episode, he explains: ■ The Innovation Equation: Why technological progress is strictly dictated by specialization multiplied by globalization. ■ The Petrodollar Collapse: How the entire global economy relies on US military hegemony and the Middle East.  ■ The Next Geopolitical Flashpoints: How severe water scarcity and shifting demographics in the Global South will trigger mass migration, intense polarization, and potential civil wars across Western societies. ■ The Financial 9/11: Why the next catastrophic terror attack won't target physical buildings, but rather critical financial data servers designed to wipe out bank accounts. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:20 Where Is the World Heading? 00:10:26 What Would a Collapse of Civilization Actually Look Like? 00:14:13 Who Are the Houthis—and Why Do They Matter? 00:16:52 Why This Is Different From the Iraq War 00:23:20 Why Is It So Hard to Believe a Collapse Could Happen? 00:26:44 Could War Actually Reach American Shores? 00:30:07 Ads 00:38:52 How Immigration Could Push Politics Further Right 00:41:45 What Happens Next With Iran? 00:42:47 How Iran Could Disrupt Global Trade 00:44:29 The Iran Prediction—and What Happens Next 00:46:22 Could This Trigger a Massive Migration Crisis? 00:47:47 What Would Trump Do Next? 00:48:57 Can Trump Back Out of This War? 00:49:57 Prediction #1: Could New York City Face a Siege? 00:53:34 When Could This Conflict Actually Happen? 00:58:22 Prediction #2: An Attack on U.S. Financial Infrastructure 01:02:23 Ads 01:03:28 Why Getting Back Into the U.S. Could Become a Problem 01:09:56 Prediction #3: Messi Becomes President of Argentina 01:12:47 Why China and Japan Could Go to War 01:20:57 How Far Would the U.S. Go to Defend Taiwan? 01:21:42 Could Russia Invade the Baltics? 01:25:32 Can Russia Make a Deal Instead of Going to War? 01:26:59 Does Trump Actually Want Ukraine to Win? 01:29:13 What Could Stop These Global Conflicts From Spreading? 01:35:42 How the Average Person Can Prepare for What’s Coming 01:41:03 How AI Changes the Global Power Struggle 01:42:46 Why AI Surveillance Could Be the Bigger Threat 01:46:33 The Biggest Personal Challenge—and How to Overcome It Follow Professor Jiang: YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4JsRjcX Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/8w2GsYk X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/CpR2Wf5 Substack (geo-political analysis) - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/3wjOVqX The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BWjLTZK ◼ Shop The Diary Of A CEO collection: https://thediary.com/collections/shop ◼ Get email updates - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5IB1H6E ◼ Follow Steven - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AGU9QP4 Sponsors: Bon Charge: https://boncharge.com/DOAC for 20% off Stan - Visit https://coach.stan.store/?ref=stevenbartlett&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode11 Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett

Are you using AI to strengthen your brain - or slowly teaching it not to think for itself? Dr Daniel Amen is a renowned brain health expert who has scanned the brains of Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, and Kendall Jenner. He is joined by Dr Terry Sejnowski, a pioneer in computational neuroscience and co-creator of the Boltzmann machine with Geoffrey Hinton, a groundbreaking neural network that helped lay the foundation for modern AI. In this moment, Dr Amen and Dr Sejnowski break down how AI affects memory, learning and critical thinking. They explain why the real risk may not be the fact we’re using chatbots, but how we use them - and reveal the simple ways AI can become something that strengthens your thinking rather than replacing it. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/Zyn6iMBw55b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/uQ7ncAEw55b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos

Are you sabotaging yourself with terrible communication habits and unconscious body language? Unlock the secrets of human connection to cultivate charisma, forge deeper connections, and eliminate awkward small talk for good. Vanessa Van Edwards is a behavioral researcher and the author of Cues, Captivate, and her new book, Conversation. She returns to decode the underlying dynamics that shape relationships, providing actionable techniques to bypass social autopilot. She helps master non-verbal cues to prevent communication friction from harming your career and personal life. In this episode, she explains: ■ The Conversation Blueprint: How to navigate the three distinct psychological levels of interaction ■ The Autopilot Trap: Why socially scripted questions like "How are you?" or "What do you do?" actually destroy connection. ■ The Mechanics of Rizz: The exact science behind conversational turn taking, why speaking for more than 45 seconds creates friction. ■ Command with Body Language: How to instantly project warmth and competence by finding your maximum resonance point. ■ The Five Story Archetypes: How to decode the psychological narratives of the people around you. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:16 How to Connect With Anyone 00:03:25 Why Great Conversation Is a Superpower 00:06:46 The 3 Questions That Build Instant Connection 00:18:04 The Fastest Way to Build a Real Connection 00:23:50 How to Get to Know Someone Fast 00:32:46 Why Genuine Curiosity Makes You More Charismatic 00:35:37 The Questions That Secretly Kill Conversations 00:40:45 What’s Worse: Talking Too Much or Too Little? 00:44:20 How to Know If You Talk Too Much 00:45:27 How to Spot a Conversational Narcissist 00:48:39 Ads 00:55:16 How to Know If You’re a Conversational Narcissist 01:08:55 The Real Reason First Dates Go Wrong 01:13:52 Can You Go Too Deep Too Quickly? 01:18:08 How to Rewrite the Story You Tell Yourself 01:22:55 The Psychology of Taking Control of Your Life 01:25:21 Ads 01:30:07 What Science Reveals About Luck and Success 01:36:09 The 5 Personality Archetypes Explained 01:42:41 Why Your Personality Changes How You Should Communicate 01:51:50 The Psychology of the “Unlucky Struggler” 01:55:48 How to Escape an Awkward Conversation 01:59:13 How to Build Aura and Rizz 02:00:35 How to Become More Charismatic 02:04:56 The Hidden Habits That Kill Your Charisma 02:09:04 What “Aura” Actually Means 02:13:26 The Eye Contact Trick That Builds Connection 02:16:16 How to Become an Exceptional Listener 02:22:28 Who This Book Was Really Written For Let Steven know if you feel “lucky” here! https://doyoufeelluckychallenge.web.app/ Follow Vanessa: YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4sKjzqT Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/8fFNJdo TikTok - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/CWueu1F You can pre-order Vanessa’s book, Conversations here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/A69YXE2 The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook ◼ Shop The Diary Of A CEO collection: https://thediary.com/collections/shop ◼ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Fiverr - https://fiverr.com/diary and get 10% off your first order when you use code DIARY Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett

Are you dealing with a master manipulator? Learn how to identify the hidden red flags of liars, psychopaths and narcissists before they cause lasting damage. Dr. Leanne ten Brinke, a renowned psychologist and director of the Truth and Trust Lab at the University of British Columbia, breaks down the science of deception and toxic behavior. Drawing from her extensive peer-reviewed research and her eye-opening book, Poisonous People, she shares practical, evidence-based strategies to help you recognize dark personality traits and protect your mental well being. In this episode, she explains: ■ The Warning Signs: How to spot the early behavioral red flags of the "Dark Tetrad" (psychopathy, narcissism, Machiavellianism, and sadism) before you get hurt. ■ The Manipulation Playbook: The exact psychological tactics toxic individuals use to control and deceive others, including what gaslighting actually means. ■ The Lie-Detector Myth: Why relying on eye contact, fidgeting, and body language is actually a terrible way to catch a liar. ■ The Two Faces of Narcissism: How to identify the different types (including why one completely crumbles at the slightest criticism), and the devastating toll of working for a psychopathic boss. ■ Defense Strategies: Proven techniques to outsmart dangerous personalities, set ironclad boundaries, and dramatically improve your life. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:21 Why This Research Into Psychopathy Matters 00:02:58 Why Psychopathy Is Getting More Attention 00:04:05 Can You Spot a Psychopath in 5 Seconds? 00:05:30 How Facial Expressions Reveal What People Really Feel 00:08:56 Can You Predict If Someone Is Guilty? 00:09:59 Three Signs Someone Might Be Lying 00:13:46 Can Anyone Learn to Spot a Liar? 00:20:29 Why the Eye Contact Myth Gets Body Language Wrong 00:21:53 Psychopathy, Narcissism, Machiavellianism and Sadism Explained 00:34:49 The Biggest Myths About Psychopaths Debunked 00:36:28 How Common Are Dark Personality Traits? 00:38:05 Are Dark Traits Caused by Genetics or Childhood? 00:41:13 How to Increase Your Chances of Becoming a Good Parent 00:44:23 What Happens Inside a Psychopath's Brain? 00:46:06 Can Dark Personality Traits Be Cured? 00:49:30 Ads 00:51:32 Why Being Lied to Makes You Feel Distant 00:57:14 Can You Be Warm and Competent at the Same Time? 00:59:57 Why Dark Personality Traits Don't Get You Ahead 01:04:41 How to Spot Red Flags in Dating Profiles and Relationships 01:12:44 Ads 01:13:52 Why Setting Boundaries Matters More Than You Think 01:17:05 7 Rules for Dealing With Dark Personalities 01:19:07 How to Spot Gaslighting and Coercive Control 01:23:29 7 Rules for Dealing With Dark Personalities Continued 01:30:37 How to Communicate With Dark Personalities 01:33:28 How to Become a Better Detective of People's Cues 01:34:00 Why You Should Avoid Face to Face Negotiations 01:37:53 Three Mistakes People Make With Dark Personalities 01:39:37 How the 10% Do the Damage and the Biggest Lie About Success 01:41:10 What Is the Greatest Lie We've All Been Told? Independent Fact Check: https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DOAC-Leanne-ten-Brinke-Independent-Research-Further-Reading_final.pdf Follow Leanne: YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/EkuzZ3K  Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/2MRcXEs TikTok - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/EL537g7 You can purchase Leanne’s book, ‘Poisonous People: Psychopathy, Narcissism, Manipulation, Sadism: How to Resist Them and Improve Your Life’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/3lYxLjb  Learn more from the online resources, here: Assess your own levels of (light and) dark traits - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/1OsGuG0  Get support - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4F2i8Oj The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BWjLTZK ◼ Shop The Diary Of A CEO collection: https://thediary.com/collections/shop ◼ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Fiverr - https://fiverr.com/diary and get 10% off your first order when you use code DIARY Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven

What if the first signs of insulin resistance are already visible on your body? Dr Annette Bosworth, also known as Dr Boz, is a physician and author whose work focuses on metabolic health, insulin resistance and ketogenic nutrition. In this moment, Dr Boz explains how chronically high insulin can quietly affect the body long before many people recognise there’s a problem. She reveals the surprising physical cues, the differences between men and women, and walks Steve through the 12 step keto continuum - a protocol for lowering high insulin. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/NkamPsZlI5b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/plY8uI1lI5b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Dr Boz: https://bozmd.com/ Sponsors - Function Health: https://functionhealth.com/DOAC

Stanford Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman returns to reveal the truth about GLP-1s, peptides, and the testosterone collapse, and the 10 protocols he uses every day to fix his sleep, stress, and focus! Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the Departments of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine. He is host of the world's No. 1 health podcast 'Huberman Lab', and is also the author of his upcoming book, 'Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body'. He explains: ■ His 10 protocols to become the healthiest version of yourself ■ Why high cortisol first thing in the morning is actually good for you ■ The eye-movement trick to fall asleep instantly ■ A neuroscientist's take on God, prayer, and religion ■ The simple trick that lowers your blood sugar spikes after you eat Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:21 Introducing Protocols 00:03:44 When High Cortisol Is A Good Thing 00:06:42 Why Hydration Matters 00:07:55 Why Morning Sunlight Matters 00:13:18 How Light Can Boost Metabolism 00:18:49 Why Sunlight Is A Powerful Health Tool 00:20:53 How To Offset Night Shifts And Screen Time 00:23:58 The Best Exercise Routine For All-Round Fitness 00:25:56 Do Ice Baths Raise Cortisol? 00:28:48 How To Build Willpower And Tenacity 00:31:18 What Does Calming Your Nervous System Mean? 00:35:48 The Comfort Crisis: Do Hard Things 00:38:31 What Should You Actually Eat? 00:41:28 How Starchy Foods Can Calm Stress 00:43:29 Cortisol Is Not The Stress Hormone 00:46:20 How To Reduce Stress Fast 00:52:08 How To Increase Your HRV 00:55:44 The Eye Movement Trick To Fall Back To Sleep 01:00:24 Ads 01:02:26 Could A Peptide Improve REM Sleep? 01:03:47 The Truth About Peptides 01:12:55 What Psychedelics Can Teach Us About Reality 01:18:25 Do You Believe In God As A Neuroscientist? 01:28:14 Could Religion Be An Antidote To Modern Suffering? 01:36:43 Ads 01:37:52 How To Create The Ideal Sleep Environment 01:39:29 You Need To Do Effortful Work Daily 01:47:52 How To Tap Into Your Unconscious 01:54:27 Glymphatic Drainage: Can It Reduce Eye Bags? 01:58:39 Do You Really Need Supplements? 02:03:44 The Benefits Of A Post-Meal Walk 02:07:22 Why Metabolism Doesn't Have To Decline With Age Independent Fact Check: https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DOAC-Prof-Andrew-Huberman-Independent-Research-Further-Reading-v2.1.pdf Take Andrew Huberman’s ‘Protocols’ quiz here! https://10protocols.web.app/ Follow Andrew Huberman: X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/DExmJwB Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/1ACSEfP Huberman Lab Podcast - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/3mXpbNy You can pre-order 'Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body', here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/9j6yBxC Previous guests mentioned in this episode: Dr. Roger Seheult: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQJlGHVmdrA Dr. Andy Galpin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmz--DQty8o Dr. Arthur Brooks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRY-foz-ZAw Dr. David Sinclair: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnvWAP99r3Y Dr. Martha Beck: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fajtQSCHfvE Dr. Rhonda Patrick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyhmvAL-iYw The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BWjLTZK ◼ Shop The Diary Of A CEO collection: https://thediary.com/collections/shop ◼ Get email updates - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5IB1H6E ◼ Follow Steven - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AGU9QP4 Sponsors: LinkedIn Marketing - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY Function Health - https://functionhealth.com/DOAC

Is the American Dream quietly dying? Scientist-entrepreneur David Friedberg reveals why the US is in imperial decline, why socialism is coming next, and how AI could save your job! David Friedberg is an entrepreneur and scientist, and co-host of the 'All-In Podcast', one of the most popular business and technology podcasts in the world. He is the founder and CEO of The Production Board, and currently serves on President Trump's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). He explains: ◼Why a wave of socialism could come to America by 2028 ◼Why Social Security may have cost Americans over $37 trillion in lost retirement wealth ◼Why "the government will save you" is one of the great lies people are told ◼Why AI will make you richer, not unemployed ◼Why Tesla is set to win the trillion-dollar robot race Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:04 Who Is David Friedberg and Why Does He Matter? 00:05:01 What Does a Presidential Advisor Actually Do? 00:06:06 Why AI Could Be the Most Important Issue of Our Time 00:08:28 What’s Really Happening to the U.S. Economy? 00:14:56 Is America Actually in Decline? 00:18:43 Should the Wealthy Be Paying More Tax? 00:24:09 What Happens If the Current System Continues? 00:26:43 The Great Lie About Home Ownership 00:29:35 What Should You Invest in Instead of Real Estate? 00:33:35 How Much of Success Is Actually in Your Control? 00:37:11 Why Inequality May Be Unavoidable 00:37:33 Will Inequality Always Exist? 00:39:48 The Real Reason the System Feels Broken 00:43:03 Which Countries Could America Learn From? 00:44:47 Why Progress Matters More Than We Think 00:48:58 Ads 00:51:02 Will AI Really Take Our Jobs? 00:56:24 What Will Humans Do When AI Does the Work? 00:58:25 Why In-Person Jobs Could Explode in the AI Era 01:01:17 How AI Could Disrupt the Hiring Process 01:05:20 Can We Trust AI Founders’ Predictions? 01:10:06 What Klarna’s CEO Reveals About AI and Jobs 01:15:24 What Would Force Governments to Intervene in AI? 01:17:19 When Does the AI Revolution Really Begin? 01:18:57 What Open Source Actually Means for AI 01:20:48 The Hidden Risks of Open Source AI 01:22:50 Ads 01:24:17 Is Elon Musk Right That Work Will Become Optional? 01:28:02 What the Next Stage of Humanity Could Look Like 01:29:44 Could Socialism Solve AI-Driven Job Loss? 01:34:58 Could Humans Ever Live Forever? 01:39:16 Why Does the Entire Body Seem to Age Together? 01:39:43 The 2006 Discovery That Changed How We Think About Aging 01:42:39 How AI Could Transform Epigenetics and Longevity 01:45:54 The Great Lies America Tells Itself 01:48:27 What David Friedberg Thinks About the Iran War 01:54:22 Who Could Win the Next Election? 01:57:57 What AI Will Actually Mean for the Average Person 02:00:18 Closing Tradition Follow David: X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BLcFhWv All-In Podcast - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Bkwjzt2 Ohalo - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/FtpiqIA The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BWjLTZK ◼ Shop The Diary Of A CEO collection: https://thediary.com/collections/shop ◼ Get email updates - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5IB1H6E ◼ Follow Steven - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AGU9QP4 Sponsors: Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven Wayfair - Visit http://Wayfair.com to start your home refresh