Rabbit Hole #3 - Who Will Survive The AI Era? (cats, mostly)

In the third edition of this new experimental episode format, we explore: - Mickey Mantle's most legendary story in Yankee Stadium. - If Tim Ferriss dreams in Japanese. - How the UK would rank as America's 51st state. - and much more… Guests: - Tim Ferriss is an entrepreneur, author, and podcaster. - Nirav Sanjani is an entrepreneur and tech founder. - George Mack is a writer, marketer and entrepreneur. - Get up to 20% off Timeline powered by Mitopure (now at a lower price) at https://timeline.com/modernwisdom Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Get a free bottle of D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, and more when you first subscribe at https://ag1.info/modernwisdom Get 15% off your first order of my favourite Non-Alcoholic Brew at https://athleticbrewing.com/modernwisdom - 0:00 Why Don’t American’s Use WhatsApp? 2:03 Growing Up on Long Island 3:08 Mickey Mantle’s Best Yankee Stadium Experience 5:42 Has “Literally” Lost Its Meaning? 8:02 Tim’s Japanese Crash Course 13:28 Which Nationality is Always Late? 15:15 How Vivid is Your Memory? 20:23 Why Forgetting is Actually Useful 31:28 How Easily Do We Invent Memories? 35:49 What Do Bachelors Actually Do at Night? 36:30 How Close Are We to Living in VR? 45:01 Can You Train a Photographic Memory? 50:17 How Mirrors Have Changed Human Behaviour 53:33 How Do We Find Meaning? 01:05:26 Are More People Turning to Religion? 01:14:03 Will AI Ever Become Conscious? 01:17:38 How Do We Define Meaning? 01:21:03 Are Dating Apps Dying? 01:24:01 Is DoorDash Removing Friction? 01:25:05 The Many Near-Deaths of Churchill 01:26:22 Does the US Struggle to Laugh at Itself? 01:34:46 Could Neuromodulation Cure Depression? 01:47:37 The Unexpected Side Effect of TMS Therapy 01:57:46 Could Vagus Nerve Stimulation Eradicate Migraines? 02:03:44 Are Mind-Reading Devices Coming Soon? 02:10:53 What Are Apple Going to Do Next? 02:14:33 Is AI Fuelling Looksmaxxing? 02:24:37 What’s Next For the Guys? - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic here - https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

Chris WilliamsonhostNirav SanjaniguestTim FerrissguestGeorge Mackguest

Jun 1, 20262h 28mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: June 1, 2026
Duration: 2h 28m
Channel: Modern Wisdom
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

In the third edition of this new experimental episode format, we explore:
Mickey Mantle's most legendary story in Yankee Stadium.
If Tim Ferriss dreams in Japanese.
How the UK would rank as America's 51st state.
and much more…
Guests:
Tim Ferriss is an entrepreneur, author, and podcaster.
Nirav Sanjani is an entrepreneur and tech founder.
George Mack is a writer, marketer and entrepreneur.
- Get up to 20% off Timeline powered by Mitopure (now at a lower price) at https://timeline.com/modernwisdom Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Get a free bottle of D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, and more when you first subscribe at https://ag1.info/modernwisdom Get 15% off your first order of my favourite Non-Alcoholic Brew at https://athleticbrewing.com/modernwisdom - 0:00 Why Don’t American’s Use WhatsApp? 2:03 Growing Up on Long Island 3:08 Mickey Mantle’s Best Yankee Stadium Experience 5:42 Has “Literally” Lost Its Meaning? 8:02 Tim’s Japanese Crash Course 13:28 Which Nationality is Always Late? 15:15 How Vivid is Your Memory? 20:23 Why Forgetting is Actually Useful 31:28 How Easily Do We Invent Memories? 35:49 What Do Bachelors Actually Do at Night? 36:30 How Close Are We to Living in VR? 45:01 Can You Train a Photographic Memory? 50:17 How Mirrors Have Changed Human Behaviour 53:33 How Do We Find Meaning? 01:05:26 Are More People Turning to Religion? 01:14:03 Will AI Ever Become Conscious? 01:17:38 How Do We Define Meaning? 01:21:03 Are Dating Apps Dying? 01:24:01 Is DoorDash Removing Friction? 01:25:05 The Many Near-Deaths of Churchill 01:26:22 Does the US Struggle to Laugh at Itself? 01:34:46 Could Neuromodulation Cure Depression? 01:47:37 The Unexpected Side Effect of TMS Therapy 01:57:46 Could Vagus Nerve Stimulation Eradicate Migraines? 02:03:44 Are Mind-Reading Devices Coming Soon? 02:10:53 What Are Apple Going to Do Next? 02:14:33 Is AI Fuelling Looksmaxxing? 02:24:37 What’s Next For the Guys? - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic here - https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

SPEAKERS

Chris Williamson
host
Podcast host and interviewer behind the Chris Williamson channel.
Nirav Sanjani
guest
Tech/product builder and founder-type guest promoting the Skye app and @signalonx.
Tim Ferriss
guest
Author, investor, and podcaster known for deep-dive interviewing and funding science/psychedelic research.
George Mack
guest
Writer/researcher associated with High Agency, discussing ideas, language, and culture.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Chris Williamson and Nirav Sanjani, Rabbit Hole #3 - Who Will Survive The AI Era? (cats, mostly) explores meaning, memory, and mental tech collide in AI-driven future debates The group uses humor and cultural anecdotes (messaging apps, punctuality, etymology) to examine how technology and language subtly shape behavior, expectations, and attention.

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