Douglas Rushkoff is a media theorist, futurist, writer and documentarian.
The world's richest people are preparing for the end. They're buying up farming land and below-ground bunkers in New Zealand. What catastrophe is it that they think is about to happen? And what happens if technology creates a techno-hell instead of a techno-utopia?
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The True Story Of The Odyssey (and why it matters) - Alex Petkas - #1125
Alex Petkas is a historian, writer, and podcaster. What’s the real story behind The Odyssey? As the ancient epic returns to the big screen, a historian reveals the original tale, the world that shaped it, and the timeless lessons hidden within it. Expect to learn why The Odyssey ... Show More
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Why Everyone Is Drowning In Debt (and how to get out) - Caleb Hammer - #1123
Caleb Hammer is a personal finance YouTuber. Are we in a financial crisis or spending our way into one? Rising prices, growing debt, and shrinking savings are putting every generation under pressure. But what’s really to blame? A broken economy, bad money habits, or both? The ans ... Show More
1h 56m
Nov 2021
#124 Douglas Rushkoff: The Perils of Modern Media
Douglas Rushkoff is obsessed with technology and how it impacts our lives. In this interview, he offers insight into how we shape and are shaped by technology, what’s happening with mainstream media, and some tips on remaining sane online. Rushkoff is an author, professor, and do ... Show More
1h 7m
Jan 2023
The Cult of Preppers
The end of the world... but make it cute and consumerist! "Preppers" are the latest iteration of doomsday survivalists, who band together on social media to talk canning, stockpiling, and first aid, but also multi-million-dollar bunkers in rural New Zealand?? Um, yeah, there are ... Show More
48m 34s
Apr 2025
#410 — The Whole Catastrophe
<p>Sam Harris speaks with Douglas Murray about Douglas's new book, <em><a href="https://amzn.to/443qloy">On Democracies and Death Cults: Israel and the Future of Civilization</a></em>. They discuss Douglas's recent experience on Joe Rogan's podcast, the need for experts, conspira ... Show More
1h 7m
Aug 2025
How the Ultra-Rich Think…and What They Fear
Evan Osnos has spent nearly his whole life observing the habits, values, and norms of the wealthy elite, from his childhood in suburban Connecticut to the years he spent reporting on the mega-yachts and underground bunkers of the U.S.’s richest citizens. This week, he talks to An ... Show More
55m 31s
<p dir="ltr">Sam Harris speaks with Bart D. Ehrman about the prophecies contained in the book of Revelation. They discuss his latest book, "<em>Armageddon</em>," and widespread Christian beliefs about the coming end of the world.</p> <p dir="ltr">If the Making Sense podcast logo ... Show More
