This podcast episode features David Moscrop, a renowned Canadian journalist who routinely writes for organizations such as The Washington Post, Jacobin, and The Globe & Mail.

This episode delves into the current landscape of Canadian and world politics. It specifically addresses the downfall of Justin Trudeau and liberal politics, the upcoming 2025 election, the Conservative Party of Canada, the shortcomings of the Canadian healthcare system, and the slow decline of universal healthcare.

Furthermore, it discusses the truckers' protest, whether the COVID mandates were too harsh, and later examines whether immigration in Canada has gone out of control.

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Book: Too Dumb For Democracy? (https://www.amazon.ca/Too-Dumb-Democracy-political-decisions/dp/1773100416)

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Jerry, a British expat in China, sheds light on the realities of Chinese society, government, and misconceptions held in the West. He recounts his bike journey to Xinjiang to counter negative stereotypes, discussing China's infrastructure, poverty alleviation, and the blend of socialism and capitalism. Jerry touches on the cost of living, public satisfaction, the household registration system, and international policies, including the Belt and Road Initiative and data protection laws. His narrative challenges Western perceptions, advocating for a nuanced view of China's governance, social harmony, and international relations.

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Steve Hsu, a physicist and expert in genetics and AI, joins Siddharth for a wide-ranging discussion. They cover topics like genetic influences on human intelligence, China's rapid development, comparisons of the Chinese and American political systems, the future of artificial general intelligence, the possibility that we are living in an ancestor simulation, and more. Steve provides insightful commentary throughout, drawing on his deep knowledge of physics, biology, technology, and history. An intellectually stimulating conversation about genetics, geopolitics, and the future of intelligence on Earth.

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