I’ve recently become fascinated by 17th century genius Blaise Pascal, so I was delighted to speak to Graham Tomlin, the author of ‘Blaise Pascal – The Man Who Made the Modern World’ (a book which I loved!)
Graham Tomlin taught theology at Oxford University for many years and served as Bishop of Kensington from 2015 until 2022. He is Director of the Centre for Cultural Witness, the author of many books and articles, and the founder of Seen & Unseen.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 What’s the biggest impact Blaise Pascal has had on the world?
01:10 Pascal’s early years
07:20 The religious makeup of Pascal’s family
10:21 Pascal’s health struggles
14:55 Pascal clashes with Descartes
16:14 “I think, therefore I am”
19:32 Pascal’s criticism of Descartes’ position
21:58 How these ideas still affect us today
25:49 The Infinite Pleasure Machine experiment
28:26 Do we value human life for evolutionary reasons?
32:22 Is it wrong to prioritise happiness?
38:44 Is ‘being yourself’ a good idea?
41:44 What even is ‘The Self’?
44:32 Pascal’s intellectual life in Paris
48:40 Pascal invents the Pascaline
51:58 The ‘Night of Fire’ and the Provincial Letters
59:59 How Pascal changed after his religious experience
1:03:08 What is Pascal’s Wager?
1:10:52 What is Pascal’s most important idea?
1:13:13 How can a God who hides Himself be benevolent?
1:16:37 How can young people learn from Pascal?
1:20:31 Find more from Graham
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ABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION:
In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.
The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.
I had such a good time talking with Meghan Daum in LA! She is the author of seven books including My Misspent Youth, The Problem With Everything, and the award-winning The Unspeakable: And Other Subjects Of Discussion. She’s also the host of The Unspeakeasy Podcast and founder of The Unspeakeasy, a forum devoted to viewpoint diversity and free expression.This production was made possible by DFI Rentals - book gear for your next shoot here: https://www.dfirentals.com/Subscribe to my Substack to send in questions for upcoming guests! https://elliotbewick.substack.com/Check out Meghan’s Substack: https://www.theunspeakablepodcast.com/Find more from Meghan: https://www.meghandaum.com/CHAPTERS:00:00 “Culture is being held hostage by its own hyperbole”08:39 Why don’t Gen Z want normal jobs?15:03 Seductive half truths18:57 Amusing ourselves to death24:17 Where the Gen Z pursuit of happiness goes wrong32:20 “Hysteria is monetisable” and the flaws of feminism45:37 How feminism negatively affects both sexes49:07 How do we move forward from this?52:42 The Gen Z shift towards Christianity56:55 Charlie Kirk’s assassination59:20 Is it irresponsible to sit on the fence?1:13:14 New media pushes us into echo chambers1:22:10 Are Gen Z growing up in a uniquely difficult time?1:27:45 Are too many people going to university?1:32:34 Why are you so vocal in the trans debate?1:39:36 Should we use preferred pronouns?1:45:30 Attitudes around transgenderism are changing1:53:12 Is there such a thing as ‘true trans’?1:55:56 What’s the way forward for Gen Z?1:58:48 Final thoughtsMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.
Putting his life on the line, author Cillian Dunne journeyed to Central America to live with Carlos Wittgreen, the right-hand man of Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega. Granted access to hundreds of Noriega’s long-hidden files, and with the first hand testimony of the enforcer himself, Cillian wrote ‘The Right Hand Man’, available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZMHHKQC/
It was so cool hearing what it was like spending time with such a dangerous man, the various assassination attempts, and the nefarious dealings that took place between the CIA and this revolutionary socialist regime. Check it out!
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CHAPTERS
00:00 What is the Panama Canal and how is it relevant to the rest of the world?
04:26 How did America seize control of the Panama Canal?
09:03 Revolutions and socialism in Panama
17:40 How Noriega got into bed with the USA
23:56 The Iran-Contra Affair
25:42 Assassination attempts on Noriega
28:50 What I uncovered about CIA, DEA & DOJ intervention
35:07 What was the most shocking thing going on at that time?
40:39 The drug trade across borders
45:45 Further unpacking the Iran-Contra Affair
48:54 What was it like spending time with Noriega’s right hand man?
54:58 The power dynamics between global leaders
57:38 What do you want to achieve with your book?
59:43 What do you make of conspiracy theories?
1:04:42 More about Cillian
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ABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION:
In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.
The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.
Chris Griffin is the 23 year old host of The Pocket Podcast. He talks all things self improvement, mindset and gives people the key to building a fulfilled life. Chris has interviewed some of the most successful, extraordinary individuals in the world and is a remarkable friend of the show. We sat down at the end of our podcast tour in Los Angeles to reflect on the trip and broader lessons about life.Subscribe to Chris: https://www.youtube.com/@UCyNGHHdgK17AW7cYToya_pg Follow Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepocketpodcast/Subscribe to my Substack to see bonus questions and send in your own for future guests! https://elliotbewick.substack.com/My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.
Benny Forer is a veteran criminal prosecutor with experience prosecuting cases ranging from narcotics offences to gang m*rders to complex white collar crime. Currently, as a member of the prestigious Cyber Crime Unit, his job focuses on complex technologically based crimes and s*x crimes, including ch*ld p*rnography, solicitations of min*rs and other cyber-s*x crimes.This production was made possible by DFI Rentals - book gear for your next shoot here: https://www.dfirentals.com/Subscribe to my Substack to see bonus questions and send in your own for future guests! https://elliotbewick.substack.com/CHAPTERS:00:00 How does AI affect justice?04:58 Can surveillance footage be manipulated by AI?06:43 Should AI child s*xual ab*se material be illegal?15:57 Why should humans and robots be given different rights?18:01 What new crimes will AI bring about?20:44 What do you think of vigilante groups like Anonymous?26:14 Is law downstream from morality, or morality downstream from law?29:26 Should we have a Digital Death Penalty?37:48 Do people have a right to be anonymous online?51:17 Could AI be used to predict future criminals?55:06 How does facial recognition on devices change the game?01:01:29 Would constant surveillance lead to safety or dystopia?01:12:58 Debating the importance of privacy01:26:17 Are you concerned about government overreach?01:29:48 Wrapping upMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.
Renaldo Gouws is a YouTuber, Industrial Psychologist and former politician - he served as a member of the national assembly in South Africa and is one of the most established cultural commentators in the country, with his YouTube channel boasting over 200K subscribers, posting topical updates on South African current affairs. After being accused of racism due to comments he made in a video back in 2010, he was expelled from the Democratic Alliance and resigned from Parliament.Literally TODAY I was fortunate enough to sit down with Renaldo to discuss the Gender Based Violence protests hitting the country, the upcoming G20 summit as well as go back to his cancellation last year and what actually happened... Enjoy! Subscribe to Renaldo: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaldoGFollow him on X: https://x.com/RenaldoGouwsSubscribe to my Substack to see bonus questions and send in your own for future guests! https://elliotbewick.substack.com/CHAPTERS:00:00 What Is Happening With Gender Based Violence in South Africa?05:22 Why Is This So Prevalent in South Africa?09:23 Is There an Incompatibility of Cultures? 15:38 Black Economic Empowerment vs Dei 19:07 Is There a Justification for Bee Policies? 27:47 Will the US Actually Be at the G20?34:28 the Rise of Political Bots Online 36:43 Social Media Is Now Shaping Reality 41:38 How Do I Know I Can Trust Renaldo’s Takes on Media Bias? 45:28 the Rise of ‘Truth Seekers’ Online55:52 Is Renaldo a Free Speech Absolutist? 57:03 Renaldo’s Resignation From Government Last Year01:09:40 the Fallout of Renaldo Stepping Down 01:15:45 Takeaways From the Current State of South AfricaMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.
I’m often tempted to go lone wolf mode, but friendship expert Jaimie Krems came along to tell me why I’m dumb.
An Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the UCLA Center for Friendship Research, Jaimie is one of the world authorities on friendship; what it is and why we desperately need it. She brought the stats about the material benefits of friendship, as well as the differing ways friendship functions among men, women, and between the sexes. I learnt so much!
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Check out more of Jaimie's research at: https://www.kremslab.com/ or https://www.center-for-friendship.com/
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Can men and women just be friends?
04:22 What is friendship for?
08:32 What does Gen Z get wrong about friendship?
13:14 What are the best signifiers that someone wants to be friends?
16:50 The material benefits of friendship
21:26 The problem with ‘lone wolf’ mode
23:24 How do you seek out new friends without seeming needy?
26:15 What’s your advice for those struggling to make friends?
28:10 How do male and female friendships differ?
33:24 The function of venting
36:53 How we compete for friends
42:50 How social media impacts our relationships
48:04 What are our preferences for age-gaps in friendships?
50:38 How do you manage the power balance of a friendship?
55:55 What Game Theory teaches us about friendship
1:01:02 Tips for the viewer
1:03:10 The benefits of older mentors
1:05:47 Elliot: “Why am I so attracted to older women?”
1:07:21 What sex dolls tell us about preferences
1:09:52 How do sexual and platonic relationships interlink?
1:13:15 Do we optimise for kind friends?
1:15:38 How can Gen Z stop being so isolated?
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ABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION:
In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.
The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.
I was so excited to speak to psychotherapist Stella O'Malley, who I’ve followed for years now. She believes trans-identification is a mental health issue, and provides psychological support to many with gender dysphoria, as well as detransitioners. Some of what she told me was shocking, and some of it made so much sense once explained. Check out the chapters below to see the kind of wild stuff we covered!
As well as her extensive work in private practice, Stella is a best-selling author, having written five books on parenting, mental health and gender dysphoria. She is also the founder of ‘Genspect’, an international organisation that advocates for a healthy approach to sex and gender.
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Genspect: https://genspect.org/
CHAPTERS
00:00 Why transitioning is evidence of mental illness
06:58 How medical transition harms the body
13:40 Suicidality increases after medical transition
15:00 Why are so many trans-identifying people autistic?
19:23 ‘If I’m not happy all the time, something is wrong’
28:57 Stella’s personal experience of gender dysphoria
35:11 “My Sexual awakening released me from gender dysphoria”
42:01 What would have happened to you if you’d grown up in this era?
45:18 Where did the therapy industry go wrong?
55:57 Online therapy is a sh*t show
59:11 The concept of ‘professional deformation’
1:00:49 Technology is robbing Gen Z and future generations
1:10:22 The huge rise in autism diagnoses
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ABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION:
In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.
The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.
A lot of people are talking about the idea of white people paying compensation to black people whose ancestors were slaves. Is this fair? I talk to historian Rafe Heydel-Mankoo about this, whether the British Empire was evil, and what the stats say about how racist Britons actually are.
Rafe has provided live television commentary for every major royal or ceremonial event of the past 20+ years, appearing on BBC, SKY, FOX, ABC, CBS, CNN, CBC and so on. In addition to the Monarchy, Rafe specialises in British national identity, the Lords and immigration.
Check out Rafe’s YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/rafalhm
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Are reparations just a cash grab?
09:04 What about descendants of slaves who are impoverished today?
14:51 How would reparations be implemented?
19:16 Is history being politicised?
30:15 Is there really a conspiracy to destabilise the West?
38:16 Is modern teaching ‘brainwashing’?
43:03 How racist are the British?
50:56 What can we do to turn this around?
58:48 Gen Z need to see the value of free speech
1:07:45 What have you changed your mind on?
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ABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION:
In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.
The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.
George of TheTinMen returns to the show for his third appearance, in this episode we take the YouGov Misogyny test and fail what is a childish, divisive and disappointing test, once again demonising men and spreading fear of 'modern misogyny.' We dissect why this test is stupid and delve into some of the important issues facing men in 2025. Enjoy!
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Exposing George as a Misogynist (Begins)
00:24 Believe Women’s Gains Last 25 Years Bad for Men
01:24 Believe Women Have Things Better Than Men in Society
09:20 Believe Purpose of Feminism Is to Put Men Down
14:33 Majority of Women Want to Date Top 20% of Men
26:11 Believe Women Are More Attracted to Aggressive/Dominant Men
27:40 Believe Women Should Dress Attractive for Their Partner
29:49 Believe Man Is Entitled to S*X After Paying for Drinks
31:18 Believe It Is Wrong for Women With Many S*Xual Partners, Not Men
35:47 Believe Woman’s Fault if She Is Sad in Some Circumstances
37:59 Favourable View of Andrew Tate
38:38 Have a Negative Opinion of Women
39:12 Results
39:44 Why This Survey Is So Disappointing
43:03 George’s Concerns About Male Circumcision
52:30 How Anti-Trans Activists Scapegoat Men
1:03:52 How Modern Feminism Is So Sneaky
1:08:26 Why Men Need 2 Guy Nights Out a Week
1:11:23 Why Pride Blocks Men From Being Happy
1:20:02 Why George Feels Politically Homeless
1:23:51 Why George Created Thetinmen
1:29:15 the New Men’s Health Strategy
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ABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.
I sat JimmyTheGiant down to get a better understanding of his immigration stance and evolving worldviews. Having once been down the 'alt right pipeline' as he likes to call it, Jimmy now considers himself firmly on the left.I’ve been watching JimmyTheGiant for years, so I absolutely loved sitting down and talking through his ideas, both ones I agreed and disagreed with! Jimmy produces video essays on culture and current affairs such as 'Why You are Being LIED to About Immigration' and 'The "Islamification" of Britain?'Check out his Channel! https://www.youtube.com/@JimmyTheGiantJimmy on X: https://x.com/jimthegiant Jimmy on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jimmythegiantuk/ CHAPTERS00:00 Are 40% of sexual assaults committed by foreigners?08:01 Is there misinformation on both political sides?13:24 Is the outrage over immigration just a moral panic?18:00 Are you happy with this level of illegal immigration?22:52 The migrant hotel problem26:46 Are migrants lying about where they’re from?28:42 The crackdown on spouse visas32:18 Are we xenophobic against brown people?39:23 Cringe corporate virtue signalling43:09 Wouldn’t a genuine asylum seeker stay in a safe country like France?47:59 “Some people have to come here because they are unable to apply for asylum in their own country”50:53 How many people should we be letting in?56:43 Are certain values incompatible with British society?1:02:20 Are Christianity and nationalism tools to control people?1:07:02 Elliot and Jimmy’s relationships with Christianity1:11:09 British complaint culture Vs American positivity1:18:50 The trade-offs of capitalism and socialism1:25:09 Should we even have billionaires?1:32:17 Do you have any ideological hangovers from when you were right wing?1:35:22 Smug centrism and the fear of joining a tribe1:41:11 Wrapping upMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.
Charlie Downes argues that reclaiming identity politics from the left is the missing lever to rebuild the West’s social fabric, I push back on why I disagree. In this episode we cover a wealth of other topics including the future of Gen Z politically, why it is not sensible to be a centrist and how Britain should implement remigration policies to solve the migrant crisis. Charlie is an English zoomer. He is the Spokesman and campaigns director at Restore Britain, a writer for The Daily Mail, and contributor to GB News, LBC, TalkTV, and Lotus Eaters.
CHAPTERS:00:00 Why Are You One of the Gen Z Guys Turning Right Wing? 05:36 Why This Is a Spiritual Battle 13:56 What Will Happen Politically in Gen Z?18:31 Debate: Why We Should Reclaim Identity Politics39:25 Are Gen Z Men and Women Actually Divided Politically? 42:59 “Britain’s Future Will Make the Troubles Look Like a Picnic” 45:26 Why Charlie Is a Political Activist 47:47 Would You Fight for Britain? 51:43 Why Should Anybody Be Proud to Be British? 53:23 Charlie’s Reaction to the Londonistan Memes55:14 How We Should Implement Remigration 1:03:23 Why Being a Centrist Is Not Sensible1:06:09 Has Democracy Trapped Us Politically? 1:08:43 Action Points for Gen ZFollow Charlie on X: https://x.com/cfdownes_?lang=enFollow Charlie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cfdownes_/?hl=enSubscribe to my Substack to see bonus questions and send in your own for future guests! https://elliotbewick.substack.com/My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.
David Pinsof is self described as an 'Evolutionary social scientist, co-host of Evolutionary Psychology (the podcast), and he writes about the psychology and sociology of bullshit.' This was one of the best podcasts I've ever done. I ask David all the big questions from why we've evolved to deceive ourselves to the purpose of consciousness. This was one of those where I could let me curiosity guide me and ask a world class expert ANYTHING knowing I'll get a banger answer. Enjoy xSubscribe to David's Substack: https://substack.com/@everythingisbullshitMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickCHAPTERS:
00:00 What Is the Function of Self-Deception?
03:20 Can We Bullsh*T Our Way Through Bullsh*T?
04:58 Is Self-Delusion Necessary for Success?
10:26 Why Does It Only Make Sense to Care About the Truth?
12:00 What About Truths That Obstruct Success?
14:20 the Crippling Impact of Prioritising Our Desires
17:00 Plantinga’s Evolutionary Argument Against Naturalism
18:59 Error Management Theory
21:02 Is Self-Delusion More Beneficial in 2025?
25:21 Thoughts on ‘Fake It Till You Make It’
28:50 Accept the Limitations of Your Biology, Now Anything Is Possible
30:32 Jordan Peterson’s Conception of Truth vs Lies
33:24 Is It Easier to Spot Someone Else’s Lies or Your Own?
37:46 Show Me the Incentive and I’ll Show You the Outcome
40:23 Steven Pinker: How the Brain Works
46:47 Creating the Most Powerful Incentives to Ensure Success
49:46 Matthew McConaughey’s Motivation Technique
56:06 Does True Altruism Actually Exist?
59:13 Is ‘Love Thy Neighbour’ an Evolutionary Bi-Product for Survival?
1:00:54 Why Has Consciousness Evolved?
1:09:14 the Hard Problem of Consciousness
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1:32:50 Is Evolution De-Selecting Liberals?ABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.
Brand new data has gone VIRAL showing a decrease in gender non conforming students in the last couple of years, today I bring on Eric Kaufmann who published the findings in what has now garnered over 19 million views on X alone. Eric is a Professor of Politics at the University of Buckingham, where he directs the Centre for Heterodox Social Science. Born in Hong Kong in 1970, his work focuses on political demography, nationalism, and immigration. His core contrarian view is that "woke" ideology is not a Marxist import but a radicalisation of left-liberalism's own humanitarian instincts. Follow Eric on X: https://x.com/epkaufmSubscribe to my Substack to see bonus questions and send in your own for future guests! https://elliotbewick.substack.com/My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.
Monica Wadwa is a dating and relationships coach helping women find love and keep healthy relationships, navigating what is a tough modern climate for romance. Monica's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withlove.monica/My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.
With violence rife in the world right now, it was great to sit down with Gia Chacón, the founder of For the Martyrs - the leading voice for persecuted Christians worldwide. She has worked extensively on the ground across the Middle East providing direct support to suffering communities, but is also active on home turf, advocating for religious freedom and justice for the downtrodden.Gia on X: https://x.com/genuinelygia_For The Martyrs on X: https://x.com/forthemartyrsCHAPTERS:00:00 The Decline of Christianity in the US 03:50 What Is Going Wrong With the Church? 05:56 Where Is the Line Between Religion & Politics? 12:35 “The Left Wants to Erase People’s Identity”15:00 Should the Rise of Christian Politics Worry Us? 19:36 The Political Landscape Post-Charlie Kirk28:43 Are the Left Communists? 36:34 Is DEI Propaganda? 39:19 How the Internet Incentivises Victimhood 46:49 What Is It Like Being Right Wing at University? 51:57 Why Elliot Didn’t Go to University 55:04 Gia’s Life Changing Trip to Egypt 1:00:15 Why is Christianity the Most Persecuted Religion? 1:05:25 The Future of Western Culture in the Middle-East 1:18:25 Can TikTok Bridge the Gap Between East and West?1:26:18 Is Freedom Compatible With True Islam? 1:30:30 The Authority Problem in Abrahamic Religions 1:33:13 What Gia’s Working on at the Moment 1:34:06 the Future of Gen Z Christianity 1:38:35 Elliot’s Current View of GodMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.
Was medieval man more fulfilled? Nowadays it seems we have everything we need, so why are we so unhappy?I discuss these questions with historian Suzannah Lipscomb. A fellow of the Royal Historical Society and professor emerita, she has written and edited a number of books, presented numerous TV programmes and is host of the podcast, Not Just the Tudors.Full episode coming soon!My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.
What was it like living in an England completely governed by religion?I discuss this with historian Suzannah Lipscomb. A fellow of the Royal Historical Society and professor emerita, she has written and edited a number of books, presented numerous TV programmes and is host of the podcast, Not Just the Tudors.Check out the full eppy! https://youtu.be/zYoaTzSGTpQMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.
How did one man change the course of history, and how does his revolution still shape our lives today?From Luther to Henry VIII, historian Suzannah Lipscomb and I take a deep dive into this fascinating period. A fellow of the Royal Historical Society and professor emerita, Suzannah has written and edited a number of books, presented numerous TV programmes and is host of the podcast, Not Just the Tudors - available here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4cE3piJ1dtOB0Phe8LEBgW?si=f3fd55d6b6854eb3Follow Suzannah on X: https://x.com/sixteenthCgirl00:00 What was the Reformation?03:19 The impact of the Printing Press and new technologies12:39 How Martin Luther shaped history15:33 Henry VIII’s love life changes everything20:31 How religion dominated life24:52 Medieval vs Modern rhythms of life30:14 The creation of the Church of England37:32 Being ‘hung, drawn and quartered’40:14 Clashes and iconoclasm over the new CofE46:12 When Christianity is used for political ends54:10 Can grace and truth be reconciled in Christian societies?57:37 Why Suzannah was drawn to this era1:03:46 Does your personal faith get in the way of your studies?1:08:52 How modern is the meaning crisis? 1:18:42 We have a sickness of self-absorption1:23:33 A historian’s perspective on Gen Z1:33:49 Wrapping upMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.
Is being depressed a disease that you can't control, or is it just the result of difficulties in life?Dr Joanna Moncrieff is a practising psychiatrist and Professor of Critical and Social Psychiatry at University College London. Here we discuss the damaging shift in language from experiencing depression to having depression.Check out the full episode! https://youtu.be/Gv96Y6OrwCcMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.