Wild Fed TV show host Daniel Vitalis joins the Sober Bros to talk about addiction recovery, fitness, AI, and more. Prepare to be blown away by this conversation in episode 12. From the influence of marketing and propaganda to the role of healthy relationships and community, this conversation is both insightful and entertaining. Tune in to learn more about Vitalis' views on nature, society, and technology, and how they intersect with mental health and addiction.

HIGHLIGHTS

🍺 Addiction is a serious threat to individuals who are alienated from their community.
🙏 Civilization may be founded upon alcoholism, and addiction is prevalent in modern culture, leading to concerns about mental health and drug use.
🌍 There are three overlapping worlds: the natural, built, and digital environments, and it is important to adapt to all three in order to maintain fitness.
🌲 A connection to nature can provide transformative effects on the mind and a balanced perspective on addiction and society.
👥 Healthy relationships require being around those who also maintain healthy relationships, and communities play an important role in maintaining health.
🍷 Marketing and propaganda have played a significant role in shaping public attitudes and behaviors towards addictive substances.
🌿 Plant-based supplements, such as leaf tobacco, can be abused just like harder drugs, leading to concerns about their legality and regulation.
🧬 Emergent behavior at the elite top may be perceived as evil, but some argue it is an emergent psychological dance.
💻 The development of AI, such as Chat GTP, could have negative effects on humanity and be a concern among experts.
💾 The rapid development of technology and AI raises concerns about the creation of artificial intelligence and the potential for humans to become idol-worshippers yet again.

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CHAPTERS
(00:00 ) Introduction
(03:53 ) Unpacking shame, parenting, and the "unhoused".
(16:58 ) How we met, and other outrageous stories.
(32:05 ) The importance of physical fitness, and a balanced diet.
(46:33 ) Vitalis' early experiences with addiction, and the foundation of an alcoholic civilization.
(59:53 ) The nature of dysfunctional relationships, and the mysterious origins of propaganda.
(01:08:38 ) Are drug companies possessed by evil energy,
or is it just an emergent psychological pattern?
(01:19:28 ) Thoughts on the AI revolution...Building a second brain, or existential threat?
(01:25:16 ) Living in three interconnected worlds: The "Natural", the "Built", and the "Digital".
(01:38:07 ) Tips on developing financial literacy in your life.
(01:46:30 ) Aligning actions with ambitions, and reconnecting with wildness!