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Scott Carney Investigates

Scott Carney
Mental Health
Meditation
Climate Change
Dahn Yoga
Andrew Huberman
Cheetah House
ICE Detention System
Electrolytes
Athletic Greens
Technological Solutions
Spirituality
Adverse Effects
Cult Psychology
Regenerative Medicine
Donald Trump
Maladaptation
Ashley Black
Civil Liberties
Hydration
Peptides

Investigative journalist Scott Carney explores true crime, cult psychology, biohacking, fitness revolutions, climate change calamities, organ trafficking and a whole lot more. Get exclusive access and bonus material at Patreon patreon.com/sgcarney ©PokeyBear LLC 2023-

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Kati Rae
Researcher and writer behind The Healing Delusion
The Healing Delusion
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Dr. James Oshman
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Kevin Esvelt
MIT professor who pioneered CRISPR-based gene drives
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Episode: AI Designed a Lethal Virus Never before seen in Nature. . . Now What?
Gil Duran
Author and journalist featured on the show
Author of The Nerd Reich
Episode: Big Tech's Civil War
OJ Simpson
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Episode: How OJ Simpson Made the Modern World.
Palmer Luckey
Founder of Anderil, a defense tech company; associated with autonomous weapons and drone warfare
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Episode: Is the AI Drone War Inevitable?

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Scott Carney
Host of the series and investigative journalist.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 277 ratings
  • Refreshing

    Great investigative journalism content. Scot creates a streamlined narrative with humour, easily understandable and non patronising. Great power of concision, still keeping the podcast informative and fun. Very addictive.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M Fernandes -The Hague
    Netherlands6 months ago
  • Great podcast! A suggestion:

    I hope you will do a deep dive on Elizabeth April and other charismatic influencers who misuse "quantum physics" to lure in spiritualists with the language of science and promote conspiracy theories (including a resurgence of reptilian mythology)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GrandFan123
    United States6 months ago
  • Love it

    It gets better all the time and I appreciate Scott for thinking and at times changing his mind and explaining why. Good for you Scott

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    נגה.
    Israela year ago
  • Confused

    I like that extreme health fads are being talked about & debunked but I can’t understand how an investigative reporter knew unsettling things about Wim Hoff in 2013 still wrote favourably about him. He helped promote Hoff & now critiques the man & method. He is only now a serious investigative journalist? It seems he really wasn’t ten years ago or spoken about this much sooner.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    carrieboosh
    Australia2 years ago
  • New fave!

    Heard you on Conspirituality and was delighted to find your podcast and YouTube!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    changagarcia
    United States2 years ago

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Thoughtful debunking of wellness claims and grifts.
High-quality research and compelling narrative; some listeners wish for softer interview pacing.
Engaging investigative journalism with concise storytelling.

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AI Designed a Lethal Virus Never before seen in Nature. . . Now What?
Q: What concrete steps should governments or institutions take to prevent a misuse scenario without stifling innovation?
Strengthen select-agent-like regulations to cover smaller DNA fragments and sequences, improve screening of gene orders, invest in national PPE stockpiles, and pursue defensive technologies that reduce transmission, such as safe environmental controls, all while fostering responsible research practices.
AI Designed a Lethal Virus Never before seen in Nature. . . Now What?
Q: What are the biggest risks, and where do you see the balance between opportunity and danger in gene drives and AI-enabled biotech?
Gene drives can eradicate disease vectors like malaria, but they carry the risk of unintended ecological effects; AI can amplify both beneficial and harmful applications, so governance, transparency, and layered defenses are essential to maximize benefits while minimizing harm.
AI Designed a Lethal Virus Never before seen in Nature. . . Now What?
Q: Can you explain what the Stanford virus design experiment showed and why it matters for biosecurity?
The Stanford work demonstrated an AI-assisted design process that produced viable mutations in a viral family, underscoring that AI can accelerate the creation of biological variants and that safeguards must evolve to prevent misuse while allowing legitimate research.
Big Tech's Civil War
Q: Is there any room for resisting these trends within democratic channels?
Yes, the discussion advocates using democratic participation, transparency, accountability, and public pressure to push back on billionaire influence, while avoiding violence and focusing on collective action and reform within existing institutions.
Big Tech's Civil War
Q: What is the Network State concept and why does it matter for democracy?
The Network State is a project-based vision where digital communities and land ownership ideas enable new political entities to form, potentially bypassing traditional nation-states; this matters because it challenges how democracy and sovereignty are defined and protected in a tech-dominated future.

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