The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

AI CEOs are selling us the dream of ‘freedom’, making billions off the fear of mass job loss! Scott Galloway reveals the truth is more complicated and far more deceptive.

Scott Galloway is an NYU Stern Professor of Marketing, entrepreneur, and host of The Prof G Pod and Pivot. He is known for breaking down the biggest shifts in business, technology, wealth, and culture. He is also the bestselling author of books such as The Four, The Algebra of Happiness, and Post Corona.

He explains:
◼️Why the AI job apocalypse is just marketing hype
◼️How AI is making the rich richer while leaving ordinary people anxious
◼️Why Sam Altman, Elon Musk, and Big Tech leaders should not be blindly trusted
◼️How robots and AI will reshape work, but may not destroy it completely
◼️Why storytelling, relationships, and resilience may become the most valuable skills
◼️Why young men are losing the ability to handle rejection
◼️How billionaires are quietly separating themselves from society

00:00 Intro
02:25 What’s Actually True About AI
05:00 Are AI CEOs Exaggerating The Future To Raise Billions?
09:00 What Would Prove The AI Skeptics Wrong?
11:05 Could AI Move Too Fast For Society To Handle?
16:05 What Happens When AI Combines With Robots?
19:05 Is Elon Musk Selling Vision Or Reality?
24:05 Which Jobs Are First To Disappear In The AI Shift?
30:05 What Skills Will Actually Matter In The Future?
33:45 Are Young People Losing The Ability To Handle Rejection?
39:55 Can You Trust The People Building AI?
44:50 Are Tech Leaders Quietly Preparing For The End?
52:00 Do Some AI Leaders Believe The Risk Is Worth It?
58:04 Ads
01:00:05 Could AI Make Us More Human?
01:05:00 What Happens When AI Becomes Your Closest Companion
01:10:00 The Hidden Trade-Off Between Convenience And Real Relationships
01:15:00 Why Loneliness Could Explode
01:19:26 The Real Reason Human Connection Might Become More Valuable
01:25:00 What This Means For The Next Generation
01:30:00 How Power, Politics, And AI Are Becoming Intertwined
01:35:00 The Dangerous Gap Between Technology And Regulation
01:40:00 What Happens If Governments Can’t Keep Up With AI
01:45:00 The Future Of Work, Power, And Who Really Wins
01:50:00 Why The Biggest AI Risks Aren’t What You’ve Been Told

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Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist, author, and science communicator known for making the biggest questions in the universe feel human, funny, and deeply thought-provoking.

In today’s moment, Neil dives into the unsettling possibility that our universe might be a simulation - and what that would mean for free will, meaning, AI, death, and humanity’s future in space.

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Investing has been solved, but your brain is keeping you poor. Money Expert Ben Felix explains why most people make terrible financial decisions!

Ben Felix is a Portfolio Manager and Chief Investment Officer for PWL Capital, and evidence-based investing expert who translates academic finance research into practical decisions for everyday people. He is known for using data, behavioral science, and simple frameworks to help people build wealth without falling for the traps of the financial industry.

He explains:
◼️Why investing has already been “solved”
◼️How your brain quietly ruins your long-term financial decisions
◼️Why checking your portfolio too often can make you poorer
◼️Why buying a home is not always the smart investment people think it is
◼️Why young people may not need to save as aggressively as they’re told
◼️How to use money to build a better life, not just a bigger bank account
◼️The biggest financial mistakes that destroys your financial future

00:00 Intro
02:34 Why Most People Overcomplicate Finance
03:37 How Your Psychology Secretly Controls Your Investments
05:06 The Real Frameworks Behind Financial Freedom
06:54 Why You Don’t Need Much Money To Start Investing
09:20 The 10 Money Mistakes That Quietly Keep You Broke
12:57 How Monetizing Your Skills Can 10x Your Income
19:46 Why Most People Never Set Financial Goals
20:50 Are You Spending Money In Ways That Actually Improve Your Life?
21:26 Why Taking Investment Risks Matters More Than You Think
25:28 Is Buying A House Actually A Smart Investment Today?
40:48 Why Common Advice About Home Ownership Falls Apart
42:17 Will House Prices Keep Rising?
44:17 How The Wealthy Legally Pay Less Tax
45:09 The Real Tax Strategies The Rich Don’t Talk About
45:45 What Happens Next To Housing Prices?
47:15 Ads
49:18 The Hidden Problems With Financial Advisors
50:21 Why Ignoring Estate Planning Can Cost Your Family Everything
51:17 Do You Really Need A Will?
51:42 How Your Partner Choice Impacts Your Financial Future
52:58 Why Some Financial Advice May Be Working Against You
54:07 Should Everyone Get A Prenup?
56:21 What Your Spending Habits Reveal About Your Future Wealth
58:04 The Real Reason Prenups Matter More Than You Think
01:00:09 Why People Underestimate Catastrophic Financial Risks
01:00:59 Stocks Vs Bonds: Which Is Actually Safer Right Now?
01:07:20 The Financial Products You Should Avoid At All Costs
01:09:23 Why Cash Loses Value Faster Than You Realize
01:10:38 Ads
01:13:33 Do You Really Need A Retirement Plan?
01:15:05 Investments You Should Avoid
01:16:44 Should You Invest In AI?
01:19:36 Crypto: Opportunity Or Risk?
01:21:25 How War Changes Investing
01:24:16 Remortgage Or Invest: Which Move Builds More Wealth?
01:25:32 Will AI Replace Your Job?

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Is your sex life bad? Dr Rena Malik walks you through every single sex question you're too nervous to ask - from testosterone, porn, and erectile dysfunction, to libido and stress!

The Better-Sex Doctor Rena Malik is a urologist, pelvic surgeon, and sexual health expert who helps millions better understand sexual health and taboo topics through science-based education and honesty. She is also the author of her upcoming book 'The Hard Truth'.

She explains:
◼️Why bad sex is often a sign your overall health is breaking down
◼️Why erectile dysfunction can be an early warning sign of heart disease
◼️The 4 pillars that control your sex life: fuel, strength, environment, and confidence
◼️How porn, masturbation habits, and performance anxiety can rewire arousal
◼️What low testosterone actually feels like, and when TRT is a mistake

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Dr Tara Swart is a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and bestselling author known for her work on the brain, consciousness, and human behavior.

In today’s moment, she opens up about the devastating loss of her husband and the extraordinary journey that followed. Dr Tara Swart explores grief, signs from loved ones who have passed and the neuroscience behind near-death experiences - asking the ultimate question - can the mind really exist separately from the body? Is there life after death?

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