Brave New World

Latest Episodes:

David Sinclair: How Not To Die (with special guests Stephen Fry and David Walliams) Jan 25, 2024

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Is it possible to live forever – and would you even want to? Evgeny Lebedev is joined by Stephen Fry and David Walliams to explore the science and ethics of age reversal. He also meets longevity pioneer Dr David Sinclair, who gives advice on how to extend lifespans - and tells David Walliams how to reverse his biological clock. In this episode:

David Walliams’ fear he’ll have the same death as his father, aged 71
Why Stephen Fry doesn’t want to live forever
What causes us to age faster and can we reverse it?
Has the first human to live to 150 already been born?
Are worries about ‘fat shaming’ encouraging unhealthy lifestyles?
Can intermittent fasting work?
Do individual health choices place a burden on society?
Can David Walliams extend his life?

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Sam Harris: Freedom of Speech Jan 18, 2024

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Sam Harris is an American philosopher, neuroscientist and host of the Making Sense podcast. His work touches on topics including rationality, ethics, psychedelics and artificial intelligence. In this episode of Brave New World, he and Evgeny talk about:

Why free speech is the “best error correcting asset we have” to enable cooperation
How the US and UK differ in protecting freedom of speech
Why “tolerance of intolerance is cowardice”
Why populist politics are a problem for democracies
The “insanity machine” built by social media
The role of traditional newspapers as gatekeepers against misinformation in the AI age

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Gabor Maté: Tackling Trauma Jan 18, 2024

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Our first episode features Dr Gabor Maté, a renowned physician and best-selling author recognised for his ground-breaking work in the fields of addiction and mental health. In this conversation, he talks to Evgeny about:

Trauma and resilience
Self-limiting beliefs and how to overcome them
Are western children being raised in a ‘toxic culture’?
What he really thought when he interviewed Prince Harry
Why he would “wave a magic wand" and make the internet "disappear"
The medical studies showing connections between mental health and physical illness
His work with violent prisoners and how he met “some of the most gentle people” on murderer’s row.

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Introducing 'Brave New World' Jan 05, 2024

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Welcome to Brave New World, the groundbreaking podcast hosted by Evgeny Lebedev, for the Evening Standard. In this exhilarating series, we dive deep into the ideas of thought leaders, scientists, and intellectuals who are shaping the future and transforming our culture.

Tune in each week for captivating interviews with some of the brightest minds of our time, and explore the realms of longevity, neuroscience,

biohacking, and psychedelics like never before.

Join Evgeny as he leads thought-provoking conversations with guests such as Amanda Fielding, Wim Hof, David Sinclair and Sam Harris – and

others who are driving change, thoughtful debate, and challenging our views and preconceptions.

Whether you're curious about the secrets to longer life, the mysteries of sleep, or the future of medical technology, it’s all here in Brave

New World.

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