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Joe Rogan - Rethink your life

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erikK
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Searchbarred, didn't see anything. This came up in my newsfeed and I thought it was pretty neat.
May 7 2012 2:05AM
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Dub_Digital
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May 7 2012 7:52PM
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Dr.Gnar
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Fuck I know a guy (there are many) that thinks the American government was 100% responsible for carrying out the attacks of 9/11. Like fucking seriously, as if that would have stayed under wraps for this long. It's just boneheaded thinking, Al Qaeda claimed reponsibility after all. There will always be conspiracy thinkers out there though. They're the same people that watch those conspiracy, UFO, or ghost hunter TV shows, which are absolute garbage fucking television. They're a really, really niche group of people and are pretty dumb to say the least. You can't even argue with minds like that. The just stick their fingers in their ears and go "nah nah nah" when you explain anything otherwise.
May 7 2012 11:50PM
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Dr.Gnar
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I just watched Joe Rogan's videos from page 1 and now I just think he's a dumbass tripper, because science has explained a lot of his narrower questions, and his bigger questions? Well, reminds me of first year uni getting high with my Philosophy major friends and talking in "what if!?"s and "maybe the universe is...!" etc. etc. Imagining is fun but eventually you have to come back down to Earth and take life and the physical world at face value, as it is, to the limit of understanding, because imagining is not gonna really accomplish anything other than giving you a headrush. Trust me, I know, I spent a lot of time as a "thought space cadet" but it gets old, spins you in circles, it's just all in your mind. And scientists are extremely close to replicating the brain and completely understanding how it thinks, what makes your "mind" and your "personality", or dare I say "soul." Let's just worry about our own dimension, universe, galaxy, solar system, planet, for the time being, eh?
May 8 2012 12:22AM
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Bill.Nye
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It's important to always remember though that a smart person can believe very dumb things. Isaac newton is probably one of the smartest people to ever walk the earth and he believed that you could reverse engineer the laws of the universe by understanding the architecture of the temple in Jerusalem (or some crazy shit, I might have the details wrong).
May 8 2012 1:59AM
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Dr.Gnar
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In his defense, that was nearly 400 years ago. This is 2012. How disrespectful to the 9/11 victim's families to actually believe it was the government itself.
May 8 2012 2:03AM
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Bill.Nye
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I'm just saying, the fact that someone believes a few things that are absurdly stupid and illogical doesn't meant the person is wholly stupid or illogical. Anyone can fall victim to compartmentalization
May 8 2012 2:06AM
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EastCoast315
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That Terrence Mckenna video is legit shit. The paradigm shift in the global consciousness is on. It's a big fucking deal and so few are willing to challenge themselves and explore the facts behind it, I don't get it.
Frankly, I'm stoked. It's going to be something incredible, and I'm going to live to see it.
May 8 2012 2:31AM
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Alex_G
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i thoroughly believe in the yin yang theory which states that you should be in balance of both of these things. So you should be thinking of crazy spacey shit half the time and be hard working the other half. any time you disturb the balance you start to get sick of either side you're on and end up going crazy. For example people who work desk jobs fucking hate their lives because they are spending approximately 5/7s of their waking moments in a mental stress chamber essentially for somebody elses dollar while they pay you to be their underling. That is such a shitty reality to experience. Unfortunately if you do not have a keen eye for business or any monetizeable talent there is no way of escaping this ridiculous model of existance that we are essentially forced into.

The thing about Rogan, is that he could monetize his talent of standup comedy and acting so he can afford to be a dumbass tripper, and gets to live that epic reality to its fullest without worrying about having to make money. So there is really no way you can hate on the dude.


May 8 2012 2:39AM
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DaysToCome
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i dont think you have to take psychedelics to understand that taking care of your body and mind as well as treating people well is a good way to live
May 8 2012 2:49AM
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Dr.Gnar
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I thought this 5 years ago when my friends and I were loving life having Joe Rogan-esk talks, but I feel like its gone the other direction. People are generally stupid and shallow thinking. That is very cynical, but I just don't feel like tons of people are catching on quickly enough. I can't wait til Dec 21 2012 so the world can end - just kidding - so people can shut the fuck about it. Apparently 1 in 7 people believe the world will end on that date. 1 in 7. Are you fucking kidding me.
May 8 2012 3:28AM
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accualyisdolan
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rogans the man
May 8 2012 4:13AM
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Alex_G
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there are idiots that believed both of the "rapture" dates too. basically, most people aren't smart enough to capacitate that kind of deep conscious reality, so smart people with money take advantage of them by building churches and having these retarded ass people donate a ridiculous amount of money to them. If you put a cross on a product it is a guaranteed seller anywhere you go in the states. How about we stop bitching about this and go to the dark side to sell these idiots tons of worthless shit?
May 8 2012 12:33PM
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Dr.Gnar
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With $10 000 (tops) for start up costs we could make a website selling Dec. 2012 "Prayer Kits" or something similar, and probably make a pretty good buck! The guy(s) selling doomsday shelters are doing swell, and sales are gonna keep increasing right up til December.
May 8 2012 3:48PM
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WillStart
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oh yeah of course not, i didn't mean for it to come off sounding like that. i was just thinking back to the dmt thread where some kid was saying absolutely nothing good can come from drugs (mainly psychedelics) and joe rogan is an example that that isn't necessarily true (depending on the person of course).
May 8 2012 4:37PM
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Alex_G
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im lolling because this is actually rather feasible. Put a cross and a "Custom 2012" Prayer and some Jesus figurines saying "can't wait to meet you" or some shit. Make sure the cost of good sold is under $2.00 and sell the kits for 5$ at any southern Gas station/convenience store and hunting/fishing store and BOOM we get profit.


May 8 2012 5:44PM
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BMB
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quality post
May 8 2012 6:29PM
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feihlination
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think of georg elser. he singlehandedly planned and carried out an assassination attempt on hitler in 1939. the nazis used him to interconnect the secret service and otto strasser via the bombing and made it look like he was just carrying out a british plan.

so everybody in germany believed he was just a dissident puppet. most people in other countries (even officially france, UK, ...) though thought that the nazis did fake the assassination to show how hitler is protected by faith. for them, elser was just a nazi puppet.

it took 10,20,30,50 years until step by step it became clear that he tried to kill hitler (and a lot of innocent people) because he wanted to end the aggressive foreign policy and prevent further bloodshed. it took months for him to plan everything and he did so under the greatest of risks.

what for? people hated his name, thought he was the perfect example of the mindless nazi party follower or the guy who hates his country so much he wants to kill innocent people (and many at that), while he was what i call a hero. in fucking 2010, a monument in his memory was erected in his hometown.

he was shot in the closing days of WWII on hitlers direct order.

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what do i want to say with that? just because the government says so (remember all countries portrayed the event fundamentally wrong), is it truth? especially when the government follows a purpose and a lot of people can make A LOT of money with it?

i am actually a pro-government guy and hate how people want it to get the fuck out of their lifes.

but wherever people make hundreds of billions of money, some 3000 people could easily be killed for it. thats all i say. and it "didnt stay under wraps" when you think about it. but by denying any "conspiracists" the ability to think coherently, you exactly show how its done. also the part with the moon landing. why should someone who believes in an inside job also believe in a fake moon landing? there is no correlation there. its just a way to dismiss the argument of the counterparty before its made.

and this "nah nah nah nah" argument really goes for both sides.

not saying that 9/11 was an inside job or whatever. just saying: i wouldnt bet my life that it wasnt. because a lot of people made a lot of money.


so in the mood of this thread. keep an open mind and believe what you want and dont call someone stupid for believing something else.
May 8 2012 6:31PM
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MAXWELL.
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"Rethink 2012"
May 8 2012 6:37PM
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howlongcanausern
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how fucking high are you
May 8 2012 6:38PM
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feihlination
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May 8 2012 6:43PM
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Dr.Gnar
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Man this is fucking 21st century so when it comes to something like 9/11 especially, there's no chance whatsoever that the "US government did it" and nothing ever got legitimately leaked from the inside, because it would have taken far too many people to carry it out, and far too many people to keep their mouths 100% shut. I mean, it's just stupid. People often say "oh don't believe the media!" Fuck that. Most major news stories show up on all news networks all around the world. Not only that, they typically include phone calls, documents, or interviews with live, accredited people to support the story. Like, how much evidence do you really need? I listen with open ears to conspiracists but they always have stupid "evidence" and bullshit logic. That being said, there will ALWAYS be those kinds of people, just like Creationists who refuse to even listen to basic fucking logic, fact, and evidence that the earth is NOT just a few thousand years old. I mean pick up a goddamn fossil. As if to say Professor John Smith or whoever with a Degree, Masters, PhD in archaeology is somehow just, "wrong" and that simple carbon dating or other dating methods are somehow "wrong." LOL Like I said, you can't argue with minds like that, they are incapable and ever-skeptic.
May 8 2012 7:01PM
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Trojan~Man
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hahaha that was hilarious :P also true, i deff believe in this mentality.
May 8 2012 7:14PM
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Dr_Gonzo
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bump
Feb 26 2013 4:58PM
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cottage_steeze
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Well, Mr. Nye, isnt it the physics behind the 9/11 conspiracies that make them hold value? The steel beams breaking that were built to withstand a 727 impact (quoting an architect and design engineer for the twin towers), the buildings falling at "nearly" free fall speed even though there should be a force acting up with every new floor that must be broken, building 7 falling even though it wasn't hit? Not saying I believe it, but the videos did make me question the physics of how such events could happen.
Feb 26 2013 5:35PM
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Kooky_Lukey
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Hey Joe Rogan, there's something you might not know about me...

I smoke rocks.
Feb 26 2013 6:34PM
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jfxphoto
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Bumping because JRE has literally changed my life for the better.
Nov 2 2013 7:41PM
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howlongcanausern
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it's pretty solid...listened to every one. saw him live a few months ago w/ tom segura....hilarious
Nov 2 2013 7:45PM
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Obi-Wan-Jenobi
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Joe Rogan claims to be all logical and rational yet he says things like this. Just because there are many religions out there does not automatically make them all wrong. Its a genetic fallacy and a stupid argument. Ya absolutely people should question what there religion or worldview is asking them to do before they do it. Putting giant saucers in your lip just because grandma did is kinda stupid. Put claiming all religions are inherently wrong just because there are many of them is just as stupid.
Nov 2 2013 9:14PM
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joshua
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This. I made it two minutes into the OP and had to stop b/c of the garbage that was spewing out of this guy's mouth. Reminds me of a 14 year-old arguing religion on the internet. "But guyz the universe is so big and crazy how can there possibly be a God and like, that stuff is so old anyways right? I'll use expletives so everyone knows I'm a big man!"

Seriously though, I'm a Christian and I do agree with his point that everyone needs to think critically and look at what they belief and why, not just accept it b/c that's what your parent taught you. However, this Rogan guy bites off FAR more than he can chew in the OP in this regard.

Nov 2 2013 9:52PM
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theabortionator
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Well in a lot of cases, my religion is right and the other religions are wrong. Everyone claims to have the answers. The meaning of life, origins of the earth etc.

It sounds kind of retarded when everyone claims that their religion is the true one. Everyone else is wrong and should convert. Yet all these other religions say the same thing. Also many of the people that are very religious are extremely ignorant about shit that can actually be proven. Don't tell me you have the answers to the ultimate questions but not know, or stubbornly deny shit that you can prove.

George Carlin had some good points on religion. I miss that bastard.
Nov 2 2013 9:52PM
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Obi-Wan-Jenobi
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The fact that people claim anything does not make it right or wrong in anyway. And ya alot of religious people are very ignorant. But alot of atheists are ignorant too. I dont deny anything I cant prove. But the whole notion of religion is irrational and dumb and atheism is the only the logical way is bs. Just because alot of dumb people choose to follow dumb religions doesnt mean all religions are wrong.
Nov 2 2013 10:01PM
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Obi-Wan-Jenobi
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I completely agree.
Nov 2 2013 10:02PM
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theabortionator
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My point wasn't that most ignorant people are religious. I was simply pointing out that if you claim to know the ultimate truths, you should have some grip on the more tangible things in life.

Nov 2 2013 10:10PM
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Obi-Wan-Jenobi
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And my point was just because some wackjobs decided to join a religion doesnt mean all religions are wrong. If you need Joe Rogan to tell you to stop and take a look at your life and decide what your doing by blindly following others then I can almost guarantee you are blindly following others. Think for yourself is not a new idea.
Nov 2 2013 10:18PM
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joshua
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So because it sells, his opinion is valid?
Nov 2 2013 10:42PM
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jfxphoto
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lol.. dude wtf are you even saying..


Nov 2 2013 10:46PM
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theabortionator
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Hmm you're right. I was a good religious boy until I saw this video and then I realized that religion wasn't cool. I started swearing more, smoking cigs, and dressing like the bad boys in 80s movies.

I didn't come to where I believe because I was following other people or watched some video. I was still quite religious but started to challenge everything I know. Shockingly, I wasn't religious anymore after a while. Unfortunately the damage was done and it took a long time to get over that.

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"I'll use expletives so everyone knows I'm a big man!"

Josh, I'm sure that's what he was thinking. I'll swear a bunch to give me more credibility as a badass. Some people actually view words as words and aren't scared they'll get smitten for saying one. Sure maybe I swore with my friends to be cool but that's when I was 10 and went through that phase. Also didn't re watch the video ftr so don't even know exactly what he said in this one.
Nov 3 2013 9:20AM
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joshua
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His word choice is clearly for effect, not for meaning. As pointed out already, his use of "fuck" doesn't even make sense in his sentences, so no, he doesn't view them as simply as words. They add some "edginess" to otherwise unimpressive rambles. At least in OP.
Nov 3 2013 4:24PM
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Backyard.Skier
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his podcasts are the shit!

so eye opening
Nov 3 2013 5:41PM
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jfxphoto
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Nov 4 2013 3:51PM
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HowNeatIsThat
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I'm so down with this.

/threads
Nov 4 2013 9:42PM
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