the unbalanced evolution of homo sapiens

UnHerd and Econoclasts   In this episode of The Econoclasts , Yanis Varoufakis and Wolfgang Munchau debunk the delusions surrounding artificial intelligence by examining how its recent ability to solve complex mathematical problems signals a massive structural threat to the global labour market, while warning against the transhumanist endgame of 'Techlord' Silicon Valley elites like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel, who view Homo sapiens as mere primitive hardware to be replaced by cyborgs. 

Geopolitical Economy Report   The AI bubble has caused the most concentrated and overvalued stock market in US history. The billionaire CEOs of Big Tech corporations fear it may pop soon, so they changed the rules on Wall Street so that, mere days after their IPOs, SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic will be given "fast track" inclusion in major index funds, despite the fact that they are losing tons of money. These corporate oligarchs want to use average retail investors as exit liquidity, looting pensions, 401(k)s, and other retirement funds, all so Elon Musk can become the world's first trillionaire. Ben Norton explains the scandal.  The billionaire oligarch #ElonMusk (probably trillionaire during your lifetime) throws some billions to buy #Twitter - promotes himself as the messiah who will rescue #FreeSpeech . If this doesn't make you realize that the system is completely broken, I don't know what else will. — failedevolution (@failedevolution) April 27, 2022 ...

“Israelis are not welcome in Greece” Greek activists protest against the arrival of Israeli tourists at the port of Piraeus in Greece pic.twitter.com/FEMGKTUXhG — LPC (@landpalestine) June 3, 2026  

The Jimmy Dore Show   Guest host Garland Nixon interviews former intelligence analyst Larry Johnson about escalating tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, focusing on reports that Israel is not only urging Washington to abandon negotiations, but is also pressuring the U.S. to assassinate Iran’s lead negotiator. Johnson claims that Iran has withdrawn from talks with the U.S., may leave the nuclear non-proliferation framework, and could potentially conduct a public nuclear test to demonstrate deterrence capabilities, citing information he says came from intelligence sources. The discussion examines the strategic roles of Pakistan, China, and Russia in the region, as well as disputes over the Strait of Hormuz, Israeli military actions, and the prospects for a new Middle East security architecture independent of U.S. influence. The speakers argue that Israeli efforts to weaken Iran have instead strengthened Tehran's regional position and altered the geopolitical balan...

Secular Talk    

Breaking Points   Krystal and Saagar are joined by Cenk Uygur to discuss his ban from the UK over Israel criticism. 

Owen Jones    

Israel just carried out another horrific massacre in South Lebanon. Dropping massive bombs near Jabal Amel Hospital in Tyre — wiping out 3 apartment blocks full of civilians. People are still buried under the rubble. This is an American-backed, American-funded genocide. pic.twitter.com/vtQ3t8n7Bl — sarah (@sahouraxo) June 1, 2026 Israel just committed a massacre in Lebanon, just a few meters away from a hospital. Children killed. Women under the rubble. We told you they wouldn't stop with Gaza. pic.twitter.com/EIOokcD08C — Mohamad Safa (@mhdksafa) June 1, 2026  

Geopolitical Economy Report  A comprehensive global survey found that people in most countries see the United States as the biggest threat to the world, and they prefer China over the US. Ben Norton analyzes the results of the Democracy Perception Index.

GVS Deep Dive   Europe is facing one of the most important strategic decisions in decades. As Brussels considers tougher trade measures against China, deep divisions are emerging inside the European Union itself. Germany and Spain are warning against measures that could damage exports and investment, while France and other countries are pushing for stronger action against Chinese competition. Meanwhile, Beijing has issued a direct warning that any discriminatory restrictions will be met with retaliation.