ISIS
A terrorist organization that published 'Dabiq,' used as an example to illustrate the dangers of suppressing uncomfortable truths for political correctness.
Common Themes
Videos Mentioning ISIS
John Vervaeke: Meaning Crisis, Atheism, Religion & the Search for Wisdom | Lex Fridman Podcast #317
Lex Fridman
An ancient Egyptian mother goddess, her cult mentioned as an example of universal mother religions emerging during the Hellenistic period's meaning crisis.
Gender Apartheid and the Future of Iran: A Conversation with Alinejad and Mohammed (Episode #370)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as a group whose activities were preceded by Qasem Soleimani's history in Syria.
Urban Warfare 2.0: A Conversation with John Spencer (Episode #366)
Sam Harris
Compared to Hamas in its use of human shields, though ISIS's primary goal was to hold terrain and its strategy did not explicitly aim to maximize civilian deaths to the same degree as Hamas.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Returns | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Mentioned as a group people worry about, but Arnold suggests pollution kills far more people annually than ISIS, wars, suicides, and homicides combined.
Ezra Klein (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
An example of a non-state actor, as discussed in the context of Gary Hart's foresight concerning such threats.
Ryan Holiday Returns (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A militant terrorist group, mentioned as a serious global threat to highlight disproportionate outrage over minor offenses.
Sebastian Junger Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A terrorist organization that Sebastian Junger argues is less dangerous to the US than internal toxic political discourse.
Trump's Own Counterterrorism Chief Just Quit — Called the Iran War Israel's War
Tom Bilyeu
Terrorist group mentioned as having been defeated by Trump, and responsible for the suicide attack that killed Joe Kent's wife.
Two Legendary Founders: Travis Kalanick & Michael Dell Live from Austin, Texas
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as a term that was perceived more favorably than 'AI'.
ISIS Attacker Killed by ROTC Students + GDP Crashes to 0.7% + Senate Bans the Digital Dollar
Tom Bilyeu
A terrorist organization that Muhammad Jalloh attempted to provide material support to, and against whom he expressed regret at sentencing.
Is the Iran War Already Failing?
Sam Harris
Its rise and announcement of a caliphate are cited as a key factor in increasing jihadist recruitment.
Jocko Willink — The Scariest Navy SEAL Imaginable…And What He Taught Me | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A terrorist organization whose brutal tactics are compared to the insurgents in Ramadi in 2006.
Ed Cooke Interview: Part 2 (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Mentioned facetiously by Ed Cooke as another 'great driver of human culture' alongside Silicon Valley startups, highlighting the contrast in societal impact.
Bryan Callen Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Mentioned as a consequence that may have arisen from the Iraq situation.
Marc Goodman Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A terrorist organization mentioned for mimicking al-Shabaab's sophisticated use of social media to further their agenda.
19 Uncomfortable Truths About Human Nature - Gurwinder Bhogal
Chris Williamson
A terrorist organization mentioned in the context of Abu Rahin Aziz, who became a bomb maker for them after being polite and seemingly nice in person.
They're Peaceful Until They're Not — A Scholar Says the West Is Already in Phase Two
Tom Bilyeu
A recognized terrorist group known for extreme violence, whose actions the speaker argues are justified by certain Islamic teachings.
Six Months of War: A Conversation with Douglas Murray and Josh Szeps (Episode #362)
Sam Harris
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, discussed as an enemy group whose defeat did not require a pre-defined post-conflict plan.
In conversation with Vivek Ramaswamy
All-In Podcast
Vivek Ramaswamy credited Trump for reducing the threat of ISIS during his presidency.
Western Culture and Its Discontents: A Conversation with Douglas Murray (Episode #281)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as an example of a group with an account in good standing on Twitter, contrasting with the banning of individuals for perceived hate speech.
The Why Beyond our Work: Stories from the Field
MIT Open Learning
Terrorist group that took over parts of Iraq in 2014, leading to massive displacement and highlighting the need for education and employment opportunities.
Game Theory #16: Pax Judaica Rising (Re-Upload)
Predictive History
A designated terrorist organization whose operations across the Middle East, notably excluding Israel, lead to speculation of its creation by Mossad.
Game Theory #16: Pax Judaica Rising
Predictive History
The Islamic State, presented as a terrorist organization and suggested to be a creation of Mossad, used as a tool for Israel to infiltrate and destabilize groups in the Middle East.