Bioweapons
Topic
Bioweapons, or biological weapons, are infectious agents or toxins used with the intent to kill, injure, or incapacitate humans, animals, or plants as an act of war or terrorism. These agents include pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, as well as toxic substances produced by living organisms. The development, production, and stockpiling of these weapons are internationally prohibited under the Biological Weapons Convention.
5 episodes featuring Bioweapons
The Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our Parks
Joe Rogan and comedy allies debate sports history and wild road gigs
This episode offers a raw, behind-the-scenes look at the comedy industry, contrasting early road struggles with the realities of modern fame and viral culture.
Aug 13, 2026 · 4h 38m
The Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our Parks
Annie Jacobsen warns of escalating bioweapon threats and fragile government defenses
As pathogen engineering becomes more accessible, understanding the history of bioweapons and the vulnerabilities of our national defense systems is critical to global survival.
Jul 31, 2026 · 2h 26m
Moonshots with Peter Diamandis
Tech giants clash over open-source AI as hardware milestones accelerate
The tension between open-source accessibility and closed-source regulation will decide who controls the future of artificial intelligence and global technological dominance.
Jul 29, 2026 · 2h 4m
Modern Wisdom
Journalist warns biological weapons pose same existential threat as nuclear war
As biotechnology advances, the line between defensive research and offensive capability blurs, leaving global populations vulnerable to catastrophic lab leaks and classified government survival plans.
Jul 23, 2026 · 1h 37m
Modern Wisdom
Robert Wright explains why AI is the next stage of human evolution
Looking at AI through evolutionary theory reveals why our biological minds must rapidly adapt to survive the societal disruptions of machine intelligence.
Jul 11, 2026 · 1h 21m