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Two of my favourite people on this planet ♥️from Ireland . 🇮🇪

Bassem is very intelligent, educated but a down to earth and humble human being. He deserves all the respect ❤

33:40 "Conflict is an alibi you create to start a war." So true

Two genius minds and humanitarian decent souls! If only the world had more of you both.

MO. Please tell the Doctor for the Soul we need him to come to south Africa!. You too. I was a diplomat and my first posting was to Cairo. Stayed in Maadi and worked in Giza. The powerhouse of North Africa and we the powerhouse in the south!. Visit us. Get to know us and see how far we have come because Palestine will follow in our footsteps. See the future of Palestine...

Bassem is a true Hero

two egyptian masters! much love and appreciation for both of you!

“The Bigger the ego the smaller you are” so true!

Bassem makes us see the Bassem in each of us..

When bad things happen in life I say, “and this too shall pass”, and when things are going extra well I say, “and this too shall pass”. I just make sure that am enjoying living in the moment.

Great interview. Yes Mo, re complacence. Bad things happen when good people stand by and do nothing.

M. Youssef, what you say and your positions have an impact and resonate with millions ... please keep up and things will end up by changing because, as you said, everything is temporary ...

Thank you Mo & Bassem for this highly intelligent and powerful conversation!

One of my favourite interviews

Both are wonderful human, intelligent and genuinely talented!

God be with Dr.Bassem

So true.. the world doesn’t owe us anything. My mom use to tell me “you are not gold” to everybody. Yup ..self love ❤️and self sufficient.

If only we had few leaders in this world thinking like Bassem !

Deep. Compelling. Provokes introspective thought. Brilliant. Thank you.

Some of the most brilliant comments on life/fame/ego that I have ever heard on a podcast... actually, anywhere! And a vegan to boot! 🙏

Excellent!!! I love watching Bassem and Mo has brought a different perspective to the conversation. Very well done indeed.

This format is way better, Mo, more human, I mean, interacting directly. I am very grateful to have discovered you two months ago. You give me clarity, and I really wish we could connect on another dimension philosophically, because I totally resonate with your thoughts.

Ya Bassem i understand that you say, you're not an expert about the Palestinian cause. Nor am I as the most of the people, but we have all common sense, and most of us have a heart in our chest. Some might only have stone where the heart should be. Otherwise you can't understand the crimes done in this conflict. Peace 🕊

Mo, I love your content! Thank you for this installment with the wonderful Bassem Youssef. I was hoping to hear your thoughts on the AI programs like "Lavender" and "Where's Daddy" being used by Israel in Gaza. Please speak out on this if you can. Thank you

I love Bassem's straight forward opinion. Telling the truth as is. Simple yet so difficult to do in these times. We are indeed lead by psychopaths.

"One has to choose between fame and fortune and Truth and honesty" Norman Finkelstein said something like that ...

Politicians are actively participant tools but aren't the planners and the decision makers.

Baseem speach in in in recent past was amazing every one should listen it.

A great interview with alot of reasonable wisdom, thanks ❤

What a wonderful conversation between friends n peers. More please☪️🤲

I think change is effected by our voices, just not as much as we would like. Sadly, I think change is slow - multi generational - but we keep pushing, if we give up it's definitely lost. (24:40 ish)

I have been following Bassem for many years. I understand what it is to move to another country and start your life all over. Incredibly hard, but also it is an opportunity. I am so happy for all his success. He is very smart, intelligent, kind and compassionate. I hope his success will continue. Wishing him all the BEST.

Thank to both of you for this wonderful interview

This episode is soo Egyptian, I love It 😄

Bassem Youssef .. Great personality.. Allahumma barik

The truth is that equality is the source of all wisdom. Divided we exit the truth for advantage.

Egyptian products at its finest.. much respect bros

Thank you Mo! Really like your podcast❤

Saw bassem at Piers Morgan show,brilliant! Thank you.

Much respect to Bassam 🙏

Oh , Bassam brother when I was anxiously watching Egyptians at the Taharir square I was telling myself it can be chained ever ?! Took a week off work I couldn’t abandon them on the Tahriar SQ it was paining my soul: organization, determination, responsibilities: cleaning after themselves collecting tiny pieces but the left leave me in my puzzle asking what happened to the major Goal? Please both of u have a show on it . I am Egyptian like u but not Egyptian like everyone else. I am sick of wrong and injustice to my core! When I found few like u 2 I shut the door and sit listening by cell cell of my physical body and soul tired wrong! So do not give up Allah gives u power do not abandon us. Look at the youth thirst for justice!

I like that you both are arguing material power or materialism versus networking powering or ideological power. And how to organize them into which is the priority to create our space on the hill against powers at be. Thank you!

Awesome podcast !

Great interview 👏

Two of my favourite men to listen to talking, thank you.

Outstanding episode. Thank you both.

What a wonderfull combination watching this two guys in a meaningfull talk, about some important things, which move us all these times. Thank you for this Video ❤

This is the greatest depressing episode! Thank you! Love the banter back and forth and the ability you both have to not always agree with each other is delightful. Even if the sky is falling I feel better knowing you guys are somehow at the helm!

So VERY interesting! Two superb humans. I especially loved the AI discussion as well. Subscribed. Wish Bassem's show was coming to Cape Town, South Africa!

Thank you guys, such a good discussion!

Mashallah such an intelligent man 🤓 and that’s why the west are scared of him - truth hurts.

🎉❤Thank you guys

People definitely can change policy : if people get together can throw government out.

Thank you so much for this video. It was very beneficial. Keep up the Great Work! Much appreciated!

We love you Bassem!

I’ve been praying for the end of times, not to meet Jesus, or any religious reasons, but because I’ve given up on humanity, due to all the atrocities we’re witnessing that have become a daily reel!!! I can’t/ don’t want to live in a world like this!

He is so right. That is how they think and sadly it affects the majority of people.

Thank you Mo! ❤

Yes Bassem the only thing possible in the west is speaking and not completely freely, but can you imagine silence, no one saying anything while the killing is going on?

May Allah grant you content and keep you both safe physically and spiritually.

Love it!

Amazing interview , love both of them !

thank you

Guys, it's wonderful seeing you both together discussing very important topics on world view. To Mo I say keep pushing your thoughts on using AI to better the world and to Bassen I say keep doing what you are doing to save humanity and allow me to adopt this slogan for now "Human lives MATTER". 🙏🙏🙏

Eye opening. Love you guys 🥰✌️

Excellent ❤❤❤

Exceptional..

My favorite Mo i didn’t know to you have podcast. I’m happy to subscribed you.

Min 29:30 they don’t get bored, they feel hopeless and helpless. Which is systematic.

11:40 Bassem Youssef is a vegan!! More love to you!

He’s a genius and kind man.

When listening to this podcast I have to put the bass down and treble up due to the strong powerful voices here

as an Egyptian it amazes me that we have role models from our country and are pretended that they don't exist it's infuriating

I heard that Egyptian thinkers are very unique in the world...

Such a complicated world 🌎 we live in.😞chaos is inevitable.

The toughest part is motivation to actually solving the situation in mass at the same time. That’s my input on this subject, who knows , exactly?

اتمنى من باسم يوسف يشوف حلقة الدحيح عن فلسطين فيها معلومات عظيمة

Two totally amazing men. They have left me with renewed hope for this world. Thank you, gentlemen

Congrats 🎊 on your new marriage!

Love your accent guys ❤

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Didn't you had a channel Mo. Legend 👍

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Change is impossible until it is inevitable We have won change before and we can do it again. Organize, Protest, Lobby, Vote.

Egypt rises! ❤

Pessimism often leaves us feeling stuck or defeated. It's essential to acknowledge challenges and difficulties, but dwelling solely on the negative can hinder progress and innovation. It's about finding a balance between recognizing obstacles and seeking solutions, fostering optimism and hope along the way. What do you think would be a more constructive approach to facing challenges?

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Watching you two is like imagining a conversation between Ibn Sina and al Khawrizmi in Western clothing. 😅. Such disturbing topics covered with such informed discourse. May Almighty bring enlightenment and peace back to normal for everyone.

A very Egyptian episode 😂❤❤

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 *🤖 Introduction to the episode* - This episode is different from the typical Slow Mo episodes, as it touches on more political and humanitarian topics.- The host acknowledges that the topics discussed may not be the most optimistic, but contain important truths about our present and future. - The focus is on the challenges people face in the world today and how to deal with them better. 00:45 *🗣️ Introduction to the guest, Bassem Youssef* - Bassem Youssef is a Middle Eastern beacon of hope who started a successful satirical TV show in Egypt during the Arab Spring. - After the Arab Spring, Bassem faced accusations and had to flee Egypt, eventually settling in the US. - The host met Bassem in 2015 when he was struggling to rebuild his career and overcome the consequences of expressing his views. 03:42 *🌍 The humanitarian dilemma in the age of AI and deep fakes* - The host expresses concern about the truth and our right to express our own truths, especially in the age of the rise of artificial intelligence and deep fakes. - This is a humanitarian issue that the host believes is one of the biggest challenges we face. 04:20 *🚀 Bassem's rise to fame and the fragility of ego* - Bassem discusses how his sudden rise to fame at the age of 38-39, after being humiliated as a heart surgeon, made him feel scared and vulnerable. - He explains that the bigger the ego, the more fragile it is, and fame can be intoxicating or make one feel scrutinized. - Bassem had to learn to separate himself from the mood of adoration and expectation that came with his sudden fame. 09:33 *🚶‍♂️ Embracing fame and living in the moment* - Bassem chooses to embrace his fame and interact with people in public, despite the potential for both love and hate reactions. - He believes that everything is temporary, including fame and success, so it's important to live in the moment and not let anxiety about the future consume us. 12:47 *🌍 The loss of hope and the rise of anger after the Arab Spring* - Bassem explains that in 2014-2015, he and many others were in a different place, filled with anger, bitterness, and a sense of betrayal after the hopes of the Arab Spring were crushed. - He had to rebuild his life from scratch after fleeing Egypt, which was a difficult and confusing process. 15:22 *🌍 Humanity's disappointing direction and the problem of complacency* - Bassem believes that the overall direction of humanity is disappointing, with those in power often acting in harmful ways. - However, he argues that the biggest problem is the complacency of the majority, who allow the wrongdoings of the few to continue unchecked. 17:53 *🗣️ Bassem's unexpected involvement in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict* - Bassem explains that he never intended to get involved in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, as he saw it as a chronic issue with no clear resolution. - However, he has found himself thrust into the middle of it, being invited to discuss the topic on various shows, despite not considering himself an expert on the subject. 20:08 *🌍 The problem of not being told the truth* - Bassem and the host discuss the movie "Idiocracy" as a representation of the future, where people are hyper-informed but not actually well-informed. - They argue that the abundance of information does not necessarily translate to people being truly informed, as they can be distracted or influenced by algorithms and misinformation. 00:00 *🤖 Introduction to the episode and the guest, Bassem Youssef* - This episode covers more political and humanitarian topics, rather than the typical Slow Mo content. - The host acknowledges the topics may not be the most optimistic, but contain important truths about our present and future. 03:42 *🌍 The humanitarian dilemma in the age of AI and deep fakes* - The host expresses concern about the truth and our right to express our own truths, especially in the age of the rise of artificial intelligence and deep fakes. - This is seen as a major humanitarian issue and one of the biggest challenges we face. 04:20 *🚀 Bassem's rise to fame and the fragility of ego* - Bassem discusses his sudden rise to fame and how it made him feel scared and vulnerable, as the bigger the ego, the more fragile it is. - Fame can be intoxicating or make one feel scrutinized, and Bassem had to learn to separate himself from the adoration and expectation that came with his fame. 09:33 *🚶‍♂️ Embracing fame and living in the moment* - Bassem chooses to embrace his fame and interact with people in public, despite potential love and hate reactions. - He believes that everything is temporary, including fame and success, so it's important to live in the moment and not let anxiety about the future consume us. 12:47 *🌍 The loss of hope and the rise of anger after the Arab Spring* - Bassem explains that in 2014-2015, he and many others were filled with anger, bitterness, and a sense of betrayal after the hopes of the Arab Spring were crushed. - He had to rebuild his life from scratch after fleeing Egypt, which was a difficult and confusing process. 15:22 *🌍 Humanity's disappointing direction and the problem of complacency* - Bassem believes the overall direction of humanity is disappointing, with those in power often acting in harmful ways. - The biggest problem is the complacency of the majority, who allow the wrongdoings of the few to continue unchecked. 17:53 *🗣️ Bassem's unexpected involvement in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict* - Bassem never intended to get involved in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, but found himself thrust into the middle of it, being invited to discuss the topic on various shows. - He has had to educate himself on the issue and formulate his own perspectives, even if they differ from long-time experts. 20:08 *🌍 The problem of not being told the truth* - Bassem and the host discuss the movie "Idiocracy" as a representation of the future, where people are hyper-informed but not actually well-informed. - They argue that the abundance of information does not necessarily translate to people being truly informed, as they can be distracted or influenced by algorithms and misinformation. 33:04 *🌍 Hope and the shifting of power* - The host expresses some hope, noting that the accelerating pace of technology could lead to a significant shift in power dynamics. - Conflict is often used as an alibi to start wars, while greed is the true driving force behind many human conflicts. 38:01 *🔍 The risk of a larger war and the influence of religious extremism* - The host and Bassem discuss the possibility of an impending World War, driven by factors like climate change, limited resources, and the dangers of artificial intelligence. - They also explore the influence of religious extremism, particularly among certain groups in the US government, who are actively pushing for the end times and a holy war. - The host and Bassem discuss the possibility of an impending World War, driven by factors like religious fanaticism and the desire for power. - They express concern about how certain groups in the US government, driven by extremist religious beliefs, are actively pushing for the end times and a holy war. 45:14 *🤔 Separating oneself from politics and focusing on areas of influence* - The host and Bassem discuss the challenges of separating oneself from politics, as it is so deeply intertwined with everyday life. - Bassem argues that while politics affects people's lives, individuals may have limited ability to directly influence policy decisions. 48:54 *🤖 The rise of AI and its impact on humanity* - Bassem and the host discuss the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and the profound implications it has for the future of humanity. - AI is seen as a powerful new "superpower" that is driving a global race for technological dominance, with significant consequences for individuals and nations. 57:05 *🔍 The host's personal experience with AI* - The host shares his own experience with AI, having recognized the potential impact of the technology several years ago and attempting to raise awareness about it. - He faced challenges in getting people to take the issue seriously, as the general public was not yet aware of the rapid advancements in AI. 59:40 *🌍 Maintaining hope and motivation in the face of challenges* - Bassem shares his approach to waking up and staying motivated in the face of the daunting challenges facing the world. - He emphasizes the importance of not seeking validation or expecting the world to owe you anything, and instead finding self-validation and motivation from within. 01:03:23 *🎫 Promoting Bassem's upcoming tour* - The host enthusiastically promotes Bassem's upcoming tour in Europe, highlighting the various cities and venues he will be performing in. - The tour is seen as an exciting opportunity for Bassem to share his unique brand of comedy and social commentary with audiences across the continent. 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And, you get harassed or punished in a way or another for expressing yourself freely, example the university students and some you tube hosts and more...

معلمين والله بس بصراحة جبتولي اكتئاب... و ده طبع مصري صميم❤😂😂😂

If there is a freedom of speech we call it democracy. But if that speech has no effect on policy making what is the point of having democracy, or may be democracy is no longer a viable way of having participatory governance.

God speed.

Most of Bassem’s views are spot on, however one thing I disagree with, If we were truly in charge, including the maniacs that seem to be at the helm, we would have destroyed ourselves a long time ago, there is a power unlike anything we can conceive behind every appearance..the power that brought about trillions of stars, in this illusion we call existence things happen to make us aware of our need to pay attention and understand ourselves, not to torture and torment human beings..there will always be those who do..there will always be hope.

Thank you Bassim and Mo, I like Bassim’s comment about humanity!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a pity you have left behind you the leaders of a country and society riddled with hate and racism and law down cheap society who have become total beggars. I am sorry to have a strong opinion. The reason I have this opinion my people suffered extreme cruelty in Egypt.

The AI Segment caught me off guard but was actually interesting

The problem with waxing rhapsodic about AI and other tech is we never get to the discussion about WHO controls it and WHY. The glib "you will lose your job" is scary, and the only way to control tech for the common good is via socialism, where PEOPLE matter first, and all tech is for the people's benefit.

5:35 I need to tell to some of my collegues