Why Is Everyone So Angry All The Time? - Mark Normand - #635

**Chris Williamson** (0:00)
Hello, friends, welcome back to the show. My guest today is Mark Normand. He's a podcaster, actor and a comedian. The mere discussion of certain topics can cause huge controversy, both sides of every issue are adamant that their opposition is fundamentally evil, malicious, bigoted or a secret race of lizard people. But what is driving this huge demand for outrage? And can we do anything about it? Expect to learn Mark's take on the Bud Light and Miller Lite controversies, why brands have completely lost their sense of humour, whether you have engaged in digital blackface and why it makes you racist, the ethical dilemma of incest, why AI girlfriends will destroy society, whether Tom Hanks is part of the Illuminati, if there's a joke that is so offensive it should never be told, and much more. Don't forget, if you are listening, you should have also got a copy of the modern Wisdom reading list, it is 100 of the most interesting and life-changing books that I've ever read. And you can get a copy right now for free by going to chriswillx.com/books. That's chriswillx.com/books.
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**Mark Normand** (4:43)
Wait, are we on?

**Chris Williamson** (4:44)
Yeah, sure.

**Mark Normand** (4:44)
Oh, jeez, I didn't know that.

**Chris Williamson** (4:45)
Let's say that we're on. Mark Normand.