# Ep. 167: Morals vs Capitalism | BS with Brian Simpson

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Podcast: [BS with Brian Simpson](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bs-with-brian-simpson-640558)
Published: 2026-05-19T22:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/bswbs/episodes/ep-167-morals-vs-capitalism-bs-with-brian-simpson
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Duration seconds: 2525

## Resource

This episode of BS with Brian Simpson covers everything from the viral “Universe 25” mouse experiment to internet echo chambers, modern anxiety, tradwife discourse, media panic cycles, and some of the weirdest online trends imaginable. Brian also reacts to listener emails, philosophical thought experiments, Reddit confessions, and discusses why so many people feel disconnected despite living in the most connected era in history. 00:00 – Intro & Tour Updates 00:53 – Listener Email About Modern Comedy & Culture 03:14 – Are We Addicted to Convenience? 04:37 – Why Expertise Doesn’t Matter Anymore 08:14 – Thought Experiment: Would You Want to Know Your Death Date? 12:02 – The Ultimate Moral Dilemma 14:17 – The Movie Everyone Slept On 17:41 – Why Philosophy Changes How You Think 18:09 – Publishing Books & Finding Literary Agents 21:35 – Hantavirus Panic & Media Fear Cycles 27:29 – Reddit Confession: Walking Away From Success 30:06 – Why So Many People Crave Simplicity 32:01 – The “Universe 25” Mouse Experiment Explained 35:11 – The Weirdest Internet Trend Yet 39:05 – How the Internet Helps Weird Communities Grow 41:24 – Final Thoughts & Outro VOICEMAIL: Call 323-451-1980 to leave us a message. We'll listen to them all and play some of the good ones on the show. Follow Brian @BScomedian Find Brian's tour dates at briansimpsoncomedy.com Email the show at bswithbriansimpson@gmail.com If you'd like your track featured on BS with Brian Simpson, send it to BSwithBrianSimpson@gmail.com with "music track" in the subject line. #briansimpson #bswithbriansimpson #standupcomedy #comedypodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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