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 What if Adolf Hitler never really left?

Not physically, but morally.

For over 80 years, Hitler and Nazism have served as the West's ultimate symbol of evil. But what happens when an entire civilization builds its moral framework around what it hates rather than what it loves?

In this fascinating conversation, historian and author Dr. Alec Ryrie explores the provocative ideas behind his book The Age of Hitler and How We'll Survive It. Together, we unpack why Hitler replaced Jesus as our dominant moral reference point, how World War II continues to shape modern politics, and why today's culture wars may signal the end of the post-war moral order.

We discuss:

01:14 Why We're Still Living in "The Age of Hitler"
04:12 Are We Better at Avoiding Evil Than Pursuing Good?
07:51 Why Evil Became Our Common Moral Language
09:19 Why Hitler Became History's Ultimate Villain
13:46 Christianity's Moral Failure Before World War II
15:40 Godwin's Law & The Internet's Nazi Obsession
18:22 Why Society Is Always Searching for "The Next Hitler"
23:37 Are We Asking Too Much of World War II?
28:41 Peace Through Strength vs Appeasement
31:27 Have We Replaced Blasphemy With Bigotry?
36:50 The Return of Anti-Semitism
42:18 Why Our Post-War Moral Consensus Is Breaking Down
49:24 Are Human Rights Universal Truths?
53:15 Can Human Rights Survive Without God?
54:55 Are Judeo-Christian Values Making a Comeback?
59:24 The Future of Morality After Hitler
01:03:52 Three Big Questions
01:13:18 Where To Find Dr. Alec Ryrie's Work

Along the way, Dr. Ryrie offers a powerful warning: when we become fixated on one form of evil, we risk becoming blind to others.

This is a conversation about history, religion, politics, morality, memory, and the uncertain future of Western civilization.

If you've ever wondered where our values come from, or where they're heading, this episode is for you.

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We are officially entering the Age of the Biological Revolution. In this episode, Ernst Wolvetang explains why the next century will be defined not by the machines we build, but by the biology we rewrite. As CRISPR technology and gene-editing mature, we are moving toward a future where "human nature" is no longer a fixed set of rules, but a hackable system.

Ernst dives deep into the high-stakes world of genetic enhancement:

• The End of Aging? How we might soon modify genes early in life to prevent disease and increase longevity.
• Gene Doping and the Olympics: The terrifying and fascinating possibility of "genetically enhanced" athletes and why we may need entirely new categories for competition.
• Hacking the Senses: A look into a future where humans can onboard abilities from other species—like UV vision or moldable skin—directly into our nervous systems.
• The Character Gap: If we can "hack" our way to the perfect body or peak performance, what happens to the value of hard work and discipline?

Join us for a provocative discussion on the moral and philosophical boundaries of being human in an era where we can finally go straight to the "heart of the machine" to change who we are.

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Clinical psychologist Dr. Randall Flannery joins me to unpack the loneliness epidemic, the hidden costs of our always-on digital lives, and why constant connectivity is making us feel more isolated than ever.

From doom-scrolling and shallow digital reading to the decline of deep focus and authentic human connection, Dr. Flannery explains how devices condition our brains for distraction, reduce retention, and erode real-world relationships — especially among young people.

Discover practical ways to reclaim your attention, build meaningful connections, and choose humanity over endless efficiency and productivity. If you're tired of feeling anxious, distracted, or lonely despite being "more connected" than ever, this episode offers clarity and actionable insights.
Timestamps and full transcript available below.

What’s one change you’re making to your device habits after watching? Comment below!

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What’s it really like to beat Michael Phelps in a race… then spend 20 years processing the “what ifs”? In this raw episode of The Human Element, ex-Australian swimmer Shane opens up about racing in the golden era alongside Thorpey, Hackett, and Klim, the brutal 1% margins that decide Olympic dreams, and the car accident that derailed his final shot at the Games.

He shares the heavy toll of near-misses, the long road to reframing “failure,” and how fatherhood + converting to Catholicism reshaped his definition of success. From idolising superstars to realising they’re human, this is a heartfelt conversation about sacrifice, resilience, fame’s dark side, and finding peace beyond the podium.

If you’ve ever chased a big goal and wondered “was it worth it?”, hit play.

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Join myself and Professor Ernst Wolvetang, a top bioengineer from the University of Queensland and Chief Scientific Officer of The Organoid Company,  as he shares groundbreaking work in genome editing, mini-brains, and regenerative medicine.

In this episode you’ll hear about:
1. Lab-grown mammoth meatballs made with stem cells and ancient mammoth proteins — real meat, no animals harmed.

2. T-Rex collagen grown in chicken cells to make eco-friendly dinosaur-style leather.

3. The truth about de-extinction: bringing back mammoths, dire wolves, or even T-Rex — what’s actually possible and where the ethical lines are.

4. Tiny brain organoids that learn to play Pong, show signs of consciousness, react to psychedelics, and help study epilepsy, Alzheimer’s, and PTSD.

5. How these mini-brains could lead to personalized medicine tailored just for you.

6. CRISPR fixing genetic diseases today — and the big questions about designing “perfect” humans.

7. Why losing genetic diversity could be risky, plus how AI is changing science (for better and worse).

From ethical meat and dino leather to unlocking brain mysteries and the future of humanity, this chat dives into where biology meets sci-fi — and what it means for our health, planet, and who we become.

How far is too far? Watch now and decide for yourself. 

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Professor Paul Bailes, a professor of computer science, discusses how coding is deeply philosophical, like Aristotle framing reality. During our chat we explore logic’s limits through Gödel’s theorems and classic paradoxes, then turn to AI’s rise—automating coding, exams, and desk jobs while sparing touch-based roles like dentistry. 

If machines handle most “useful” work, what defines human worth? 

Professor Bailes critiques pure utility, notes original sin’s everyday selfishness, and warns elites might see people as obsolete. He draws parallels to the secret Manhattan Project and hidden modern tech like drones and gait recognition.

Expect to Learn:
- Why programming is a form of metaphysics, not just technical work
- How Gödel’s incompleteness theorems and paradoxes reveal the limits of        logic
- Why AI is automating intellectual jobs—and which ones might survive
- The case against judging people only by how “useful” they are
- How original sin explains persistent human flaws
- Historical secrets (Manhattan Project, early world war shots in Australia) and modern hidden tech parallels
- Why virtue and kindness matter most in a machine-dominated future 

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G'day guys, welcome back to another episode! Yes he is back. Join myself and my good mate Sean as we talk with Australia's very own Aqua-Man, Keiren Limpus complete with fresh stories and advice. In this chat we dive into the behind the scenes of Kierens experience at the Worlds Spearfishing Championship as one of two Australian representatives, his newly appointed role as Commissioner of Spearfishing, his perspective on whether or not the spearfishing YouTube influencers are a positive influence on the upcoming generation of spearos and how his experiences as a spearo has shaped his perspective and opinions on topical issues of today. Big thanks to Keiren for joining us on the show to share his wisdom and advice. Always a pleasure! Enjoy!!!!!

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Joining me on todays show is Louis Baker. Louis is of Japanese and Australian descent, being born in Japan and moving to Australia shortly after for his upbringing. Despite being raised so far away from Japan, Louis has taken a keen interest in understanding and researching the culture and history of his heritage. Throughout this podcast expect to here insights into:
-    Japanese culture and history 
-    Louis and my opinions surrounding the existence of God
      the value and danger of conspiracy theories and much more

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Todays guest is Jordan Mcgregor, she is a wife, mother, entrepreneur business woman who took an idea and turned it into a multi million dollar empire. Expect to hear and learn her insight on:

Her experience on the TV show shark tank in season 4 and what reality tv is actually like behind the scenes 

- how to turn an idea into a product

- is university worth it, or given the debt it puts you in, could time be better spent elsewhere in your early 20s 

- balancing work life with family life (I believe she’s selling her business to become full time mum) 

- how is she raising her boys in today's world and how she plans to provide them with enough healthy adversity so as to develop appreciative resilient young men

- And why parents on an individual level may have more to do with the collapse of society than you think 

And so much more 

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Joining Danny Young and Myself on today's show, is world class Australian representative spearfisherman Keiren Limpus. Despite the distractions of the modern-day life, we all have an itch to scratch that is finding out who we are and what we're made of.  Keiren Limpus as a spearfisherman has made it his mission to venture out into the unknown, pushing his body to the limit and even at times putting his life on the line all in the name of adventure. Join us as we delve into the depths of what it takes to become an expert spearfisherman, and the freedom that lies in exploration.