John le Bon

Why does alcoholism still carry such a stigma in society?  

How common is sabotage and treachery in the business world?

Can people really enjoy life with little money and few possessions?

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The Member bonus for this episode is different from usual.

The entire interview with Patrick O'Neil has been published publicly, so there is no 'extra conversation' in this case.

Instead, the Member upload for Bonversation #81 is a standalone post-amble, almost two hours, covering:

* Bizarre synchronicities involving The Shining, Doctor Sleep, Stephen King, and real life. 

* Elon Musk's 'war on the woke mind virus' and childhood 'transitions'.

* The 'simulation theory' and Nick Bostrom.

* JLB's own history with alcohol (including a visit to AA, and why he decided to attend).

* The pros and cons of chasing dreams, and what happens when people get what they 'want'. 

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You can find the Member post-amble (and shownotes) for this episode at Bonversations.com

Who belongs on a so-called 'Truther Mt Rushmore'?

Why does it seem like conspiracy theory has gone mainstream?

What topics are the algorithms encouraging content creators to push?

 

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The Member version of this interview runs another three hours (split into two files) and includes discussion about:

* The hypnagogic state and how our screens could be interfering with more than just sleep. 

* Asceticism, minimalism, and why less may be more.

* The success of 'Kill Tony' (and how Joe Rogan and Sam Tripoli influence popular discourse).

* 'Woo woo' theories about the power of mind over matter.

* 'Project Bluebeam' and google trends.

* Water filters, seed oils, nutrition, health.

* Looksmaxxing, Clavicular, and the pressures facing young people today.

* The 'Chosen People' and the rise of anti-Israel rhetoric on social media.

And so much more.

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You can find the Member version (and shownotes) for this episode at Bonversations.com

 

Why do so many people listen to music / podcasts in the shower? 

Are human relationships entirely 'transactional' -- or is this too cynical?

Could one's belief in 'NPC Theory' be influenced by their social interactions?

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The Member version of this interview runs another 90 minutes and includes discussion about:

* Why people get involved in the alternative / truth scene in the first place.

* Whether or not certain online communities could be fairly described as 'cults'.

* How people behave and interact online vs real life.

* Object permanence and subjective realities.

* Pros and cons of the 'treat others the way you want to be treated' philosophy.

And so much more.

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You can find the Member version (and shownotes) for this episode at Bonversations.com

 

Is the concept of 'weed addiction' basically a myth?

How can a viral video on youtube change a young man's life forever?

Why do so many people today feel disconnected from the world around them?

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The Member version of this interview runs another 50 minutes and includes discussion about:

* Zach's research into 'dark stuff' concerning racial bias in school shootings.

* Fitness, aging, alternative health.

* Fear, anxiety, and trying to remain positive.

* Astral projection and manifestation.

* Lasting effects of childhood experiences.

And so much more.

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You can find the Member version and shownotes for this episode at Bonversations.com

Why are Stanley Kubrick's films (and life) laden with synchronistic symbols and numbers?

Can deep study of esoteric ideas and pop culture send some people to dark places?

What happened to the Sync Book community all those years ago?

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The Member version of this interview runs another 45 minutes and includes discussion about:

* David Foster Wallace and Infinite Jest

* Personal synchronicities (including predictions of future events)

* Theories surrounding Kubrick's reported death

* 9/11, Jack Parsons, Aleister Crolwey, and symbolic 'portals'

* The normalisation and proliferation of formerly fringe ideas

And so much more.

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You can find the Member version and shownotes for this episode at Bonversations.com

Why do so many people feel like time has 'sped up' since muh coronas?

Who is really responsible for the dramatic changes we are seeing in society?

Are millennials in store for the loneliest, saddest deaths of any generation?

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The Member version of this interview runs another hour and includes discussion about:

* What the 'crown jewel' (2020) revealed about the true nature of human beings / society

* Bob Lazar, the Nimitz incident, and the apparent increase of belief in UFOs etc

* Should those who commit paternity fraud be imprisoned like criminals?

* The rapid rise of AI and whether or not this can be put to good use

And so much more.

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You can find the Member version and shownotes for this episode at Bonversations.com

 

Would it bother you if your favourite content creators turned out to be AI characters?

Why did the concept of 'bullshit jobs' become so popular a few years ago?

Has common courtesy and etiquette in daily life 'gone out the window'? 

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The Member version of this interview runs another two and a half hours and includes discussion about:

* Whether or not 'treat others you want to be treated' works as well in practice as it sounds in theory.

* Fundamental differences between the nature of men and women.

* Trends in the modern dating scene.

* Long-term impacts on society of TV programming like Sex & the City.

* Pros and cons of trying to discuss and share information on controversial topics.

* Benefits which might follow from treating life like a test.

And much, much more.

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You can find the Member version and shownotes for this episode at Bonversations.com

 

 

The twenty-fourth episode of the Late Night Truth Lounge.

9/11 Grand Spectacular 2025

Can you believe it's been 24 years already?

See the shownotes for this episode at johnlebon dot com.

You can help ensure these shows are produced more often
by visiting the JLB Support page.

The twenty-third episode of the Late Night Truth Lounge.

Twenty Three

What do the numbers mean?

See the shownotes for this episode at johnlebon dot com.

You can help ensure these shows are produced more often
by visiting the JLB Support page.

The twenty-second episode of the Late Night Truth Lounge.

Post Truthers

They say we're living in a 'post-truth' world...

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You can help ensure these shows are produced more often
by visiting the JLB Support page.