Elon Musk, living on Mars, and is Marjorie Greene Crazy? The Importance of Being Relevant. EP.52
The Power of Relevance in a World Obsessed with Nonsense
Hey folks, Ernest Mann here. In this episode, I’m cutting through the noise and bringing you something people rarely think about — being relevant. It’s shocking how much energy people waste rearranging metaphorical deck chairs while the ship is going down. What matters, and what doesn’t, is something most never stop to question.
Elon Musk, Mars, and a Reality Check
I sat down with someone who worships Elon Musk like a god. According to him, we’re not just heading for the Moon and Mars, but destined to colonize the galaxy. I challenged that thinking. Before we pack our bags for Mars, maybe take a six-month trip to the Arctic Circle. Experience just a taste of what Martian life might feel like. Spoiler: it’ll be brutal — and still easier than surviving on Mars. This episode pulls back the curtain on tech optimism, space colonization fantasies, and the illusion of progress.
The Relevance of Public Figures: Marjorie Taylor Greene and Presidential Polls
Whether it's Marjorie Taylor Greene yelling into the void or presidential popularity polls that mean absolutely nothing, we have to ask — why do we care? If their words don’t affect your rent, your job, or your daily life, are they truly relevant? I argue they’re not. Objective reality is where I choose to live, and I invite you to join me there.
Why You Should Stop Giving a [ __ ]
I end with a challenge. Ask yourself why you give a damn about people, ratings, or systems that have no impact on your life. If enough people simply stopped caring, the media machine would stall. Until then, your time and attention are yours to reclaim. This episode is about prioritizing what matters — and letting go of all the noise.
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Transcript
0:00 Introduction
0:06 Why relevance matters
0:19 The Titanic metaphor
0:32 A conversation about Elon Musk
1:29 Mars colonization and a reality check
2:33 Try surviving the Arctic first
3:36 People believe what they want
4:01 Marjorie Taylor Greene’s noise
5:15 Objective reality vs nonsense
6:01 Popularity polls and what they really mean
7:32 Why do you even care?
8:28 What has popularity ever done for you?
9:06 What real change would take
10:05 Visual distractions and false relevance
10:28 They’re not talking to you — so why listen?
11:15 Do what matters, improve your life
11:30 Closing thoughts
