16 Oct 2025

3h 8m

#2394 - Palmer Luckey

The Joe Rogan Experience

In this episode of the Joe Rogan Experience, Joe interviews Palmer Luckey, the founder of Oculus, about a wide range of topics, beginning with Luckey's work in defense and the technology he is developing for the military, including advanced helmet technology and AI fighter jets. The conversation shifts to the ethical considerations of developing weapons, the state of American manufacturing, and geopolitical tensions with China, including the possibility of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. They explore the nature of reality, simulation theory, and the potential for interspecies communication, as well as the role of nostalgia in art and culture. They also discuss the state of the video game industry, the impact of social media, and the influence of government on media content.

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#2394 - Palmer Luckey

The Joe Rogan Experience

00:03Introduction to Float Computing and Sensory Deprivation

Introduction to Float Computing and Sensory Deprivation

02:31Exploring the Benefits and Practicalities of Float Tanks

Exploring the Benefits and Practicalities of Float Tanks

04:40VR Development and Collaboration with John Carmack

VR Development and Collaboration with John Carmack

07:15VR Fitness and Boxing Applications

VR Fitness and Boxing Applications

09:06VR for Professional Boxing Training and Robot Sparring

VR for Professional Boxing Training and Robot Sparring

11:21Robot Fighting Leagues and Ridiculous Fighting Inventions

Robot Fighting Leagues and Ridiculous Fighting Inventions

13:55The Flaws of the Human Body and the Terminator Headcanon

The Flaws of the Human Body and the Terminator Headcanon

16:30Alien Life, Biosignals, and Unidentified Aerial Phenomena

Alien Life, Biosignals, and Unidentified Aerial Phenomena

19:11Verifying UAP Footage and Upcoming Disclosure Documentaries

Verifying UAP Footage and Upcoming Disclosure Documentaries

21:30The Varginha Brazil Sighting and Retirement Plans

The Varginha Brazil Sighting and Retirement Plans

23:50Government Bureaucracy and the Need for Amnesty in UFO Disclosure

Government Bureaucracy and the Need for Amnesty in UFO Disclosure

26:06Fraud, Waste, and the Defense Budget

Fraud, Waste, and the Defense Budget

28:04Turning a Corner in Defense Spending and the Doge Analogy

Turning a Corner in Defense Spending and the Doge Analogy

30:04Rocking the Boat and Private Sector Involvement in National Security

Rocking the Boat and Private Sector Involvement in National Security

32:20The Importance of Competition and Government Oversight

The Importance of Competition and Government Oversight

34:10The Dangers of a Corporatocracy and the Role of the American People

The Dangers of a Corporatocracy and the Role of the American People

36:21The Importance of Informed Citizens and BetterHelp Advertisement

The Importance of Informed Citizens and BetterHelp Advertisement

38:04BetterHelp Advertisement and Social Media Censorship in the UK

BetterHelp Advertisement and Social Media Censorship in the UK

40:24Cultural Differences in Tolerance for Offensive Content

Cultural Differences in Tolerance for Offensive Content

42:28Chinese Censorship and the Lack of Perceived Ability to Change the Government

Chinese Censorship and the Lack of Perceived Ability to Change the Government

44:45Mind Control and Propaganda as Weapons

Mind Control and Propaganda as Weapons

47:20The Ukraine War and Distorted Perceptions of War

The Ukraine War and Distorted Perceptions of War

49:54China's Technological Advancement and Cultural Differences in Car Preferences

China's Technological Advancement and Cultural Differences in Car Preferences

52:55Chinese Labor Costs and Protectionist Policies

Chinese Labor Costs and Protectionist Policies

55:14The Need for American Competitiveness and the Threat to the Automotive Industry

The Need for American Competitiveness and the Threat to the Automotive Industry

57:31The Strategic Importance of the Automotive Industry and Cruise Missile Manufacturing

The Strategic Importance of the Automotive Industry and Cruise Missile Manufacturing

1:00:01China's Naval Shipbuilding Capacity and Civil-Military Fusion

China's Naval Shipbuilding Capacity and Civil-Military Fusion

1:02:42The Likelihood of a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan and the Boiling Frog Strategy

The Likelihood of a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan and the Boiling Frog Strategy

1:05:03The US as the World's Gun Store and Arms Deliveries to Taiwan

The US as the World's Gun Store and Arms Deliveries to Taiwan

1:07:20The Importance of Self-Reliance and the Vietnam War

The Importance of Self-Reliance and the Vietnam War

1:09:07George Bush-isms and Trump's Unique Ability to Handle Pressure

George Bush-isms and Trump's Unique Ability to Handle Pressure

1:11:30Sleep Deprivation and Trump's Early Support

Sleep Deprivation and Trump's Early Support

1:13:02Trump's Consistent Message and the Argument for His Candidacy

Trump's Consistent Message and the Argument for His Candidacy

1:15:35Hillary Clinton's Hypocrisy and the Red Line in Syria

Hillary Clinton's Hypocrisy and the Red Line in Syria

1:17:38Hillary Clinton's Evolving Positions and the State's Role in Marriage

Hillary Clinton's Evolving Positions and the State's Role in Marriage

1:19:53Trump's Progressive Stance on Gay Marriage and a Hillary Clinton Event

Trump's Progressive Stance on Gay Marriage and a Hillary Clinton Event

1:22:07Podesta's Evasive Answers and Hillary's Flip-Flop on Biofuel Subsidies

Podesta's Evasive Answers and Hillary's Flip-Flop on Biofuel Subsidies

1:24:23The Deciding Factor and the Importance of Honesty

The Deciding Factor and the Importance of Honesty

1:26:26The Government's Involvement in Media and the Dead Internet Theory

The Government's Involvement in Media and the Dead Internet Theory