The Diary of a CEO: Antarctica, Ancient Civilizations & Hancock’s Warning

A controversial theory, a hidden history, and a deeply personal conversation collide in this condensed recap of The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett and Graham Hancock. In the full-length episode, the discussion runs for over an hour; here, it’s distilled into a minutes-long summary that captures the key ideas fast. Hancock argues that humanity may be a “species with amnesia,” pointing to myths, the Younger Dryas impact hypothesis, Göbekli Tepe, the Piri Reis map, and the Great Pyramid as clues to a lost civilization and a much older timeline for archaeology. You’ll also hear why he believes mainstream science and media often dismiss uncomfortable evidence, plus his concerns about AI, tribalism, and the future of society. The episode also explores Hancock’s health, trauma, ayahuasca, family, and what meaning looks like under pressure. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.