Drew Binsky (@drewbinsky) is a fearless traveler who's seen it all. From chatting with North Koreans in their homeland to dodging bombings in Somalia and volunteering in Syria in the middle of a civil war, Drew's adventures are nothing short of incredible. He's been to every country in the world, witnessing the most dangerous places and surviving a few close calls. Yet, his experiences have led him to a surprising conclusion: most people, most of the time, are good. Even in the direst circumstances, Drew finds that human resilience can prevail. In our conversation, Drew shares why he's drawn to war zones and failed states, revealing the profound lessons he's learned from them. We discuss why you should never judge a country by the news you hear about it, how the most impactful trips are often the most challenging, and where to find the friendliest people on Earth. Drew also offers his top travel tips on spontaneity, connecting with locals, and what he looks for on his travel adventures. It's a deep dive into the heart of travel and human nature that might just inspire you to see the world a little differently. Get 10% your first month of therapy at https://betterhelp.com/idgaf Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to https://rocketmoney.com/idgaf 02:30 Universal truths learned from travel 03:30 What percentage of countries are warm vs cold to foreigners? 06:04 When Drew went to North Korea 08:35 How to prepare for dangerous places 10:05 How to better understand different cultures 11:01 Putting your trust in strangers 12:47 When Drew went to Syria 16:34 Media portrayals vs reality 26:06 The trip that had the biggest impact on Drew 31:44 Is Drew getting desensitized to war zones? 34:45 When Mark made a bad (and drunk) travel decision 39:05 Overrated/Underrated: Government 42:25 Overrated/Underrated: Culture 46:50 Overrated/Underrated: War 52:30 What's next for Drew Binsky? 53:30 What does Drew give too many f*cks about? 57:33 What does Drew give too few f*cks about? https://instagram.com/markmanson/ https://twitter.com/IAmMarkManson https://facebook.com/Markmansonnet/ https://linkedin.com/in/markmanson/ https://www.tiktok.com/@iammarkmanson