What Jared Diamond has said about Mormonism
1 quote · 1 episode · Sep 3, 2026
Jared Diamond, American geographer, historian and author of "Guns, Germs, and Steel" and "Profits, Prophets, Coaches, and Kings", has been quoted on Mormonism once in 1 episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, most recently on September 3, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
Diamond argues Mormonism spread because of charisma and Brigham Young's organization rather than Joseph Smith's theology.
“the Mormon religion, I would say, has spread not because of Joseph Smith's theology, but because he was charismatic and because Brigham Young then was an outstanding leader”
The Joe Rogan Experience: #2549 - Jared Diamond (Sep 3, 2026) · Listen from 16:50
Episodes
#2549 - Jared DiamondThe Joe Rogan Experience · Sep 3, 2026 · 2 h 34 min
Jared Diamond talks with Joe Rogan about leadership, the rise of world religions, the origins of writing, language, and cannibalism and Kuru in New Guinea.