Joe Rogan fiercely opposes deadly practice of pilots and astronauts: "You're actually killing a person"

Joe Rogan has stated that he is against the practice of training pilots and astronauts with centrifuges, as the device can often take the person to the brink of death.

On episode #2172 of The Joe Rogan Experience, the UFC commentator welcomed guest Sebastian Junger. Junger is a best-selling author and Academy Award-nominated documentary filmmaker. He recently published a book titled 'In My Time of Dying,' which explores human morality and the afterlife following his own near-death experience.

During the episode, Junger began discussing the potential of an afterlife, to which he stated there are detailed accounts of people experiencing some form of it when they are pushed to the brink of death. He used the example of pilots and astronauts being spun on a centrifuge while training.

Rogan quickly chimed in, however, and expressed his disapproval of devices such as centrifuges. According to the JRE host, the practice of using such a device is effectively "killing" someone. He explained:

"Isn't the problem with that that you're actually killing a person whilst spinning them on a centrifuge? You know if you keep doing that, you'll die. Your body knows that too. So you are in a near death experience. You're near death and your body knows that. You're opening that door, whether you're doing it in a safe manner, you're still opening that door."

Catch Rogan's comments below (1:04:00):

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Joe Rogan discusses the pitfalls of being in bad relationships

During the same episode of the JRE, Joe Rogan also discussed toxic relationships and the impact they can have on your life.

According to Rogan, toxic relationships, whether personal or professional, can limit a person's ability to lead a full life. He also noted that his views towards relationships in his own life have been altered through his experiences and while hosting his podcast.

Speaking to Sebastian Junger, Rogan stated that he has never allowed himself to become involved in a toxic relationship, but he has witnessed firsthand the results of them through people he knows. He said:

"I've never been in that bad of a relationship but I've known people that have. Sometimes you've just got to do what you have to do just to stay alive. Bad relationships, bad friendships, bad jobs and bad a lot of things, they rob you of your peace, they create anxiety which creates physical problems, your body is under stress, your cortisol levels get jacked up. That f*s with your sleep, which f*s with your health. You're literally robbing your life."

Check out Joe Rogan's comments here (8:30):