During the interview, Brand spoke repeatedly about the need he sees for massive political change. About the current system, Brand said "Why be complicit in this ridiculous illusion?" When asked by Paxman, "Do you see any hope?," Brand responded,
There is going to be a revolution. It is totally going to happen. I ain't got a flicker of doubt. This is the end. This is time to wake up.Powered by Brand's typical freneticism, this interview has rapidly become a fascinating meme.