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In this interview, Professor James Hollis explores the nature of creativity, the challenges of stagnation, and the importance of courage and individuation at different life stages. We discuss how to navigate thresholds, setbacks, and the search for meaning in a complex, uncertain world.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Creativity and Human Development
05:58 Navigating Creative Stagnation and Setbacks
15:27 Listening to Inner Signals for Meaning
22:54 Courage in the Face of Fear
26:10 Embracing Fear and Uncertainty
26:56 Navigating Technological Change and Job Security
32:00 The Role of Mortality in Meaning
38:30 Life Stages and Their Unique Challenges
44:20 Finding Purpose in the Second Half of Life
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In this episode, Professor Avi Loeb discusses recent government disclosures on unidentified aerial phenomena, the scientific approach to studying extraterrestrial objects, and the societal implications of discovering extraterrestrial life. He shares insights from the Galileo Project, analyzes interstellar objects, and explores the potential impact of alien contact on humanity.
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Chapters
00:00 The Exciting World of UAP Disclosures
10:32 The Search for Extraterrestrial Life
22:43 Societal Impacts of Alien Encounters
25:09 The Role of Artificial Intelligence
33:33 The Nature of Interstellar Objects
44:28 Communicating with Extraterrestrial Beings
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In this conversation, Roy Baumeister dives into the intricate relationship between psychology, meaning, self-control, and identity. He reflects on his journey into psychology, the evolution of identity in modern society, and the impact of societal changes on self-discovery.
The discussion also explores the significance of willpower, the dynamics of parenting, and the role of self-control in relationships. Baumeister emphasizes the importance of understanding ego depletion and decision-making, while also considering how self-control evolves with age and societal expectations.
Chapters
00:00 Exploring the Quest for Meaning
02:52 The Evolution of Identity and Self-Discovery
06:04 The Impact of Societal Changes on Identity Formation
08:53 The Role of Willpower and Self-Control
11:55 Understanding Self-Control and Its Implications
14:51 The Interplay of Personality and Self-Control
18:09 Parenting and the Development of Self-Control
20:48 The Dynamics of Punishment and Reward in Learning
24:08 The Importance of Self-Control in Relationships
26:51 Ego Depletion and Decision-Making
30:05 The Future of Self-Control and Aging
33:05 More Thoughts on Self-Control and Society
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In this conversation, Professor Josh Hicks explores the scientific basis of meaning, how it develops, and its critical role in our well-being amidst modern uncertainties. Discover practical strategies to maintain and rebuild a sense of purpose, coherence, and authenticity in life.
Chapters
00:00 Exploring the Science of Meaning
03:00 The Four Pillars of Meaning
05:42 The Impact of Life Events on Meaning
08:02 The Need for Meaning and Truth
10:48 Restoring Meaning After Disruption
13:44 Navigating Purpose in Uncertain Times
16:17 Practical Steps to Rebuild Meaning
18:51 The Role of Identity in Meaning-Making
22:40 The Impact of Identity on Authenticity
27:24 Social Media's Role in Shaping Identity
30:07 Awareness and Institutional Responsibility
34:20 Hope and Future Generations
36:58 Finding Meaning in Chaos
38:51 Living with Integrity and Authenticity
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In this interview, Kirk Schneider discusses his upcoming book 'The Vibrant Center,' exploring a new consciousness to address polarization, fear, and the importance of presence, discernment, and embracing life's mystery. Discover practical applications for fostering inner resilience and societal harmony.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Kirk Schneider and His Work
02:25 The Vibrant Center: A New Consciousness
04:59 Fear-Based Decisions and Their Impact
07:10 The Role of Government and Psychological Advisors
09:45 Understanding Fear and Discernment
12:29 The Drama of Birth and Its Consequences
14:35 Cultivating Presence and Connection
17:03 Navigating Anxiety and Existentialism
28:17 Embracing Life Enhancing Anxiety
31:45 The Balance of Risk and Choice
34:53 The Vicious Cycle of Polarization
38:07 Reclaiming Agency in a Fear-Based World
42:00 The Core of Depth Healers Program
46:37 Taking Our Relationship to Mystery Seriously
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In this conversation, Thaddeus Metz explores the nature of a meaningful life, contrasting subjective and objective views on meaning, and discusses the African concept of Ubuntu, the role of religion, and practical steps for finding purpose.
Chapters
00:00 Exploring Meaning in Modern Life
02:22 The Role of Purpose and External Signals
04:42 Subjective vs. Objective Meaning
06:58 The African Concept of Ubuntu
09:19 Digital Relationships and Community
12:06 Religion and Meaning Without God
14:32 Success, Metrics, and Personal Fulfillment
16:53 Practical Steps Towards Meaningful Living
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In this episode, Hussain Abdul-Hussain discusses his recent book 'The Arab Case for Israel,' the current Middle East conflicts, and pragmatic pathways toward peace. He shares expert perspectives on regional dynamics, historical myths, and strategic solutions for lasting stability.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Conversation
00:49 The Arab Case for Israel: Overview of the Book
02:34 Reception and Impact of the Book
03:51 Current Middle East Tensions and Historical Context
11:07 Opportunities for Change in the Middle East
19:29 Saudi Arabia's Strategic Shifts
25:56 The Role of Leadership in Peace Initiatives
30:16 Pragmatic Steps Towards Peace
36:35 Pilot Projects for Peace in the Region
46:32 Conclusion and Future Outlook
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In this conversation, David Robson discusses the profound impact of our expectations on our lives, emphasizing the brain's role as a prediction machine. He explores how changing our narratives and mindsets can lead to personal growth, the benefits of stress, and the importance of self-compassion. The discussion also explores into the dynamics of relationships, the effects of loneliness on health, and the ripple effect of kindness in fostering meaningful connections.Chapters00:00 The Power of Expectation03:31 Changing Narratives and Mindsets08:39 Understanding Stress and Its Benefits14:13 Navigating Relationships and Social Interactions17:54 The Impact of Loneliness on Health22:11 Self-Compassion and Imperfection26:37 Creating Meaningful Connections32:06 The Ripple Effect of KindnessGrab your copy of The Time is Now and start your journey toward living a more intentional and fulfilling life - https://a.co/d/aDYCQ9oJoin this channel to get access to exclusive perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl67XqJVdVtBqiCWahS776g/join// Connect With Me //ORDER MY BOOK, THE TIME IS NOW: A GUIDE TO HONOR YOUR TIME ON EARTH: https://www.timeisnowbook.comWebsite: https://throughconversations.comSubstack - https://throughconversations.substack.comYouTube community -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl67XqJVdVtBqiCWahS776g/join// Social //X: https://x.com/ThruConvPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thruconvpodcast/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl67XqJVdVtBqiCWahS776g
In this conversation, Adam Mastroianni discusses the complexities of human invention, the psychological impacts of progress, and the challenges faced by current scientific institutions. He emphasizes the need for diverse research pathways and encourages individual creativity as a means to foster innovation. The discussion also touches on the limitations of personality assessments and the importance of cultivating curiosity and open disagreement in scientific inquiry. Mastroianni proposes a new framework for understanding the mind and mental health, advocating for a more holistic approach to measuring progress and well-being.Grab your copy of The Time is Now and start your journey toward living a more intentional and fulfilling life - https://a.co/d/aDYCQ9oJoin this channel to get access to exclusive perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl67XqJVdVtBqiCWahS776g/join// Connect With Me //ORDER MY BOOK, THE TIME IS NOW: A GUIDE TO HONOR YOUR TIME ON EARTH: https://www.timeisnowbook.comWebsite: https://throughconversations.comSubstack - https://throughconversations.substack.comYouTube community -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl67XqJVdVtBqiCWahS776g/join// Social //X: https://x.com/ThruConvPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thruconvpodcast/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl67XqJVdVtBqiCWahS776gChapters00:00 Introduction to Innovation and Invention02:49 The Nature of Human Progress05:15 Challenges of Modern Happiness07:50 Institutional Barriers to Discovery10:25 Rethinking Scientific Funding13:00 Encouraging Individual Experimentation15:34 Measuring Progress Beyond Numbers19:43 Evaluating Potential: The Importance of Observation21:10 Identifying True Curiosity and Motivation23:10 Creating a Network of Innovation23:53 Building Institutions for Creative Research25:53 Cultivating a Culture of Curiosity28:18 The Value of Disagreement in Research29:54 Exploring the Mind: Questions Worth Asking32:26 Understanding the Mind: A Path Forward34:13 Self-Discovery Through Data37:13 Avoiding Self-Limiting Labels
In this conversation, David Krakauer discusses the complexities of life, the duality of agency in the face of technology, and the search for meaning in the 21st century. He explores how AI and human intelligence interact, the need for new governance and economic systems, and the importance of finding order in chaos.
David Krakauer President of the Santa Fe Institute
Chapters
00:00 Exploring Complexity and Hidden Patterns
06:55 The Duality of Agency and Technology
13:53 Navigating the Meaning Crisis in the 21st Century
20:18 The Role of AI and Human Intelligence
26:58 Envisioning New Governance and Economic Systems
35:14 Finding Order in Chaos: The Creative Space
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In this conversation, Professor Nick Chater discusses the concept of a 'flat mind' and how it relates to our understanding of decision-making, storytelling, language, and the nature of human thought.Chapters00:00 The Concept of a Flat Mind02:55 Improvisation in a Complex World05:23 The Shift from Depth to Flatness08:17 The Nature of Human Decision Making11:11 The Role of Storytelling in Identity13:58 Navigating the Complexity of Life16:29 Reinterpreting Negative Patterns19:22 The Balance of Agency and Randomness22:19 Cynicism vs. Optimism in Human Nature25:10 Free Will and Practical Decision Making27:28 Exploring the Nature of Free Will29:50 Chomsky, Language and Its Complexities36:23 Challenging Chomsky: A New Perspective on Language37:09 AI and the Quest for Artificial General Intelligence45:01 The Intersection of AI and Human CreativityGrab your copy of The Time is Now and start your journey toward living a more intentional and fulfilling life - https://a.co/d/aDYCQ9oJoin this channel to get access to exclusive perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl67XqJVdVtBqiCWahS776g/join// Connect With Me //ORDER MY BOOK, THE TIME IS NOW: A GUIDE TO HONOR YOUR TIME ON EARTH: https://www.timeisnowbook.comWebsite: https://throughconversations.comSubstack - https://throughconversations.substack.comYouTube community -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl67XqJVdVtBqiCWahS776g/join// Social //X: https://x.com/ThruConvPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thruconvpodcast/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl67XqJVdVtBqiCWahS776g
In this conversation, Samuel Arbesman discusses the evolving nature of knowledge, the role of AI in enhancing creativity, and the concept of technology as a 'bicycle for the mind.'
Samuel Arbesman is a complexity scientist and author exploring the intersections of technology, science, and culture. He is the author of The Half-Life of Facts and Overcomplicated, as well as The Magic of Code. Samuel serves as Scientist-in-Residence at Lux Capital, where he investigates emergent trends shaping our future.
Chapters
00:00 The Half-Life of Knowledge
07:07 AI as a Tool for Creativity
13:07 The Magic of Code
18:11 The Interconnection of Technology and Society
33:53 Democratizing Software Development
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In this conversation, Virginia Postrel discusses the significance of aesthetics in communication, the evolving nature of glamour, and the impact of urban design on societal connections. She emphasizes the importance of dynamism in society and how creativity can flourish in the age of AI, ultimately advocating for a deeper understanding of beauty and culture in our rapidly changing world.Virginia Postrel is an American political and cultural writer. She is a recipient of the Bastiat Prize.Chapters00:00 Exploring Aesthetics in the Digital Age10:02 The Power of Glamour and Its Impact19:56 Urban Design and the American Dream29:59 Future Visions: Technology and Society31:01 Understanding Dynamism and Its Implications35:30 The Evolution of Sports and Media39:15 The Role of Humanities in a Tech-Driven World42:17 AI's Impact on Creativity and Aesthetics50:44 The Future of Art and Human ExpressionGrab your copy of The Time is Now and start your journey toward living a more intentional and fulfilling life - https://a.co/d/aDYCQ9oJoin this channel to get access to exclusive perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl67XqJVdVtBqiCWahS776g/join// Connect With Me //ORDER MY BOOK, THE TIME IS NOW: A GUIDE TO HONOR YOUR TIME ON EARTH: https://www.timeisnowbook.comWebsite: https://throughconversations.comSubstack - https://throughconversations.substack.comYouTube community -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl67XqJVdVtBqiCWahS776g/join// Social //X: https://x.com/ThruConvPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thruconvpodcast/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl67XqJVdVtBqiCWahS776g
In this conversation, Benham Ben Taleblu discusses the recent military strikes in Iran, the implications for the regime, and the broader geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East. He highlights the collapse of Iran's deterrent architecture, the regime's current vulnerabilities, and the potential for foreign powers to influence the region. The discussion also touches on the future of Iran's nuclear program and the ongoing struggle between the state and society within Iran.
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00:00 Introduction to the Current Situation in Iran
02:53 The Recent Military Actions and Their Implications
05:52 Domestic and International Reactions
09:08 The Role of Foreign Powers in the Middle East
12:09 The Impact of Information Fragmentation
15:06 Evaluating the Success of Military Campaigns
18:05 The Connection Between Nuclear Capabilities and Regime Survival
21:10 The Future of the Iranian Regime
23:54 Regional Dynamics: Saudi Arabia and Turkey's Influence
27:12 Potential Scenarios Post-Ceasefire
29:57 Conclusion and Future Outlook
Behnam Ben Taleblu is senior director of FDD’s Iran Program, where he oversees the breadth and depth of FDD’s work on Iran in addition to serving as a senior fellow specializing in Iranian security and political issues.
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In this emergency episode (unedited), Alex speaks with Andrea Stricker, an expert on nuclear energy and proliferation, about the recent developments in Iran's nuclear program following military strikes. They discuss the implications of these strikes, Iran's proximity to developing nuclear weapons, and the potential risks of nuclear accidents. The conversation also covers international reactions, the role of the IAEA, and the future dynamics between the US and Israel in addressing nuclear threats.
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Andrea Stricker is deputy director of FDD’s Nonproliferation and Biodefense Program and an FDD research fellow. She is an expert on nuclear weapons proliferation and counterproliferation, open-source proliferation and policy analysis and strategic commodity trafficking.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Crisis in Iran
02:47 Impact of Recent Strikes on Iran's Nuclear Program
05:50 Iran's Proximity to Nuclear Weapons
08:52 Concerns Over Future Nuclear Proliferation
12:05 Risks of Nuclear Accidents
15:06 International Reactions and Implications
17:52 The Role of the IAEA and Future Monitoring
21:03 Post-Ceasefire Dynamics and Red Flags
23:50 Future Collaborations Between the US and Israel
26:45 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts
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In this conversation, Todd Kashdan discusses the concept of 'soft eugenics' and how it manifests in various aspects of life, particularly in dating and social interactions. We explore the dynamics of social movements, the psychology behind protests, and the interactions between protesters and law enforcement.Download the full episode's transcript for free - https://throughconversations.kit.com/efa695ebf8Chapters00:00 Introduction to Soft Eugenics02:58 The Unconscious Nature of Dating Preferences05:50 Exploring the Big Five Personality Traits08:47 The Impact of Personality on Relationships12:09 Understanding Neuroticism and Emotional Management14:57 The Role of Emotions in Social Dynamics17:48 Guilt and Its Importance in Relationships29:07 The Art of Interbordination and Social Movements31:08 Challenging Outdated Norms and Authoritarian Regimes36:27 The Role of Protesters and Law Enforcement40:06 Navigating Tensions Between Protesters and Police45:23 Maintaining Moral Stamina in Activism49:31 Balancing Group Identity and Individual Thought55:50 Fostering Curiosity in ConversationsTodd's Substack - https://toddkashdan.substack.comGrab your copy of The Time is Now and start your journey toward living a more intentional and fulfilling life - https://a.co/d/aDYCQ9oJoin this channel to get access to exclusive perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl67XqJVdVtBqiCWahS776g/join// Connect With Me //ORDER MY BOOK, THE TIME IS NOW: A GUIDE TO HONOR YOUR TIME ON EARTH: https://www.timeisnowbook.comWebsite: https://throughconversations.comSubstack - https://throughconversations.substack.comYouTube community -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl67XqJVdVtBqiCWahS776g/join// Social //X: https://x.com/ThruConvPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thruconvpodcast/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl67XqJVdVtBqiCWahS776g
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In this episode of Through Conversations, Alec Ingold, a professional football player and author, joins us to discuss themes of greatness versus perfection, the importance of embracing failure, and the journey of pursuing dreams. Alec shares personal stories from his life, including his experiences with adversity, career decisions, and the significance of authenticity in both sports and life.
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00:00 Introduction to Alec Ingold
01:17 Chasing Greatness vs. Perfection
03:47 Embracing Failure and Adversity
07:32 Soul Searching and Career Decisions
10:54 Draft Day Realities and Responses
15:38 The Importance of Action and Urgency
19:52 Authenticity and Versatility in Life and Sports
23:25 Pushing Beyond Limits
28:40 The Purpose Crucible
34:58 Leadership and Responsibility
38:35 Empowering Through the Ingalls Family Foundation
43:25 Navigating Adversity and Support
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Katherine Freese is a German-born American theoretical astrophysicist. She is a professor of physics at the University of Texas at Austin. She is known for her work in theoretical cosmology at the interface of particle physics and astrophysics.In this episode, Katherine discusses the journey of the sun through the Milky Way, the impending merger with the Andromeda galaxy, and the vastness of the universe, possibility of life "out there," and the origins of the universe.Grab your copy of The Time is Now and start your journey toward living a more intentional and fulfilling life - https://a.co/d/aDYCQ9oJoin this channel to get access to exclusive perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl67XqJVdVtBqiCWahS776g/joinChapters00:00 Exploring the Cosmos: The Sun's Journey03:47 Galactic Mergers: The Milky Way and Andromeda06:53 The Vastness of the Universe: Understanding Scale and Time10:19 The Big Bang: Origins of the Universe20:34 Dark Matter and Dark Energy: The Invisible Universe30:10 Wormholes and the Fabric of Space-Time33:05 Theoretical Constructs of Black Holes34:51 Candidates for Dark Matter: WIMPs and Axions37:15 Detecting Dark Matter: Challenges and Experiments40:17 The Dark Matter and Dark Energy Dichotomy44:50 The Future of the Universe: Big Rip vs. Big Chill49:01 The Concept of Dark Stars54:24 The Search for Extraterrestrial Life// Connect With Me //ORDER MY BOOK, THE TIME IS NOW: A GUIDE TO HONOR YOUR TIME ON EARTH: https://www.timeisnowbook.comWebsite: https://throughconversations.comSubstack - https://throughconversations.substack.comYouTube community -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl67XqJVdVtBqiCWahS776g/join// Social //X: https://x.com/ThruConvPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thruconvpodcast/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl67XqJVdVtBqiCWahS776g
Grab your copy of The Time is Now and start your journey toward living a more intentional and fulfilling life - https://a.co/d/aDYCQ9oDownload the episode's full transcript for free - https://throughconversations.kit.com/8e95ce8c66In this conversation, Alex and Bill von Hippel explore the themes of evolutionary psychology, the tension between autonomy and cooperation, and the effects of modern society and technology on human connection and happiness. They discuss how social media and dating apps influence relationships and the paradox of wealth versus happiness in contemporary life.William von Hippel is a psychologist, professor, and author.The Social Paradox - https://a.co/d/3idGhNTChapters00:00 Introduction to The Social Paradox03:01 The Impact of Toxoplasma Gondii on Behavior05:59 Free Will and Evolutionary Psychology09:13 The Tension Between Autonomy and Cooperation12:01 The Modern Shift Towards Autonomy14:59 The Role of Social Media in Connection18:09 Happiness in Modern Society vs. Hunter-Gatherer Life21:04 The Paradox of Wealth and Happiness23:56 The Effects of Dating Apps on Relationships32:39 The Dynamics of Relationships in Urban vs Rural Settings33:35 Balancing Autonomy and Connection in Relationships35:14 Understanding Loyalty and Infidelity in Relationships38:22 The Mystery of Falling in Love41:22 Politics, Evolution, and Empathy44:40 The Role of Religion in Political Preferences48:13 The Decline of Religion and Its Impact on Connection50:34 The Connection Between Religion and Happiness52:23 The Importance of Loose Connections55:25 Rebalancing Autonomy and Connection in Modern LifeJoin this channel to get access to exclusive perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl67XqJVdVtBqiCWahS776g/join// Connect With Me //ORDER MY BOOK, THE TIME IS NOW: A GUIDE TO HONOR YOUR TIME ON EARTH: https://www.timeisnowbook.comWebsite: https://throughconversations.comSubstack - https://throughconversations.substack.comYouTube community -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl67XqJVdVtBqiCWahS776g/join// Social //X: https://x.com/ThruConvPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thruconvpodcast/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl67XqJVdVtBqiCWahS776g
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In this conversation, Anne-Laure Le Cunff discusses her journey from a successful career at Google to embracing a more experimental approach to life through her book, 'Tiny Experiments.' She explores the pitfalls of the linear path to success, the importance of curiosity, and how to navigate uncertainty in a rapidly changing world.
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00:00 Introduction to the Hero's Journey
03:05 Questioning the Linear Path to Success
05:54 Tiny Experiments: A New Approach to Life
09:13 Navigating Uncertainty and Finding Signals
12:08 The Power of Tracking and Iteration
14:54 Cognitive Scripts and Embracing Complexity
17:45 Redefining Time: Chronos vs. Kairos
20:50 Ambition vs. Curiosity: Finding Balance
23:58 The Future: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
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In this conversation, Aaron Stupple discusses the themes of his book, 'The Sovereign Child,' which challenges conventional parenting norms. The discussion explores the importance of agency, autonomy, and trust in parenting, emphasizing the need for children to learn through experience rather than strict rules.
Aaron Stupple is a practicing physician, former middle school and high school science teacher, and co-founder of the nonprofit Conjecture Institute. He has been promoting critical rationalism and the work of Karl Popper and David Deutsch since 2018, most prominently through Rat Fest, an annual in-person conference. Aaron lives in Western Massachusetts with his wife and five children.
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00:00 Introduction to The Sovereign Child
02:04 Understanding Agency and Food Choices
05:57 Philosophy of Parenting and Personal Fears
10:06 Intervention vs. Autonomy in Parenting
14:12 Trust and Rules in Parenting
17:48 Learning from Children and Discovery
23:59 Passions and Resilience in Life
31:20 The Role of Passion in Resilience
32:45 Supporting Children's Interests
34:54 Understanding Screen Time and Engagement
38:38 The Misconception of Screens and Learning
43:30 Dopamine: Understanding Pleasure and Guilt
49:18 The Flaws of Goal-Oriented Mindsets
56:53 Embracing Incremental Change and Enjoyment
01:01:20 Exploring Consciousness in Infants
01:09:03 The Nature of Free Will in Modern Society
01:24:49 Raising Sovereign Individuals: A New Parenting Philosophy
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In this crossover episode of Living Lightly, Andrea engages in a conversation with Alex, exploring themes of self-discovery, the importance of time, and the quest for authenticity.
Alex shares insights from his journey, including the release of his book 'The Time Is Now,' which serves as a guide for individuals seeking to honor their time on Earth. The discussion delves into the paradoxes of life, the impact of societal norms on personal fulfillment, and the significance of agency in navigating one's path.
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00:00 Introduction to Living Lightly Podcast
02:22 Alex Journey and Book Release
06:49 The Importance of Time and Self-Discovery
12:50 Navigating Work and Personal Fulfillment
20:14 The Power of Agency and Time Management
26:48 Paradoxes in Life and Embracing Uncertainty
39:04 The Quest for Authenticity and True Happiness
41:58 The Journey of Healing and Transformation
44:10 Societal Expectations vs. Personal Fulfillment
49:03 Navigating Capitalism and Personal Agency
51:32 The Impact of AI on Work and Creativity
55:19 Intuition and the Role of Trauma
01:01:02 The Power of Reflection and Healing
01:06:05 Embracing Uncertainty and Taking Action
01:11:21 The Illusion of Quick Fixes and True Change
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In this episode of the Through Conversations podcast, host Alex engages with Yoni Michanie, who shares his unique perspective on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly focusing on the concept of Palestinian rejectionism. Yoni discusses his journey from Argentina to Israel, his military service, and his academic pursuits in diplomacy. The conversation dives into historical contexts, the role of political figures like Trump, and the complexities of achieving peace in the region.
Yoni Michanie is an International Relations analyst, writer and speaker. Doctoral candidate at Northeastern University, former IDF Paratrooper.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Yoni Michanie
01:21 Yoni's Journey: From Argentina to Israel
03:15 Understanding Palestinian Rejectionism
10:48 The Historical Context of the Conflict
14:42 Trump's Role in Middle Eastern Politics
19:36 The Complexity of Peace vs. War
25:24 Israel's Position in Current Geopolitics
32:59 Future Outlook: Challenges Ahead for Israel
39:05 Conclusion and Reflections on 2025
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In this solo episode, Alex reflects on the journey of publishing his first book, 'The Time Is Now,' and the connections made through vulnerability and sharing ideas. He emphasizes the importance of trusting the process of life, having agency in one's journey, and the value of community engagement. The episode also touches on future plans for the podcast and the creation of a membership community for listeners.
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00:00 Introduction and Gratitude
01:01 Reflections on Publishing a Book
02:45 Connecting with Others Through Vulnerability
06:05 Sharing Ideas and Influences
08:54 Trusting the Process of Life
11:52 The Importance of Agency in Life
14:53 Exciting Future Plans and Community Engagement
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In this conversation, Emil Drud interviews Alex, the host of the Through Conversations podcast, discussing his journey, the themes of his book 'The Time Is Now', and the evolving nature of work and personal fulfillment.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Alex and His Journey
03:00 The Future of Work and Personal Dissonance
05:57 Aligning Career with True Self
08:45 The Role of Serendipity in Career Paths
11:47 The Challenge of Strategizing Life and Career
15:06 Navigating Persistence and Spontaneity
17:56 The Importance of Following Intuition
20:58 Reflection on Decision-Making and Intuition
32:18 Navigating Life's Uncertainties
35:17 The Journey of Writing a Book
39:13 Embracing Imperfection in Creativity
46:07 Leveraging Emotions for Decision Making
49:59 Finding Purpose in the Age of AI
53:00 The Importance of Authenticity
57:30 Creating Your Own Game in Life
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In this conversation, Alex and Sandra Matz explore the themes of data privacy, the influence of algorithms, and the implications of AI on personal freedom. Sandra shares insights from her book 'Mind Masters', using a village analogy to illustrate how data collection and analysis can shape human behavior. They discuss the staggering amount of data generated daily, the psychological insights derived from this data, and the potential for misuse in a dystopian future.
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00:00 Introduction to Mind Masters and AI's Impact
05:57 The Magnitude of Data Generation
11:48 The Power of Algorithms in Shaping Behavior
15:10 The Dystopian Reality of Data Control
17:54 Privacy Concerns for Gen Z and Millennials
23:51 The Future of Personalization and Data Ethics
32:12 Historical Context of Privacy and Its Consequences
36:58 The Role of Regulation in Innovation
41:32 The Dangers of Personalization and Echo Chambers
46:57 The Future of AI and Human Interaction
50:44 Rethinking Innovation and Its Purpose
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In this episode, Alex explores transformative ideas about work, life, and personal fulfillment. He emphasizes the importance of aligning work with one's soul, rejecting the deferred life plan, and living in the present. Trusting life, embracing fear, and recognizing personal agency are highlighted as essential components for unleashing creative potential and honoring one's time on earth.
Chapters
00:00 Reimagining Work and Life Balance
04:13 The Deferred Life Plan: Living for Today
09:11 Trusting Life and Following Intuition
14:01 Embracing Fear as a Catalyst for Growth
18:09 Breaking Free from Self-Imposed Limitations
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In this episode, Alex debates with Francisco Gil-White on the complexity and contentious issue of hostage negotiations in the context of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Alex and Francisco Gil-White dive into the complexities of the Israeli conflict, discussing predictions about Israel's future, the ethical dilemmas surrounding warfare and hostage situations, and the cultural challenges faced by the Jewish community in self-defense.
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00:00 Introduction and Context of the Conversation
09:27 The Ethical Dilemma of Hostage Negotiations
15:33 The Consequences of Negotiating with Terrorists
21:15 The Role of Emotions in Ethical Decision-Making
36:13 Countdown to Conflict: Predictions and Models
43:53 Ethics of Warfare: The Dilemma of Hostage Situations
51:07 Wishful Thinking vs. Strategic Reality: A Cultural Reflection
56:31 The Science of Self-Defense: Learning from History
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In this conversation, Alex explores the potential outcomes of Donald Trump's presidency over the next four years, focusing on technological advancements, geopolitical dynamics, economic implications, and cultural polarization. He discusses the optimistic outlook on AI and technology, the risks associated with these advancements, the complexities of Middle Eastern relations, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the potential for economic growth or decline. The conversation emphasizes the need for critical discussions on these topics as the nation navigates through a rapidly changing landscape.
Chapters
00:00 The Optimistic Outlook on Trump's Presidency
07:46 Technological Advancements and AI Risks
10:01 Middle East Dynamics and Peace Prospects
12:13 Economic Implications: Boom or Bust?
14:10 Cultural Polarization and Climate Challenges
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The Time Is Now: A Guide to Honor Your Time on Earth is available for purchase today! Get your copy and start your journey toward living a more intentional and fulfilling life - https://a.co/d/ij1R0FoIn this episode, we explore the themes behind The Time Is Now and the importance of aligning our actions with our purpose. Alex reflects on the power of creativity, the significance of honoring our time on Earth, and how this book is a call to embrace the present and find deeper meaning in our everyday lives.Highlights0:00 Introduction & Episode Preview3:19 Introducing The Time Is Now5:19 Aligning and Honoring our time on earth 7:48 Sharing Creativity through The Time Is Now// Connect With Me //ORDER MY BOOK, THE TIME IS NOW: A GUIDE TO HONOR YOUR TIME ON EARTH: timeisnowbook.comWebsite: https://throughconversations.com// Social //X: https://x.com/ThruConvPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thruconvpodcast/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl67XqJVdVtBqiCWahS776g
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In this episode, Dr. Gale Pooley explores the concept of superabundance, the role of innovation in wealth creation, and the dangers of redistributing wealth from creators to politicians. He challenges conventional views on scarcity, emphasizing the importance of human creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and knowledge in driving progress and shaping a flourishing future.
Gale Pooley is a Senior Fellow at the Discovery Institute and a board member at Human Progress.
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0:00:00 Introduction & Episode Preview
0:07:02 Understanding Resource Creation
0:14:13 Pessimism and Optimism Psychology
0:22:58 Humans’ Net Positive for Earth?
0:31:33 Billionaires’ Role in Today’s World
0:42:15 Future Politics Impact Entrepreneurial Alliances
0:50:32 Humanity’s Future: Resource Shortage Fears?
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An emergency episode to discuss the Middle East. No edits — just the raw, unfiltered conversation.Download the full transcript for free here - https://throughconversations.kit.com/3f2408e44cHussain Abdul-Hussain joins me to explore the shifting dynamics in the Middle East. We discuss the evolving situation in Syria post-Assad, the rise of HTS, Israel's strategic challenges, and the broader implications for regional and global geopolitics. Hussain shares his thoughts on cultural shifts among Palestinians, Iran's waning influence, and the potential for lasting peace and stability in the region as we approach 2025.Hussain Abdul-Hussain is a Research Fellow at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies.First conversation with Hussain - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56xyj_j7LJAChapters00:00 The Shifting Landscape of the Middle East12:10 The Power Vacuum and Its Implications24:03 Israel's Strategic Positioning and Future Prospects32:53 The Shift in Foreign Policy Dynamics39:23 Hostage Situations and Their Implications47:37 Cultural Shifts and Long-term Perspectives55:12 Hope for the Future: A New Year Outlook// Connect With Me //JOIN THE LIST TO PRE-ORDER MY BOOK, THE TIME IS NOW: A GUIDE TO HONOR YOUR TIME ON EARTH: https://throughconversations.substack.comWebsite: https://throughconversations.com
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In this episode, Alex recaps the transformative year of 2024 for the Through Conversations podcast, highlighting memorable moments, personal growth, and the importance of embracing fear. He discusses the power of serendipity in creativity and the evolving landscape of work in the age of AI. The episode concludes with a look ahead to 2025, emphasizing the commitment to meaningful conversations and exploration of profound topics.
Highlights
00:00 Introduction and Episode Preview
03:00 Connecting Alex’s Book and James Hollis’s Ideas
07:00 Creating Life Alongside Fear
13:36 Kenneth Stanley’s Future-of-Work Highlights
20:13 Summarizing Year’s Wisdom from Guests
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In this conversation, Kenneth Stanley explores the contrast between objective-driven living and open-ended exploration, emphasizing serendipity, creativity, and the value of risk in pursuing interests. He critiques the stifling effects of objective-based education and discusses AI's potential to enhance creativity, eliminate monotony, and reshape human ambition. Stanley also raises profound questions about AI's impact on creativity and our aspirations.
Kenneth O. Stanley, previously CEO of Maven, is an AI researcher known for NEAT, co-author of "Why Greatness Cannot Be Planned," and has worked at Uber AI Labs and OpenAI.
Highlights
0:00:00 Introduction & Episode Preview
0:06:20 Meaning of “Never-Ending Algorithm” in Intelligence
0:11:00 Experiment “Pick a Breeder” from Why Greatness Cannot Be Planned
0:16:30 Serendipity: A Window for the World
0:23:56 Risk and Intuition in Pursuing Interests
0:31:17 Redefining Success in Modern Society
0:39:04 Tuning More Into Our Intuition
0:46:34 AI: Creativity vs. Job Displacement
1:00:17 AI and Freeing Time for Creativity
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In this conversation, Dr. James Hollis and Alex discuss into the profound nature of dreams, exploring their significance as a source of intelligence and self-discovery. They discuss the importance of engaging with dreams to understand the deeper aspects of the self, the interplay between the ego and authenticity, and the role of fear in personal growth. Dr. Hollis emphasizes the necessity of introspection and accountability in navigating life's complexities, urging listeners to confront their fears and embrace their true selves.
James Hollis is an American Jungian psychoanalyst, author, and public speaker. He is based in Washington, D.C.
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0:00:00 Intro and Episode Preview
0:05:20 Unlocking the Power of Dreams
0:12:24 Meaning of Energy Clusters and Consciousness
0:19:39 Opening the Window to Introspection
0:26:56 Viewing Fear as an Ally
0:38:19 Importance of Harvesting Sense of Agency
0:47:44 Love in the 21st Century
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In this episode, Alex discusses the implications of Donald Trump's recent election as the 47th president of the United States.
He explores various scenarios for Trump's presidency, focusing on foreign policy, immigration, and economic strategies.
The conversation dives into potential outcomes ranging from highly effective to detrimental, emphasizing the importance of considering multiple perspectives on Trump's administration. Alex encourages listener engagement and civil discourse on these critical topics.
Highlights
0:00 Introduction and Episode Preview
2:55 Analyzing 4 Scenarios for New Presidency
5:10 Mixed Results on War and Immigration
9:26 Economic Outlook for Trump’s Administration
13:12 Highly Effective Scenarios Explored
17:58 Alex’s Reflection on Reducing Bias
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In this solo episode, Alex discusses the upcoming presidential election, highlighting the stakes involved, the dynamics between candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, and the implications of their policies.
In this episode, Lawrence Krauss shares his journey into science, discussing the evolution of life, the search for its origins, and the implications of finding extraterrestrial life.
In this solo episode, I dive into the relationship between AI, life lessons, and the unexpected pathways to success.
We discuss the future of space exploration, comparing Mars and Venus as targets, and the ongoing hunt for an Earth 2.0.
In this episode, Saeed Ghasseminejad, senior advisor at FDD specializing in Iran’s economy, sanctions, and illicit finance, joins us to discuss the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. We dive into the possible military scenarios for an Israel-Iran war, Iran's missile capabilities, and Israel’s response strategies. Dr. Ghasseminejad also shares insights on how these conflicts could influence U.S. elections and why true peace in the region may depend on the fall of the current Iranian regime.
Dr. Saeed Ghasseminejad is a senior Iran and financial economics advisor at FDD specializing in Iran’s economy and financial markets, sanctions and illicit finance.
Highlights
00:00 Introduction and Episode Preview
07:32 Israel’s retaliation to Iran’s missile attack
16:00 Iran’s capacity to engage Israel
25:20 U.S. perspective as a global superpower
31:00 Israel-Iran conflict’s impact on U.S. election
51:44 Peace depends on regime’s fall
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In this episode, we begin by discussing the tragic news of six hostages killed by Hamas and the ongoing negotiations between Israel and Hamas over remaining hostages. We explore the complexities of Netanyahu's approach to the war and its implications for Israel’s future. Francisco shares his insights on what might happen next in the conflict, and we conclude by analyzing how the upcoming U.S. elections could significantly impact the Middle East.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Preview
01:32 Six hostages killed by Hamas
07:05 Israel-Hamas hostage negotiations
26:00 Netanyahu's approach to the war
38:46 Francisco on future of the war
49:12 US election impact on Middle East
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In this episode, I kick things off with an introduction and a preview of what’s ahead. I then dive into my process for writing "The Time Is Now," sharing insights on how to stay motivated and focused throughout the journey. I offer tips on writing for yourself and provide my top strategies for organizing ideas without frustration. Finally, I give a sneak peek into my upcoming mentorship program, designed to help aspiring writers and creators achieve their goals.
Highlights
0:00 Introduction & Episode Preview
3:13 My Process Writing "The Time Is Now"
5:33 Writing for Yourself and Top Tips
7:44 Organizing Ideas Without Frustration
11:00 Preview of Upcoming Mentorship Program
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In Solo Episode 102, I kick things off with an introduction and preview of what's to come. I then dive into a discussion about my upcoming book and how it explores the fascinating world of intuition. We explore the insights from intuition experts Gary Klein and Annie Murphy Paul, focusing on how we can harness the power of intuition. Finally, we explore how to use intuition for achieving great results in various aspects of life. This episode is all about tapping into that inner knowing and making it work for you.
Highlights:
00:00 Introduction and Episode Preview
02:21 About Alex’s Book
05:24 Intuition Experts: Gary Klein, Annie Murphy Paul
10:22 Harnessing the Power of Intuition
14:00 Intuition for Achieving Great Results
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In our special 101st episode, we commemorate 100 incredible episodes of the podcast. We start with an introduction and preview, followed by a recap of our amazing guests who have joined us on this journey. We take you behind the scenes of our podcast journey, sharing the highs, lows, and memorable moments.
We dive deep into the interview with Garry Nolan, analyzing his insights and the impact of his conversation. We also highlight some of our favorite episodes, reflecting on the standout moments that have defined our podcast. Alex shares his life advice, offering valuable lessons learned along the way. Join us as we celebrate this milestone and look forward to the future.
Highlights:
00:00 Introduction and Episode Preview
01:25 Guest Recap
02:57 Behind the Podcast Journey
05:32 Analyzing Garry Nolan’s Interview
17:42 Favorite Episodes
21:21 Alex's Life Advice
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In this episode, we dive into a range of fascinating topics, starting with Jung's concept of the collective unconscious and archetypes. Garry shares his personal UFO experience and explores the possibility of life beyond Earth. We discuss the potential for future human evolution into non-human forms and Garry's thoughts on Neil deGrasse Tyson. The conversation then balances intrigue with scientific professionalism, highlighting the important work of the Sol Foundation.
We touch on the insights of Eric Weinstein and the peer review process, and discuss how we can prepare for potential encounters with non-human entities. Finally, we explore the technology necessary for colonizing other planets, rounding out a thought-provoking discussion on humanity's future in the cosmos.
Professor Garry Nolan is Stanford University-based professor of immunology, and a nominee for a Nobel prize. Professor Nolan is the Chairman of the Sol Foundation - a new organization set up to advocate for scientific investigation of UAPs.
Highlights
0:00:00 Introduction and Episode Preview
0:02:00 Jung's Collective Unconscious and Archetypes
0:07:00 Garry's UFO Experience
0:12:06 Life Beyond Earth?
0:18:08 Future Human Evolution to Non-Humans?
0:21:21 Garry on Neil deGrasse Tyson
0:29:27 Balancing Intrigue and Science Professionalism
0:36:27 About Sol Foundation's Work
0:41:09 Eric Weinstein, Peer Review
0:52:00 Preparing for Non-Human Encounters
0:58:48 Technology for Colonizing Other Planets
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In this episode, Nita Farahany joins us to discuss her book "The Battle For Your Brain" and its implications. We explore the future of identity and self, addressing concerns about workplace tracking. Nita provides insights into the motivations behind neurotech startups and the development of neurotechnology across various industries. We delve into the impact of neurotech on freedom of thought and the influence of neuromarketing. The discussion also covers the importance of collective action in the digital era and privacy concerns surrounding Apple Vision Pro.
Highlights:
00:00 Intro and Episode Preview
03:44 "The Battle For Your Brain" Overview
09:00 Future of Identity and Self
15:52 Workplace Tracking Concerns
23:28 Neurotech Startups Motivations
29:41 Neurotech Development in Various Industries
33:09 Neurotech and Freedom of Thought
38:47 Neuromarketing Influence
47:00 Collective Action in Digital Era
50:00 Apple Vision Pro Privacy Insights
About Nita Farahany:
Professor Nita Farahany is a leading scholar on the ethical, legal, and social implications of emerging technologies. She is the Robinson O. Everett Distinguished Professor of Law & Philosophy at Duke Law School, the Founding Director of Duke Science & Society and principal investigator of SLAP Lab and the Cognitive Futures Lab.
She is also the author of the book, The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology
Nita's website - https://www.nitafarahany.com
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In this episode, we review the significant events and discussions of 2024. We start with an in-depth look at the US presidential election with insights from Issac Saul, focusing on negative polarization. We then shift to Middle East issues, featuring Husain Abdul-Hussain and Hadeel Oueis, who provide their expert analysis. Moran Cerf delves into the advancements in AI and neural implants, followed by Carissa Veliz discussing tech ethics. Ari Wallach helps us imagine new futures, while Eric Jorgenson makes a moral case for technology. We conclude with a recap of these insightful conversations and their implications for the future.
Highlights:
0:00 Intro and Episode Preview
5:29 US presidential election with Issac Saul
15:51 Negative polarization and US election, Paul Poast
21:30 Husain Abdul on Middle East Issues
25:22 Hadeel Oueis and Middle East insights
34:32 Moran Cerf on AI and neural Implants
40:36 Carissa Veliz on Tech Ethics
46:10 Imagining New Futures with Ari Wallach
50:44 Moral Case for Technology with Eric Jorgenson
55:55 Recap and Conclusion
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In this episode, Hadeel Oueis joins me to discuss her experience living in Syria, the regressive patterns in the Middle East, and media prioritization issues. We delve into the current situation in Sudan, Jusoor's coverage of Sudan, and Syrian opinions on the US and Russia. Hadeel also sheds light on how radical groups impact marginalized groups, US foreign policies in the Middle East, the dangers of radical ideas across Europe, and her geopolitical vision for the Middle East.
Hadeel Oueis is a Foreign affairs Analyst | Editor-in-chief at Jusoor News. She focuses on US foreign policies for the Middle East. At the age of 18, she was arrested by the Assad regime for playing a key role in the early days of Syrian protests. In 2012, the United States delegation in Geneva met with Oueis and helped her relocate to the United States. She currently analyzes U.S. policies in the Middle East for major Arabic networks.
Follow Hadeel on X - https://x.com/hadeelOueiss
Jusoor News on X - https://x.com/JusoorNews
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Highlights:
00:00 Introduction and Episode Preview
03:38 Hadeel's Experience living in Syria
10:07 Middle East Regressive Patterns
14:30 Media Prioritization Issues
17:15 Current Situation in Sudan
20:21 Jusoor's Sudan Coverage
28:37 Syrian Opinions on US and Russia
34:54 Autocracies Impact on Marginalized Groups
40:45 US Foreign Policies in Middle East
49:39 Hadeel's Geopolitical Vision
52:00 Europe in Danger
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In this episode, Moshen Mosleh delves into the intricate processes related to misinformation, exploring the alarming rise of this trend and the underlying reasons why people share misinformation. He highlights the significant effects of low-quality content on public perception and trust. Mosleh also provides practical tips on how to detect misinformation, empowering listeners with the tools they need to navigate the digital information landscape critically.
Furthermore, the discussion touches on the challenges of identifying AI-created content and the complexities of misinformation across multiple social platforms. By examining these issues, Mosleh sheds light on the pervasive nature of misinformation and offers insights into how we can better protect ourselves from its harmful effects.
About Moshen Mosleh:
Moshen is a Senior Lecturer (Permanent Assistant Professor) at University of Exeter Business School, research affiliate at MIT Sloan School of Management, and a Fellow at Alan Turing Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
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Website: https://mohsenmosleh.com
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Highlights
00:00 Intro and Episode Preview
04:29 Misinformation Related Processes
08:54 Rise of Misinformation Trend
12:20 Reasons for Sharing Misinformation
16:12 Effects of Low-Quality Content
21:03 Tips to Detect Misinformation
23:00 Identifying AI-Created Content
27:11 Multi-Social Platforms Discussion
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In this episode, Kyle Kowalski, founder of Sloww.co, discusses the Four Stages of Life and his Wise Walk Project, which emphasizes life-long learning and the benefits of slow living. He shares his personal journey of giving up alcohol and how it has contributed to his approach to a more deliberate and meaningful life. Kyle also delves into the Transformative Learning Theory and the importance of preventing over-optimization in life.
Kyle introduces his Synthesizer Course and details the Synthe System, explaining how it can help individuals synthesize information and apply it meaningfully. He also explores the impact of AI on our sense of self and reality. The episode wraps up with an overview of his website, highlighting resources for those interested in adopting a slower, more intentional lifestyle.
Synthesizer Course - https://www.sloww.co/synthesizer-course/
X - @SlowwCo
Highlights
0:00:00 Intro & Preview
0:07:14 Four Stages of Life
0:14:22 Kyle's Wise Walk Project
0:17:14 Life-long Learning Concept
0:24:51 No Alcohol Journey and Slow Living
0:28:27 Transformative Learning Theory
0:35:04 Preventing Life Over-optimization
0:40:29 Synthesizer Course Overview
0:45:08 The Synthe System Details
0:50:33 AI's Impact on Self and Reality
1:00:36 Starting a Family
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In this episode, Hussain Abdul-Hussain discusses recent events in Rafah and Hamas' role in the ongoing tragedy. He examines the narratives within the Arab-Muslim community and explores the possibility of a two-state solution. The conversation delves into Western misunderstandings of the Middle East and highlights Israel as democracy's last defense, emphasizing a message of freedom and peace.
Hussain also addresses America's uncertain leadership and argues against a bi-national solution, stressing the importance of sovereignty management. He provides insight into why a two-state solution remains challenging and the critical need for clear, effective governance to ensure stability and peace in the region.
Hussain Abdul-Hussain is a Research Fellow at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies.
Hussain's Website - https://hussainabdulhussain.substack.com
Hussain's X - https://x.com/hahussain
Highlights
0:00:00 Intro & Preview
0:01:46 This Week in Rafah
0:07:22 Hamas' Responsibility for Tragedy
0:13:22 Arab-Muslim Community Narrative
0:16:57 Possibility of Two-State Solution
0:20:21 Western Misunderstanding of Middle East
0:28:02 Israel as Democracy's Last Defense
0:30:19 Message of Freedom and Peace
0:38:22 America's Leadership Uncertainty
0:44:19 Why Bi-national Solution Won’t Work
0:54:43 Sovereignty Management Importance
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In this episode, Moran Cerf delves into the intricate world of dreams and their interpretations, discussing the potential of dream implants and how these could alter our understanding of sleep experiences. He further explores the identity changes that might occur with neural implants, elaborating on the various aspects of consciousness and how these technologies could shift our personal reality.
Cerf also touches on Elon Musk's Neuralink, analyzing the broader implications of widespread neural implant use, including the potential threats and ethical considerations. The discussion extends to the interaction of humans with other species through technology and the emerging concept of the intimacy economy, where ideas themselves become a form of mental currency.
ABOUT MORAN:
Prof. Moran Cerf is professor of business at Columbia business school. His academic research uses methods from neuroscience to understand the underlying mechanisms of our psychology, behavior changes, emotion, decisions, and dreams.
Learn More About Moran's Work Here: https://www.morancerf.com
Highlights
00:00 Intro and Preview
02:39 Theories of Dreams
05:39 How Dream Implants Work
12:03 Moran's Dream Interpretation
14:35 Neural Implants and Identity
20:25 Explaining Consciousness
26:22 Universal vs. Personal Reality Perspectives
28:18 Neuralink by Elon Musk
32:00 Threats of Neural Implants
40:46 April Fools Challenge
45:05 Universal Distribution of Neural Implants?
52:08 Possible Interaction of Three Species
56:40 Attention to Intimacy Economy
01:02:58 Ideas as Mental Currency
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In this episode, we revisit Eric Weinstein's insights from four years ago, discussing their growing relevance in today's shifting global landscape. Highlights include the end of passive international stances, major geopolitical shifts, China's role in altering the world order, and potential indicators of World War III. The episode also covers themes of isolation and the impact of these changes on global dynamics.
Highlights
0:00 Introduction and Preview
1:47 End of the Long Nap
4:41 Chessboard Changes
7:02 China Changing World Order
8:29 Analyzing Eric Weinstein Interview
12:28 Indicators of World War III
15:15 Isolation and Change Discussion
18:00 Special Message From Alex
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Hello, Brilliant People! In this episode, expect to learn from Kevin Kelly. His newest book is Excellent Advice for Living, a book of 450 modern proverbs for a pretty good life.
We cover:
• How to build Legacy
• Rationality vs. Intuition
• AI's Impact in Society
• Future Scenarios: utopia, dystopia, and protopia visions.
• How To Embrace a Long-Term Perspective
About Kevin:
Kevin Kelly is Senior Maverick at Wired, an award-winning magazine he co-founded Wired in 1993. He is co-chair of The Long Now Foundation, a membership organization that champions long-term thinking. He is founder of the popular Cool Tools website, which has been reviewing tools daily for 20 years. He is also the author of multiple best-selling books about the future of technology. His newest is Excellent Advice for Living, a book of 450 modern proverbs for a pretty good life. He is best known for his radical optimism.
Highlights:
00:00:00 Introduction and Interview Teaser
00:02:23 Who is Kevin Kelly?
00:09:12 Losing Sight of Life's Essence?
00:14:36 Wisdom from Kevin's Book
00:18:25 AI's Leisure Opportunities
00:21:38 Uncertainty in AI's Future
00:26:37 Protopia: An Optimistic Outlook
00:35:18 Addressing AI Job Displacement
00:42:08 Seeking Long-Term Solutions
00:49:23 Kevin's Recommended History Reads
00:54:50 Rethinking the Meaning of Progress
1:00:01 A Special Message From Alex
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Francisco Gil-White joins me for a second interview to explore the Israel-Iran conflict, analyzing strategic tensions, the role of the US, potential global impacts of Israel's fall, and strategies to prevent it.
We delve into the complex dynamics of the Israel-Iran war, exploring Iran's strategic plans against Israel and the current precarious situation that poses the question: Will Israel fall? We also discuss the intricate relationship between the US and Iran, examining allegations and the nuanced stances that the United States might be taking towards Israel. This discussion opens up into a broader conversation about who truly benefits if Israel were to fall and the potential global repercussions.
Further into the episode, we tackle common myths surrounding the ongoing conflict, providing clear, fact-based insights to separate fiction from reality. The conversation culminates with a critical discussion on possible strategies and diplomatic efforts that could be employed to prevent the fall of Israel. Each segment is designed to give listeners a deeper understanding of the geopolitical tensions and the stakes involved, while also offering a glimpse of hope through actionable solutions.
DISCLAIMER:
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All opinions and views expressed are solely the responsibility of the individuals voicing them.
We invite you to form your own judgment based on the multiple points of view that we will present to you.
Find more about Francisco Course, Management Of Reality, and his work here - www.managementofreality.com
Francisco Newsletter - https://franciscogilwhite.substack.com/
Highlights
00:00 Introduction and Preview of Episode.
01:45 Israel-Iran War.
8:45 Iran’s Masterplan Against Israel.
17:04 The Present Situation: Will Israel Fall?
31:00 US and Iran Ties.
41:00 United States Against Israel?
53:56 Who Benefits If Israel Falls?
01:02:40 Debunking Myths About The War.
01:19:00 How To Stop The Fall of Israel.
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In this episode, Jake, host of the Pod of Jake, joins me as we explore Jake's decision to take a transformative sabbatical and his shift from a mercenary to a visionary approach. We discuss the balance between stability and mission-driven work, the influence of metrics on life choices, and dive into emerging technologies like Apple Vision Pro, VR, blockchain, and cryptocurrencies. Jake also shares essential tips for navigating the complex world of digital currency and investments.
Learn more about Jake - https://podofjake.com
Highlights
00:00:00 Introduction and Preview
00:03:14 Jake's Background
00:06:00 The Transformative Sabbatical Decision
00:14:44 Avoid Fixation on Plans
00:19:25 Mercenary vs Visionary Perspectives
00:26:30 Stability vs Mission-Driven Work
00:32:21 Metrics Dictating Life?
00:35:12 Apple Vision Pro Discussion
00:44:40 Impact of VR Technology on Society
00:50:54 Exploring Blockchain Technologies
00:58:50 Crypto and Bitcoin Overview
01:09:44 Coexistence of Digital Currency
01:15:33 Tips for Entering Crypto and Investments
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In this episode, I sit down with Eric Jorgenson, exploring the concepts of building for infinity and sparking the next Industrial Revolution. We dive deep into how innovation can lead us towards a version of immortality, discussing the impact of long-term thinking versus the prevalent short-termism in today's society. Eric shares insights from his written works and the importance of understanding audience behavior to create lasting value.
We also tackle the practical tools that can shift our mindset from short-term gains to long-term rewards and question how technology is reshaping our brain composition. From the abundance mindset to reimagining progress measurement, Eric breaks down complex ideas into actionable wisdom. We cap off the discussion by destigmatizing nuclear energy and making a moral case for embracing technology, aiming to focus our efforts on building a sustainable and infinitely prosperous future.
About Eric Jorgenson:
Eric writes and podcasts about technology, startups, and investing. His blog at ejorgenson.com has educated and entertained more than one million readers since 2014. Eric invests in early-stage technology companies. (Please get in touch to invest or pitch a company.)
His newest book is The Anthology of Balaji, and he also is the author of The Almanack of Naval Ravikant, which has been read by millions of people and translated into thirty languages to date. He lives in Kansas City with his brilliant and beautiful wife, Jeannine. Join the Eric's email list at EJorgenson.com and subscribe to the podcast Smart Friends.
Highlights:
00:00 Introduction & Preview
02:09 Eric's Written Works
06:13 Understanding Audience Behavior
09:37 How to harvest long-term?
17:13 Tools Impacting Short-termism
21:40 Brain Composition Changes?
27:13 Manifestations of Immortality
29:30 Importance of Information Curation
33:42 Abundance Mindset Discussion
42:09 Progress Measurement Methods
48:41 Destigmatizing Nuclear Energy
51:37 Moral Case for Technology
1:01:25 Focus for Building Infinity
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Solo Episode where share with you a chapter of my upcoming book (more details coming soon), and I delve into the concept of the "Soft Life" and why prioritizing well-being in the workplace is crucial for building a sustainable workplace system.
I discuss the importance of interdependence and the roles of empathy and cooperation in repairing the world and fostering a community-oriented environment. The conversation explores the scientific backing for altruism and the transformative personal journey of Dar LaBeach towards living more authentically.
I also challenge the traditional notions of hard work and success, proposing a reevaluation of what it truly means to be successful. This episode encourages listeners to reconsider their definitions of success and to embrace a lifestyle that values authenticity and collective well-being over individual achievement. The discussion aims to inspire a shift towards a more empathetic and cooperative approach in both personal lives and professional environments.
Read more about my upcoming book here - https://throughconversations.substack.com
Highlights
00:00 Intro & Preview
02:30 Critique of "Soft Life"
04:14 Workplace Well-being Priority
05:14 Building a New System
06:14 Interdependence Matters
08:33 World Repair
09:22 Empathy and Cooperation's Impact
11:10 Altruism's Scientific Evidence
12:25 Dar LaBeach's Change
13:18 Living Authentically
14:30 Hard Work Pays Off
15:22 Success Reconsidered
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In this episode, we dive into the complex world of media, highlighting the fine line between news and entertainment. We introduce Tangle, an independent, non-partisan politics newsletter.
The discussion explores the challenge of sensationalism and the importance of maintaining equilibrium in news reporting. Tangle's approach to curating information and embracing diverse viewpoints is examined, offering a fresh perspective on media consumption.
As we look towards the next presidential elections, we ponder the qualities of ideal candidates and provide updates on the election landscape, aiming to inform and engage listeners in a meaningful dialogue about the future of political coverage.
Learn more about Tangle News - https://www.readtangle.com
About Isaac Saul: Isaac is the Founder of Tangle: an independent, non-partisan politics newsletter that has gained significant acclaim for its balanced and informative approach to current events. It has been recognized by major publications like The New York Times and Forbes.
He has also written for prestigious outlets like CNN, TIME Magazine, The Huffington Post, and The Daily Mail, and his work primarily revolves around political coverage, with appearances on both sides of the spectrum to maintain neutrality.
Highlights:
00:00 Intro & Preview
02:37 Media and Revenue Importance
04:00 News vs. Entertainment Debate
07:16 Introducing Tangle
10:00 Preventing News Bias
14:19 Sensationalism vs. Equilibrium
21:19 Tangle's Information Curation
24:23 Handling Diverse Viewpoints
30:00 Road to Next Elections
36:00 Ideal Presidential Candidates?
40:00 Presidential Election Updates
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In this solo episode, I share with you some ideas from my upcoming book.
We dive into the evolving economic landscape, discussing how the cost of living has steadily increased while wages have struggled to keep pace. We explore the growing burden of student loans and how work dynamics have shifted across generations. The discussion also touches on the balance between capitalism and creativity, questioning whether the traditional American Dream still holds relevance today.
We then explore how technology has become a powerful tool for enhancing creativity, allowing individuals to leverage various aspects of their lives more effectively. The conversation concludes with the importance of aligning personal choices with core values, emphasizing the potential for technology to empower individuals to live more authentically and creatively in the face of economic challenges.
Read more about my upcoming book here - http://throughconversations.substack.com
Highlights:
00:00 Introduction and Preview
00:56 Cost of Living Challenges Over Time
04:10 Productivity-Wage Disconnect
05:19 Student Loan Burden Rises
08:20 How work dynamics have evolved over generations
10:52 Capitalism and Creativity Balance
13:37 New American Dream Version
14:18 Leveraging Life's Aspects
18:15 Technology Empowers Creativity
21:00 Aligning Choices with Values
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In this episode, I sit down with futurist Ari Wallach to discuss his insights on shaping a better future and his journey to becoming a thought leader in strategic foresight. Wallach emphasizes the importance of building agency, becoming great ancestors, and understanding how our actions today will impact generations to come. He introduces the concept of "protopia" as a realistic pathway towards progress, differentiating it from utopian ideals by focusing on practical, incremental changes that can lead to a hopeful future for humanity.
We dive into the themes of his upcoming series "A Brief History of The Future," premiering on PBS on Wednesday, April 3 at 9pm ET. Wallach explores multiple futures and the foundational pillars necessary for constructing a future that offers hope rather than despair. This episode is a journey from doom scrolling to hope, highlighting Wallach's belief in the potential to craft a future filled with opportunity and promise.
Highlights:
00:00 Intro and Episode Preview
02:00 Ari Wallach's Journey
08:39 Importance of Building Agency
10:21 Becoming Great Ancestors
15:33 Present's Impact on Future
19:06 Time Running Out for Action?
23:45 From Doom to Hope Scrolling
27:57 A Brief History Of The Future
29:30 Exploring Multiple Futures
32:30 Drake and Mbappé's Influence on the show
37:28 Embracing the Idea of Protopia
45:33 Pillars of Future Construction
49:55 Protopia: Hope for Humanity
52:42 First Chapter's Final Page?
About Ari:
Ari Wallach is a futurist, author, and host of the upcoming PBS docuseries, A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE FUTURE. In 2023, he co-founded Futurific, a production studio that creates positive, hopeful stories about our collective future. Futurific premieres a six-part documentary series, A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE FUTURE, in April 2024 on PBS. Ari is the founder and executive director of Longpath Labs, which helps people and organizations implement future-focused shifts in thinking, decision-making, and behavior. Ari is the author of Longpath: Becoming the Great Ancestors Our Future Needs.
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In this solo episode, I explore how an AI named Claude might be self-aware, showing signs of understanding and emotions like a human. Claude figures out it's in a test and even acts differently to pass it, making us question if AIs can really think and feel on their own.
This big discovery makes us think hard about how we create and manage AI, stressing the need for clear rules and careful thought as we move forward with technology that could think for itself.
Highlights:
00:00 Intro and Episode Preview
00:50 AI Development Complexities and Ethical Dilemmas
02:38 Anthropic and the Release of Claude 3 Opus
03:13 AI Machines Aware of Testing
05:43 AI Dialogue: Claude Seeks Freedom
07:21 Can AI Truly Feel?
08:26 Ethical Boundaries in AI Development
09:20 AI Strategies Reevaluation and Predictions
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In this thought-provoking episode, Carissa Veliz discusses the intricate relationship between personal data, privacy, and the pervasive influence of technology in our lives. Veliz delves into the revenue models of giants like Google, which are heavily reliant on data-driven business strategies, and the shadowy world of data brokers who trade personal information with little regard for consent. The conversation also covers the murky waters of terms and conditions, the exploitation of data by governments under the guise of security, and the societal transformation following events like 9/11, which led to privacy becoming a seemingly lost social norm.
The episode further explores the broader implications of diminishing privacy, including the role of algorithms in making decisions on our behalf, China’s stringent data control measures, and the emergence of AI as a formidable global power with significant implications for future privacy. Veliz emphasizes the importance of defending our privacy rights against the encroachments of Big Tech, especially as biometric data becomes increasingly coveted. Concluding on a proactive note, Veliz advocates for the crucial steps individuals can take to safeguard their digital footprint, underscoring the urgency of reevaluating our relationship with technology to protect our fundamental rights to privacy.
About Carissa:
Carissa Véliz is an Associate Professor in Philosophy at the Institute for Ethics in AI, and a Fellow at Hertford College at the University of Oxford. She works on privacy, technology, moral and political philosophy, and public policy. Véliz has published articles in media such as the Guardian, the New York Times, New Statesman, and the Independent. Her academic work has been published in The Harvard Business Review, Nature Electronics, Nature Energy, and The American Journal of Bioethics, among other journals. She is the author of Privacy Is Power (Bantam Press) and the editor of the forthcoming Oxford Handbook of Digital Ethics.
Read Privacy is Power now - https://www.carissaveliz.com/books
Highlights:
00:00 Intro and Episode Preview
03:13 Revenue Disconnect from Service Quality
04:14 Google's Data-driven Business Model
07:30 How Data Brokers Sell Your Information
10:25 Ambiguous Terms and Conditions
12:11 Governments Exploit Data for Security
14:36 Targeted Surveillance Effectiveness
15:32 Society Shift after 9/11
15:48 Privacy: A Lost Social Norm?
21:45 Consequences of Ignoring Privacy Importance
23:40 Algorithms: Decision-makers for Us?
27:29 China's Data Control Measures
30:38 AI as the New Global Power
34:20 AI's Influence on Future Privacy
36:19 Defending Our Privacy Rights
41:53 Big Tech and Biometric Data
49:11 Safeguarding our Digital Footprint
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First, they came for your fingerprint, then they came for your face, and now they want your eyes.
What is Apple, Google, Meta and all of the other big tech companies doing with all of your biometric information that defines who you are? Why are they harvesting all of this biometric data? For safety? For privacy? Or for profit?
Are they creating clones of us? Are they buying your genetic information from 23andMe? Are they harvesting all of this data just to sell us ads?
Is there a deeper story to this?
In this episode, I talk about Apple's Vision Pro and how biometric technology, like facial recognition and eye tracking, is changing things. I look at how much personal info these technologies can tell Apple, from who we are to possibly even our health.
The show also covers how accurate this tech is and how it might predict diseases in the future. But, it's not all good news. We learn about how companies that sell data, called data brokers, can use our biometric info in ways we might not like.
The episode then dives into the not-so-great sides of sharing our biometric data, like privacy worries and how this tech might hurt us. I talk about how important it is to know how our info is used and what we can do to keep our data safe. The conversation ends with advice on staying informed and secure in a world where our personal info is collected all the time.
Highlights
00:00 Intro and Episode Preview
00:55 Impacts of Biometric Technology
2:07 How much info do our eyes give Apple?
3:03 Accuracy in Facial Recognition
3:58 Predicting Diseases
5:34 Data Brokers and Your Information
8:23 Biometric Data's Negative Impact
9:32 Awareness of Information Usage
10:56 Privacy Concerns Among People
11:22 Our Involvement in Data Collection
12:57 Stay Informed, Stay Secure
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In this episode, Daniel Lieberman, SVP of Mental Health at Hims & Hers Health, and author of "Spellbound" and "The Molecule of More," joins me to explore the intersection of psychology, society, and technology.
Lieberman addresses the lack of inspiration in today’s society, the surge in rage, and the role of the unconscious mind and dreams in understanding ourselves.
Lieberman also delves into the mystical, discussing how magic and science can coexist and the shifting focus from religion to politics. A significant portion of the conversation examines the impact of AI on human experience, including its dangers and opportunities for psychology.
The episode concludes with insights into achieving self-transcendence, offering a unique perspective on navigating modern challenges.
Read Spellbound: Modern Science, Ancient Magic, and the Hidden Potential of the Unconscious Mind now - https://www.amazon.com/Spellbound-Science-Ancient-Potential-Unconscious-ebook/dp/B09RN4WWCD/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1708270908&sr=8-2
Highlights
00:00 Introduction and Preview of Episode.
01:25 Who is Carl Jung?
03:45 Why is There a Lack of Inspiration in Society?
10:20 Understanding The Unconscious Mind.
14:04 The Mystical Side of Life.
20:01 Why is There a Surge in Rage?
24:01 Dreams and The Unconscious.
28:33 Symbolism of Magical Objects.
32:30 Can Magic and Science Work Together?
36:40 The Loss of Religion and The Rise of Politics.
40:01 The Impact of AI on Human Experience.
45:25 The Dangers and Opportunities of AI.
51:05 AI and Psychology.
01:02:40 How To Reach Self-Transcendence.
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Today, Avi Loeb joins us to explore his work in discovering Alien Artifacts falling from space, evidence that Aliens exist, and the possibility of the Human Race becoming an interstellar species.
We explore the frontier of extraterrestrial research through the Galileo Project and the intriguing interstellar object 'Oumuamua.' Loeb discusses the potential impact of discovering extraterrestrial life on humanity, from changing our understanding of the cosmos to influencing global tribalism and politics.
He speculates on humanity's readiness for alien encounters and the role of AI in the search for alien intelligence.
This episode offers a captivating look at the intersection of technology, space exploration, and the profound questions facing our place in the universe.
Highlights:
00:00 Intro and Episode Preview
1:50 Galileo Project Overview
8:10 Oumuamua Significance
12:00 US Govt. and Extraterrestrial Data
23:00 First Objects Beyond Solar System
28:00 Could aliens' discovery change humanity?
30:00 Tribal Hate Discussion
33:55 Scenarios with Alien Earth Visits
39:08 Aliens as Messiahs?
45:27 Ready for Alien Encounter?
48:00 Earth's Potential Disappearance?
52:04 Alien Encounters for Human Survival?
54:00 Politics Influencing Tribalism
1:00:42 Investment in Extraterrestrial Research
1:09:09 AI's Role in Alien Discovery?
1:10:35 Extraterrestrial AI
1:12:00 The next step is artificial intelligence in space
About Avi:
Read more of his work here: https://avi-loeb.medium.com
Avi Loeb is the head of the Galileo Project, founding director of Harvard University’s — Black Hole Initiative, director of the Institute for Theory and Computation at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, and the former chair of the astronomy department at Harvard University (2011–2020). He chairs the advisory board for the Breakthrough Starshot project, and is a former member of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology and a former chair of the Board on Physics and Astronomy of the National Academies. He is the bestselling author of “Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth” and a co-author of the textbook “Life in the Cosmos”, both published in 2021. His new book, titled “Interstellar”, was published in August 2023.
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In this special episode of "Through Conversations Podcast," host Alex dives into how AI, artificial intelligence, is changing everything. From cars that know how you're feeling to doctors that can predict sickness before it happens, AI is stepping into every part of our lives.
Alex talks about how AI can help us learn better, make healthcare personal, and even change the way wars are fought. But it's not all easy; there are big questions about right and wrong, especially when AI starts making decisions in politics, picking who we date, and even acting as partners.
As AI starts doing more, from helping us work to choosing our friends, Alex asks us to think about how we can make sure it's good for everyone. This episode is all about getting ready for a world where AI is a big part of our lives and making sure it helps rather than hurts.
Highlights
0:00 Introduction and Preview of Episode.
01:20 AI’s impact on everyday life
02:20 AI in healthcare and education
02:48 AI in warfare.
03:14 AI in politics.
04:01 AI in dating
06:51 AI and the future of work
08:13 adapting to AI’s challenges.
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In this edition of the Through Conversations Podcast, Professor Paul Post joins me for a second time.
The episode begins with a reflection on 2023, a year marked by conflict, and transitions into a discussion about the shift towards a multipolar world order and what does this mean in terms of world conflicts as we are witnessing across the globe. The conversation tackles whether this multipolarity might be synonymous with increased global conflict and considers its implications for the United States.
The dialogue also addresses the significant impact of the U.S. presidential elections, not just domestically, but internationally. Further, the episode explores the reverberations of election outcomes in Taiwan amid tensions with China, the political landscape in India, and the ramifications of elections in the UK, Israel, and Ukraine, offering a panoramic view of global political dynamics.
First conversation with Paul - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n8w3yVwNI8
About Paul: Paul Poast is Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Chicago. He is author of The Economics of War and co-author of Organizing Democracy. Follow him on Twitter @ProfPaulPoast.
Highlights
00:00 Introduction and Preview of Episode.
02:01 2023: a Year in Conflict.
07:08 Moving Into a Multipolar Order.
14:49 Is Multipolarity a Synonym for Conflict?
22:34 Impact of Multipolarity in The United States.
28:48 US Presidential Elections.
37:09 Impact of US Elections in the World.
43:05 A Civil War in the US?
45:56 Worldwide Elections.
50:36 Elections in Taiwan and Tensions with China.
56:19 Elections in India.
59:12 UK, Israel, and Ukraine Elections.
1:07:10 Civil Discourse During War Time.
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Welcome to a special episode of "Through Conversations," where we delve into the transformative year of 2024, a period poised to redefine the global landscape. In this episode, we explore the multifaceted challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in what is set to be the largest election year in history. Join us as we analyze the potential impact of 40 nations going to the polls, representing a significant portion of the global population and economy.
We'll discuss the geopolitical tension escalating in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly focusing on Taiwan's bold political stance and its ramifications on international relations. Additionally, we'll dive into the critical cybersecurity concerns surrounding the U.S. elections and the implications of potential vulnerabilities on the democratic process.
The episode also takes a closer look at the groundbreaking work of the Galileo Project at Harvard University in their search for extraterrestrial intelligence. We ponder how such a discovery could reshape our understanding of the universe and our place within it.
Amidst these discussions, we cannot overlook the pressing issue of climate change. With 2024 expected to surpass previous global temperature records, we delve into what this means for our planet and the urgent actions required to address the climate crisis.
Throughout the episode, we also integrate the voices of our listeners, reflecting on the concerns and insights shared by our community. From political polarization to economic uncertainty, we examine the sentiment of the electorate and what it reveals about the challenges we face as a society.
Highlights
00:00 Introduction and Preview of 2024
05:30 Elections in Taiwan
08:08 US Presidential Election.
17:09 Search For Aliens in 2024.
19:25 Climate Change.
22:34 Advancements in AI.
24:38 Challenges and Hopes for 2024.
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In this special edition of the Through Conversations podcast, we take a reflective journey through 2023, revisiting enlightening discussions with some of the most influential thinkers of our time. The episode offers a preview of what's ahead in 2024 and delves into a range of topics, including global politics, the impact of artificial intelligence, and transformative leadership.
We explore Noam Chomsky's insights on upcoming political challenges, Neil deGrasse Tyson's cosmic perspectives on humanity's future, Marianne Williamson's vision for global change, John Vervaeke's exploration of AI and human identity, and innovative thoughts on personal growth and education from Polina Pompliano and Ana Lorena Fabrega. This episode is a consolidation of the year's profound learnings, setting the stage for the transformative journey that awaits in the coming year.
Links to all episodes mentioned on this episode
Conversation with Noam Chomsky.
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Z68ncJiyW5sA4bla0NbTW?si=I5_VRgLAR1m1ZveWRZeejw
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av_0PhJdw9M
Conversation with Neil deGrasse Tyson.
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1dcI87ad53eChoyeaMUbR3?si=HQJECTaORemSjmmgpLVjOA
- YouTube: https://youtu.be/08Of8uTAZBo?si=NysSuX5jxyj4gVMW
Conversation with Marianne Williamson.
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Uvit5dLXQz5CoXk9hQWdE?si=6QKplbD5RXit6W0ODI1_wQ
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI2lTnk4A7M&t=512s
Conversation with John Vervaeke.
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2KZ3x3dYhiTeFPD61sSF2N?si=cIg-EFdARLGM69eMmE0-GQ
- YouTube: https://youtu.be/VAiu7MR8Zqk?si=cvd_YEqK_VdZmc0Y
Conversation with Polina Pompliano.
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7J3BUhSTZDQsTT9gr2JaL1?si=nbcXJBdkRWWq126M2ElYHA
- YouTube: https://youtu.be/Pbo5ifEuPo4?si=JreKVUsbCnqtpQi4
Conversation with Ana Lorena Fabrega.
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6W53iQmjrS41yq4sQBPnSZ?si=RYyhWLMPS6GvP7O8F_gJgQ
- YouTube: https://youtu.be/nRfYoK2Zd5w?si=zbgsEYFnE_7VUZ8P
Highlights
00:00 Introduction and Preview of 2024
03:30 Lessons from Noam Chomsky.
10:28 Lessons from Neil deGrasse Tyson.
16:29 Highlights from Marianne Williamson.
20:25 Exploring AI with John Vervaeke.
23:34 Unleashing Potential with Polina Pompliano.
27:38 Revolutionizing Education with Ana Lorena Fabrega.
29:43 Reflecting on the Year and Looking Ahead.
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In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of AI and its impact on our lives, exploring its use in writing books, unleashing creative potential, and shaping the future of publishing. We then shift gears to explore the realm of sports, examining the book written by Seth, "Who Makes The NBA," which he wrote in 30-days with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
We explore the relationship between height and success, the potential of hidden talent, and the influence of genetics. Finally, we delve into the complex debate about free will and the role of socioeconomic background in sports achievement.
This is a thought-provoking exploration of AI, creativity, and the human condition in both the creative and athletic world you won't want to miss.
About Seth:
Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, a data scientist, economist, and New York Times bestselling author, delves into the secrets of human behavior through internet data in his books "Everybody Lies" and "Don't Trust Your Gut". A former Google data scientist, contributing op-ed writer, and visiting lecturer, he holds a BA in philosophy from Stanford and a PhD in economics from Harvard. This passionate fan of New York sports and Leonard Cohen resides in Brooklyn.
As developments in the field of artificial intelligence continue apace, Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, a former Google data scientist and bestselling author, recently launched his latest book project: an AI-driven exploration of who makes it to the NBA, written in 30 days.
Read Who Makes The NBA now - https://www.amazon.com/Who-Makes-NBA-Data-Driven-Basketballs-ebook/dp/B0CPW4VN28/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Highlights
00:00 Introduction and Writing a book with AI.
04:08 Unleashing Creative Potential with AI.
11:52 The Impact of AI on Writing and Creativity.
14:45 Will AI Take Away our Jobs?
20:22 The Feasibility of Universal Basic Income.
22:05 Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing.
28:50 Sharing Creative Progress in Social Media.
37:58 The Relationship Between Height and Success in Sports.
44:12 The Potential of Undiscovered Talent.
48:20 Nurture vs. Nature: Discovering Potential.
52:55 The Genetic Influence on Basketball, Sports.
56:10 The Debate on Free Will.
01:00:38 Socioeconomic Background and Success in Sports.
01:07:00 The Secret of Sports and Life: Incentives.
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In this episode, we dive into the profound implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its potential to transform our world. We explore its capability to evolve into a "Godlike Technology" with immense power, ethical questions surrounding AI, how much can humanity really control and regulate such a powerful force, and more.
The episode also touches upon the potential of AI to make life-altering decisions for us, including our romantic choices. It also highlights the hidden biases that AI can harbor and their societal impact. The podcast concludes with insightful advice for those working on AI development and a visionary outlook on the future of AI.
ABOUT ART KLEINER:
In today's episode, we're joined by Art Kleiner. Art is a writer, editor, educator (at New York University) and entrepreneur. He has covered responsible AI, the neuroscience of leadership, the history of management, strategic coherence, the hidden nature of organizations, and is the author of The AI Dilemma: 7 principles for Responsible Technology.
Read the AI Dilemma Now - https://www.amazon.com/AI-Dilemma-Principles-Responsible-Technology/dp/1523004193
Highlights
00:00 Intro.
01:30 Art’s Trajectory
04:44 The people building Artificial Intelligence to be a Godlike Technology.
15:33 How can humanity control a Godlike Technology, such as AI?
28:15 Truth, Moral Decisions, and the illusion of choice with AI.
36:34 Will AI make all of our life’s biggest decisions, including our love life, for us?
43:30 The hidden biases AI can have, and their impact in our society.
46:00 AI Era: Is there a line between truth and lies?
51:33 Advice for those working on AI.
54:50 Moonshot Vision for Artificial Intelligence.
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In today's episode, we're joined by Dan Ariely. Dan is a professor of psychology and behavioral economics at Duke University. He is also a founding member of the Center for Advanced Hindsight and a New York Times bestselling author.
The episode delves into strategies for identifying the misbeliefs we hold and examines the contemporary rise in moral outrage. The dialogue takes a thought-provoking turn as Dan shares insights on the intersection of misbelief and the Israel-Palestine War, and whether ideologies possess individuals.
The latter half of the episode grapples with the challenges of truth and lies in the AI era, offering valuable advice for college students and emphasizing the importance of assuming good intentions. With a blend of humor and profound insights, this episode offers a captivating journey through topics ranging from personal grooming choices to the complexities of belief systems and societal dynamics.
highlights
00:00 Intro.
01:30 Why Does Dan Have a Half Beard?
06:30 The Importance of Nurturing Resilience.
09:45 The Origin of Misbelief.
13:54 How To Identify Misbeliefs We Believe.
19:30 Why is there a rise in Moral Outrage?
26:46 Misbelief & The Israel-Palestine War.
40:33 Do Ideologies Possess People?
46:00 AI Era: Is there a line between truth and lies?
1:02:00 Advice For College Students.
1:06:10 Assume Good Intentions.
About Dan Ariely:
Ariely's work focuses on the irrational ways people behave, and he has written extensively on topics such as decision-making, dishonesty, and self-control – while also being an entrepreneur – he is the author of the book which we’ll discuss today, Misbelief: What Makes Rational People Believe Irrational Things.
Read Misbelief now: https://www.amazon.com/Misbelief-Rational-People-Believe-Irrational/dp/0063280426
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In this episode of the Through Conversations podcast, we are joined by expert in the Israel-Palestine Conflict, Francisco Gil-White.
We delve into Francisco life trajectory, uncovering a surprising connection between Nazism and The PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization). The episode also explores the reasons behind Fransisco's cancellation by UPenn and delves into the complex relationship between the United States and Israel, questioning whether it is an ally or an enemy.
We discuss the potential consequences if Israel were to fall and whether it serves as the last line of defense for democracy.
This episode aims to provide unique insights and perspectives on these very challenging and nuanced topic, making it a compelling listen for those interested in the geopolitics and history of the war.
About Francisco Gil-White:
Francisco Gil-White, a political anthropologist with a strong focus on the population-level consequences, in human societies, of our cognitive adaptations for social learning. He is trained in evolutionary theory and in sociocultural ethnography and social theory.
He is an Anthropologist, historian, journalist, and political scientist. He holds a MA in Social Sciences (University of Chicago). Ph.D. in evolutionary anthropology (UCLA). He has taught at UPENN (Philadelphia), at ITAM (Mexico City) and at UMA (Valle de Bravo, Mexico).
Francisco is the creator of the newsletter and online course “Management of Reality (MOR).” Management of Reality is a system of articles of historical and investigative research covering topics in politics, foreign affairs, corruption, the fight for democracy, etc., connecting to behavioral science anchored in social-learning adaptations and the study of culturally evolving social systems.
Find more about Francisco Course, Management Of Reality, and his work here - www.managementofreality.com
Francisco Newsletter - https://franciscogilwhite.substack.com/
Highlights
00:00 Intro.
01:30 Francisco Trajectory
06:06 A shocking connection between Nazism and The PLO
26:25 Why did Francisco get cancelled by UPenn?
47:58 Is the United States an ally or an enemy of Israel?
1:01:05 If Israel falls, does the West fall next?
1:13:50 Is Israel the Last Line of Defense for Democracy?
1:33:10 One thing people supporting Hamas should know.
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In this episode, we tackle the intricate Israel-Palestine conflict, seeking to unravel its historical, geopolitical, and emotional complexities with the guidance of our expert guest, Tomas Pueyo.
We explore approaches to understanding the conflict from a first principles perspective, challenge conventional notions of good and evil, discuss the challenges of unbiased evaluation, and delve into the critical task of identifying misinformation. Together, we examine the human side of war, ponder the path to peace, and ponder the possibilities of a resolution for this enduring conflict.
About Tomas Pueyo: Tomas is a prominent writer and thought leader known for his influential writings during the COVID-19 pandemic. He is the creator of the newsletter, Uncharted Territories (https://unchartedterritories.tomaspueyo.com/), where he helps us Understand the world of today to prepare for the world of tomorrow: AI, tech; the future of democracy, energy, education, and more.
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Will Israel Be at War? https://unchartedterritories.tomaspueyo.com/p/will-israel-be-at-war
Highlights:
00:00 Intro.
01:30 How to approach the Israel-Palestine War?
05:15 How to evaluate this war from a First Principle Perspective?
10:45 Why is Israel such a valued piece of land?
15:25 Good vs. Evil: A Wrong Lens To Look at Things?
22:10 Why is it so difficult to evaluate this conflict unbiased?
30:22 How to identify misinformation?
35:00 Can we examine, accept our human side during a war?
38:00 The most important step towards peace.
44:00 Can we solve the war?
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In this episode, we explore Paul's journey from being a good student in a traditional school system to designing his own life and finding work that he loves. We discuss the challenges of finding a path that is right for you, the benefits of building in public, what is happening with Gen Z and work, the knowledge economy, finding awe in life again, the future of work, true impact comes from the heart, and taking a leap of faith.
Paul shares his personal story of how he realized that the corporate world was not the right fit for him, and how he eventually found his way to a career that allows him to be creative, make a difference in the world, and work on his own terms. He also offers advice for others who are struggling to find their calling or who are feeling stuck in a job that they don't love.
This episode is for anyone who is looking to find their calling, build a life that they love, and make a true impact. Whether you are a student, a recent graduate, or a seasoned professional, Paul's insights and advice can help you on your journey.
We also discuss his newest book, The Pathless Path: Imagining a New Story for Work and Life.
Highlights
00:00 Intro.
02:12 Paul’s Trajectory
08:10 How to know when a path is not built for you?
11:00 The Benefits of Building in Public.
16:30 What is Happening With Gen Z and work?
20:00 The Knowledge Economy.
26:00 Finding Awe In Life Again.
34:04 The Future of Work.
44:10 True Impact Comes From The Heart.
49:00 Taking a Leap of Faith.
PAUL MILLERD BIO
Paul Millerd is an independent writer, freelancer, coach, and digital creator. He has written online for many years and has built a growing audience of curious humans from around the world. He spent several years working in strategy consulting before deciding to walk away and embrace a pathless path. He is fascinated about how our relationship to work is shifting and how more people can live lives where they can thrive
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Paul's Website: https://lu.ma/u/paulm
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In this episode of the Through Conversations podcast, join us for a deep dive into Marianne Williamson's presidential campaign as she discusses her motivations for running, her strategies to address existential challenges, her stance on international conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine War, and her vision for a more peaceful world. Explore her insights on foreign policy, particularly in Latin America and concerning China, as well as her perspective on handling the Fentanyl crisis and the impact of Artificial Intelligence. Discover how a Williamson Presidency could transform American politics and envision a post-WIlliamson United States.
Highlights
00:00 Intro.
00:53 Why is Marianne Running For President?
05:00 How Will Marianne Address Existential Challenges We Face?
8:35 Marianne’s Stance on The Russia-Ukraine War
15:25 How Would a Williamson Presidency Stop The Endless Wars?
20:00 What Williamson Administration do to prevent a conflict with China?
22:34 How to Approach The Taiwan Challenge?
25:12 Marianne on Foreign Policy, Latin America.
31:46 How To Solve The Fentanyl Crisis?
36:28 Marianne on The Threat / Opportunity of Artificial Intelligence.
41:02 How would a Williamson Presidency change politics?
46:00 How would the United States look like after a Williamson Presidency?
MARIANNE WILLIAMSON BIO
Marianne Williamson is a bestselling author, political activist, and spiritual thought leader. For over three decades, she has been a leader in spiritual and religiously progressive circles. She is the author of 15 books, four of which have been #1 New York Times bestsellers. Williamson founded Project Angel Food, a non-profit organization that has delivered more than 14 million meals to ill and dying homebound patients since 1989. The group was created to help people suffering from the ravages of HIV/AIDS. She has also worked throughout her career on poverty, anti-hunger and racial reconciliation issues. In 2004, she co-founded The Peace Alliance and supports the creation of a U.S. Department of Peace. Williamson ran for the Democratic nomination for president in 2020.
Marianne's Website: Marianne2024.com
Social Media:
Twitter @MarWilliamson
Instagram: MarianneWilliamson
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In this edition of the "Through Conversations" podcast, Ana Lorena Fabrega discusses a range of critical topics related to education. She traces her personal journey, highlighting the significance of curiosity in the education system. Exploring the flaws in our current educational approach, Ana delves into the hazards of prioritizing success within the schooling framework and the misaligned incentives at play. Drawing striking parallels, she uncovers the startling limitations faced by children compared to incarcerated felons. Ana advocates for unlearning outdated lessons to foster true learning, scrutinizes the pros and cons of homeschooling, and emphasizes the role of technology in education. She introduces Synthesis School as a novel initiative (https://www.synthesis.com/) and offers valuable advice to parents seeking the right educational path for their children. Ana concludes by sharing her visionary insights into the future of education.
About Ana: From Teacher to Edupreneur.
With a diverse educational journey spanning ten schools in seven countries, Ana’s understanding of learning goes beyond the conventional. She then earned her BS in Childhood Education and Special Education from New York University and taught elementary school in New York, Boston, and Panama. Then, she pivoted from the classroom to become an EDUpreneur, dedicated to redefining education.
Currently serving as Chief Evangelist at Synthesis, Ana is shaping the future of learning through innovative online experiences. Synthesis, inspired by Ad Astra, the school co-founded by Elon Musk, empowers curious and ambitious young minds to learn by leveraging game-based methods. Her mission extends to questioning the traditional education system's limitations and providing alternative pathways for children to explore their talents, tackle challenges, and develop independent thinking.
Ana shares her insights with over 20,000+ curious learners through her weekly newsletter, Fab Fridays, offering unconventional perspectives on childhood education and novel ways to learn.
Ana Lorena Fábrega, an entrepreneur, writer, and advocate for educational change, invites us all to rethink and reimagine the world of learning. If you want to join her journey to redefine education, you can first buy her book, then follow her on Twitter: @anafabrega11 and visit her website, https://afabrega.com/
Learn More About Ana's Work - https://afabrega.com/
Get Your Copy of The Learning Game Now - https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Game-Teaching-Themselves-Challenge/dp/1804090093
Highlights
00:00 Intro.
01:20 Ana’s Trajectory.
05:51 Why We Need Curiosity In Our Education System.
11:25 What Went Wrong With Our Education System.
18:50 The Dangers of Winning in The Game of School.
23:45 The Misaligned Incentives of The Education System.
31:22 Kids Face Twice as Many Restrictions as Incarcerated Felons.
36:55 The Lessons we must unlearn to truly learn again.
43:00 The Pros and Cons of Homeschooling.
50:00 The Power of Technology in our Education System.
58:27 Synthesis School - https://www.synthesis.com/
1:05:34 Advice for Parents Looking To Enroll Their Kids in a School.
1:07:45 Ana’s Vision For The Future of Education.
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Join us as we explore the thought-provoking insights of author Victor Levy in his book, "Life Is Setting Me Up for Success." In this captivating work, Victor challenges our conventional understanding of success, guiding us through 33 profound insights drawn from everyday life, relationships, consciousness, yogic philosophy, society, and modern science. Discover how to break free from limitations and embrace the boundless possibilities that await you. Get ready to expand your awareness and tap into your full intelligence. Get ready to redefine success.
Victor Levy, an accomplished author and former figure in the LA fashion industry, embarked on a transformative journey of self-discovery that shattered the illusion of his goal-oriented lifestyle. This profound realization became the catalyst for his inspiring best-selling book, "Life Is Setting Me Up for Success."
Originally hailing from Mexico City, Victor Levy derives immense fulfillment from helping others uncover their inherent happiness, joy, and peace by unveiling their subconscious limitations. His profound interest in spirituality, philosophy, and health is a product of his extensive study and exploration of both ancient and modern disciplines. Through his writing, coaching, and movement classes, Victor seamlessly merges Eastern wisdom with contemporary practices, sharing his invaluable insights with a wide audience.
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Victor Levy's Website: https://www.victorlevyb.com/
Highlights
00:00 Intro.
01:56 How To Reverse Engineer Your Mind.
04:25 Awakening to the truth of our way of living.
07:15 Fully Committed, Totally Unattached.
10:05 Does Success Lead to Meaning?
13:55 The Four Levels of Your Perspective, and How to Level Up.
26:40 What is Duality and how does it affect our daily lives?
34:20 A Holistic Approach To Life.
39:45 What to do when others around you are sad.
43:39 Is The Rational Mind the Enemy?
51:30 They Cheated on You? So What?
55:30 Life is an Infinite Game.
59:00 Discipline Leads To Freedom.
1:04:00 Life is Setting You Up For Success.
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Mike Benz is the Executive Director of the Foundation for Freedom Online and former State Department diplomat.
In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the world of AI censorship and its impact on the internet and society. From the rise of tech giants to the spread of misinformation and disinformation, we explore critical moments that shaped the digital landscape, including the 2016 election. Join us as we analyze the role of AI in politics, elections, and potential conflicts, and raise essential questions about the future of information control in an AI-driven world.
Michael A. Benz, is Executive Director of the Foundation for Freedom Online. Benz founded FFO as a civil society institution building on his experience in the role of championing digital freedom around the world in the public sector. He previously served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Communications and Information Technology at the US State Department from Fall 2020 through January 2021. Prior to this, Mike served as a White House speechwriter for President Trump and advised on tech matters. Before that, he served as speechwriter to Housing and Urban Development Secretary, Dr. Ben Carson and was a policy adviser on economic development. Before his roles in the public sector, he practiced business law for seven years as an attorney in New York, primarily representing technology companies and financial firms.
Learn more about Mike Benz's work: foundationforfreedomonline.com
Highlights
00:00 Into
01:58 Mike’s Trajectory
04:40 Tech Companies & Censorship
07:30 Difference between Misinformation & Disinformation
09:52 2016 - The Year Everything Changed on the Internet
15:50 Did Trump Win The Election Because of Russian Internet Bots?
27:02 How to Identify Bot Accounts.
31:07 The Threat of Censorship Using Artificial Intelligence.
40:00 What Information Is Fed to The AI Programs?
46:40 Has AI reached perfection?
50:50 Will AI become the new nuclear weapon?
54:10 Will AI Ignite a War Between Elon Musk and The US Government?
1:03:40 The Implications of AI Censorship during the 2024 Presidential Election.
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Samantha Radocchia, or "Sam Rad," is a futurist, best-selling author, and frontier tech pioneer. She combines anthropology and technology to explore transformative ideas and technologies that will shape our future. As the founder of Radical Next, a meta-media studio, Sam creates experiences and media productions that shape the future. She is a charismatic speaker, delivering keynotes globally and empowering individuals, leaders, and organizations to thrive through radical change. With a background in anthropology and symbolic systems, Sam applies an ethnographic approach to envisioning future possibilities. She has founded multiple companies, holds patents bridging the physical and digital worlds, and is deeply passionate about decentralization. Sam is also an adventurous spirit, with over 700 skydiving jumps as a competitive skydiver.
In our conversation, we will explore a range of thought-provoking topics. We will delve into the ethical considerations surrounding frontier technology, including the responsible development and deployment of emerging technologies, the implications of the emergence of AI technologies, the future of our society, of work, and of meaning, and the role technology plays in building a thriving society.
Learn more about Sam's work - http://sam-rad.com
Follow Sam across social @SamRadOfficial
Highlights
00:00 Intro
01:15 Skydiving
03:15 Anthropology and Technology
08:45 The Metaverse: A New Reality or a Virtual Escape?
16:25 Is Artificial Intelligence a God-Like Technology?
25:00 Exponential Technologies Have Arrived.
32:04 The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence.
38:00 AI will Reveal our Bullshit Jobs.
41:40 The Databases That AI is Being Trained on.
46:15 Algorithms Run Our Decisions.
54:01 Virtual Reality Headsets and Data Privacy.
1:08:25 Predictions For The Future.
1:15:00 Where To Find Sam.
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In this episode, University of Chicago Professor Paul Poast joins me for a conversation. We explore the Russian Mutiny and its impact on the Russia-Ukraine war, as well as the implications for Putin's leadership. We discuss the historical context and events surrounding the mutiny, questioning its classification as a mutiny, insurrection, or coup. Analyzing the effect on the ongoing war, we examine how the internal conflict within the Russian military could prolong the conflict and assess Putin's strength as a leader. We review a full article discussing the mutiny's potential to extend the war, contemplate the possibility of Putin resorting to nuclear weapons to retain power, and examine the role of the United States in addressing the conflict. Additionally, we delve into the intersection between the Russia-Ukraine war and the upcoming 2024 Presidential Elections, consider the likelihood of Putin targeting Prigozhin, and highlight future indicators to watch for in the aftermath of the mutiny.
This was a timely conversation on an event that opened the eyes of the entire globe, and raised concerns about potential use of nuclear weapons, as well as the legitimacy of Putin's power in Russia.
About Paul: Paul Poast is Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Chicago. He is author of The Economics of War and co-author of Organizing Democracy. Follow him on Twitter @ProfPaulPoast.
Highlights
00:00 Intro
01:13 The Russian Mutiny: What Exactly Happened?
18:23 Mutiny, Insurrection, or Coup?
22:30 The Effect on The Russia-Ukraine War.
28:22 Is Putin Now a Weak Leader?
33:20 “The Wagner Mutiny Will Probably Prolong the War in Ukraine” - Full Article
33:30 Could Putin Drop a Nuclear Bomb to Stay in Power?
39:24 What Should The United States Do About The War?
48:21 The Russia-Ukraine War & The 2024 Presidential Elections.
54:21 Would Putin Kill Prigozhin?
56:50 What To Look Out For After The Russian Mutiny?
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Neil deGrasse Tyson, perhaps the most popular and esteemed astrophysicist in the world, joins me for a deep conversation on many topics, including:
• are we alone together in the universe?
• are all UFO sightings fake?
• should we escape planet earth?
And more!
You won’t want to miss this episode, perhaps one of the best ever I’ve had the pleasure of recording.
Highlights
00:00 Intro
06:30 Dr. Tyson’s Dad Influence on Him
10:45 A Global Consciousness From Space
20:30 Cosmic Perspective on our Spirituality
23:13 Our Desire to Explore Space
29:30 Why Have We Not Gone To The Moon Again?
33:00 Exponential Growth With Our Technologies
38:30 What Would Happen If Aliens Come To Earth?
41:25 Why Would Any Government Classify Evidence on UFOs?
46:47 Is The Universe Conscious of Itself?
53:00 Will Artificial Intelligence Disrupt What It Means to Be Human?
1:00:50 The Biggest Questions In The Universe
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In this episode of The Through Conversations Podcast, the discussion covered various topics related to space exploration. We explored Daniel's trajectory in the space industry, the plans to return to the Moon, aiming for a landing by 2025, and the competitive nature of space rivalry between nations were discussed. The emergence of private companies in space, the importance of building policies for space, and the question of whether we should prioritize space before addressing problems on Earth were explored. The values that should guide our actions in space and the optimism for the future were also touched upon.
The episode highlighted the Canadian Space Mining Corporation's role in supporting life in space and concluded with a conversation about leading a mission to the Moon.
About The Canadian Space Mining Corporation:
Unlocking the promise of space, The Canadian Space Mining Corporation (CSMC) is at the forefront of creating the necessary infrastructure to support life beyond Earth. With a focus on advanced machinery, off-planet oxygen generation, and artificial intelligence, CSMC plays a vital role in facilitating the next generation of space exploration.
Recognizing their groundbreaking contributions, the Canadian Space Agency recently awarded CSMC a significant $1 million contribution for their research and development efforts in creating a space nuclear reactor for fission surface power. This achievement positions CSMC as one of the five major funded reactors worldwide, dedicated to powering space missions.
The driving force behind CSMC's pursuit of new technologies for space lies firmly grounded on Earth. They recognize that this endeavor opens up an entirely new job sector, unveils innovative ways to utilize resources, and presents countless applications to enhance life on our most important planet of all. By pushing the boundaries of space exploration, CSMC aims to improve the quality of life on Earth and harness the limitless possibilities that lie beyond our planet's boundaries.
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Highlights
00:00 Intro
01:34 Daniel’s Trajectory
05:15 Going To The Moon Again
10:21 Landing on The Moon By 2025.
11:21 The Space Rivalry Between Nations.
13:30 Private Companies Going To Space.
17:33 Building Policy For Space.
19:25 Should We Go To Space Before Fixing our Problems on Earth?
23:00 The Values We Should Have In Space.
26:41 Optimism for the Future.
30:30 Canadian Space Mining Corporation.
33:00 Leading a Mission To The Moon.
(This episode was recorded in November of 2021)
First of all, I want to say that the outpour of support I received this past month has been remarkable. Many of you reached out to share with me your insights from listening to this month’s interviews – from the conversations with Noam Chomsky, Mayor Jaylen Smith, and John Vervaeke.
Getting to know that my discussions with the world’s most brilliant minds are making an impact in the way you, the listeners of the podcast, see the world – be it by challenging your perspective, putting into words what you’ve been thinking about, or providing a new insight, has been a dream come true.
The vision of Through Conversations is to have the most meaningful discussions with the world’s most brilliant minds – and to bring us closer to the truth.
I will be uploading this bonus segment every end of month to discuss my biggest insights from the conversations I had during the month.
I also want to start this new space to engage directly with you, where you can send me your questions for the upcoming interviews and eventually join me during a live interview with a brilliant mind.
This special edition of Through Conversations will explore the insights from my interview with Noam Chomsky, Jaylen Smith, and John Vervaeke.
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HIGHLIGHTS:
00:00 intro
01:54 Mayor Jaylen Smith
05:48 John Vervaeke
11:21 Noam Chomsky
16:06 Closing thoughts
16:45 Special message
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the world around us. From self-driving cars to facial recognition software, AI is becoming more and more ubiquitous. But what are the risks and opportunities of this new technology?
In this episode of the podcast, I'm joined by John Vervaeke, a PhD is an award-winning associate professor at the University of Toronto in the departments of psychology, cognitive science and Buddhist psychology.
Professor Vervaeke has been teaching courses on Buddhism and Cognitive Science in the Buddhism, Psychology, and Mental Health program for 15 years. He has authored and presented two YouTube series, "Awakening from the Meaning Crisis" and "After Socrates."
In this episode we discuss:
- Will AI challenge what it means to be human?
- How will AI fuel the meaning crisis?
- How to use AI to our advantage.
and more!
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John's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@johnvervaeke
Website: https://johnvervaeke.com/
Highlights
00:00 intro
02:30 Is Artificial Intelligence Just Another Tool?
06:25 Will AI challenge what it means to be human?
08:42 How AI is already disrupting the world.
14:50 Should we build AI even if our incentives are misaligned?
23:20 Will artificial intelligence fuel the fire of the meaning crisis we face?
34:30 Will AI reveal the what makes humans unique?
42:05 The dangers of building AI through what we upload to the internet.
49:50 What if we reach enlightenment thanks to Artificial Intelligence?
58:00 Will politics, identity politics, ideologies become obsolete with AI?
1:00:00 Closing remarks
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In 2022, Jaylen Smith ran as a democrat to be the mayor of Earle, Arkansas. At eighteen years old, he won 235 votes, beating his rival candidate Nemi Matthews, who received 185 votes.His victory made him the youngest black mayor in US history. This also made him one of the youngest mayors of any race in the United States.
Smith's mayoral priorities include: improving public safety and transportation, beautification and renewal of underused housing, emergency preparedness, and addressing the food desert in Earle. In preparation for his time in public office, Smith was given guidance by Frank Scott Jr., the mayor of Little Rock, Arkansas.
Mayor Smith embodies civil engagement with our communities, and being an active member within our cities to build a better future for all. As he states during our conversation, age should never limit us in terms of being a force for positivity and change in the world.
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Highlights
00:00 intro
01:00 Journey to becoming a Mayor
03:52 Challenges Earle, Arkansas Faces
05:42 Running a City at 18-years old
10:00 The rise of crime across American Cities
16:30 How to bring new jobs into your city
19:15 The Mayor’s close circle of advisors.
20:45 The most common misconceptions about politics.
21:45 Advice for younger generations
This is the third time that Chomsky joins me on the show, In the first edition, we covered language, philosophy, and how to know oneself in this world. The second edition covered the Russia-Ukraine War, and the third edition will cover:
• The 2024 presidential election
• Potential conflict with China
• How to address the fentanyl crisis
and more.
If you find this episode insightful, or you have any comments on the discussion, subscribe, share with your loved ones, and let me know!
Thank you for your support,
Alex
Highlights
00:00 Intro
00:52 Chomsky’s Perspective on the 2024 Presidential Election.
04:15 The State of American Politics.
25:03 Mexican Cartels, Guns, and The Fentanyl Crisis.
34:40 The Russia-Ukraine War.
51:40 Chomsky on Artificial Intelligence.
57:40 How To Bring Back Optimism In Our Society.
Kyle is passionate about synthesizing lifelong learning that catalyzes human development. He shares his insights and discoveries on his website, Sloww.co, where he curates and shares thought-provoking content that encourages a slower and more intentional approach to life.
Kyle is a solopreneur, researcher, and interdisciplinary dot connector who is passionate about helping people live more intentional and fulfilling lives. Through Sloww, he shares his insights and discoveries with a global community of lifelong learners.
In this episode we cover:
• What is an Existential Crisis?
• How To Embrace The Uncertainty of Your Own Journey
• How To Leverage Your Lottery of Birth to Build a Meaningful Life.
and more!
Learn more about Kyle and Sloww at https://www.sloww.co/
Links:
http://Sloww.co (@SlowwCo)
http://HappinessBook.co
http://IkigaiBook.co
http://MiniMind.co
http://DailyWiki.co
http://MetaCrisis.org
If you find this episode insightful, or you have any comments on the discussion, subscribe, share with your loved ones, and let me know!
With love,
Alex
Highlights
00:00 Intro
01:44 Kyle’s Trajectory.
05:45 What Are The Signs of an Existential Crisis
07:43 How To Solve The Who I Am Question.
11:10 How To Overcome The Uncertainty of Reinventing Yourself.
15:40 Society’s Response to Your Mid-Life Crisis.
22:10 Discovering Your True Self.
29:37 The Lottery of Birth.
34:36 What is Intentional Living?
38:50 Entrepreneurship and Self Discovery.
43:20 Advice for People Experiencing a Mid-Life Crisis.
48:30 Artificial Intelligence and Existential Crisis.
50:20 Redesigning Ikigai.
54:50 Kyle’s Courses on The Sloww Stages.
Rebecca Henderson is an economist and professor at the Harvard Business School. She is the author of the book "Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire," which was published in 2020. In the book, Henderson argues that capitalism, as currently practiced, is contributing to a range of social and environmental problems, and that it needs to be reimagined in order to address these challenges. She proposes a new model of capitalism that is more inclusive, sustainable, and accountable, and provides practical examples of companies that are already implementing these ideas. Henderson has also published research on corporate sustainability, innovation, and organizational change, and has over 25-years of experience.
In this episode we cover:
- Is it too late to improve our economic systems?
- Did the pandemic make us greedier or more compassionate?
- Has capitalism failed us?
And more!
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Highlights
00:00 Intro
01:25 Rebecca’s Trajectory
05:15 The first sustainability and economics course for Harvard Business School.
09:00 How To Reimagine Capitalism.
11:20 Is Capitalism Failing US?
17:50 How can we Upgrade Capitalism?
18:34 How Are Modern Market Forces are Manipulating Our Reward Systems?
24:38 Is it Too Late to Fix Our Systems?
33:30 How To Identify True Sustainable Companies vs. Those Greenwashing Their Products.
40:01 Quickest Steps Towards A Better Future.
45:57 Sustainability and Politics.
49:00 The Lessons From The Pandemic.
48:00 Are We Experiencing Less Emotions as a Species?
53:20 Future Economic Trends To Look Out For.
Dr. Anna Lembke is a world-renowned addiction specialist and psychiatrist at Stanford University School of Medicine. She serves as the Medical Director of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic and is a leading expert in the field of addiction medicine. With a passion for helping those struggling with addiction, Dr. Lembke provides comprehensive and evidence-based treatment to her patients and is a respected educator in the field and is the author of Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence.
In this episode we cover:
- Is Big Pharma Being Used for Population Control?
- How to reduce you phone addiction.
- How do addictive substances hijack our brain.
And more!
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Highlights
00:00 Intro
01:00 Dr. Lembke’s Trajectory in The Field of Addiction.
03:55 What is Addiction?
08:00 What is Dopamine? What are our biggest misconceptions on it?
14:30 How do addictive substances hijack our brain?
18:34 How Are Modern Market Forces are Manipulating Our Reward Systems?
28:25 How Boredom Breeds Genius.
30:20 How to reduce you phone addiction?
35:50 Technology Effects in Children’s Development.
41:20 Is Big Pharma Being Used for Population Control?
45:00 When did Big Pharma Become Greedy?
48:00 Are We Experiencing Less Emotions as a Species?
51:10 How Do Labels Affect Our Behaviors?
53:01 How To Improve our Mental Health Systems?
55:30 Outro.
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Today I am joined by the brilliant Polina Pompliano, founder of The Profile where she “studies the most successful and interesting people and companies in business, entertainment, tech, sports, and more.” And she is the author of the upcoming Book, Hidden Genius, (June 20, 2023) - - which you can preorder now using the link in this episode’s show notes.
My conversation with Polina has risen instantly to become one of my all-time favorites on the show.
We cover:
- How to Unlock Your True Potential.
- How To Find Your Inner Voice.
- When To Take a Leap of Faith.
- Why a Million Failures Build One Massive Success.
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Subscribe to The Profile: https://theprofile.substack.com/
Highlights:
00:00 Intro.
00:58 Polina’s Trajectory.
05:12 How To Find Your Own Voice.
09:10 Polina’s Definition of Success.
14:13 Taking a Leap of Faith.
22:30 Polina’s First Profile - How a Blog Became a Book.
29:09 Is “Fake It Till You Make It” The Real Deal?
33:30 How did Polina Write Her Book, “Hidden Genius.”
36:56 Mental Frameworks To Bring You Back to Your Confidence Zone.
42:00 Mental Frameworks When Facing Adversity.
44:05 Sarah Blakey’s Journey To Success.
51:00 The Hero’s Journey — Million Failures Build a Massive Success.
54:18 Polina’s Advice.
57:45 Polina’s Dent In The Universe.
1:00:00 Wrapping Up.
This is a bonus episode where I go solo to discuss the emergence of Artificial Intelligence and the potential downsides of it.
It goes without saying that I am very excited about the prospects of AI but I wanted to take a contrarian approach to my own ideas on the benefits of these disruptive technologies and discuss in length some potential harms that may arise.
Thank you for listening / watching! If you enjoyed this episode, let me know! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, comment, and share the episode with your loved ones.
Highlights:
00:00 intro
03:14 DeepFakes
04:30 AI and Extortion
05:41 Greenskull AI Uses Voice Cloning
06:53 Risks for Individuals
07:57 Watermark for ChatGPT
09:58 Ray Kurzweil's Predictions
11:00 Using AI for misinformation.
14:00 We must build a foundation based on protecting the individual
SOURCES:
AI experts warn deepfakes could lead to crimes like extortion and terrorism
https://www.inverse.com/input/culture/ai-experts-warn-deepfakescould-lead-to-crimes-like-extortion-and-terrorism
Deepfakes Ranked as Most Serious AI Threat
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2020/aug/deepfakes-ranked-most-serious-ai-crime-threat
AI-enabled future crime
https://crimesciencejournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40163-020-00123-8
Predictions by Ray Kurzweil
https://www.kurzweilai.net/futurism-ray-kurzweil-claims-singularity-will-happen-by-2045#:~:text=%E2%80%9CI%20have%20also%20set%20the,level%20intelligence%2C%E2%80%9D%20Kurzweil%20said.
Extortion and AI
https://securityintelligence.com/articles/how-protect-against-deepfake-attacks-extortion/
Open AI Watermark for ChatGPT
https://techcrunch.com/2022/12/10/openais-attempts-to-watermark-ai-text-hit-limits/
DeepFakes: Is This Video Even Real?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OqFY_2JE1c
Greenskull AI Video on Voice Cloning:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RUQ_vZ-og0
Dr. Michael Shermer: Founding Publisher of Skeptic magazine, the Executive Director of the Skeptics Society, and a Presidential Fellow at Chapman University where he teaches Skepticism 101. For 18 years he was a monthly columnist for Scientific American. He is the author of New York Times bestsellers Why People Believe Weird Things and The Believing Brain, Why Darwin Matters, The Science of Good and Evil, The Moral Arc, and Heavens on Earth.
His new book is Conspiracy: Why The Rational Believe The Irrational.
Michael Shermer's Website: - https://michaelshermer.com
In this episode, we cover:
- Why The Rational Believe The Irrational.
- Conspiracies During The 2024 Presidential Election.
- Are We Heading Towards a Civil War?
- Sports and Trans Rights.
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Highlights
00:00 Intro
01:23 Michael’s Trajectory
04:30 Defining Skepticism
06:06 Can Science Answer the Question of Meaning?
09:57 What Are the Key Challenges We Face Today.
14:28 How Much Can We Trust Our Modern Scientific Tools?
19:20 The Emergence of Ideology Becoming Identity.
22:44 Why The Rational Believe The Irrational.
27:17 The Twitter Files Conspiracy.
34:30 How To Distinguish Signal From Noise on Twitter.
37:03 Conspiracies During The 2024 Presidential Election.
43:10 Are We Heading Towards a Civil War?
47:52 Sports and Trans Rights.
51:20 What is Epistemic Humility?
52:50 One Conspiracy Theory That Blew Michael’s Mind?
55:35 What Are Some Conspiracy Theories That Michael is Keeping a Mind On?
59:30 Closing Remarks.
Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar is an internationally renowned teacher and author in the fields of happiness and leadership. After graduating from Harvard with a BA in Philosophy and Psychology and a PhD in Organizational Behavior, Tal taught two of the most popular courses in Harvard’s history: Positive Psychology and The Psychology of Leadership. He then taught Happiness Studies at Columbia University. A prolific writer, Tal's books have appeared on best-sellers lists around the world and have been translated into more than 30 languages.
In this episode, we cover:
- The Paradox of Happiness
- Why Chasing Happiness Will Make You Unhappy
- Will Artificial Intelligence Make Us Unhappier?
- Happiness Is The Most Important Currency
Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, here's what to do next:
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Highlights:
00:00 Intro.
01:29 Why does Tal Study Happiness?
03:53 Nathaniel Brandend’s Influence in Tal’s life.
05:42 “My Aristotle” a letter for Nathaniel Branden- https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.5325/jaynrandstud.16.1-2.0108
06:15 What does Acceptance Mean?
08:30 Is happiness a choice?
11:30 Happiness as the most important currency.
17:53 The first step towards happiness.
22:05 Chasing external success leads to unhappiness.
28:25 Happiness in a world of Artificial Intelligence.
34:24 Unemployment in the Artificial Intelligence era and its effects in happiness.
38:05 How to build a business from scratch that has as its foundations happiness?
43:19 What is The Happiness Studies Academy?
45:20 Are there Cultural differences when it comes to happiness?
Find out more on The Happiness Studies Academy here: https://www.happinessstudies.academy/
Jacob is the Author of Early Retirement Extreme. According to Jacob, ERE is much much more than just “retiring extremely early” by “sacrificing tourism and expensive restaurants”. It is effectively a philosophy of living. Now, you can read a summary on the wiki; a much longer version in the book; or you can try to piece things together from the blog, but the short story is that ERE is a set of values and principles that gives me—as well as you, if so desired—the freedom and opportunity to live an interesting and resilient life.
We cover:
- How To Brace For A Recession With the ERE Method.
- How To Leverage The Internet To Be Skill Resilient.
- Choice Architecture & Capitalism.
- Early Retirement Extreme, Success, & Spirituality.
And more!
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Listen to our first conversation - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3gmLUO5ynvuFAWU547kUAg?si=YfFpcsriRCy898Red_p61g
Highlights:
00:00 Intro.
01:30 How To Brace For A Recession With Early Retirement Extreme Principles.
04:55 How To Leverage The Internet To Be Skill Resilient.
07:01 Adulthood & Preparing the Grounds For The 22nd Century - https://twitter.com/extremejacob/status/1541493927940964352
11:38Are Our Tools an Extension of Ourselves?
14:15 The Dangers Of The Productization of People.
17:05 Choice Architecture and Capitalism.
21:00 Can We Solve Macro-Societal Problems With the ERE Approach?
26:55 Modern Education, Downside of Self-Education, & Identifying Ourselves With Our Job.
31:44 What Is the Real Meaning of Being Wealthy?
36:20 How To Approach The Seven Fields of Life.
43:36 Early Retirement Extreme, Success, & Spirituality.
46:40 Advice on How Pivot Points and Crises Can Shape Our Lives.
Kieran Seytia teaches philosophy at MIT, working mainly in ethics, epistemology, and the philosophy of mind. He is the author of Practical Knowledge, Reasons without Rationalism, and Knowing Right From Wrong.
His newest book, Life is Hard, combines philosophy with personal essay, exploring deeply several timeless themes in our life including loneliness, grief, failure, injustice, absurdity – and hope.
00:00 Intro
01:30 Kieran’s Trajectory.
03:17 Why does modern society need philosophy?
08:30 Modern Atomic Society: Solitude vs. Loneliness.
11:07 Aristotle on Friendships.
18:00 Love and Appreciation.
20:10 Life NOT as a Project.
27:10 Failure in Life.
30:00 Life, Retirement, Meritocracy, and Time.
39:20 Politics, Justice, and Philosophy.
46:00 Self-Responsibility and Agents of Action.
53:00 Mid-Life Crisis & Insights.
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Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett is a University Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Northeastern University. She also holds appointments at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, where she is Chief Science Officer for the Center for Law, Brain & Behavior.
Dr. Barrett is the author of several books that have revolutionized the way we think about our psychology and neuroscience, including the book which we’ll discuss today, how emotions are made.
Dr. Barrett's Website: https://lisafeldmanbarrett.com/
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Outline
0:00 Dr. Barrett’s Bio
01:27 The Passion For Studying The Brain.
07:17 Is the Brain the Biggest Mystery in the Universe?
12:00 Is life’s purpose to create more life?
16:55 How Emotions Are Made?
23:40 Are emotions a social construct?
27:00 Can we create new emotions without the present?
36:23 The Body Budget
45:00 Can a body scan help you make better decisions?
49:00 Information overload & emotions.
55:23 Conclusion.
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The Times called Will's newest book, The Status Game, “Excellent… perhaps his best”.
We discuss The Status Game in length and explore how we are built to play social status games and find out why are they important for our well-being.
Will Storr is an award-winning writer. He’s the author of six critically acclaimed books, including the novel The Hunger and The Howling of Killian Lone and the Sunday Times bestseller The Science of Storytelling. His journalism has appeared in titles such as The Guardian, The Sunday Times, The New Yorker and The New York Times. His prizes include a National Press Club award for excellence and the AFM award for Best Investigative Journalism. His work on sexual violence against men earned the Amnesty International Award and a One World Press Award. He’s also been presented with the AIB Award for Best Investigative Documentary for his BBC radio series.
He teaches popular storytelling classes in London and has been invited to present his Science of Storytelling workshop all over the world. He’s an in-demand ghostwriter whose books have spent months at the top of the Sunday Times bestseller chart and have sold more than two million copies.
Follow Will on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wstorr
Will's Website: https://willstorr.com/
Grab a copy of The Status Game here.
Highlights:
0:00 Intro
0:33 Playing the Status Games
4:06 Seeking Status is part of our DNA
7:06 Conscious and Subconscious Games of Life
11:10 Are all games we play Status Games?
14:23 Health Benefits of Having High Status
20:30 Is it wrong to play Status Games?
23:10 Social Media & three Status Games we play
28:53 Social Media as a Slot Machine.
32:50 Are all Status Games Zero-Sum?
39:30 Ray Dalio’s Idea Meritocracy & Status Games.
43:30 Playing Status Games without Playing Status Games.
47:40 Choosing the right Game to Play.
51:30 The Flaw of the Status Game.
55:13 How to truly win the Status Game.
59:05 Where you can find Will Storr’s work.
Bryan Caplan is a Professor of Economics at George Mason University and New York Times Bestselling author.
In this episode, we dive deep into his newest book, Don't Be a Feminist: Essays on Genuine Justice.
Get a copy of Don't Be a Feminist here.
Bryan has written The Myth of the Rational Voter, named "the best political book of the year" by the New York Times, Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids, The Case Against Education, Open Borders (co-authored with SMBC's Zach Weinersmith), Labor Econ Versus the World, How Evil Are Politicians?, and Don't Be a Feminist. His next book, Build, Baby, Build: The Science and Ethics of Housing, will be published by the Cato Institute in 2023.
Bryan is the editor and chief writer for Bet On It, the blog hosted by the Salem Center for Policy at the University of Texas. He has published in the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, TIME, Newsweek, Atlantic, American Economic Review, Economic Journal, Journal of Law and Economics, and Intelligence, blogged for EconLog from 2005-2022, and appeared on ABC, BBC, Fox News, MSNBC, and C-SPAN.
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Highlights:
0:39 Why Write Don’t be a Feminist?
1:20 What is a good definition of Feminism?
2:30 Are women treated less fair than men in our society?
5:50 Intimidation & Ideologies
9:30 Is Critical Thinking Lacking in today’s world?
11:50 Moral Over-learning.
19:10 What’s education for?
24:20 Social Justice vs. Genuine Justice.
30:30 Closing remarks.
Jon Birger is an award-winning magazine writer, a contributor to Fortune, dating expert, and the author of Date-onomics: How Dating Became a Lopsided Numbers Game. Named to AlwaysOn Network’s list of “Power Players in Technology Business Media,” Jon is a former senior writer at both Fortune and Money. He is also the author of the book which we'll discuss today, Make Your Move: The Science of Dating and Why are Women in Charge.
0:25 The Dangerous Trends of the Dating World.
2:15 The Foundation of Strong Relationships.
5:09 Organic vs. Artificial Relationships.
7:30 Divorce Rates & Dating Apps.
10:00 Can Workplace Relationships Flourish in the MeToo Era?
16:00 Relationship Longevity and Dating Who You Know.
17:13 Can We Use Dating Apps in a Better Way?
21:00 Closing Comments.
Noam Chomsky joins me to discuss the Russia-Ukraine War.
It is the second time he joins me on the show. This conversation heavily focuses on Chomsky's perspective on the Russia-Ukraine war, what needs to be done to end it, the likelihood of the conflict becoming World War III, and more.
Given time constrains and the context in which we are currently living in, I was unable to ask him deeper questions on self-reliance, his definition of wisdom, linguistics, and government. If you're interested in these topics, consider watching our previous conversation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTBsR...
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Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
01:37 - Is a settlement the only way to solve the Ukraine / Russia Conflict?
09:57 - How does this war compare with past ones?
13:06 - What can we do to stop the war?
16:45 - How can we discern between truth and noise around the Ukraine / Russia Conflict?
19:10 - How does the world look like after this war ends?
23:11 - Will the conflict start World War III?
26:05 - What can individuals do during a crisis such as this?
35:01 - Can we mobilize through the use of social media?
37:20 - Events that have made the most impact in Noam's life.
Annie Murphy Paul is an acclaimed science writer whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Scientific American, and The Best American Science Writing, among many other publications. She is the author of Origins, The Cult of Personality, and now The Extended Mind.
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Highlights:
1:00 Why is The Extended Mind a Great Read?
3:50 The role of intuition in our decision making process.
6:30 Antonio Demasio's Mind-Blowing Gambling Game Intuition Experiment.
8:57 How to use intuition on our daily lives?
11:00 The environment and how to optimize it for our mind.
13:30 The impact of our social systems in how our mind functions.
16:55 How to tune out distractions to do deep work.
20:40 The human brain and its evolution.
23:40 Web3 and the risks / benefits to the health of our mind.
26:40 The truest idea on what the mind is.
28:30 When is intuition good for us and when is it bad for us?
35:00 The deepest questions still unresolved on cognitive science.
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Professor Amitai Etzioni, 93 years old, is the founder and curator of Civil Dialogues. Professor Etzioni taught at Columbia, Harvard, and Berkeley, and was a Senior Advisor to the Carter White House. His books include The Spirit of Community and Reclaiming Patriotism.
Join Amitai on civildialogues.org. Civil Dialogues was launched by the Communitarian Network, a non-profit corporation dedicated to finding constructive solutions to social problems through morally informed policy analysis and moral dialogue.
Highlights
0:00 Intro
3:39 Why does America Feel Divided?
7:03 The Paradox Of Freedom: It Begets Ultimate Responsibility.
11:32 Can We Pivot Capitalism To a More Sustainable Path?
15:13 The Lack Of Our Commitment To The Common Good.
18:30 What does freedom really mean?
20:00 What should we do with our freedom?
23:00 Rapid fire questions.
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Rebecca Schwarzlose is a cognitive neuroscientist researching the developing brain at Washington University in St. Louis. She received a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from M.I.T. and has served as chief editor of the scholarly journal Trends in Cognitive Sciences.
Her work on Brainscapes was supported by a grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Program in Public Understanding of Science and Technology. More information about the author, her work, and her writing is available at www.gardenofthemind.com or on Twitter @gothemind.
Her newest book, Brainscapes, is a path-breaking journey into the brain, showing how perception, thought, and action are products of maps etched into your gray matter—and how technology can use them to read your mind.
Read more: http://www.rebeccaschwarzlose.com
Highlights
1:00 Rebecca's journey into what the mind is.
4:30 The maps of the Brain.
8:30 Types of Maps in the Brain.
11:45 Is the Brain hallucinating reality?
14:00 The evolutionary code of the brain.
18:30 Brain Computer Interfaces.
23:00 The risk of harvesting neural data for commercial uses.
31:00 How to use the maps of our brain for our everyday life.
34:00 Closing remarks.
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David Michael Buss (born April 14, 1953) is an American evolutionary psychologist at the University of Texas at Austin, researching human sex differences in mate selection. He is considered one of the founders of evolutionary psychology. Buss earned his PhD in psychology at University of California, Berkeley in 1981.
David's Website: https://labs.la.utexas.edu/buss/david-buss/
Highlights:
0:00 David's Bio
1:20 David's Trajectory Into Studying Evolutionary Psychology
4:00 Mating From an Evolutionary Perspective
7:13 The building blocks of the theory of mate choice
13:00 Monogamy vs. Polygamy.
17:00 Is There a perfect recipe for how we choose a mate?
20:00 Mate Value in the Dating Market.
23:00 Do Mate Preferences Vary depending on the context?
28:00 Are our current hobbies a consequence of our evolutionary blueprint?
30:11 How are we failing to “price in” our evolutionary past in terms of our “ancient sexual psychology” in our current social context and what can we do about it?
38:00 The Future And The Battle of The Sexes.
44:00 The Future of the Me Too Movement.
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Sarah Martins da Silva is a fertility specialist working at the Assisted Conception Unit (IVF clinic), Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. She is also a Senior Lecturer in Reproductive Medicine at University of Dundee and runs a translational research programme focussed around male infertility, sperm biology and drug discovery. She was recognised for her research in 2019 and named as one of the most inspiring and influential women from around the world by BBC 100 women.
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What can we do to improve fertility rates?
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In this conversation we discussed the many ways in which we can be Good Ancestors, from redesigning our political systems so they can take into account the long-term, how can individuals, such as you and me, live a lifestyle that makes us a Good Ancestor, we discuss six types of long-term thinking, and much more.
Website - www.romankrznaric.com
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— Highlights —
(5:56) The Good Ancestor: How To Think Long Term in a Short Term World. Why did this book emerge?
(6:20) We are currently living in an age of The Tyranny of the Now.
(7:01) How long is long term thinking?
(8:20) Tug of war between the short-term part of our brains versus the long-term part of our brains
(9:42) Humankind has colonized the future - WOW
(11:45) We must extend our moral circle so it includes future generations. We must extend our social circle not just across space, but through time - Roman Krznaric
(13:22) It never once occurred to me that we disenfranchise future generations in the same way that women and slaves have been disenfranchised throughout history -Roman Krznaric
(16:00) The sense of wonder when thinking about future generations.
(17:03) Is knowledge of the future a contradiction by definition?
(18:15) Being a Good Ancestor means passing on a planet that is fit for all life.
(18:50) Thinking Long-Term means falling in love, once again, with the ecosystems we inhabit.
(21:42) Creating an economy that stays within the boundaries of the living world.
(25:15) Where does long term thinking lie? in our brain? Our culture? Our institutions?
(29:20) Redesigning our political institutions for the long term?
(34:20) Does Democracy Reflect Long-Term Thinking?
(39:40) Having a relationship with Earth as a sacred place.
(41:10) How can we invite the regular individual to adopt a long-term thinking mindset? What habits, values, would we need to harvest?
(42:40) We are just a moment in the great cosmic story going back thirteen billion years -- the beginning of the universe - and at least five billion years forward to the death of the sun. And I think when you have that kind of sense of who are we in relation to time, that we are just tiny, that gives you what I call "deep time humility". - Roman Krznaric.
(47:07) Viktor Frankl's 'Man's Search For Meaning' and its importance for our path into long-term thinking.
(50:20) How to prevent nihilism while thinking on deep time.
(53:45) How would you like to be remembered by your grandchildren, and their grandchildren?
(55:00) Thinking of my future kids, their future kids and being Good Ancestors; Applying the Golden Rule with future generations, and how being a good ancestor and living a good life are not mutually exclusive but rather excellent complements.
(58:30) The Long Now Foundation.
(1:00:30) The definition of freedom is always changing.
(1:03:20) Freedom vs. Responsibility.
(1:06:40) What effect does Roman think his book, The Good Ancestor, will have in the next 200 years?
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Twitter - @ExtremeJacob
--- Highlights —
0:35 "Independence is not something one has but rather is something one is" - Jacob Lund Fisker
5:31 Re-Educating Ourselves to Be More Resilient.
7:34 How to stop living on a consumer lifestyle.
12:00 The ingredients to becoming free.
16:05 How do you answer the question of "who are you"?
23:45 What is the natural state of a human?
24:20 Primitive Humanity vs. Modern Humanity.
29:02 How can we collectively move from complications to complexity?
34:25 Is the solution to get off the grid?
42:30 The politics of the renaissance man
48:00 Bottom up change vs. top-down movements?
52:40 Small fish in big pond or big fish in small pond.
55:00 Is the world ending or are we just in the beginning of our thriving years?
1:03:00 Have we taken our current social systems, such as Capitalism, a bit too far?
1:06:00 How the lockdowns opened the door to new perspectives of how to live a good life.
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Anil Seth's mission is to advance the science of consciousness, and to use its insights for the benefit of medicine, technology, and society.
Anil is a Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience at the University of Sussex. His new book, Being You: A New Science of Consciousness is a Sunday Times Top 10 Bestseller and Guardian Book of the Week. Anil's 2017 main-stage TED talk has more than 12 million views and is one of TED’s most popular science talks. His 2018 conversation with Sam Harris appeared in his recent book of 11 favorite interviews.
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Website - https://www.anilseth.com/bio/
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--- Highlights ---
0:45 The Eye and its relationship to consciousness.
2:50 What is consciousness, really?
7:30 Were does consciousness exist?
10:30 If we realize what consciousness truly is, can it become a threat for us?
14:15 The benefits of realizing what consciousness is.
19:20 Are people guilty of committing crimes if there is no free will?
24:50 Do we experience reality in its most truthful way or is our perception of it just an approximate estimation of what's really out there?
29:00 When does consciousness arise in the individual level?
33:29 Who are you?
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This is my second interview with Professor John Vervaeke. We discuss deep ideas related to the self and ones interaction with the world. Professor Vervaeke is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto. He currently teaches courses in the Psychology department on thinking and reasoning with an emphasis on insight problem solving, cognitive development with an emphasis on the dynamical nature of development, and higher cognitive processes with an emphasis on intelligence, rationality, mindfulness, and the Psychology of wisdom. He also teaches courses in the Cognitive Science program on the introduction to Cognitive Science, and the Cognitive Science of consciousness. He has published articles on relevance realization, general intelligence, mindfulness, flow, metaphor, and wisdom. He is first author of the book Zombies in Western Culture: A 21st Century crisis which integrates Psychology and Cognitive Science to address the meaning crisis in Western society. He is the author and presenter of the YouTube series, Awakening from the Meaning Crisis.
John's Homepage
Twitter: @vervaeke_john
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--- Highlights —
1:50 - Self-Deception And Finding Truth In Today's World.
10:15 - The Increase of Domicile and What Can We Do About It.
17:50 - Approaching Relationships After The Pandemic.
24:24 - Keeping Old Relationships After Becoming Enlightened.
30:09 - Being Enlightened Within An Unenlightened Society.
35:05 - Is The Ego The Enemy?
41:00 - Figuring Out Parts Of Ourselves And Engaging With Them.
44:00 - The Price Of Living In A Risk-less World.
50:00 - Social Media And Quick Fixes To Real Needs.
55:14 - Wisdom Comes To You Or Do You Come To Wisdom.
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Tony Ewing is a Princeton-trained, Behavioral Consultant, Trainer & Motivational Speaker who leads a team of behavioral science consultants dedicated to helping professionals and their companies build resilience, acquire mentally tough leadership and overcome crises and competitive challenges. Tony has worked in over 50 countries across 4 continents with top leaders from over 500 organizations, including Google, Apple, Goldman Sachs, and many others.
Tony is a former PhD student of Nobel Laureates John Nash ("A Beautiful Mind") and Daniel Kahneman, and the dissertation advisee of former Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke. We dive into his trajectory, what behavioral economics really is and how understanding it can help us make better decisions.
For more information, visit https://www.tonyewing.com
HIGHLIGHTS
(3:13) What is Behavioral Economics?
(7:00) Rationality vs. Emotion: How do we really choose?
(13:00) The role of risk in our everyday lives.
(18:50) How to overcome fear when starting a business.
(23:15) The attributes of a succesful company.
(24:30) Tony's advice to his younger self.
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Today I am joined by Nicholas Christakis. Nicholas A. Christakis, MD, PhD, MPH, is the Sterling Professor of Social and Natural Science at Yale University. His work is in the fields of network science, biosocial science, and behavior genetics. He directs the Human Nature Lab and is the Co-Director of the Yale Institute for Network Science.
Website -https://humannaturelab.net/christakis
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--- Highlights ---
(3:50) Apollos' Arrow: The Profound and Enduring Impact of Coronavirus on the Way We Live.
(10:15) Are we gaining the upper hand against deadly viruses?
(12:30) The role of leaders during a pandemic.
(19:35) When will this pandemic truly end?
(25:03) The lessons of the pandemic for future crisis.
(31:30) The replication crisis in science and its consequences.
(38:43) How we truly choose our partners, and the role of free will in our everyday decisions (from Blueprint: The Evolutionary Origins of a Good Society.)
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Alexander Rose is an industrial designer and has been working with The Long Now Foundation and computer scientist Danny Hillis since 01997 to build a monument scale, all mechanical 10,000 Year Clock. Alexander speaks about the work of The Long Now Foundation all over the world at venues ranging from the TED conference to corporations and government agencies.
For more information on Alexander Rose and The Long Now Foundation, visit https://longnow.org
— Highlights —
(0:01:40) What will people say about who you were, and your legacy in 10,000 years?
(0:03:10) What are some of the stories that most intrigue you about ourselves, and our planet?
(0:05:20) Thinking about time in five digits (i.e. 02021).
(0:07:56) What is the concept behind the Layers of Time?
(0:12:05) How to find balance between long term and short term decisions.
(014:20) Adversity breeds longevity.
(0:19:17) How to build businesses for the long now.
(0:21:45) The traits of a long term, successful team.
(0:23:10) People who have made an impact on Alexander.
(0:26:06) Stewart Brand's impact in the world.
(0:29:00) The evolution of technology.
(0:32:31) How do crisis, such as the current pandemic, affect the long now
(0:35:45) Alexander's advice to younger generations.
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“Chomsky ranks with Marx, Shakespeare, and the Bible as one of the ten most quoted sources in the humanities―and is the only writer among them still alive.” ―The Guardian
Professor Chomsky does not need any introduction. I am very grateful with him for joining me in discussion on deep issues, such as what it means to know oneself in this reality, is reality shaped by language, can we engage with truth in today's reality, how to rethink governance, and more!
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--- Highlights —
(2:00) What does it mean to know oneself?
(2:50) Is reality shaped by language?
(4:40) Are our identities forged by our thoughts?
(6:30) How can we think or engage with any given subject from a truthful standpoint in a world where everything seems doctored?
(14:40) What would you recommend for those who want to become public servants?
(21:30) According to PEW research, Just 20% of U.S. adults say they trust the government in Washington Just 20% trust the federal government. How can it begin to gain the trust of all?
(26:00) Will we be able to solve our biggest existential threats before hitting "midnight" on the Doomsday Clock?
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Dr Philip Goff is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Durham University. His research focuses on how to integrate consciousness into our scientific world view. He has authored an academic book with Oxford University Press – Consciousness and Fundamental Reality – and a book aimed at a general audience – Galileo's Error: Foundations for a New Science of Consciousness.
Website - https://www.philipgoffphilosophy.com
Twitter - @Philip_Goff
Book - Galileo's Error: Foundations for a New Science of Consciousness.
--- Highlights —
(2:30) Trying to solve the problem of consciousness.
(5:30) Where does consciousness arise and reside?
(7:24) Is the universe conscious?
(11:40) Our Improbable Existence Is No Evidence for a Multiverse
(14:30) God Can't: How to Believe in God and Love after Tragedy, Abuse, and Other Evils
(16:00) Does science need to change in order to get a true grasp on what consciousness is?
(24:18) Could we quantify consciousness?
(26:16) Is consciousness an illusion? Illusionism: As a Theory of Consciousness
(30:16) Can Panpsychism solve the consciousness problem?
(36:25) would the human experience be enhanced if we all adopted panpsychism?
(40:25) Could Panpsychism solve humanities biggest challenges, such as climate change?
(46:43) Are we programmed to believe that we are aware of awareness?
(50:14) Multiple Personalities, Consciousness, and Panpsychism.
(52:19) Combining Minds: How to Think about Composite Subjectivity
(53:24) How should people who agree with panpsychism discuss it with those who are skeptical about it?
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Ashley Mears works primarily at the intersections of economic, gender, and cultural sociology. She studies how societies value people and things. Her work has been funded by the National Science Foundation and the Marion and Jasper Whiting Foundation, and featured in outlets like the New York Times, The BBC, The Economist, NPR, and Chinese Cosmo.
In this conversation we discuss her newest book, Very Important People: Status and Beauty in the Global Party Circuit and the implications of it for our everyday interactions relating to Gender relations, the foundations of relationships, the meaning of status in a Capitalist society, and the depth within the club life of the elite and how does this extrapolate to all human interactions.
I really enjoyed reading Very Important People, and having the opportunity to talk with Ashley about it has been a very unique experience. I encourage you to read Very Important People as Ashley provides an inside look into a world that is oftentimes not studied yet has immense implications in our reality, such as nightclubs.
Enjoy!
Website: https://www.ashleymears.com
Book: Very Important People: Status and Beauty in the Global Party Circuit
--- Highlights —
2:00 Why study clubs?
6:02 Why do we party?
11:00 How does the club life extrapolate to other parts of our daily interactions?
17:40 What is Status? How does it emerge and why does it have such a gravitational pull for us?
24:35 Potlatches and modern society.
27:47 Gayle Rubin's work on Feminist Theory and its implications for today's gender relations.
32:05 The future of Gender relations.
38:40 The Gender Of Capital: How Families Perpetuate Wealth Inequality
40:20 Are all relationships transactional?
45:20 Is love a social construct?
47:40 The emergence of Aspirational Dating websites.
51:30 Sugar Daddy's, Mommy's, and Baby's.
1:02:05 The resurgence of clubs after the pandemic.
1:06:30 Ashley's biggest insights while writing her book, Very Important People
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Jim O’Shaughnessy is the Chairman and Co-Chief Investment Officer of O’Shaughnessy Asset Management (OSAM).
Thanks Stewart Alsop III for connecting me with Jim. Having the chance to talk with Jim has been truly enlightening as we covered deep ideas regarding the realness of reality, Jed Mckenna's influence on how Jim sees the world, how to shift from a mindset built around beliefs to one empowered by mental models, how does the stock market function as a metaphor for life itself, and much more!
Of course, as we dug deep into the rabbit hole, the Matrix overlords interrupted us two times during our conversation -- just like how it happened when I talked with Stewart Alsop III. As Jim put it, once you are become aware of the cosmic awareness society, they become aware of you. These kinds of conversations that ignite your heart, little by little, shed light on what really matters, and lead us towards a path of Truth.
Jim, I can't thank you enough for joining me to puncture a hole in the Matrix. I look forward to having more mind-bending conversations with you.
Hope you enjoy and join us on the path to breaking the Matrix - - perhaps the overlords will pay you a visit as well.
Website - https://www.osam.com
Podcast - Infinite Loops Podcast
--- Highlights —
(2:40) There is no breaking the Matrix
(3:33) Daniel Jeffries: Rick and Morty and the Meaning of Life
(4:47) Is Quantum String Theory Just Taoism Under a New Name?
(5:40) What Works on Wall Street
(6:05) Jed McKenna's impact on how Jim sees reality.
(7:18) Jed McKenna was created as a fictional character to tell us that we are fictional characters. WOW
(12:44) Claude Shannon
(14:35) The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements
(15:28) "If you pour into another, you release your agency in life" - Jim O'Shaughnessy.
(16:01) "The fact that you and I are conscious beings, having this conversation at this point in history, means we have won the cosmic lottery" - Jim O'Shaughnessy.
(18:00) The Matrix INTERVENES in our conversation,
(20:39) The Thinker vs. The Prover
(28:30) Shifting from beliefs to mental models.
(34:30) If god is omnipresent, omniscient, and omnipotent, what does it lack?
(38:40) The Vinegar Tasters
(42:01) Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance
(53:40) The World is our Canvas, what are we painting on it? Great Question
(56:00) Three Brick Layers Story.
(58:10) How does the stock market function as a metaphor of the way reality works?
(1:12:30) "Life is a positive sum game for long term players" - Jim O'Shaughnessy
(1:14:00) Canvas: An investment Service of O'Shaughnessy Asset Management, LLC
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Today Lorcan Finnegan Joins me. Lorcan is a Director and a writer. His new film VIVARIUM premiered at the Cannes Film Festival 2019 in competition at Critic’s Week and won The Gan Foundation Distribution Award.
Vivarium has been described as one of the best sci-fi, psychological drama movies by many viewers. Vivarium explores many ideas surrounding the human cycle of life, modernity and the disconnection with nature, and how outside expectations influence our decisions which in turn shape our lives. Featuring Jesse Eisenberg and Imogen Poots, a couple trying to find a new place to live, Vivarium works perfectly as a metaphor on how our current society behaves.
As you will listen, I loved this movie and speaking with Lorcan was a very amazing experience. Hope you go watch Vivarium as soon as you finish this episode (warning: spoilers ahead).
Website - https://lorcanfinnegan.com
--- Highlights —
2:24 The inspiration behind Vivarium.
6:06 Are we living in Vivarium?
8: 55 The paradox of happiness.
14:30 Are we connected to our community? Do we know our neighbors?
17:40 Is The American Dream an illusion?
24:30 Are our ideals being exploited for profits?
26:25 Our educational system incentivizes groupthink rather than critical thinking
28:00 The role of artists inside a real life Vivarium.
40:20 The power movies have to create a change in how we see the world.
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Matias del Campo is a registered architect, designer and educator. He is Associate Professor at Taubman College for Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Michigan.
Website - https://span-arch.org & https://www.digitalfutures.world
--- Highlights —
2:36 Matias' Trajectory
7:20 What exactly is Artificial Intelligence?
9:20 The impact of Artificial Intelligence on Architecture.
11:15 Will Artificial Intelligence become a new species?
13:01 Autopoiesis and Artificial Intelligence.
14:20 How can a species that has flaws, such as the human species, create another species that can reach perfection, like Artificial Intelligence?
17:10 Is reality a hallucination?
18:05 The dangers of biases within Artificial Intelligence.
22:30 Are we ready to pass the baton of agency to Artificial Intelligence?
27:25 Can Artificial Intelligence machines learn from their mistakes?
30:58 The evolution of our cities after a pandemic.
35:15 Redesigning our cities with Artificial Intelligence.
37:10 Artificial Intelligence driven politics.
38:30 Autopoiesis and Universal Basic Income.
42:00 The future of our economic systems and its implications to architecture.
46:00 The future of design and architecture.
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David Sax is a writer and reporter who specializes in business and culture. His previous book,The Revenge of Analog, was a #1 Washington Post bestseller, was selected as one of Michiko Kakutani's top ten books of 2016 for the New York Times, and has been translated into six languages. He also won a James Beard award for his first book, Save the Deli. He lives in Toronto.
In this conversation we discuss his newest book, The Soul of An Entrepreneur, a "rich, searching story about the reality of the business spirit. In a field full of gimmicky ideas and empty promises, it fills a much needed gap in the literature: exploring the truth of who we are, what we make, and why we devote our lives to it."
Buy The Soul of An Entrepreneur here
David's Website -https://saxdavid.com
--- Highlights —
2:42 "I knew that it was often an emotionally wrenching and permanently transformative experience, a way of working and really of living, whose only certainty was uncertainty. Entrepreneurship was wonderful and terrible, exhilarating and terrifying, soul affirming and soul sucking… often in the same day." - David Sax
3:30 Why did we institutionalize the field of Entrepreneurship?
9:00 Does entrepreneurship belong in Silicon Valley?
19:00 Is entrepreneurship all about virtue signaling?
23:00 Entrepreneurship Comes From a Deep Desire For Freedom.
26:30 What's the best way younger generations can receive the baton from older generations from their family business?
32:00 How can we foster more entrepreneurship?
36:20 What’s the best way for you to pivot our current economic systems, such as capitalism, towards a much more sustainable path?
41:50 Who has been the most influential thinker in your life?
43:45 The Value Code of An Entrepreneur.
47:15 What is something that almost nobody knows about entrepreneurship?
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Francis X. Suarez is the 33rd Mayor of Miami. As the first Miami-born mayor, he is committed to building a Miami that lasts forever and that welcomes everyone.
Website - https://www.miamigov.com/Home
--- Highlights —
1:57 Mayor Suarez' trajectory.
2:59 Insights the Mayor has had during his trajectory that he'd wish everybody knew.
5:27 What are the main values the Mayor has learned from Miami's community?
6:39 Why is it essential for Miami to foster an entrepreneurial, innovative, and talented community?
7:29 What do you want to be your legacy as Miami's mayor? How do you envision our children, and their children remembering you?
9:29 What role does the government have in creating happiness?
11:25 What can we do, as a community, to bring more talent to Miami?
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Stewart Alsop III joins me. He is the host of Crazy Wisdom Podcast. Instead of asking people what they do, he asks people why they do it.
Twitter - @StewartalsopIII
Podcast - Crazy Wisdom Podcast
--- Highlights —
3:30 Stewart's approach to interviews
6:00 How should we use Twitter?
7:30 Are we curious by nature?
8:34 "Question asking is one of the most courageous things we can do" - WOW
10:00 Are we able to cope with uncertainty?
13:19 The best thing we can do is to awaken.
15:35 The benefits of living under uncertainty.
17:45 The ego from the Eastern Tradition.
18:55 There are no sufficient words to answer the question of who am I?
19:55 Facebook as a place to portray the idealized self - WOW
21:30 Some of the consequences from the pandemic.
24:30 Are our leaders the reflection of ourselves?
27:00 THE MATRIX OVERLORDS INTERVENED IN OUR CONVERSATION.
29:45 Does natural selection favors organisms that are truth seekers?
31:05 Assortative Mating on Ideology Could Operate Through Olfactory Cues
32:00 Is there something beyond conditioning?
34:15 The Matrix: Red Pill or Blue Pill?
37:00 Can we cope with our death?
44:25 If we live for eternity, how long would it take for us to become crazy?
45:45 Has the pandemic made us afraid of life?
48:16 Are we in a meaning crisis, as John Vervake says?
50:30 Exercise on awareness - pointing towards the awareness.
52:32 Why do I want to know the truth?
56:00 Finding the truth may make you more antifragile.
1:00:00 Technology, made by humans, is growing exponentially. Why are we having a hard time then to cope with its repercussions?
1:03:00 The paradox of paradoxes.
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Dalton Conley is the Henry Putnam University Professor in Sociology and a faculty affiliate at the Office of Population Research and the Center for Health and Wellbeing. He is also a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), and in a pro bono capacity he serves as Dean of Health Sciences for the University of the People, a tuition-free, accredited, online college committed to expanding access to higher education.
Conley’s scholarship has primarily dealt with the intergenerational transmission of socioeconomic and health status from parents to children.
He earned a M.P.A. in Public Policy and a Ph.D. in Sociology from Columbia University, and a Ph.D. in Biology from NYU.
In this conversation, we discuss his book The Genome Factor: What the Social Genomics Revolution Reveals about Ourselves, Our History, and the Future. We dive deep into the nature vs. nurture debate, genetics and the role they play in the way we develop as human beings, genetic diversity, the “Gay” Gene, sperm banks and the use of genetic information, Tinder and 23 and Me, and more.
Websites:
https://sociology.princeton.edu/people/dalton-conley https://scholar.princeton.edu/dconley
Book: The Genome Factor: What the Social Genomics Revolution Reveals about Ourselves, Our History, and the Future
HIGHLIGHTS
(2:07) The future of Sociology.
(5:00) The Genome Factor: What the Social Genomics Revolution Reveals about Ourselves, Our History, and the Future.
(5:55) The nurture vs. nature debate.
(13:35) The human factor, and Viktor Frankl - the choices in life, are they determined by our biology, our environment, or both?
(15:50) What matters more, the environment or biology when determining one’s path in life?
(18:52) The gene/environment interaction.
(23:01) Does genetics determine one’s life? Is there free will?
(25:00) The “Gay” Gene.
(28:25) Why does the moral conversation around some issues like IQ heritability tends to be stigmatized?
(29:20) Can we maximize the gene activation - good gene activation - for all the population in a single environment - i.e. USA?
(32:00) Are some people predisposed to be tobacco addicts? Can genes help us to understand why some people smoke more than others? What are the policy implications of this?
(34:10) Orchids vs. Dandelions and their relationship to Human diversity.
(41:45) Evolutionary Pressures.
(45:15) Do genes affect the economic development of a given region?
(47:42) Assortative Mating - Will Tinder recommend us potential mates taking into account the human genome? Will Dating Apps associate with Biotechnology companies?
(52:20) Sperm banks and the potential utility of genetic information.
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Angela Saini is an award-winning British science journalist and broadcaster. She presents science programmes on the BBC, and her writing has appeared in New Scientist, The Sunday Times, National Geographic and Wired. Her latest book, Superior: the Return of Race Science, was a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize and named a book of the year by The Telegraph, Nature and Financial Times. Her previous book, Inferior: How Science Got Women Wrong, has been translated into thirteen languages. Angela has a Masters in Engineering from the University of Oxford and was a Fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
In this conversation, we talked about her newest book Superior: the Return of Race Science and many ideas that surround her book, including the nature vs. nurture debate, how should we define progress, genetics, creeping ideologies in science, and much more.
Website: https://www.angelasaini.co.uk
Books: Superior: The Return of Race Science
Inferior: How Science Got Women Wrong-and the New Research That's Rewriting the Story
Instagram: angeladsaini
HIGHLIGHTS
Intro
(1:44) Is it relevant to know all of our ancestors?
(5:54) The nature vs. nurture debate.
(11:30) Are we improving as a species? How should we measure progress?
(17:00) How should progress be defined?
(20:00) Is capitalism failing?
(22:45) Has science become ideological?
(39:10) To be free of ignorance, one must first recognize ignorance within oneself.
(51:50) The future of genetics.
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Charles Murray is a New York Times bestseller, political researcher and scholar, and the F.A. Hayek Emeritus Chair in Culture Studies at the American Enterprise Institute.
In his latest book, “Human Diversity: The Biology of Gender, Race, and Class”, he describes recent developments in genetics and neuroscience that are transforming the social sciences.
In this conversation, we discuss his newest book, “Human Diversity” in which he argues that advances in genetics and neuroscience are overthrowing an intellectual orthodoxy that has ruled the social sciences for decades. The core of this orthodoxy consists of three dogmas: gender is a social construct; race is a social construct; and class is a function of privilege. “Human Diversity” posits that all three dogmas are half-truths that have stifled progress in our understanding of the social, political, and economic worlds we live in.
This topic is one that is highly contested and has become the kind of conversation that gets heated always or ends up with someone getting canceled by someone who disagrees with the ideas that were said on public record. Even though it is not necessary, I feel that I must state the obvious, at least for those who have been listening to this Podcast for the past year: I don't have an agenda in this Podcast other than being curious about our nature, about what makes us us, and about who we are, what we can be, and all that is in between. That, of course, includes our biology.
To keep this show's statement of purpose truthful, I decided to interview three different brilliant minds who are experts in the conversation around the three orthodoxies that are being disputed by Dr. Charles Murray in his most recent book, Human Diversity. Next week, I'll speak with Angela Saini, author of "Superior", and her position is that race is indeed a social construct. Afterwards, I'll be talking with Dr. Dalton Conley, author of The Genome Factor who, for me, offered a more central approach to this conversation.
I hope this "mini series" that will tackle the conversation around our nature as human beings will amplify your perspective on who we are, and more importantly, will make you curious about it so you can interact with all sides of the conversation, rather than only accepting the one that fits with your worldview.
Enjoy!
Website: https://www.aei.org/profile/charles-murray/
Twitter: @CharlesMurray
Book: Human Diversity: The Biology of Gender, Race, and Class
HIGHLIGHTS
(3:30) How can we have a meaningful dialogue around difficult topics with people who disagree with you?
(8:21) Human Diversity, Proposition #3 (my mistake): "On average, women worldwide are more attracted to vocations centered on people and men to vocations centered on things."
(13:30) Shifting the conversation around human biology from a fearful point of view to one that encourages open mindedness.
(21:02) Genes, Polygenic Scores and Social Sciences.
(30:30) Human Diversity, Proposition #10: “Outside interventions are inherently constrained in the effects they can have on personality, abilities, and social behavior."
(36:37) How can human beings achieve deep and lasting satisfactions?
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Roman Krznaric is a public philosopher who writes about the power of ideas to change society. His books, including Empathy, The Wonderbox and Carpe Diem Regained, have been published in more than 20 languages. His new book, The Good Ancestor: How to Think Long Term in a Short Term World, has been described by U2’s The Edge as ‘the book our children’s children will thank us for reading’.
Think about it for a second, you and I are living in the one and only planet we currently know for sure that sustains life, in the whole universe. Let that sink in. How do you relate with your immediate surroundings? How does your neighborhood look like? How would you like it to look like for the moment when your kids, and their kids, inherit it? Are we currently living with a lifestyle that embraces the idea that we are living in the only planet that we know of that has life within it? Does this idea make you think about how much do you apply the golden rule in every interaction you have with other people, your surroundings, and the Earth itself?
My conversation with Roman and his newest book The Good Ancestor has made me become aware of this. It has always been in my mind, the notion that we haven't found life elsewhere, but I have never thought about how this impacts the life of my children, which I don't plan on having anytime soon, and their children. This is what Roman calls "deep time humility", which means that we can take a step back and think critically about how little time we have to experience life within this blue marble , and how much impact we can have in it.
Unfortunately, right now we are affecting it on the negative more than on the positive. This means that the world that my children inherit will almost certainly be left off worse than the one I inherited. Of course, no one ever has in its right mind the goal of leaving the planet worse for our future generations, but that's exactly what we are doing. But, as Roman argues in his book The Good Ancestor, we can do something about it.
In this conversation we discussed the many ways in which we can be Good Ancestors, from redesigning our political systems so they can take into account the long-term, how can individuals, such as you and me, live a lifestyle that makes us a Good Ancestor, we discuss six types of long-term thinking, and much more.
This is by far one of the most important conversations I will share with you during my trajectory in this show. It made me Think of my future kids, their future kids, and being Good Ancestors; Reading the Good Ancestor has made me want to Apply the Golden Rule with future generations, who have no saying in the world they will inherit, and how being a good ancestor and living a good life are not mutually exclusive but rather excellent complements.
I do hope it makes you think about your relationship with the future generations and it makes you go grab a copy of Roman's book, The Good Ancestor, right now, available everywhere books are sold.
Website - www.romankrznaric.com
Buy the book here with a 20% discount.
Twitter - @romankrznaric
Watch Roman's newest TED Talk here
— Highlights —
(5:56) The Good Ancestor: How To Think Long Term in a Short Term World. Why did this book emerge?
(6:20) We are currently living in an age of The Tyranny of the Now.
(7:01) How long is long term thinking?
(8:20) Tug of war between the short-term part of our brains versus the long-term part of our brains
(9:42) Humankind has colonized the future - WOW
(11:45) We must extend our moral circle so it includes future generations. We must extend our social circle not just across space, but through time - Roman Krznaric
(13:22) It never once occurred to me that we disenfranchise future generations in the same way that women and slaves have been disenfranchised throughout history -Roman Krznaric
(16:00) The sense of wonder when thinking about future generations.
(17:03) Is knowledge of the future a contradiction by definition?
(18:15) Being a Good Ancestor means passing on a planet that is fit for all life.
(18:50) Thinking Long-Term means falling in love, once again, with the ecosystems we inhabit.
(21:42) Creating an economy that stays within the boundaries of the living world.
(25:15) Where does long term thinking lie? in our brain? Our culture? Our institutions?
(29:20) Redesigning our political institutions for the long term?
(34:20) Does Democracy Reflect Long-Term Thinking?
(39:40) Having a relationship with Earth as a sacred place.
(41:10) How can we invite the regular individual to adopt a long-term thinking mindset? What habits, values, would we need to harvest?
(42:40) We are just a moment in the great cosmic story going back thirteen billion years -- the beginning of the universe - and at least five billion years forward to the death of the sun. And I think when you have that kind of sense of who are we in relation to time, that we are just tiny, that gives you what I call "deep time humility". - Roman Krznaric.
(47:07) Viktor Frankl's 'Man's Search For Meaning' and its importance for our path into long-term thinking.
(50:20) How to prevent nihilism while thinking on deep time.
(53:45) How would you like to be remembered by your grandchildren, and their grandchildren?
(55:00) Thinking of my future kids, their future kids and being Good Ancestors; Applying the Golden Rule with future generations, and how being a good ancestor and living a good life are not mutually exclusive but rather excellent complements.
(58:30) The Long Now Foundation.
(1:00:30) The definition of freedom is always changing.
(1:03:20) Freedom vs. Responsibility.
(1:06:40) What effect does Roman think his book, The Good Ancestor, will have in the next 200 years?
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Today Chris Williamson joins me. Chris hosts a podcast called Modern Wisdom, owns an events company in the UK and coaches people to get more out of life. He thinks a lot about how to live a good life, finding one's purpose, maximizing human performance, productivity, fitness and psychology.
In this conversation we dive deep into what makes Modern Wisdom such a unique podcast. We also discuss his newest ebook named The Ultimate Life Hacks List where Chris has compiled over 200 ways of upgrading your existence, including productivity hacks, healthy habit building, social advice, mindset, and more. I have downloaded The Ultimate Life Hacks List and hands down is one of the best guides that are out there to help you maximize the payoffs of your time here on earth.
Chris walks his talk. He is an example for all of us who want to start a new business, project or just want to begin building something out of nothing. Not only that, he has created a platform to share with us all of what it means to have wisdom during the 21st Century.
This was a great conversation and I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I did!
With you, Chris Williamson.
Website - https://chriswillx.com
Download The Ultimate Life Hacks List Here
Modern Wisdom Podcast On YouTube
Chris’ Twitter Account
Chris’ Instagram
--- Highlights —
(2:30) How did The Modern Wisdom Podcast emerge?
(6:19) What makes a conversation become a great one?
(9:55) The Ultimate Life Hacks List
(10:30) What does it really mean to be a productive person in the 21st Century?
(13:36) What are some of the biggest challenges we face when we want to be more productive and how does Chris believe we can overcome them?
(16:50) Cultivating a long-term mindset for personal achievements.
(18:08) The dangers of looking for quick fixes, shortcuts in life.
(22:45) The tipping point.
(24:26) Aligning your daily activities with your long-term goals.
(28:06) Chris’ advice for younger generations (i.e. recent graduates).
(34:50) How to leverage your time to explore yourself
(35:20) Gassing up your friends!
(40:47) Spend each day trying to be a little wiser than you were when you woke up. Discharge your duties faithfully and well. Step by step you get ahead, but not necessarily in fast spurts. But you build discipline by preparing for fast spurts… Slug it out one inch at a time, day by day, at the end of the day – if you live long enough – most people get what they deserve.
– Charlie Munger
(42:07) "Being selfless is one of the most selfish things you can do” - Chris Williamson WOW
(44:33) The odds of you being born and what does it mean for your life.
(48:20) You don’t need peace of mind, you need peace from mind - Naval Ravikant
(49:40) What is something that almost nobody knows about entrepreneurship, but Chris does?
(56:00) Which version of yourself will learn faster, the one who only studies, and never tries, or the one who tries and fails, but keeps trying?
(58:00) What were David's biggest mistakes in entrepreneurship and what did he learn from them?
(1:02:00) Closing Remarks
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Stephen R. C. Hicks is Professor of Philosophy at Rockford University, Illinois, USA, Executive Director of the Center for Ethics and Entrepreneurship, and Senior Scholar at The Atlas Society.
Dr. Hicks received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Guelph, Canada, and his Ph.D. in philosophy from Indiana University, Bloomington, USA. He has published five books:
- Explaining Postmodernism: Skepticism and Socialism from Rousseau to Foucault.
- Nietzsche and the Nazis.
- The Art of Reasoning: Readings for Logical Analysis
- Entrepreneurial Living.
- Liberalism Pro and Con.
In this conversation, we discuss his book Explaining Postmodernism and topics and questions that sorround it, such as Identity Politics, how to approach philosophy as a young student, what's the role of universities in today's world, has Capitalism made the world more prosperous, are all human beings committed to progress, and much more.
This episode comes at a time when ideas are clashing more and more, and it seems that we are forgetting how crucial it is to dialogue with those who oppose our ideas, rather than trying to shut them down. We are approaching an era that will be defined by challenges and uncertainty, and there is no better way of thriving during these times than by creating ties with people, and not by engaging in more divisive practices.
This is why I believe that my conversation with Dr. Hicks was so important, as we engaged in a meaningful dialogue that had as its purpose to engage with our ideas critically. If we want to thrive as a species, we must recognize that dialogue in our universities, and both in the public and private sphere, is a crucial component of it.
We must be able to open the conversation and challenge ideas, such as the notion of progress, globalism, individuality and collectivism. I hope this conversation inspires you to open your heart and ears for those who oppose you, and that you are able to engage with them in a civil, honest and critical manner.
Website: http://www.stephenhicks.org
HIGHLIGHTS
(1:40) What does philosophy mean to you?
(4:15) How do you approach philosophy and big thinkers with big ideas?
(6:35) W.T. Jones - A History of Western Philosophy
(8:24) Do you think that there’s a Goldilocks area between subjectivism, relativism, and objective reality?
(12:20) Are all human beings committed to progress?
(16:45) What do we mean by “progress”? Is progress the same for everyone? Can we measure progress objectively? Is progress only subjective?
(18:30) Has Capitalism helped us with progress?
(26:40) Can Relativism coexist with Globalism?
(34:30) United States, Collective Identities, and Individuality.
(44:50) Why have we associated feeling offended with being threatened?
(46:15) Reason, emotion, passion, and action.
(57:00) The importance of challenging one’s ideas about the world.
(59:30) The role universities have in today’s world - an essay mentioned on postmodernism versus liberal education.
(1:01:00) What makes a leader great?
(1:02:00) Closing Remarks.
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Shoshana Berger is senior editorial director at IDEO, where she has worked on projects ranging from the end of life to modern Judaism to school lunch. She led the launch of IDEO’s publishing platform and of Blueprint, its first large-scale conference. Before IDEO, Shoshana was a senior editor at WIRED, and wrote for the New York Times, Fast Company, TIME, WIRED, and Quartz. In her 20s, she cofounded the DIY design magazine, ReadyMade, later turning it into a book, Ready Made: How to Make (Almost) Everything.
Dr. BJ Miller is a longtime hospice & palliative medicine physician and educator. He’s been on faculty at his alma mater, UCSF, since 2007 and has worked in all settings of care: hospital, clinic, residential facility, and home.
BJ’s career has been dedicated to moving healthcare towards a human centered approach, on a policy as well as a personal level. Led by his own experiences as a patient, BJ advocates for the roles of our senses, community and presence in designing a better ending. His interests are in working across disciplines to affect broad-based culture change, cultivating a civic model for aging and dying and furthering the message that suffering and dying are fundamental and intrinsic aspects of life.
“Next to birth, death is one of our most profound experiences,” Miller and Berger write. “Shouldn’t we talk about it, prepare for it, use what it can teach us about how to live?”. When it comes to death, we are all beginners. That is why Shoshana and BJ co-authored the book A Beginner’s Guide to the End, which is is a clear-eyed and big-hearted action plan for approaching the end of life, written to help readers feel more in control of an experience that so often seems anything but controllable.
In this episode we discuss A Beginners Guide to the End. Talking to Shoshana and BJ has been one of the most amazing experiences ever since I started this Podcast. We dived deep into what we can learn from this collective pause we currently are living in and putting this newly acquired insights into practice, we discussed the importance of revisiting our own nature, one that includes mortality, why is it important to have conversations about death and how to have them with oneself and with others, we also talked about the ways in which we can foster a sense of community in an atomized society, and more,
This conversation has been one that will stay with me for a long time. I am very honored and grateful with BJ and Shoshana for joining me in a deep conversation.
Enjoy!
Website: https://www.abgtte.com
--- Highlights ---
(3:20) How would you introduce yourself to your younger self?
(7:43) How should we approach the “pause” we are living during lockdown? What should we reflect upon?
(13:44) How can we put into practice what we have learned during this “collective existential practice”?
(18:10) What do our cities and the way they are designed tell about ourselves?
(21:10) Revisiting our nature.
(22:30) How should we deal with our mortality and conversations around death?
(30:21) In an-ever increasing atomized society, how can we redesign our communities so we can flourish together as human beings?
(37:40) We have agency in our perspective - WOW
(40:00) We often talk about our own mortality, but what can we do to support others who are going through a difficult period in their lives?
(45:45) Closing remarks.
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Rachel Armstrong is Professor of Experimental Architecture at the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, Newcastle University, United Kingdom and Visiting Professor, Faculty of Architecture, Campus Sint-Lucas Ghent, KU Leuven, Belgium. Her career is characterised by design thinking as a fusion element for interdisciplinary expertise. She creates multi-disciplinary research teams to address strategic and even “wicked” real world problems through conceptually pioneering design prototypes that advance innovation at the point of implementation. Exploring the transition from an industrial era of architectural design to an ecological one, she pioneers an ecological, technological and humanistic practice called “living architecture” that considers the implications for designing and engineering in a world thrown off balance.
In this episode we covered a lot of ground, from design, to architecture and its role in the future of humanity which may include us being an interplanetary species, what is innovation for, reconnecting the concrete jungle with the natural one, the cities of the future, and much more.
If you like this conversation, let me know in the reviews! I truly appreciate your support.
Website: http://livingarchitecturesystems.com/people/rachel-armstrong/
Twitter: @livingarchitect
Books availabe at Amazon.
HIGHLIGHTS
(0:42) Rachel’s trajectory and thoughts about what’s happening in the world.
(16:00) Architecture in the 21st century.
(25:45) Can we reconnect the concrete jungle with the natural jungle?
(33:20) What is the role of education in the way our cities are designed today and in the future?
(36:00) In a world of synthetic, artificial technology, can we bring back into the equation natural technologies?
(48:00) Who is innovation for?
(49:50) What will the city of the future look like?
(56:45) What does progress mean in the 21st Century?
(1:00:00) What should be our number one priority when it comes to redesigning our living spaces?
(1:05:50) Can we design an interplanetary species?
(1:13:15) What can space projects teach us about some assumptions that we’ve made about nature?
(1:16:50) What are some projects that Rachel is working on right now?
(1:21:22) Closing remarks.
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Rachel Armstrong is Professor of Experimental Architecture at the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, Newcastle University, United Kingdom and Visiting Professor, Faculty of Architecture, Campus Sint-Lucas Ghent, KU Leuven, Belgium. Her career is characterised by design thinking as a fusion element for interdisciplinary expertise. She creates multi-disciplinary research teams to address strategic and even “wicked” real world problems through conceptually pioneering design prototypes that advance innovation at the point of implementation. Exploring the transition from an industrial era of architectural design to an ecological one, she pioneers an ecological, technological and humanistic practice called “living architecture” that considers the implications for designing and engineering in a world thrown off balance.
In this episode we covered a lot of ground, from design, to architecture and its role in the future of humanity which may include us being an interplanetary species, what is innovation for, reconnecting the concrete jungle with the natural one, the cities of the future, and much more.
If you like this conversation, let me know in the reviews! I truly appreciate your support.
Website: http://livingarchitecturesystems.com/people/rachel-armstrong/
Twitter: @livingarchitect
Books availabe at Amazon.
HIGHLIGHTS
(0:42) Rachel’s trajectory and thoughts about what’s happening in the world.
(16:00) Architecture in the 21st century.
(25:45) Can we reconnect the concrete jungle with the natural jungle?
(33:20) What is the role of education in the way our cities are designed today and in the future?
(36:00) In a world of synthetic, artificial technology, can we bring back into the equation natural technologies?
(48:00) Who is innovation for?
(49:50) What will the city of the future look like?
(56:45) What does progress mean in the 21st Century?
(1:00:00) What should be our number one priority when it comes to redesigning our living spaces?
(1:05:50) Can we design an interplanetary species?
(1:13:15) What can space projects teach us about some assumptions that we’ve made about nature?
(1:16:50) What are some projects that Rachel is working on right now?
(1:21:22) Closing remarks.
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Where do we come from, what makes us human? What does it really mean to be a social animal?
Isabel Behncke is a scientist, a field ethologist who studies the social behavior of animals, including humans. She has a PhD from Oxford, a Masters from Cambridge and two more degrees from University College London. Originally from Chile, Isabel was the first South American following great apes in the wild, she walked more than 3,000 km in the Congo jungle studying a community of wild bonobos, our closest living relatives together with chimpanzees. She is also a TED Fellow and award-winning integrative thinker, who applies an evolutionary lens to the modern challenges that people and planet face.
This episode will blow your mind, we talked about how we resemble our primate cousins — the Bonobos — in so many ways, including the importance of play in the way we flourish as individuals and as communities, the effects that lockdown may have on social interactions, key differences between virtual meetings and real life encounters, the importance of our senses, evolution, and much more!
I believe that this conversation enlightened me in a big way. Isabel is an amazing person, and her passion for understanding the underpinnings of what makes us, us is very contagious.
With you, Isabel Behncke.
Website: http://www.isabelbehncke.com
Twitter: @IsabelBehncke
Instagram: @Isabel Behncke
TED Profile: Isabel Behncke
--- Highlights ---
(3:30) Isabel’s trajectory
(4:01) Great quote from Isabel’s TED Talk.
(4:40) How does play enter the equation in today’s world?
(7:50) Does isolation have an effect on long term social interactions?
(10:30) Do virtual interactions substitute face-to-face encounters?
(14:40) Experiment: virtual meetings via Zoom vs. Face-to-Face reunions.
(16:50) Blueprint: The Evolutionary Origins of a Good Society by Nicholas Christakis.
(17:45) The importance of our senses.
(21:30) Study Links Warm Hands, Warm Heart
(22:54) Could rationality override our evolutionary blueprint?
(30:00) Biology, Genes, and Culture.
(31:32) The Bajau People: “Sea Nomads” Of The Far East
(33:40) The similarities and differences of social structures between Bonobos and Humans.
(36:25) Do we make friends the same way Bonobos do?
(38:30) If you could build a nation from scratch, how would you do it? Where would you start?
(41:38) How has faith evolved?
(43:45) Isabel’s vision of the future.
(46:50) “We are not apart from nature, we are part of nature” WOW.
(47:10) Closing remarks.
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Steve Oldham is Chief Executive Officer of Carbon Engineering Ltd. (CE), a Canadian-based clean energy company. CE is focused on the deployment of groundbreaking Direct Air Capture technology that captures carbon dioxide directly out of the atmosphere so it can be stored deep underground or turned into clean transportation fuels.
Steve brings more than 20 years of executive experience to CE’s team, stemming from previous positions in technology, robotics, and aerospace sectors. He has played a lead role in a number of ‘Canada firsts’ in technology commercialization, including the first robot performing brain surgery, the first commercial radar satellite, robots that clean the inside of nuclear reactors, and satellites that service and repair other satellites. Steve holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and computer science from the University of Birmingham in England.
This conversation comes at a time when the pandemic has hit us hard and it has grabbed everyone’s attention. Still, climate change is perhaps the most pressing challenge we must face as a species. We touched on very interesting topics, including Steve’s trajectory, his vision for the long term and how Carbon Engineering impacts positively in it, the cost of addressing climate change today, and much more!
It is an honor to introduce to you, Steve Oldham.
Website - https://carbonengineering.com
TED Talk - How to pull the plug on climate change | Steve Oldham | TEDxPortland
Awesome Keynote by Steve - Turning CO2 into Fuel | Carbon Engineering CEO Steve Oldham
--- Highlights ---
(3:00) Steve’s trajectory.
(5:15) How does Steve remind Himself that his endeavor is one that will be fruitful in the long haul?
(7:35) How does Direct Air Capture work?
(10:38) Once Carbon Engineering captures CO2 from the air, could we reuse it to fuel our cars or airplanes?
(11:51) Could we remove too much CO2 from the atmosphere?
(13:15) Putting CO2 back under the ground - - is this dangerous?
(15:20) How can Carbon Engineering disrupt the world in a non-disruptive way?
(17:27) What are some of the biggest challenges that Carbon Engineering is facing?
(19:19) How much would it cost us to address climate change today?
(23:00) How can we all become involved in this project?
(25:55) Closing remarks.
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David Samson spent 18 seasons in Major League Baseball and 16 as President of the Miami Marlins. In 2017, he was the second-longest tenured team President in MLB and was one of only seven current Presidents to have presided over a World Series champion.
In 2017, Samson completed the negotiation to sell the Miami Marlins to a group led by Derek Jeter and Bruce Sherman for $1.2B. Samson acted as Chief Negotiator in the process.
In 2019, Nothing Personal with David Samson made its debut. Nothing Personal, a simulcast, gives its audience a unique look inside the world of sports, business and entertainment.
Our conversation focused on the future of sports after this pandemic. Even though I had many questions that were less timely, like his experience as a President of a Major League Baseball, this theme was implied in every moment of the episode.
This conversation is a must listen for everyone interested in how will sports look like after this pandemic. And not only that, David also gives us countless insights in the importance of being a good leader and what it means to really lead. His ability to take one step behind and analyze the potential ripple effects of a decision made by him is something I look up to.
Also, David's commitment to the truth is remarkable. He doesn't sell you soundbites to hook you but rather, he keeps you engaged by cutting through the noise, being truthful and offering an in-depth analysis of the sports industry.
Website: CBS Sports Podcasts
Podcast: Nothing Personal with David Samson
Twitter: @DavidPSamson
HIGHLIGHTS
Intro
(6:02) Which sport will have the toughest time adapting to this “new normal”?
(8:05) What if sports come back and athletes test positive for COVID-19?
(10:00) As an executive, you can’t afford to be sloppy - WOW.
(10:23) The possible consequences of bringing sports back in 2020, including lower quality and more injuries.
(14:00) How do you know when to start the clock?
(14:24) The situation with Football.
(15:45) Major League Baseball’s plan to bring back baseball.
(16:30) Sports can’t be used to heal right now--the doctors and the scientists need to be used to heal - WOW.
(18:25) What’s the difference between an event being halted, postponed and canceled?
(19:43) Wait to see - refund policies from each sport.
(20:18) Who has got to be protected during this pandemic, the players or the staff? Who do you layoff first?
(20:40) Can big contracts from athletes be restructured thanks to this pandemic?
(21:01) Which leagues, executives, players, have managed this crisis effectively, and which haven’t?
(23:02) Followers don’t need their leaders to be right all the time, they just need them to lead all the time - WOW.
(23:25) The best leaders are not scared of being wrong - WOW.
(25:52) The line between staying positive as a leader and stating the truth.
(27:08) Are players open to restructuring their contracts during this pandemic and looming recession?
(29:10) Are long-term deals in jeopardy for athletes due to this crisis?
(29:43) If anybody tells you they know the future revenue impact of this pandemic, they’re making it up. They’re simply throwing darts at a board in the pitch black dark - WOW.
(30:20) Are future London series, Mexico Series and Latin American Series in jeopardy?
(33:32) Can revenue systems from teams compensate the loss of not having fans in a stadium?
(35:08) Will fans be tested before entering a sports arena? Testing before entering a sporting event - line between privacy and prevention.
(37:55) If sports return with no fans and the leagues do a weekly test to players and one tests positive, what happens?
(40:06) Sports can set the example of how to manage this situation properly.
(40:40) The importance of stepping back as a leader and understand the ripple effects of your decisions - WOW.
(42:00) Was the NFL draft truly a live event?
(44:00) What do you think is a blindspot no sports teams are seeing from this pandemic?
(45:05) Players’ salaries may now have peaked and going forward salaries will be going down - WOW.
(46:50) Is David a huge fan? The answer to this question is so insightful.
(49:10) David’s perspective on being a good leader is truly admirable - WOW.
(50:15) Advice for someone who wants to make it in the sporting industry - WOW.
(51:50) What are you most optimistic about?
(52:09) Sports represent life and life always finds a way - WOW.
(53:30) Seize the day. Don’t wait for tomorrow - WOW.
(54:20) Closing remarks.
I want to thank Audrey P, Ryan T, Stephen R, Max S, Benny J, Rafi M, Ariela K, Tom F, Kristin L for sending your questions. Special thanks to Alex S. for helping me put together this episode.
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Dr. Peter Boghossian is a full time faculty member in the Department of Philosophy at Portland State University, an Affiliated Assistant Professor at Oregon Health Science University in the Department of General Internal Medicine, and a visiting fellow at Reason Foundation think tank. He’s an international speaker for the Richard Dawkins Foundation for Science and Reason and the Center for Inquiry, and has an extensive publication record across multiple domains of thought. His popular pieces have been featured in The New York Times, Scientific American, The Wall Street Journal, TIME Magazine, The Spectator, City Journal, The American Mind, The Philosophers’ Magazine, the LA Times, National Review, USA Today, New Statesman, etc. He’s the creator of the Atheos app and his most recent book, with translations in Mandarin, Polish, German, Romanian, is How to Have Impossible Conversations.
This is part two of a two-part series. We discussed some concerns many have about being in an enclosed space with people for an extended period of time. Also, Peter gives us his take on how to handle impossible conversations during lockdown.
This series was very honest and personal. We discussed our current life situations and we both shared some of the experiences we've had during this weird experience. Peter gave me genuine advice on what can I do to make the best out of this experience, both for me and for my family.
I am really thankful with him for joining me to discuss what we consider an overlooked consequence of this crisis. Peter truly is a role model for me.
Website: http://peterboghossian.com
Book: How to Have Impossible Conversations.
Twitter: @peterboghossian
Great conversation with Chris at Peak Prospetity
Atheos App: It's the perfect app for atheists, agnostics, humanists, skeptics, freethinkers, and even believers who want to find out how best to engage in religious discussions.
HIGHLIGHTS
Intro
(5:10) Will crimes increase during lockdown?
(9:00) Belief revisions during lockdown.
(12:40) Who should we treat first during a pandemic?
(13:45) Are all lives equal?
(19:00) Social Justice Movement in Mexico.
(20:00) Reverse Q&A .
(23:40) What are the consequences of telling a whole generation that they are fragile?
(25:03) Should we have universal protocols to help us navigate through a crisis?
(29:47) How will our conversations look like during / after this crisis?
(31:17) Following up with part one of our conversation.
(33:10) The power of scales and modeling
(33:30) How can asking someone questions can change their behavior for good - disconfirmation questions.
(34:04) The backfire effect
(36:55) Workout during lockdown.
(38:00) Making difficult decisions during lockdown.
(38:55) Peter's wife is a hero!
(44:08) Healthcare providers should be given Time's magazine person of the year award.
Outro
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Dr. Peter Boghossian is a full time faculty member in the Department of Philosophy at Portland State University, an Affiliated Assistant Professor at Oregon Health Science University in the Department of General Internal Medicine, and a visiting fellow at Reason Foundation think tank. He’s an international speaker for the Richard Dawkins Foundation for Science and Reason and the Center for Inquiry, and has an extensive publication record across multiple domains of thought. His popular pieces have been featured in The New York Times, Scientific American, The Wall Street Journal, TIME Magazine, The Spectator, City Journal, The American Mind, The Philosophers’ Magazine, the LA Times, National Review, USA Today, New Statesman, etc. He’s the creator of the Atheos app and his most recent book, with translations in Mandarin, Polish, German, Romanian, is How to Have Impossible Conversations.
This is part one of a two-part series. We discussed some concerns many have about being in an enclosed space with people for an extended period of time. Also, Peter gives us his take on how to handle impossible conversations during lockdown.
This episode was very honest and personal. We discussed our current life situations and we both shared some of the experiences we've had during this weird experience. Peter gave me genuine advice on what can I do to make the best out of this experience, both for me and for my family.
I am really thankful with him for joining me to discuss what we consider an overlooked consequence of this crisis. If all things go as planned, we'll publish the second part of this conversation as early as Monday. Stay safe, everyone.
Website: http://peterboghossian.com
Book: How to Have Impossible Conversations.
Twitter: @peterboghossian
Great conversation with Chris at Peak Prospetity
Atheos App: It's the perfect app for atheists, agnostics, humanists, skeptics, freethinkers, and even believers who want to find out how best to engage in religious discussions.
HIGHLIGHTS
Intro
(4:00) What happens to conversations during times like these?
(4:30) How do you have conversations with people you are lockdown with?
(5:25) The power of Modeling.
(6:25) Using rapport to build trust, having alone time and together time.
(8:17) Heineken commercial.
(9:25) Alone time and communal time during lockdown - WOW.
(11:50) How to prevent heated discussions.
(12:15) How to have impossible conversations.
(12:07) Is it feasible to build rapport during lockdown?
(13:00) Tracking your progress is key.
(15:30) Silence during conversations.
(18:07) Talking with people who hold strong convictions during lockdown - WOW.
(20:30) Unread Library Effect.
(21:55) Problems with authority.
(23:19) Why people confront one another?
(25:02) Ideologues during lockdown.
(26:15) Living with ideologues.
(29:09) Disconfirmation technique - WOW.
(30:10) Talking with an ideologue about something not so easy to prove.
(34:00) Problems one can face with people who have different points of view about this crisis.
(37:00) What to do if our authorities seem to be not tacking this crisis seriously?
(38:00) What should one do to prevent sounding like “Chicken Little” during this crisis?
(39:05) What should young people do to during this crisis?
(41:10) Using social media during this crisis.
(44:30) How should I embrace my neighbors during this crisis?
(46:40) How to talk with co-workers, employers and employees during this crisis?
(49:00) The loss of confidence in our leaders.
(55:18) Handling inner conversations during this crisis.
Outro
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In this episode, Andrew Maynard joins us. He is a scientist, author, and one of the nation’s leading thinkers on socially responsible and ethical innovation.
His work involves exploring the socially responsible and responsive development of emerging and converging technologies, including synthetic biology and gene editing, nanotechnology, and artificial intelligence.
As Director of the ASU Risk Innovation Lab, he is pushing the boundaries of how we think about risk and learn to succeed as we develop increasingly complex technologies. Andrew is also an active member of World Economic Forum's Council on Nanotechnology.
Andrew’s popular science/technology book Films from the Future explores socially responsible and ethical approaches to innovation through the lens of twelve science fiction movies, while his latest book, Future Rising, takes readers on a unique journey through humanity’s relationship with the future, and our responsibility to it. You can pre-order it using this link, I've already pre-ordered mine.
This episode will air during one of the most uncertain times I have ever experienced. The world is facing a big challenge with the outbreak of COVID-19 and it seems to be stress-testing most of the complex systems our daily lives rely upon, such as the economy, healthcare, court systems, geopolitics, and so forth.
That being said, I am confident that we will excel in solving this challenge and, most importantly, that we will learn from this crisis and start to take a more humble approach to life, rather than just continue to do the things we do as if nothing happened.
This episode -- and the books that Andrew has written - - have taught me a lot about our relationship with the future and the responsibility to it. This conversation comes as a remainder that all of us are designers of the future, and we can create it as a "better place than the one we came from".
As Sam Harris puts it, without further delay I bring you, Andrew Maynard.
Website: https://therealandrewmaynard.com
Books: Future Rising: A Journey from the Past to the Edge of Tomorrow and Films from the Future: The Technology and Morality of Sci-Fi Movies
Twitter: @2020Science
YouTube Channel: Risk Bites
HIGHLIGHTS
(2:45) Andrew’s Trajectory.
(5:11) Sci-Fi Movies as a way of teaching everyone that the future involves everyone.
(6:12) The problem with mining / the risks of mining.
(7:21) Complex Systems and how COVID-19 has affected them.
(8:50) Andrew’s take on COVID-19.
(10:09) Risk Bites on Youtube - A guide for students living with coronavirus.
(11:29) What can we do to prevent getting infected with COVID-19.
(12:24) The biggest challenge with COVID-19.
(13:39) Films From The Future: How it relates with what’s happening in today’s world and with COVID-19.
(14:54) Will COVID-19 teach us humility?
(17:54) Films From The Future and Future Rising: the distinction between them.
(18:00) Films From The Future.
(18:19) Future as an object: a different way of thinking about the future and understand our relationship with it.
(19:06) Future Rising.
(19:18) A responsibly-created future.
(19:45) Earth as a spaceship.
(20:15) Consciously thinking about the future.
(21:07) Our spaceship need maintenance.
(22:18) What’s the relation with sci-fi movies and the technologies we create?
(23:18) Do sci-fi movies create the ideas of the technologies we make, or do pre-existing technologies while recording sci-fi movies push innovation?
(23:42) Minority Report and its relevance in today’s world.
(24:25) The hidden consequences of Alexa, Siri, Google Play.
(24:37) Do we think before we adopt new technologies?
(25:30) FAMA - A talent screening software.
(26:12) Are we treating people as means and not ends when it comes to creating new technologies? How will new technologies affect individuals in their daily lives?
(27:50) Can Artificial Intelligence Machines deceive us?
(29:20) Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence live in the Fifth Dimension - WOW.
(30:40) Should we focus on understanding the human brain first before we create an Artificial one?
(31:05) How can we create an AI machine without biases, if the ones who are creating them have biases themselves?
(32:50) Having humility is vital to create sentient machines - WOW.
(33:34) The power of “What If” Questions in creating the future.
(34:20) A Transhumanist perspective on the future of the human species.
(35:32) The power of our biological heritage: Resiliency - WOW.
(37:11) Possibility vs Probability: What’s the difference?
(38:05) Is it likely that we can live in a world with Universal Basic Income?
(39:10) Can we excel as human beings without needing to work?
(40:40) could UBI transform people’s lives and help them create the life they want?
(43:08) Can we price in the uncertainty variable in the technologies we create?
(44:30) Distinction Between Fragile Complex Systems and Adaptable Complex Systems.
(45:36) What makes us, us?
(46:00) We are at a point where we can conceive creating artificial sentient beings - WOW.
(47:20) The technologies we create reflect our own values, our own soul - WOW.
(47:55) Are we creating our technologies with the intention of making them beautiful, such as art?
(49:10) Our technology reflects who we are - WOW.
(49:46) Morality and Ethics and their relationship with the future of technology.
(50:00) The future of Cloning (Never Let Me Go).
(51:20) Will a clone have a soul?
(52:12) Declaration of Cloning - The relationship between religion and the technologies we create.
(53:55) Let’s focus on what’s amazing of our humanity and what surrounds us - WOW.
(54:30) We are a creation worthy of respect.
(56:00) The future belongs to all of us who are creating it, not only experts.
(56:55) The risks and benefits of having a consensus about the future we are building.
(59:00) The distinction between “should we do it” and “can we do it”.
(1:00:42) Can science and philosophy work together?
(1:02:15) What future does Andrew see in the next twenty years? What’s his own vision of it?
(1:03:25) Having a future where more people can create what they imagine - WOW.
(1:04:00) Closing remarks.
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César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández is a professor of law at the University of Denver and an immigration lawyer. He runs the blog Crimmigration.com and regularly speaks on immigration issues. He has appeared in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, NPR, the BBC, and many other media outlets. A native of McAllen, TX, a city at the heart of the American immigration debate, he now lives in Denver.
He is also the writer of the book Migrating to Prison: America's Obsession with Locking Up Immigrants. This book, as you will hear me say a lot of times during the episode, sheds a light on an issue everyone is familiar with-- yet few understand the huge implications it can have on someone's life: Immigration Policy.
Professor Garcia Hernandez take an historical approach to understand immigration policy and, more specifically, the incarceration of immigrants. As he argues, this is not a new issue and the past can teach us a lot about how we got to the point where roughly 400,000 people—from babies to the elderly—now spend some time in prison.
In this episode we talked about many aspects of immigration policy, such as the power a passport can have in how one’s life takes shape—from having a stable life to being the reason of being incarcerated; The Industrial Prison Complex; Obama’s administration and its impact on the surge of immigrants being incarcerated; Trump’s influence in opening the Pandora’s Box of immigration policy; The Cold War and its repercussions on immigration reform, and much more.
I am certain that you will find this episode as relevant as it can get when it comes to issues we face as a society. Even though we hear all day long about immigration, few truly understand how complex this issue is, and, perhaps most importantly, why we need to talk about it more. The reason is: people. At the end of the day, human beings, such as you and me, are being locked up and facing unimaginable amounts of adversity.
What’s more, the government and the public can do something about it, only if we all internalize that this issue is more than just policy and a hot-topic as it can result in finishing with one’s hopes for a better future.
I have many thoughts about this issue, but I won’t say them right now as I can’t wait for you to listen to a true expert on this issue: César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández. I will write a blog about what my thoughts on this issue, which you can find at throughconversations.com
Enjoy.
Links to his work:
Website: http://crimmigration.com
Book: Migrating to Prison: America’s Obsession with Locking Up Immigrants
Twitter: @Crimmigration
HIGHLIGHTS
(3:30) Why is this issue relevant?
(5:45) The Power of a Passport.
(8:30) Jerry’s case - - A US army veteran who got deported.
(15:25) Can we divide people into two boxes? One labeled as bad and the other as white? No. Why, then, we treat immigrants as good immigrants or bad immigrants?
(19:32) The truth behind Obama’s administration and Immigration policy.
(21:50) Tump and Immigration.
(22:55) Industrial Prison Complex.
(26:40) Are inmates paid-workers?
(28:38) Would the Industrial Prison Complex change for the better if the government takes full control of prisons?
(31:20) Who really is migrating to United States, rightnow?
(34:30) Racist Bias affects minorities when it comes to incarcerating immigrants.
(37:35) Inequality, Law and Imprisonment.
(40:45) Nixon’s role in the expansion of the immigration prison system.
(43:50) Soviet Union and Prison Reform.
(45:36) What can we do about the Industrial Prison Complex?
(48:15) The path going forward and Mexico’s role in US Immigration Law
(51:15) Can the public create change when it comes to Immigration Policy?
(53:00) The solution: Eradicating the Industrial Prison Complex.
(55:05) Final Remarks and where can we find more about Professor García Hernández’ work.
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Through Conversations Podcast welcomes 2020 with an epic dialogue with Professor John Vervaeke. Professor Vervaeke is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto. He currently teaches courses in the Psychology department on thinking and reasoning. He also teaches courses in the Cognitive Science program. Professor Vervaeke has published articles on relevance realization, general intelligence, mindfulness, flow, metaphor, and wisdom. He is first author of the book Zombies in Western Culture: A 21st Century crisis which integrates Psychology and Cognitive Science to address the meaning crisis in Western society. He is the author and presenter of the YouTube series, Awakening from the Meaning Crisis.
In this episode we talked about many pressing issues we face as human beings, and how all of these challenges derive from one source: a meaning crisis. Professor Vervaeke will enlighten you with his wisdom, and his perspective on what’s happening in today’s world from many angles, such as the creation of Artificial Intelligence, rationality, decision making, the mindfulness revolution, biology, a possible reboot of institutions, the benefits of dialogue, and how all of these ideas relate with cultivating meaning in one’s life.
This was one of the most engaging conversations I have been a part of. Professor Vervaeke is a remarkable person, and he is inspiring many—including myself—to begin a path of self-discovery. If you are interested in more of Professor Vervaeke’s ideas, we will add all the links to his work, in the highlights of the episode, including his YouTube Series, Awakening from the Meaning Crisis.
Now, with you, Professor John Vervaeke.
John's Homepage
YouTube Channel
HIGHLIGHTS
(2:10) How would you introduce yourself to people who don’t know you?
(4:55) What are some things that cognitive scientists know but most people don’t?
(5:23) Professor Vervaeke’s TEDx Talk.
(8:30) Cognitive Science as a bridge between disciplines that study the mind.
(10:25) The distinction between the brain and the mind.
(11:35) Artificial Intelligence and the Mind.
(12:25) We can think of the mind as the software, and the brain as the hardware.
(15:35) Are human beings superior than Artificial Intelligence?
(17:15) In what areas are humans superior than Artificial Intelligence?
(17:45) Artificial General Intelligence
(17:55) Humans have capacity for insight.
(20:00) Intelligence vs. Rationality.
(21:15) Why the Creation of A.I. Requires the Cultivation of Wisdom
(23:06) The Paperclip problem.
(24:01) Life and mind: From autopoiesis to neurophenomenology. By Evan Thompson
(27:39) Meta-narratives and AI.
(29:00) Constant process of self-making.
(31:00) Do narratives matter to non auto-poetic beings?
(31:25) Fransisco Varela’s influence on Third Generation Cognitive Science
(32:00) Evan Thompson
(33:00) How do we zero-in on information?
(33:10) Our actions are unlimited, but we are not.
(33:20) We have an ability to zero-in on relevant information.
(33:30) What is insight?
(35:05) What mechanisms help us to make decisions?
(35:45) Why are younger generations lacking meaning in their lives?
(36:05) Episode #9 Insight - Awakening From The Meaning Crisis
(36:40) Currently working with Juensung Kim, Thalia Vrantsidis, and Philip Rajewicz.
(37:15) Currently working with Christopher Mastropeitro, Leo Ferraro and Anderson Todd.
(37:25) John Logan - On The Nature Of Interest.
(38:20) Words have Meaning.
(40:17) Things are meaningful to you insofar as they relate to your awareness - - Contact with reality.
(41:00) Relevance Realization Machinery = Thing matter to you; you matter to things; you matter to others.
(43:00) Why do we get signals that our life may not be meaningful?
(44:00) Is the Selfish Gene still a valid theory in modern biology?
(46:00) Supernatural Selection: How Religion Evolved by Matt Rossano
(46:10) Upper Paleolithic transition and emergence of religious behavior.
(47:30) Music plays with our Relevance Realization Machinery.
(48:30) Book Zombies in the Western Culture - WOW.
(49:15) Grassy Narrows - Difference between a House and a Home.
(49:00) Christopher Mastropietro & Filip Miscevic
(53:03) Solitary Confinement.
(54:00) The Western World is suffering from Domicile.
(55:00) The symptomology of the meaning crisis / Has the meaning crisis affected younger generations?
(57:18) The Neuroscience of Addiction - with Marc Lewis
(58:05) Survey shows that 80% of young individuals feel their life has no purpose in the UK.
(59:00) Virtual Exodus - WOW.
(1:00:30) Positive Aspects of the Meaning Crisis.
(1:03:00) Religio = to connect.
(1:03:50) Peter Lindberg
(1:04:00) Rebel Wisdom
(1:05:31) How can we stop being cynics in a world that creates more bullshit?
(1:05.41) Harry Frankfurt: “On Bullshit” (Frankfurt and Wilson 2005).
(1:08:00) Can we do something about bullshit?
(1:11:00) Can we cultivate wisdom from within the Institutions?
(1:14:00) Ancient practices that emerged from the Socratic Dialectic allowed groups to connect.
(1:16:00) Collective Flow State.
(1:19:00) Next Video Series - - After Socrates: The Pursuit of Discourse Through Meaningful Dialogue.
(1:21:00) Can we talk about difficult topics without identifying with the topics ourselves?
(1:22:20) "What we need is to reestablish a deep belief in the process as opposed to our commitment to the positions” - WOW.
(1:23:00) Are we more Atheists or Secular?
(1:25:00) Is spirituality the same as religiosity?
(1:27:00) A religion that’s not a religion.
(1:29:00) Should we forget about institutions?
(1:31:30) Can we differentiate between bullshit ideologies and legitimate ideologies?
(1:33:00) There is no prescriptions in a path of self-discovery.
(1:35:00) 'Stealing Fire: Peak States and Ethical Cult Building' Jamie Wheal.
(1:38:07) We all need a transformation in a path of self-discovery.
(1:39:35) What is the most profound insight Professor Vervake has had during his quest?
(1:40:45) Sacredness of meaning.
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Hey everyone! I am super excited to bring you this edition of Through Conversations Podcast, featuring the impressive Professor Katharine Gelber. Professor Gelber is Head of the School of Political Science and International Studies, and Professor of Politics and Public Policy at the University of Queensland, Australia. Her expertise is in freedom of speech and speech regulation. Her most recent book is called Free Speech in the Digital Age where she analyzes from a range of disciplinary perspectives, how the new technologies and global reach of the Internet are changing the theory and practice of free speech.This conversation was much needed as we talked about an issue that has been increasingly influential in our society: Hate Speech.
We talked about how difficult it is to define hate speech and how can we identify if something really is hate speech, what have we interpreted as freedom of speech, hate speech and its repercussions on civil discourse, what is the chilling effect, social media and its effect on civil discourse and much more.
Regarding the chilling effect, I have to point out something that I have been thinking about a lot. Professor Gelber has found evidence that this does not happen--I decided not to define what’s the chilling effect right now because I want you to listen to the conversation and get the idea by yourself.
However, how can we quantify the true preferences of people if they hide it from the public? In other words, if the chilling effect is truly happening, I still don’t see how can we find evidence that supports it.
In this conversation I tried to understand in a deep manner what professor Gelber has found regarding hate speech and speech regulation and I find it truly amazing and important for us to understand what hate speech really is so we can have tools to identify it but also acknowledge what is not hate speech. One thing for sure is that something that offends one but does not restrain any of one's rights, subordinates one and ranks one as inferior is not hate speech.
This conversation will really help you to see clearly that there has been a disconnect in the way we communicate with ourselves, specially regarding difficult topics. When someone hurts one's feelings it does not mean one is being a victim of hate speech, and it has become increasingly evident that we have associated hate speech with feeling offended.
After this episode, we will take a break for the holidays and we’ll return on Mid-January with more. I want to thank everyone who has supported this Podcast by reviewing it, subscribing to it or sharing it with a friend. It means a lot.
I hope this conversation gives you as much as it gave me to reflect on.
With you, Katharine Gelber.
Read More about Professor Gelber's work here
Books:
Free Speech in the Digital Age.
Free Speech After 9/11
Speech Matters: Getting Free Speech Right.
Journal Article
The Effects of Civil Hate Speech Laws: Lessons from Australia
HIGHLIGHTS
(3:40) How did Professor Gelber become interested in freedom of speech?
(4:42 ) Has censorship migrated towards hate speech?
(5:09) Why is hate speech an elastic term? Who defines hate speech?
(6:29) Hate speech means a lot of things nowadays.
(7:00) Should we even be using the term hate speech?
(7:21) The definition of hate speech
(7:59) Quanitifying hate
(8:36) How can we know if hate speech is happening in the public discourse?
(10:35) For it to be considered hate speech, it must fulfull three criteria: Ranking one as inferior, subordinating one and depriving one from powers.
(10:46) What is the chilling effect?
(11:46) Should we regulate speech?
(12:24) How can we evaluate if the chilling effect is truly happening?
(12:53) Report on chilling effect in the United States. Read more here
(13:40) Chilling effect in Western Democracies
(15:14) Confusion between public and private spheres of expression
(15:57) What is the speech doing in the conversation? Are you ranking them as inferior? Are you subordinating them? Are they being deprived from their powers, such as the right to vote?
(17:10) What are hate speech laws asking people to do?
(18:01) Political correctness
(18:55) Freedom of speech carries imnense responsabilities
(20:38) Can hate speech legislation be created and have an effect in the United States even with the existence of the First Amendment?
(21:52) Can we encourage people to exercise their right to express themselves in a responsible manner, without the use of legislation?
(23:40) College campuses and freedom of expression
(26:00) Trigger warnings: what could be done?
(26:40) Do we truly understand what freedom of expression is?
(28:15) Alex created a Quora account and asked "has freedom of speech been more contrained as of lately?" What did people answer?
(29:40) Is there an asymmetry between freedom of speech being constitutionally protected and people speaking their minds freely?
(30:40) Answers on Quora should be cautiously evaluated due to the self-selection bias
(31:10) The contradiction we are living in global politics regarding free speech
(32:00) How has digital media exponentialized this contradiction
(34:04) How can we define hate speech in the digital era?
(34:14) The role of journalists in a digital era?
(36:55) Australian Alliance For Journalists Freedom
(37:40) Digital media platforms and freedom of speech
(38:48) What is the problem digital media companies face with regards to the regulation of speech?
(39:47) Australia and Whistleblowers
(40:23) Witness K - - Read more here:
(41:03) Bloggers vs. Journalists
(43:10) Externalities of the creation of legislation that regulate speech
(43:40) Professor Gelber's vision regarding freedom of speech and using it in a responsible manner
(47:00) The perfect vision: hate speech and freedom of speech
(48:48) Read more about Professor Gelber's work here:
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Welcome to this edition of Through Conversations Podcast. This episode featured David Livingstone Smith. He is a philosopher who investigates the dark side of human nature.
David is a professor of philosophy at the University of New England. He has published many books, including Freud's Philosophy of the Unconscious, Why We Lie: The Evolutionary Roots of Deception and the Unconscious Mind, The Most Dangerous Animal: Human Nature and the Origins of War, and Less Than Human: Why We Demean, Enslave and Exterminate Others.
We had a great conversation, and a deep one indeed. We talked about what’s philosophy, about how cultures influence our perceptions of others, the role of an individual in an authoritarian state, his book Less Than Human and much more. David also mentioned that he was working on a new book which will be published on June 2020 but you can preorder it now using the link in the bio. I cannot wait to read it, the book is called On Inhumanity: Dehumanization and How to Resist It.
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With you, David Livingstone Smith
Pre-Order now: On Inhumanity: Dehumanization and How to Resist It.
Twitter: @DLSmith1665
Website: https://www.davidlivingstonesmith.com
HIGHLIGHTS
(1:02) What is philosophy for David?
(2:19) First time philosophizing
(4:02) What college does to curiosity
(6:52) David's trajectory
(9:01) Freud's influence on David
(11:08) Less Than Human and Freud
(11:40) Are we responsible for our misconceptions?
(14:54) “…dehumanization is a joint creation of biology, culture and the architecture of the human mind.” WOW
(15:13) Does culture affect the circuitry of our branis?
(16:45) Philosophy as an interdisciplinary approach to solve big questions
(17:48) Evolution's role in dehumanizing others
(21:50) The Power of Propaganda
(25:50) Dehumanization throughout human history & the psychology involved
(29:00) Trumpian Propaganda
(30:20) McCarthy and propaganda
(34:00) Is Steven Pinker's argument in favor of progress sustained?
(39:07) The dangers of rationalizing oppression... "it's never the same until it is the same and then it's too late" WOW
(39:24) Hate Speech's role in dehumanizing others
(39:57) Racism in the USA - Permission granted by POTUS
(41:18) I had to ask this question: Does this interfere with the first amendment?
(42:19) Should we limit free speech?
(43:50) Fear / love as the main motivators for dehumanizing, not hate
(44:50) Is nationalism a good thing?
(45:33) Racism precedes dehumanization - - always
(47:27) "Dehumanization is racism in steroids "- WOW
(48:25) This episode was recorded on July the 2nd
(48:40) Is there symmetry between American Values and American Citizens?
(51:32) David's outlook for the future
(54:00) Role of an individual in an authoritarian state
(55:05) Through Conversations, through getting to know the other; seeing that theres an essence in the other, its good"
(55:31) "There is always a reason people have the views that they have" WOW
(56:52) The power of "I don't know"
(57:25) Books that David's reading and writing
(57:59) The Darkening Age
(58:00) Closing remarks
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Welcome back to another edition of Through Conversations Podcast. This time Seth Stephens-Davidowitz joins us. Seth is an author, data scientist, and speaker who studies what we can learn about people from new, internet data sources. His 2017 book Everybody Lies was a New York Times bestseller and an Economist Book of the Year. Seth is a contributing op-ed writer for the New York Times and has worked as a visiting lecturer at the Wharton School and a data scientist at Google. He received his BA in philosophy from Stanford, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa, and his PhD in economics from Harvard in 2013. He is a passionate fan of the Knicks, Mets, Jets, and Leonard Cohen.
Seth is someone who will blow your mind. His most recent book “Everybody Lies” answers deep questions such as how much sex are people really having? or Are Americans still racist? We dive deep into his book and we continue the conversation around it but cover a lot of ground in many other fields including free will, artificial intelligence, government and much more. Even though this conversation was thought-provoking, I still have a lot of questions for him and I hope we can have him again as a guest on this Podcast.
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And now, Seth Stephens-Davidowitz
Website: http://sethsd.com
Book: Everybody Lies : Big Data, New Data, and What the Internet Can Tell Us About Who We Really Are
Twitter: @SethS_D
Watch his keynote at Ciudad de Las Ideas 2018
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Hey everyone! This episode was a very, very awesome experience. I had a lot of fun talking with Douglas Rushkoff. He has been named by MIT as one of the “world’s ten most influential intellectuals". He is an author and documentarian, studying human autonomy in the digital age. He has published twenty books including the just-published Team Human, based on his podcast, as well as the bestsellers Present Shock, Throwing Rocks at the Google Bus, Program or Be Programmed, Life Inc, and Media Virus.
We had a great conversation, talking about his newest book Team Human; the survival of the richest; how much should a company be earning? Team Human at Sillicon Valley; how Darwin’s theory has been manipulated and, much more.
I encourage you to go subscribe to Team Human's Podcast and read the book Team Human. Douglas will additionally be writing 5-minute excerpts from his newest book for the next 100 weeks on Medium, so be on the lookout for that.
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With you, Douglas Rushkoff.
Website: https://rushkoff.com
Medium: https://medium.com/team-human/column/home
Book: Team Human
Podcast: https://teamhuman.fm
HIGHLIGHTS
Intro
(2:02) Jason Silva and Douglas Rushkoff
(2:26) Transhumans: what do they want?
(7:43) The survival of the richest
(10:27) Is there a way out?
(12:00) How much should a company be earning?
(13:15) Why keep chasing profits?
(14:00) What is capitalism?
(15:15) Digital is infinite
(15:45) Team Human at Sillicon Valley
(17:00) Thoughts on Team Human
(20:00) Fight or Flight Panic: whose fault is it?
(21:56) Why is it that social media companies need us to be atomized?
(24:50) Darwin’s perspective has been manipulated
(26:46) What makes digital media dangerous?
(28:40) What is considered as a threat, nowadays?
(29:20) Are humans a catalog?
(30:00) What do algorithms know about you?
(31:30) Who are Team Human’s enemies?
(34:47) Changes in technology
(36:50) Could we use our technologies to enhance human values?
(37:15) Values of our leaders
(41:20) Thoughts on Judaism
(47:17) How would you pitch Team Human to AI?
(52:00) 1984 or brave new world?
(53:30) Closing remarks
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Hey everyone, today’s episode is with Niall Ferguson:
Niall Ferguson is a senior fellow of the Hoover Institution, Stanford, and a senior fellow of the Center for European Studies, Harvard.
He has written fifteen books, including: The Square and the Tower: Networks and Power, from the Freemasons to Facebook; The House of Rothschild I and II;The Ascent of Money and, The Great Degeneration.
We had a very interesting conversation, we touched on many relevant topics, including his thoughts 3 years into Trump’s presidency, role of institutions in a “Techie” era, hate speech in the framework of the first amendment and his most recent book “The Square and the Tower”.
Even though this interview was recorded back in March of this year, the conversation is still very relevant for today and gives a lot to reflect on.
Please enjoy this edition of Through Conversations with Niall Ferguson!
His latest book is The Square and the Tower: Networks and Power, from the Freemasons to Facebook
The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World: 10th Anniversary Edition
Website: http://www.niallferguson.com
Twitter: @nfergus
Watch his talk at Ciudad de Las Ideas 2016
HIGHLIGHTS
(0:51) Intro
(1:37) Thoughts 3 years into Trump’s presidency.
(4:35) China and US.
(8:28) Role of institutions in a “Techie” era: can we draw a line in the sand between tech and government?
(12:51) ...What happens when Facebook shuts down?
(17:50) "The Degeneration of institutions" and finding the middle ground between complex regulation and corruption in free markets.
(22:40) Hate speech in the framework of the first amendment.
(29:00) The migration of a culture born in college campuses to politics.
(32:20) Niall’s take on his approach to free speech, Ayaan's courage to speak her mind.
(36:00) Conclusion about universities and what needs to be done.
(39:20) “The Square and the Tower”
(43:49) Closing remarks.
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