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5mins
Enlightenment: After the ecstasy, the laundry. Why enlightenment is never an end in itself.
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6mins
You know Steve-O. Now meet Steve Glover, as the professional stuntman talks to us about pain, insecurity, and never finding contentment.
Unlikely Collaborators
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3mins
What is perception, really? Philosopher Alva Noë on why perception is a puzzling phenomenon:
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31mins
Author of the Canceling of the American Mind Greg Lukianoff explains the current state of free speech in the United States.
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5mins
Adam Bryant interviewed over 1,000 CEOs. These are the 3 critical skills to running a company.
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7mins
The creative force behind The Vampire Diaries explains how she learned to deal with her insecurities.
Unlikely Collaborators
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6mins
Science writer George Musser on the unsung role of friendship in science’s biggest discoveries.
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9mins
From hunter-gatherers to the American Dream: This is how humanity’s definition of “work” has developed over time.
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5mins
We’ve all tried to win an argument by bringing up statistics that support our view. But here’s why that doesn’t work, according to a neuroscientist.
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6mins
“I was incarcerated well before I was in prison and I was free before the gates of prison opened up and let me out.”
Unlikely Collaborators
The u s vs itself.
33mins
The United States is the biggest risk in 2024. Here are the other 9, explained by Ian Bremmer, president of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media.
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6mins
Former SNL star Jay Pharoah answers our most challenging questions about life, self-esteem, and changing his mind.
Unlikely Collaborators
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5mins
60% of people feel disconnected. Harvard professor Robert Waldinger addresses the science behind humanity’s loneliness epidemic and suggests ways to solve it.
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4mins
What if AI could tell us we have cancer before we show a single symptom? Steve Quake, head of science at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, explains how AI can revolutionize science.
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
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6mins
Biology plays an important role in emotional reactions, but neuroscientist Kristen A. Lindquist posits that our culture is just as influential.
Unlikely Collaborators
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8mins
He revolutionized hospitality, twice. Chip Conley shares his secrets to being able to evolve in an ever-changing world.
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6mins
Over 250 million records sold and more than 70 platinum hits later, Jason Derulo sits down with us to talk about goals, insecurities, and why he still doesn’t feel like he’s “made it.”
Unlikely Collaborators
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8mins
Eastern religion meets Western psychology: meet the Harvard professor who’s also a Zen priest as he explains how to relieve suffering using both faith and neuroscience.
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29mins
Four visionaries—Kevin Kelly, Peter Schwartz, Ari Wallach, and Tyler Cowen—share their insights on the future, urging viewers to consider the impact of their actions on future generations.
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6mins
People are living longer than ever, challenging our assumptions around milestones like retirement. Economist Lynda Gratton explains a “multi-stage life,” and how retiring later isn’t necessarily something to fear.