#181: The Geography of Genius

#181: The Geography of Genius

Throughout human history there have been pockets of genius around the world. You had Athens with Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle. During the Enlightenment, Edinburgh, Scotland produced a lot of great thinkers who influenced the modern world. And today, Silicon Valley seems to have a concentration of extremely smart and talented people. Why do these pockets of genius seem of occur? What was it about these places? My guest today wanted to find out. Eric Weiner is the author of The Geography of Genius, and on today's show we talk about his book.

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#207: Primal Endurance - Become a Fat-Burning Beast

#207: Primal Endurance - Become a Fat-Burning Beast

Are you an endurance athlete unhappy with your stalled performance? Are you constantly battling aches and pains? Are you running 30 or 40 miles a week, but still can’t get rid of your spare tire aroun...

6 Kesä 201647min

#206: Extreme Ownership - Leadership Lessons from a Navy SEAL

#206: Extreme Ownership - Leadership Lessons from a Navy SEAL

We live in a time of uncertainty and complexity. Things are always changing; whether it's business, politics, or life in general, you're having to constantly adapt and make decisions, even when you do...

3 Kesä 201651min

#205: Seven Brothers, the Merchant Marine, and the War Against Hitler's U-boats

#205: Seven Brothers, the Merchant Marine, and the War Against Hitler's U-boats

You've probably heard of the great battles fought in Europe and the Pacific during WWII, but did you know that part of WWII was fought just miles off the coast of the United States? And that the men t...

30 Touko 201644min

#204: How to Be Miserable

#204: How to Be Miserable

There are tons of books about how to be happier, how to improve yourself, how to be less angry, etc. These books often tout things you should add to your life to get to where you want. But sometimes t...

26 Touko 201638min

#203: The Real Life Most Interesting Man in the World

#203: The Real Life Most Interesting Man in the World

You've probably all seen the Dos Equis 'Most Interesting Man in the World' commercials. He goes on great adventures, has tremendous stories to tell, is friends with the rich and famous, etc.The Dos Eq...

23 Touko 201649min

#202: How Bad Do You Want It?

#202: How Bad Do You Want It?

If you're an endurance athlete, you probably experience the wall - that moment in the race when you're pushing yourself really hard and your body just tells you, "Enough. You can't go on." The same ca...

20 Touko 201655min

#201: Rules for Your Newborn Daughter

#201: Rules for Your Newborn Daughter

If you're a dad, or plan on being one someday, you probably have some advice or principles that you'd like to pass on to your children so that they can grow up to be well-adjusted adults. My guest tod...

16 Touko 201655min

#200: The Virgin Vote - Masculinity & Politics in the 19th Century

#200: The Virgin Vote - Masculinity & Politics in the 19th Century

We're in the middle of a presidential campaign here in the U.S., and once again commentators, politicians, and reporters are bemoaning the apathy and disengagement of young Americans, but there was a ...

12 Touko 201644min

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