#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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#497: The Meaning, Manifestations, and Treatments for Anxiety

#497: The Meaning, Manifestations, and Treatments for Anxiety

According to recent statistics, the number of Americans dealing with anxiety disorders is over 40 million and that number is increasing. My guest today is one of those Americans who's suffered from bo...

8 Huhti 201942min

#496: What Plato's Republic Has to Say About Being a Man

#496: What Plato's Republic Has to Say About Being a Man

Plato’s Republic is a seminal treatise in Western political philosophy and thought. It hits on ideas that we’re still grappling with in our own time, including the nature of justice and what the ideal...

3 Huhti 20191h 13min

#495: Wish You Had More Time? What You Really Want is More Memories

#495: Wish You Had More Time? What You Really Want is More Memories

When you ask people about their schedules, they'll typically tell you they're very busy, and don't have enough time for sleep or for leisure activities. Yet when they're actually asked to track their ...

1 Huhti 201936min

#494: The Inspiring Story of One of WWII's Greatest Tank Gunners

#494: The Inspiring Story of One of WWII's Greatest Tank Gunners

Recently, I participated in the AoM podcast's first live audience interview. It took place at Magic City Books here in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and joining me for the interview was two-time past guest Adam Ma...

27 Maalis 201955min

#493: 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die

#493: 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die

There are over a hundred million books in existence. And the average person only has 8 decades in which to read them. So which books should you choose to read over others before you croak?It's a quest...

25 Maalis 201947min

#492: How to Survive a Secret Syrian Terrorist Prison

#492: How to Survive a Secret Syrian Terrorist Prison

Matthew Schrier was on his way home from Syria after spending months photographing the war going on there, when, just 45 minutes from the safety of the Turkish border, he was taken prisoner by the Al-...

20 Maalis 201940min

#491: Everything You Know About Passion is Wrong

#491: Everything You Know About Passion is Wrong

"Passion" is a word that's been thrown around a lot in the last few decades. People have a vague notion that passion is a very good thing, and that they want to find it in their work and lives. But be...

18 Maalis 201953min

#490: Can You Learn to Be Lucky?

#490: Can You Learn to Be Lucky?

There's no doubt that luck plays a role in how successful we are in life, but the more we believe in luck, the less motivated we feel to proactively go after our goals. How do we navigate this paradox...

13 Maalis 201941min

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