Modern Wisdom9 Syys 2021

#369 - Mark Williams-Thomas - The Story Of Exposing Jimmy Savile

Mark Williams-Thomas is an investigative journalist, an author and former police detective. True crime documentaries are everywhere, and you've probably seen Mark in many of them. He was the man responsible for investigating and exposing Jimmy Savile which then lead to an avalanche of other abusers being arrested. Today we get an insight into what it's like to be a real life Sherlock Holmes. Expect to learn who are the most disturbing criminals that Mark Williams-Thomas has ever met, what the biggest difficulties were when investigating Jimmy Savile, how Jimmy Savile got away with abuse for so long, what it was like interviewing Oscar Pistorious, how accurate life in Line Of Duty actually is, what Mark thinks about Making A Murderer and much more... Sponsors: Get 10% discount on your first month from BetterHelp at https://betterhelp.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get 20% discount & free shipping on your Lawnmower 4.0 at https://www.manscaped.com/ (use code MODERNWISDOM) Extra Stuff: Follow Mark on Twitter - https://twitter.com/mwilliamsthomas Check out Mark's books - https://www.williams-thomas.co.uk/ Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Terrible Paradox of Self-Awareness - Robert Pantano - #1080

Robert Pantano is a writer, creator, and the founder of the Pursuit of Wonder YouTube channel. At what point does self-awareness become self-sabotage? The more you analyze yourself, the easier it is ...

4 Huhti 1h 10min

AI Expert Warns: “This Is The Last Mistake We’ll Ever Make” - Tristan Harris - #1079

Tristan Harris is a tech ethicist, entrepreneur, and a speaker. Are we sleepwalking into disaster? AI is unlocking massive progress, but the dangers hiding beneath the surface are exactly what expert...

2 Huhti 2h 8min

Studio Launch Party - Indian Fetishes, Betting on Wars & Tom Cruise - #1078

Welcome to the new Studio! To celebrate, I put together a new episode style. In this launch episode, we explore: The world’s worst phone call of all time If the act of self-improvement is pr...

30 Maalis 1h 39min

How to Wake Up Excited About Your Goals - Chris Bailey - #1077

Chris Bailey is a productivity expert, speaker, and author. How do you make goals actually stick? We all want better for ourselves, but most goals fade. So how do you set goals that excite you—and ac...

28 Maalis 1h 9min

The Hotdog Effect: Secrets of the World’s #1 Restaurants - Will Guidara - #1076

Will Guidara is a restaurateur, hospitality expert, and author. What does it take to become the world’s best restaurant? In an era of extravagant dining and over-the-top experiences, the answer might...

26 Maalis 1h 4min

Why Men Are at the Top of Society (and the bottom) - Roy Baumeister - #1075

Roy Baumeister is a psychologist, professor, and researcher. Are men inherently more expendable from an evolutionary standpoint—and if so, has that dynamic helped drive innovation? If risk-taking out...

23 Maalis 1h 29min

A Masterclass in Changing Your Limiting Beliefs - Nir Eyal - #1074

Nir Eyal is an author, behavioural design expert, and investor. What does it mean to truly hold a belief you endorse? Maybe some of what we believe isn’t true. But more interesting is how beliefs are ...

21 Maalis 1h 27min

19 Uncomfortable Truths About Human Nature - Gurwinder Bhogal - #1073

Gurwinder Bhogal is a programmer and a writer. Gurwinder is one of my favourite X follows. He’s written yet another megathread exploring human nature, cognitive biases, mental models, status games, c...

19 Maalis 1h 44min