#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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#384: What It Really Means to Be Self-Reliant

#384: What It Really Means to Be Self-Reliant

When you hear self-reliance, what do you think of? Living off the grid in a cabin somewhere? Doing everything yourself, and pulling yourself up by your bootstraps?Do these images get at what it really...

2 Mar 201848min

#383: The Virtues of the Masks of Masculinity

#383: The Virtues of the Masks of Masculinity

In the past few years, there’s been a lot written about the ills of the “masks of masculinity.” These supposed social masks are the source of personal problems in the lives of men as well as countless...

27 Feb 201833min

#382: The Secrets of Greater Endurance

#382: The Secrets of Greater Endurance

How long can a human run without stopping? What’s the most weight a human can deadlift? Will someone ever run a mile in less than three minutes and thirty seconds?My guest explores these questions in ...

22 Feb 201857min

#381: Why You Should Let Your Kids Fail

#381: Why You Should Let Your Kids Fail

If you’re a parent, you likely want your kid to flourish and succeed. And according to my guest today, the best way to do that is to let your kid fail.Her name is Jessica Lahey and she’s a teacher and...

20 Feb 201842min

#380: How to Be Braver

#380: How to Be Braver

For thousands of years, philosophers and writers have debated the nature of courage. What is it? Are some people born more courageous than others? Can you learn to be courageous?My guest today set out...

15 Feb 201840min

#379: How to Spot Red Flags in a Relationship

#379: How to Spot Red Flags in a Relationship

#379: How to Spot Red Flags in a Relationship by The Art of ManlinessSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

13 Feb 201841min

#378: Brunch Is Hell; Dinner Parties Are Heaven

#378: Brunch Is Hell; Dinner Parties Are Heaven

According to my guest today, the past decade has seen the rise of a truly soul-sucking food trend. In fact, he argues it’s creating a hell on earth. What is this mealtime monster?It’s brunch. My guest...

8 Feb 201839min

#377: 12 Rules for Life With Jordan Peterson

#377: 12 Rules for Life With Jordan Peterson

Have you been stuck in a rut for awhile? Have you been there so long that you feel like there’s no use in trying to get out of that slump? Maybe you even start telling yourself, “Things can never get ...

6 Feb 201852min

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