#115: The Slumbering Masses With Matthew J. Wolf-Meyer

#115: The Slumbering Masses With Matthew J. Wolf-Meyer

We often take for granted society's current sleep schedule. If you're like most people, you sleep about 8 hours a day in one chunk between the hours 10 PM and 8AM or there abouts. But our guest today reminds us that sleep always wasn't like that. In fact, it wasn't until the middle of the 19th century that that idea of sleep became the norm. In his book The Slumbering Masses, Dr. Michael J. Wolf-Meyer takes a look at the anthropology of sleep and explores how modern conceptions of sleep drives an entire sleep industry as well as stimulant industry-- coffee and energy drinks. A fascinating discussion.

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#336: Master Your Testosterone

#336: Master Your Testosterone

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6 Sep 20171h 7min

#335: Exploring Archetypes With Jordan B. Peterson

#335: Exploring Archetypes With Jordan B. Peterson

The Epic of Gilgamesh, the Genesis creation story, Bhagavad Gita. These are just a few examples of the myths and stories that explain human existence. Individuals like Carl Jung and Joseph Campbell ha...

31 Aug 201750min

#334: When Violence Is the Answer

#334: When Violence Is the Answer

We’re often told violence is never the answer. My guest today would argue that not only is that idea wrong, it's also extremely dangerous. He says that sometimes violence is the answer, and that when ...

29 Aug 201751min

#333: Solitude & Leadership

#333: Solitude & Leadership

About a year ago, I had cultural critic William Deresiewicz on the podcast to discuss, among other things, a speech he gave at West Point in 2010 on the power of solitude in making better leaders. It’...

24 Aug 201750min

#332: What Does It Mean to Be Authentic?

#332: What Does It Mean to Be Authentic?

We live in a world that puts a premium on being “authentic” and “showing your true self.” But what exactly is your authentic and true self?For example, is it your natural tendency to be a curmudgeon, ...

22 Aug 201747min

#331: The Difference Between Essentialists and Non-Essentialists

#331: The Difference Between Essentialists and Non-Essentialists

Do you feel overwhelmed? Do you feel like you're always busy but not productive? Do you feel like your time is constantly being hijacked by other people’s agendas? If you can answer yes to any of thos...

17 Aug 20171h 1min

#330: The Life Skills Every Man Should Know

#330: The Life Skills Every Man Should Know

What skills and knowledge sets does a man need to have in order to be effective and self-reliant? My guest has spent the past few years thinking about this topic and putting down his ideas in a series...

15 Aug 201742min

#329: Stick With It — The Science of Behavior Change

#329: Stick With It — The Science of Behavior Change

If you’re like most people, you’ve probably got some habits you’d like to change: maybe you want to quit smoking or eat better or check your phone less. And if you’re like most people, you’ve probably...

10 Aug 201753min

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