"The Myth That Made Us How False Beliefs about Racism and Meritocracy Broke Our Economy (and How to Fix It)" by Jeff Fuhrer
False narratives about post-racism and meritocracy have been used to condone egregious economic outcomes. What can we do to fix the system?
1 Feb 202412min
"Free Will: An Opinionated Guide" by Alfred R. Mele
Last week, Stanford neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky came on the show to make the case that free will does not exist. Today, Alfred Mele, a professor of philosophy at Florida State University, is here t...
31 Jan 20248min
"Nobility in Small Things: A Surgeon's Path" by Craig Smith
Craig Smith has been a heart surgeon for more than 40 years, and in that time he's saved the lives of ordinary patients and one former President of the United States. Today, he's on the show to reflec...
30 Jan 202414min
"Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication" by Vanessa Van Edwards
Charisma. Some people have it, some people don’t. Or so we’ve been led to believe. But speaker, researcher, and bestselling author Vanessa Van Edwards says that to be charismatic, you just have to har...
29 Jan 202413min
"Seek: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World" by Scott Shigeoka
Curiosity may not seem like a skill, but it is. You can cultivate it. Scott Shigeoka will teach you how. • Attend our event on Jan. 31 • Subscribe to our newsletter • Download our app • Join our club...
26 Jan 202415min
"How Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion" by David McRaney
What does it take to open someone's mind? We asked David McRaney for his science-backed tips.
25 Jan 202411min
"The Perennials: The Megatrends Creating a Postgenerational Society" by Mauro Guillén
Increasing longevity and the explosion of technology are reshaping the world. What will it mean for your education, career, and life? Wharton professor Mauro Guillén has the answers.
24 Jan 202412min
"Moving On Doesn't Mean Letting Go: A Modern Guide to Navigating Loss" by Gina Moffa
"The art of losing isn't hard to master," Elizabeth Bishop wrote in her poem "One Art." Psychotherapist Gina Moffa agrees. In her new book, "Moving On Doesn't Mean Letting Go," Gina offers an easy-to-...
23 Jan 202417min
