"How Sex Changed the Internet and the Internet Changed Sex: An Unexpected History" by Samantha Cole
"How Sex Changed the Internet and the Internet Changed Sex." The title says it all, doesn't it? Author Samantha Cole stops by to tell us why we have sex to thank for the internet we know and love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 Mai 20249min
"The Stoic Mindset: Living the Ten Principles of Stoicism" by Mark Tuitert
"As a top athlete," says today's guest, Mark Tuitert, "you can easily be blinded by the goal: winning." Mark would know. He won the gold medal in speed skating in the 1500-meter event at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. When he woke up the next day, however, a worrying thought shot through his head: Now what? What do I focus on now? To answer those questions, he turned to the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30 Apr 202412min
"The Generous Leader: 7 Ways to Give of Yourself for Everyone’s Gain" by Joe Davis
Today, Joe Davis, managing director and senior partner at the Boston Consulting Group, explains why gernosity is the key attribute of a modern leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29 Apr 202416min
"This Beauty: A Philosophy of Being Alive" by Nick Riggle
You didn't choose to live this life, but you can still make it beautiful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26 Apr 202413min
“Nuclear War: A Scenario” by Annie Jacobsen
If you're living in a city in America right now, there's a nuclear weapon pointed directly at you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25 Apr 202415min
"Catastrophe Ethics: How to Choose Well in a World of Tough Choices" by Travis Rieder
Life is full of moral dilemmas. How do you know you're making the right calls? • Subscribe to our newsletter • Download our app • Join our club (and use code DAILY for a special discount) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24 Apr 202416min
"Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer" by Steven Johnson
Today, friend-of-the-pod Steven Johnson stops by to share a few big ideas from his recent book "Extra Life," which President Obama praised for offering readers "a useful reminder of the role of modern science in fundamentally transforming all of our lives." • If you enjoy this episode, check out the audio essay we made with Steven. It's called "Immortality: A User's Guide" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23 Apr 202413min
"Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully" by Elaine Lin Hering
Have you ever been afraid to speak up? You're not alone, says Elaine Lin Hering, a lecturer at Harvard Law School. But your silence has repercussions for you and those around you. Today, Elaine is here to help you summon the courage to say what's on your mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22 Apr 202417min
