Everything You Know About Society Is Wrong: Robin Hanson Exposes What Most Experts Don’t Tell You
What are some harsh truths about human nature that most people don't know or disagree with? Robin Hanson is a renowned behavioural economist, co-author of “The Elephant in the Brain,” a professor at G...
24 Nov 20251h 1min
Sebastian Faulks' Honest View on Nostalgia, Death & His Younger Self
Why Do We Experience Nostalgia? Insights with Sebastian FaulksBestselling author Sebastian Faulks discusses his views on nostalgia, the human fear of death, and the unique aspects of human memory. He ...
23 Nov 20254min
Why Do Parents and Kids Clash About Dating? | Catherine Salmon
What's really going on beneath the surface when parents and kids clash about dating? Join Catherine Salmon as she delves into the various factors that contribute to these conflicts. Explore how priori...
22 Nov 20253min
WW2 Historian: D-Day Myths, Filming w/ Tom Hanks & Saving Private Ryan - Paul Woodadge
What do most people get wrong about the D-Day landings? Why does the focus typically end with June 6th? Paul Woodadge, a renowned WWII historian and battlefield guide, dives deep into the extended 77-...
21 Nov 20251h 53min
Dan Ariely: Why Democracy Isn’t Working & The Problem With Universal Basic Income
Can Citizen Committees Revitalize Modern Democracy? | Dan ArielyDan Ariely discusses the potential of universal basic income and its implications for democracy. He shares a story about how ancient Gre...
19 Nov 20257min
Matt Ridley: Why The World Is Getting Better... But The UK Isn’t
Lord Matt Ridley, rational optimist, bestselling author, and science communicator, reveals why the world is richer, healthier, and kinder than ever before, even as the UK falls behind. Ridley draws fr...
17 Nov 20251h 4min
Why Do People Become P*rnstars? - Evolutionary Psychologist Catherine Salmon
Understanding the Evolutionary Drive Behind Sex Work and Pornography with Catherine SalmonIn this episode, Catherine Salmon explores the evolutionary explanations for why individuals get involved in p...
16 Nov 20259min
The 27 Club: Why Our Brains Can’t Handle Fame | Dr. Catherine Salmon
Dr. Catherine Salmon, an evolutionary psychologist, discusses the disparity between our evolved craving for recognition and the outsized scale of modern-day fame. She explains how social media amplifi...
15 Nov 20258min
