ReThinking: Sci-fi writer Andy Weir doesn't love writing
Andy Weir is the bestselling author of The Martian and Project Hail Mary. He’s known for weaving deep, carefully researched science into his novels, building intricate sci-fi worlds that have captivat...
4 Apr 202341min
ReThinking: The science of performing under pressure with Sian Beilock
Sian Beilock is a cognitive scientist who specializes in why we choke under pressure. She’s also the first woman to be elected President of Dartmouth College. Sian shares with Adam her unique perspect...
28 Mar 202337min
ReThinking: ChatGPT did NOT title this podcast (w/ Allie Miller & Ethan Mollick)
ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence chatbot capable of generating human-like text, seems to be everywhere. But how trustworthy are these tools -- and what do they mean for the future of writing and w...
21 Mar 202354min
ReThinking: The psychology of fiction with Jennifer Lynn Barnes
As a novelist, Jennifer Lynn Barnes has earned acclaim from critics and fans alike – her series The Inheritance Games has sold over a million copies. Before she became a bestselling author, she was a ...
14 Mar 202345min
ReThinking: What animal intelligence reveals about human stupidity with Justin Gregg
Justin Gregg is an animal cognition expert -- he studies what goes on inside the heads of other creatures, and what that means for us. He’s a captivating science writer: one of his specialties is expl...
7 Mar 202339min
ReThinking: How Yo-Yo Ma sustains his creative energy
Yo-Yo Ma began playing the cello at age four, played for Presidents John F. Kennedy and Dwight D. Eisenhower at age seven, and has been touring the world since. He’s released over 100 albums and won 1...
28 Feb 202339min
ReThinking: Life lessons from sports with Jody Avirgan
Jody Avirgan has played and reported on sports at the highest levels. After being one of the few professional Ultimate Frisbee players to be featured in a Sportscenter highlight, he pivoted to a caree...
21 Feb 202340min
ReThinking: Bringing out the good in kids—and parents—with Becky Kennedy
As a clinical psychologist, Becky Kennedy works with parents to raise good kids. She’s best known as Dr. Becky on Instagram, and has been called the "Millennial parenting whisperer" for good reason. B...
14 Feb 202341min
