How the Greatest Investors Win in Life and Markets
William Green delves into the lives of iconic investors like Buffett, Munger, and Templeton, unraveling how their approaches extend beyond financial success. These super-investors possess unique skill...
21 Des 20241h 48min
Evidence-Based Charity and Moral Psychology
In the U.S. alone, more than $400 billion are donated to charity each year—equivalent to two percent of American GDP. This generosity is wonderful, but these gifts don't do nearly as much good as they...
17 Des 20241h 22min
The Suggestible Brain
In The Suggestible Brain, cognitive psychologist Amir Raz delves into how suggestions can influence everything from wine preferences to memory and emotional reactions. As society grapples with misinfo...
14 Des 20241h 25min
Rationality, Science Fiction, and Humanity's Future
Guy P. Harrison is an acclaimed author of nine thought-provoking books that encourage curiosity and critical thinking. In this engaging episode, he and Michael Shermer discuss how science fiction insp...
10 Des 20241h 8min
Building a Wealthier, Fairer Society
Historically, Western societies were defined by stark divisions between wealth and poverty, with only a slim middle class. Today, the economic landscape has transformed, largely through political and ...
7 Des 20241h 23min
Gareth Gore Investigates: Opus Dei, Dark Money, and Global Deception
Banco Popular, once a top global bank, collapsed unexpectedly in 2017. Investigative journalist Gareth Gore initially expected to find another case of capitalist greed, but instead uncovered a web of ...
3 Des 202458min
The Current State of Atheism and Separation of Church and State
In this thought-provoking conversation, Dan Barker, a former evangelical preacher turned prominent atheist and co-president of the Freedom from Religion Foundation, explains the current state of separ...
30 Nov 20241h 27min
Paul Ehrlich on The Population Bomb, Climate Change, and the Ethics of Extinction
Paul Ehrlich reflects on his extensive career, including what he got wrong in The Population Bomb, the challenges of population growth, and the critical issue of biodiversity loss. He also discusses t...
26 Nov 20241h 3min
