"The Phoenix Economy Work, Life, and Money in the New Not Normal" by Felix Salmon
We are living in a strange world. Felix Salmon calls it “the New Not Normal.” Today, he explores the economic ramifications of the pandemic years, many of which are surprisingly positive.
18 Dec 202314min
"Reasons Not to Worry: How to Be Stoic in Chaotic Times" by Brigid Delaney
Can the ancient wisdom of the Stoics help you live a better life today?
15 Dec 202311min
"System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How We Can Reboot" by Rob Reich, Mehran Sahami & Jeremy M. Weinstein
Technology is rapidly reshaping our lives. And not always for the better. In this episode, three Stanford professors argue that if we want technology to advance human progress, we need to rein in big ...
14 Dec 202316min
"Starstruck: A Memoir of Astrophysics and Finding Light in the Dark" by Sarafina El-Badry Nance
Egyptian-American astrophysicist Sarafina El-Badry Nance shares how she boldly carved out a place in the field of astrophysics, grounding herself in a lifelong love of the stars to face life’s inevita...
13 Dec 202312min
"How Not to Age: The Scientific Approach to Getting Healthier as You Get Older" by Michael Greger
Today, physician and New York Times bestselling author Michael Greger shares simple hacks you can use to stay healthy as you age.
12 Dec 202316min
"Strategic: The Skill to Set Direction, Create Advantage, and Achieve Executive Excellence" by Rich Horwath
Over the past two decades, Rich Horwath has helped more than a quarter million leaders develop their strategic thinking and planning skills. Today, he's here to help you.
11 Dec 202312min
"How the Talmud Can Change Your Life: Surprisingly Modern Advice from a Very Old Book" by Liel Leibovitz
Today, journalist and podcaster Liel Leibovitz explores how the Talmud — an ancient work of Jewish ethics, law, and tradition ― might actually be humanity’s first self-help book. • Subscribe to our ne...
8 Dec 202315min
"We, the Data Human Rights in the Digital Age" by Wendy H. Wong
Today, Wendy Wong, a political scientist at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan, stops by to tell us why we need to reboot rights in this data-intensive world.
7 Dec 202313min
