Why the Blockchain Is Still Critical to Our Future
Chris Dixon runs a16z crypto, a fund that has raised more than $7 billion. So it’s no surprise that when talking about the blockchain, he says things like, “ I've never seen a situation in technology ...
6 Jan 1h 9min
Reading Rewired the Human Brain. What Happens If We Stop Doing It?
Maryanne Wolf is a UCLA professor and the renowned author of "Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain" and "Reader, Come Home: The Reading Brain in a Digital World." She says ...
28 Dec 202546min
How to Make Your Holiday Gatherings Memorable
This is one of our favorite episodes — a conversation with Priya Parker, a conflict resolution specialist who’s worked on peace processes around the world, about her book The Art of Gathering. What sh...
23 Dec 202542min
FLOURISH: Daniel Coyle on the Art and Science of Feeling Alive
What does it mean to flourish? According to author Daniel Coyle, flourishing is “joyful, meaningful growth — shared.” But how do you achieve that enviable state? The answer lies in Dan’s forthcoming b...
16 Dec 20251h 17min
Kari Leibowitz Loves Winter (And You Can Too)
In our divided nation, there's one thing many of us seem to agree on: winter sucks. A recent study found that nearly half of Americans would skip winter if they could. Yet not everyone dreads the cold...
11 Dec 202559min
Best Of: How Successful Groups Work
Daniel Coyle will soon join us on the show to talk about his forthcoming book, Flourish. Today, we're revisiting our 2022 conversation with Dan about his last book, The Culture Playbook. Here's how we...
4 Dec 20251h 10min
AI and the Future of the University
A few weeks ago, Rufus moderated a panel discussion at Vanderbilt’s New York City campus on artificial intelligence and the future of American higher education. Today, we’re bringing you that conversa...
2 Dec 202544min
Best Of: David Brooks on the Art of Seeing Others Deeply
New York Times columnist and acclaimed author David Brooks has been trying to learn the skills that go into seeing others, understanding others, making other people feel respected, valued, and safe. S...
27 Nov 20251h 5min
