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Mentioned in 17 episodes

The Explorer's Gene

Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map

Book • 2014

Alex Hutchinson

Mentioned by

Alex Hutchinson

Caleb Bissinger

Mike Carruthers

Jonathan Bastian

Michael Bungay-Stanier

Jason Fitzgerald

Mentioned in 17 episodes

Mentioned as a book about the human impulse to explore, written by the author of Endure.

Ep. 360: One-Page Productivity

Recommended by

Cal Newport

as an interesting read about the science behind why humans explore.

Ep. 358: Are Parents (Finally) Ready to Fight Smartphones?

Mentioned by

Brett McKay

as the book written by

Alex Hutchinson

, discussing the science behind our exploratory tendencies.

The Art of Exploration — Why We Seek New Challenges and Search Out the Unknown

Mentioned by

Rich Roll

as

Alex Hutchinson

's latest book, detailing discoveries about exploration and how to enrich lives by cultivating it.

The Explorer's Gene: Alex Hutchinson On Humanity’s Drive To Seek The Unknown, The Science Of Uncertainty, & Why Effort Creates Meaning

Mentioned by

Ryan Hawk

as the main topic of the podcast.

622: Alex Hutchinson - Why We Seek Big Challenges, Adding Texture To Time, The Explorers Gene, Working Through Uncertainty, Tom Hanks, and Pushing The Limits of Human Performance

Mentioned by

Jason Fitzgerald

as

Alex Hutchinson

's latest book.

Alex Hutchinson, PhD on New Training Theory, High Mileage, Heat Training, and the Effort Paradox

Mentioned by

Michael Easter

as Alex Hutchinson's new book about exploration.

17 Reasons to Explore More Now

Mentioned by

Amy Morin

as

Alex Hutchinson

's latest book, exploring the science behind our innate drive to explore.

203 — Why Finding the Right Balance Between Routine and Adventure Changes Everything With Alex Hutchinson

Mentioned by

Caleb Bissinger

as

Alex Hutchinson

's new book, exploring why humans seek challenges and novelty.

EXPLORATION: Why We Seek Out Big Challenges

Mentioned by

Jim Kwik

as one of his favorite reads and the topic of discussion for the podcast episode.

How Chasing Uncertainty Fuels Continuous Learning with Alex Hutchinson

Mentioned by

Mike Carruthers

as the author of the book discussed in the podcast.

When to Take a Risk or Play it Safe & Why You Need More Muscle

Recommended by

Connor Beaton

as a phenomenal book to understand the science of predictability in our lives.

Alex Hutchinson - We're Hardwired To Explore—And Risk

Mentioned by

Jonathan Bastian

as the author's latest book, discussing the psychology and neuroscience behind the desire to explore.

Are we wired for discovery? Alex Hutchinson on the Explorer’s Gene.

Mentioned by

Trevor Spencer

as the author of the book, and discussed throughout the podcast.

Why We Are Wired to Explore ~ Interview with Alex Hutchinson

Mentioned by

Steve Ingham

as

Alex Hutchinson

's latest book, discussing the reasons behind human exploration.

164: The Explorer's Gene with Alex Hutchinson

Mentioned by

Alex Hutchinson

as his most recent book that covers genetics and human curiosity.

561. Exploring The Human Drive to Explore feat. Alex Hutchinson

Mentioned by

Greg Williams

as

Alex Hutchinson

's latest book, exploring why we explore and push ourselves.

HYROX, Exploration and the Science of Endurance - Alex Hutchinson

Mentioned by

Michael Kovnat

as a new book with key insights on exploration and our craving for novelty.

Do You Have the Explorer's Gene?

Mentioned by

Michael Bungay-Stanier

as a book he recently started reading, exploring the concept of exploration versus exploitation in organizations.

Should You Lie About Change? Michael Bungay Stanier solo episode

Mentioned as

Alex Hutchinson

's new book, diving into what drives people to explore the unknown.

Alex Hutchinson on Why Doing Things the Hard Way Feels So Good

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