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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

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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

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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 Floris Gierman as a book that inspired him to participate in the Badwater 135 race.

#104: How Changing Your Mindset Helps Crush Your Runs | With Alex Hutchinson

Mentioned by AJ and Johnny Zubak as the basis for their discussion on exploration and curiosity.

The Science of Exploration |Alex Hutchinson

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