"World of DaaS"

Neil Strauss, Author of "The Game": Growth in the AI Era

Sep 12, 2023

Renowned author and journalist Neil Strauss joins host Auren Hoffman to discuss charisma, relationships, personal transformation, and the influence of AI. They explore the impact of charisma on group dynamics, societal notions of relationships, and the evolving role of emotional intelligence. The conversation also touches on AI's influence on creative work, social media credulity, NFTs, and modern parenting. Neil shares candid thoughts on conspiracy theories and challenges the conventional wisdom of 'just be yourself'.

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Neil Strauss

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Quick takeaways

Charisma can be learned and enhanced through practice, allowing individuals to improve their social skills and connections.

Being interesting involves active listening, asking good questions, and showing vulnerability, which contributes to building meaningful relationships.

True personal growth comes from doing inner work and addressing deep-rooted patterns, and the extent of growth is determined by the quality of the work engaged in.

Deep dives

The Influence and Learnability of Charisma

Charisma can be learned and developed through practice and effort, allowing individuals to enhance their social skills and connections. While some people may have a natural charisma advantage, everyone can increase their charisma by putting in time and effort. It is important to find the right balance of charisma, as too much can be overwhelming and less effective in building sustainable relationships.

Introduction

2min

The Subtle Nature of Energy

18min

Transforming Identities and Changing Beliefs

9min

Writing a Collaborative Book and Reflections on Crypto and NFTs

4min

The Value of Art and the Constructed Nature of Our Lives

2min

Lindy, Dating Apps, and the Challenges of Finding Meaningful Connections

6min

Parents' Involvement: Positive or Negative?

5min

Questioning the Wisdom of 'Just Be Yourself'

3min

Neil Strauss is a 10x New York Times bestselling author and a renowned journalist whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Rolling Stone, and Esquire.

Neil and host Auren Hoffman delve into the intriguing world of charisma, self-improvement, and relationships. Neil explains how anyone can learn to be more charismatic, and what charisma has to do with group dynamics.

The conversation then shifts to personal transformation and the challenges of breaking recurring patterns. Neil challenges societal notions of relationships and discusses the evolving role of emotional intelligence in today's world.

As the discussion unfolds, Neil delves into the impact of AI on creative work and social media credulity, providing a unique perspective on technology's influence. The podcast touches on various thought-provoking topics, from NFTs and Neil’s book on the Bored Ape Yacht Club to relationships with AI and modern parenting.

Throughout, Neil Strauss offers a candid take on common advice and shares his intriguing thoughts on conspiracy theories.

World of DaaS is brought to you by SafeGraph & Flex Capital. For more episodes, visit safegraph.com/podcasts.

You can find Auren Hoffman on Twitter at @auren and Neil Strauss on Twitter at @neilstrauss.

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"World of DaaS"

Neil Strauss, Author of "The Game": Growth in the AI Era

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Influence and Learnability of Charisma

The Importance of Being Interesting

Personal Growth and the Process of Change

The Impact of Technology on Relationships

The Influence of AI on Creativity and Society

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts