James Geary
Author and aphorist known for The World in a Phrase, who studies and writes about aphorisms, their history, and how short sayings shape judgment and decision-making.
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Feb 2, 2026 • 1h 16min
How Small Phrases Make Big Impacts | James Geary
James Geary, author and aphorist behind The World in a Phrase, explores why short sayings stick and shape judgment. He outlines the laws of aphorisms and shows how they act as cognitive heuristics. Conversations cover how aphorisms guide decisions, shift with life stages, and can be found in unexpected places like songs and children’s books.
