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Professor, historian, and author of the Substack newsletter, Letters from an American. Focuses on American history and political analysis.

Author, crypto trader, marketer, and podcaster. Known for his use of ChatGPT in his work and life.

Billionaire entrepreneur and founder of GoodLeap and GivePower. Focuses on sustainable solutions in the solar and clean water industries.

Co-founded Sun Microsystems and founded Khosla Ventures, focusing on technology and social impact investments.

Spiritual teacher and author focused on presence, consciousness, and dissolving ego-based identity; delivers the core teaching in this episode about rising above thought into alert presence.

CEO of Galaxy Digital, an investment firm focused on digital assets and blockchain technology. Experienced investor and advocate for cryptocurrency adoption.

Entrepreneur and author, co-founded Behance, a leading online platform for creative professionals. Served as Adobe's Chief Product Officer and Chief Strategy Officer.

Chairman and portfolio manager for Davis Advisors, an investment management firm with over $20 billion in AUM. He is a portfolio manager for the Davis Large Cap and Financial Portfolios.

Northern Irish mathematician, bioethicist, and Christian apologist. He has written many books on religion, ethics, and the relationship between science and God.

Sports analyst and podcast host. Known for his insights on NBA and NFL.

Founder and CEO of Athena, a company that trains and matches remote executive assistants and builds AI-augmented workflow tools to give busy executives more time; previously co-founded Thumbtack and scaled it into a large marketplace.

Author of "7 Powers: The Foundations of Business Strategy." Teaches business strategy at Stanford and is the co-founder and chief investment officer of Strategy Capital.

Prolific author and theologian. Known for his work on New Testament theology and historical Jesus studies.

Chief Germany Correspondent at The Economist.

U.S. financial commentator for the Financial Times and writer of the Unhedged newsletter. Provides expertise on market trends and economic policy.

Bestselling author and researcher known for his work on ancient civilizations and controversial theories about lost history. Host of "Ancient Apocalypse."

Qualified physiotherapist and nutritionist who hosts The Proof podcast, guiding evidence-based conversations on exercise, nutrition, recovery, and longevity.

Governor of Illinois, known for his outspoken criticism of the Trump administration and focus on economic issues.

Historian specializing in World War II and author of multiple books on the subject. He co-hosts a podcast called WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk.

Cognitive scientist, author, and longtime AI skeptic. Author of the book Rebooting AI and Marcus on AI on Substack.

Entrepreneur and founder focused on exponential technologies and abundance mindsets; host of Exponential Wisdom and leader of Abundance 360, discussing AI, longevity, VR, and platform strategies.

Head of Engineering at Superhuman, focusing on AI and LLMs to reshape the email experience. He is passionate about user experience and building AI tools that people love.

Journalist at Semaphore and friend of the pod. He is the author of the article about group chats in Silicon Valley.

Actress, activist and former UN Women Goodwill Ambassador known for playing Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films; speaks about stepping back from acting, activism, sustainability, and personal growth.

Soziologe und Professor für Migrations- und Bildungssoziologie an der Technischen Universität Dortmund. Er publiziert über die Themen Integration, Rassismus und Bildungsgerechtigkeit.

Executive coach specializing in strategies for improving listening skills and fostering deeper communication.

Venture capitalist emphasizing the importance of embracing reality and taking action to solve problems.

Author of the best-selling business book "The Personal MBA", expert in skill acquisition.

Physician specializing in foot and gait mechanics. Founder of ‘Gait Happens’ and ‘Total Health Solutions’, educating people about the human foot's importance to overall health.

Founder of Koniver Wellness, specializing in performance medicine and natural hormone management protocols.

A prominent NBA analyst and writer, Lowe joined The Ringer and Spotify to host his own podcast.

Co-founder of Aboard and prolific technology writer known for essays like "What Is Code?", with expertise in software, product, and applying AI to build products.

Economist and professor known for work on international development and global affairs, appearing as the episode's primary guest to discuss U.S.–Israel policy and global realignment.

Founder and CEO of Medra, a physical AI startup for life sciences; guest co-host discussing robotics, foundation models, and industry developments.

Emphasizes the role of de-stressing and its impact on sleep, hormones, and body composition.

Health and wellness content creator with a popular YouTube channel, More Plates More Dates.

Chief Executive Officer of Eli Lilly, leading the company through the development and commercialization of GLP-1 medicines (e.g., tirzepatide/ Mounjaro) and overseeing major R&D and manufacturing expansion.

Professional bodybuilder and YouTuber known for his vlogs about fitness, nutrition, and bodybuilding. Gained popularity for his authentic and transparent approach to sharing his fitness journey.

Martin and Illy Anderson Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution. Specializes in classics and military history, offering historical context and analysis.

Tech columnist at the New York Times and co-host of the Hard Fork podcast.

Founder and CEO of Epic Games, a legendary video game programmer. Creator of the Unreal Engine, Fortnite, Gears of War, and many other groundbreaking and influential video games.

Friend of Patrick O'Shaughnessy, embarking on a 40-day and 40-night stay in the African wilderness. Shares his experiences through daily audio recordings.

Physician and lipidologist. Known for expertise in lipoprotein metabolism and cardiovascular disease prevention.

Entrepreneur and author of 'The Long Haul Leader.' He shares his experiences with burnout and strategies for sustainable success in business and life.

Writer and thinker with a background in technology and entrepreneurship (references in the episode include early tech work such as DivX); speaks about sense‑making, culture, and practical origins of his perspectives.

Co-host of the True Medicine Podcast, focusing on health and wellness.

Former Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust at the United States Department of Justice under the Biden administration. He was the architect of major antitrust cases against Google.

Founder of Smart Passive Income, helping people build passive income driven online businesses. He is also an architect turned multi-millionaire entrepreneur.

Board-certified gastroenterologist and ZOE’s U.S. Medical Director. New York Times bestselling author with extensive clinical experience in treating patients suffering from IBS.

Journalist and author, contributing writer to the New York Times Magazine. Examines the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in a recent article.