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

Author and thinker who wrote Wanting, a book on mimetic desire; discusses how imitation shapes our wants and practices for reclaiming deeper, value-aligned desires.

Founder of Cluely, an AI experience layer, and a former Columbia University student. He gained attention for a publicity stunt involving cheating on coding interviews.

Author of Aristotle's Guide to Self-Persuasion and Thank You for Arguing. He specializes in the art of classical rhetoric.

Built his fortune in energy trading and now applies analytical rigor to philanthropy through Arnold Ventures. Known for his success as an energy trader and his focus on evidence-based philanthropy.

Professor of neuroscience at University College London and an expert on how different wavelengths of light impact cellular and organismal health, known for research on red/near-infrared light effects on mitochondria, vision, and metabolism.

Co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, known for navigating the company through the pandemic and leading it to a successful IPO.

Professor emeritus in food science and human nutrition. Researches protein and amino acids for muscle health.

Astrophysicist and former NASA-affiliated scientist known for work in cosmology and public science communication; discusses lunar evidence, Van Allen belts, and Apollo verification in this episode.

Ph.D. specializing in optimizing muscle protein synthesis. The discussion is based on podcast #299 with Luc van Loon.

Entrepreneur and operator who scales businesses and shares lessons on building high-growth companies; host of the Build with Leila Hormozi podcast offering practical career and business advice.

PhD economist, economic policy consultant, and Bloomberg News columnist. Her research focuses on the intersection of labor markets and public policy.

Programmer and former Microsoft software engineer, known for his work on Windows 95, NT, XP, Task Manager, and ZIP compression support. Creator of the Dave’s Garage YouTube channel, where he shares stories from his career and insights on software development.

Game theorist, former professional poker champion, and commentator on AI risk who argues for navigating a narrow path to capture AI's benefits while avoiding catastrophic outcomes.

CEO and founder of Gumroad, a platform that helps creators sell products directly to their audiences. He is at the forefront of using AI to transform product development and coding practices.

Lead engineer and self-described “dictator of AMP” at Sourcegraph, focused on building AMP Code and fast iteration practices for coding agents.

Cosmologist and Chancellor's Distinguished Professor of Physics at UC San Diego. Co-founder of the Simons Observatory and host of the Into the Impossible Podcast.

Tao Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Barnard College of Columbia University. Theoretical cosmologist and Director of Sciences at Pioneer Works in Brooklyn.

Founder of an online auction site for internet domains. He has hosted over $100M worth of auctions.

Evolutionary biologist and co-host of the DarkHorse Podcast who brings expertise in evolution and cultural critique to discussions about gender, relationships, and contemporary social dynamics.

Controversial entrepreneur and online personality known for provocative views on masculinity, wealth, and personal responsibility; in this episode provides blunt motivational passages about getting rich to protect and provide for loved ones and the necessity of ruthless dedication.

Founder of Athletic Truth Group (ATG) and the 'Knees Over Toes Guy', known for rehabilitative strength and joint-health training that reversed his own chronic knee pain and dramatically improved athletic performance.

Clinical psychologist and New York Times bestselling author with over 30 years of experience helping adult children heal from emotionally immature parents. She is a pioneering expert on the topic of emotionally immature parents.

Actor best known for his leading roles in films such as "Platoon," "Wall Street," and television shows including "Spin City" and "Two and a Half Men."

Chief scientist of Google DeepMind and Google Research, instrumental in the development of Google's search technology and AI research.

YouTube strategist behind 10 billion views annually on YouTube. Provides behind-the-scenes insights on how top-performing videos come to life.

CPO at WP Engine and VP of Product at Procore. Product leader with over 25 years of experience at companies like Microsoft, Twitter, Atlassian, WP Engine, Typeform, and Calendly.

NBA analyst and writer at The Ringer. Known for expertise in data visualization and basketball analytics.

Grammy, Emmy, and Oscar-winning musician. Known for his versatile musical talent and his work on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Author of 'In This Economy' and economic content creator, focused on helping people understand the economy.

Technology analyst, writer, and business strategist focusing on the strategic implications of tech developments. Founder of Stratechery, offering influential analysis through his newsletter and accompanying podcast. Co-host of Sharp Tech and Dithering podcasts, known for his Aggregation Theory framework explaining how internet platforms capture value in the digital economy.

Canada bureau chief for The New York Times, providing expertise on Canadian politics and the US-Canada trade war.

World-renowned comedian, actor, producer, and founder of Hartbeat, known for building a global entertainment career from stand-up to film and business ventures.

Health and longevity expert, bestselling author of Eat Smarter and Sleep Smarter, and host of The Model Health Show; guest on this episode to discuss reversing aging, relationships, epigenetics, vitamin D, strength training, and fatherhood.

Comedian, writer, and producer. Host of the Good For You podcast and currently touring nationwide with her stand-up show, Big Baby.

Pop culture reporter for The New York Times and The Projectionist, the awards season columnist.

Technology writer, podcaster, and software developer known for his Apple-focused analysis. Creator of Daring Fireball blog and the Markdown text formatting syntax widely used across the internet. Host of The Talk Show podcast and co-host of Dithering with Ben Thompson, featuring discussions on Apple, technology design, and industry trends.

Professor of Biological Anthropology at Harvard University, whose research focuses on cultural evolution and its impact on human psychology.

New York Times bestselling author of The $100 Startup, Side Hustle, and Time Anxiety: The Illusion of Urgency and a Better Way to Live. Visited every country in the world before his thirty-fifth birthday.

Co-host of Propane Fitness, contributing to the conversation with personal anecdotes and insights.

Senior product manager for AI at Google Labs, leads the team behind NotebookLM.

Co-founder, Chief Investment Officer, and Chairman of AQR Capital Management, a global investment firm. He is known for his research and expertise in quantitative investing and alternative strategies.

Author of "The AI Driven Leader" and founder of the AI Driven Leadership Collective, focusing on helping leaders harness AI for strategic decision-making and business growth.

CEO coach and author, known for her work on radical candor in the workplace.

Physician and co‑founder of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, leading its work on basic science, Cell Atlas efforts, and building biology tools to advance precision medicine.

Endurance athlete and exercise physiologist with a master's in human performance; author of VO2 Max Essentials and a commentator on training protocols, VO2max, and exercise intensity research.

Statistician, writer, and founder of the website FiveThirtyEight. Known for his expertise in election forecasting and data analysis.

Author of the science fiction novel "Theft of Fire", set in a colonized solar system in the near future. Also a social media personality active on X, engaging in debates on sci-fi and the future.

Spotify's co-president, chief technology officer, and chief product officer. Expert in AI and its applications in the music and podcast industries.

CEO of GitHub since 2021, leading the company's growth and commitment to developer experience and AI integration.