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Emerita professor of psychology at Stanford and Columbia Teachers College. She has published over 200 scholarly articles about memory, spatial thinking, and creativity.

Director of Product Management at YouTube Studio, and a former product leader at Netflix and Uber. Partners with engineering teams to drive better outcomes and foster cultures of ownership.

YouTube storyteller known for creating viral videos on diverse topics, from breakfast to olive oil, with a focus on visual storytelling and creative process.

One of the world’s top magicians and mentalists. His work explores the intersection of magic, perception, and memory.

The Economist's Europe editor, offering expert analysis on geopolitical events.

Co-founder and CEO of Cerebras, a company that develops AI inference and training platforms. Leading expert in AI inference.

Founder of Think Media and host of the Think Media Podcast, entrepreneur and YouTube strategist who coaches creators on growth, video tactics, and the creator economy.

Singer-songwriter and guitarist known for hits such as Your Body Is a Wonderland and Daughters. He has won multiple Grammy Awards and has also toured with Dead & Company.

Foreign policy practitioner and author with experience in U.S. government and deep knowledge of the Middle East; hosts the podcast Call Me Back and is guest discussing developments since October 7th.

AI researcher known for his work on Keras and his critical perspective on deep learning. Author of the paper "On the Measure of Intelligence."

Chief Product Officer at VRChat, with prior experience at Meta, Headspace, and Zynga, focusing on product strategy and growth.

Investigative business reporter at The New York Times.

Neurosurgeon-turned-writer and proponent of quantum biology and mitochondrial-focused medicine, speaking on the Great Oxygenation Event, sleep, and dental/craniofacial health.

White House Executive Associate Director of Enforcement and Removal Operations (AKA The Border Czar) under President Donald Trump’s second administration. Former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, serving from January 2017 to June 2018.

Leading expert in A/B testing and experimentation. Previously held VP and Technical Fellow roles at Airbnb and Microsoft, and Director of Data Mining at Amazon.

AI entrepreneur with experience at Amazon and IBM Watson, currently a national ambassador for the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Consultant neurologist at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals in London, specializing in sleep and epilepsy. Author of "The Nocturnal Brain" and "The Man Who Tasted Words."

Co-founder of Gladstone AI and national security advisor. Focuses on the intersection of AI, national security, and technology.

Policy researcher and founding president of the American Institute for Boys and Men with a background at Brookings, focusing on economic and social policy related to boys, men, and family formation.

Economist and author known for writing about money, sound money, and Bitcoin; author of The Bitcoin Standard, Fiat Standard, Principles of Economics, and The Gold Standard, and a frequent commentator on monetary history and Bitcoin.

Jerusalem-based columnist for The Free Press and author of Who by Fire: Leonard Cohen in the Sinai.

Author and commentator focused on technology, culture, and ecology; author of Against the Machine and founder of The Abbey of Misrule, speaking about the 'machine' and spiritual responses to modernity.

Editor of The New Yorker and host of The New Yorker Radio Hour, long-form journalist and editorial leader offering cultural and historical perspective.

Product lead at Google Labs working on Jules, an autonomous coding agent; experienced in search and AI product development with close collaboration with DeepMind.

An entrepreneur and expert in startup growth strategies. His insights on scaling businesses are shared in this episode.

This speaker shares their experience with scaling a business and achieving financial freedom.

Global politics expert and Iranian refugee. Offers insights into international relations, conflict resolution, and the dynamics of power in the Middle East.

Research Partner at a16z crypto. He presents how crypto can provide AI with levels and layers of rich context.

British-Australian comedian, author, and screenwriter. Host of The Guilty Feminist podcast and author of 'Six Conversations We're Scared to Have'.

Staff writer at The Verge, specializing in gadgets and technology, particularly handheld gaming devices.

Chief economics commentator for The Wall Street Journal. Provides insights on the U.S. economy and Trump's economic policies.

Actor and filmmaker known for his work in Hollywood. In this episode, he discusses his beliefs about the resurrection of Christ.

Co-founder and CEO of Carta, a company that manages cap tables and fund administration for startups, venture funds, and private equity firms; speaks about operating and scaling businesses.

General Partner at Benchmark, a venture capital firm. Chetan has led investments in several successful enterprise technology companies and shares his investment philosophies and experiences.

Historian and retired University of Idaho professor specializing in espionage, true crime, the occult, and secret societies.

Architect and co-founder of Dark Matter Labs, focused on building institutional infrastructures for radical civic societies.

Award-winning author of five New York Times bestsellers, including 'The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward'. Focuses on behavioral science, motivation, and decision-making.

Former Army officer turned entrepreneur who built an empire through military-grade morning routines. He is the founder and CEO of Bare Performance Nutrition.

Professor of History and Law at Harvard University. Expert in American history, politics, and culture.

Professional public speaking coach with Ultraspeaking, helping people speak confidently.

Pioneering technology journalist and media entrepreneur. Host of On with Kara Swisher and co-host of Pivot with Scott Galloway, two of tech's most influential podcasts. Known for breaking major Silicon Valley stories and conducting revealing interviews with tech leaders.

General partner at a16z who focuses on enterprise and AI investments, providing analysis on moats, defensibility, and AI-driven product strategy.

Gastroenterologist and gut health expert who discusses the health and microbiome implications of foods and cooking practices, offering practical nutrition and microbiome-focused advice.

World’s most successful author, known for the Harry Potter series. She has faced significant controversies surrounding her views on gender and sex.

Theologian, pastor, and founder of Ligonier Ministries known for clear expository teaching; featured here presenting the message from his Coming of the Messiah series.

Partner at a16z, focusing on the next generation of education with AI. Previously operated and invested in education, including at General Atlantic with investments in Quizlet and Duolingo.

Silicon Valley correspondent for The New York Times. He covers the technology industry.

Former White House Chief of Staff, mayor of Chicago, and ambassador to Japan. He has also served as a congressman and chairman of the DCCC.

Author and success coach known for the You Are a Badass book series, specializing in mindset shifts around wealth, confidence, and personal transformation.

Journalist and podcast host. Known for his investigative reporting and cultural commentary on shows like ESPN Daily and Pablo Torre Finds Out.