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CEO of HubSpot. She emphasizes focusing on customer value and disrupting before being disrupted in the age of AI.

Physician and nutrition researcher who advocates whole-food, plant-based diets for hormonal balance and chronic disease prevention; author of work on diet and women's health.

Business affairs editor at The Economist.

Public figure and former military servicemember known for a high-profile hedonistic lifestyle and social media presence; in this episode discusses his evolving views on Christianity, Judaism, and morality.

Media executive, philanthropist, and long-time television host who leads conversations on personal growth and social issues; serves as the host of Oprah's Super Soul and guides the discussions in this episode.

Former Israeli ambassador to the U.S. and author of important works of history about Israel in the Middle East.

President of Princeton University. He has vowed to fight the Trump administration's attempts to rid higher education of what it calls its woke ideology.

US Senator for Texas since 2013. Known for his conservative views and frequent participation in political debates.

Marketer who dropped out of university and developed unique AI-powered journaling and productivity systems.

Founder of Blackwater, a defense services firm, and Unplugged, an independent phone company focused on data privacy.

Co-founder of Long Angle, a private community for high-net-worth investors, and former co-founder of iLab Solutions; featured guest discussing wealth, health, relationships, and purposeful living.

An anonymous writer who gained 1.5 million Twitter followers in 15 months. Known for their daily threads on Twitter and insights into writing for the internet.

Technology reporter at The Verge who contributed as the episode's guest to discuss the TikTok deal, media dynamics, and related political implications.

Senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and columnist, participating as a guest to discuss politics, think-tank dynamics, and cultural issues.

General partner at Benchmark, a venture capital firm focusing on AI investments. Known for his insights into AI's impact on hardware and enduring problems.

Writer for The Atlantic, known for her insightful commentary on American and British politics. Author of 'Difficult Women: A History of Feminism in Eleven Fights' and 'The Genius Myth'.

Teacher, content creator, speaker, and author of Unforgettable Presence: Get Seen, Gain Influence and Catapult Your Career. She helps people improve their communication presence and define their personal and professional brands.

CEO and founder of AI consultancy Kozyr and the former chief decision scientist at Google. Studied the ins and outs of decision making, understanding the underlying social dynamics, psychology, and the role the human brain plays in making choices.

Professor of Linguistics at the University of Washington. She specializes in computational linguistics and the societal impacts of language technology.

Co-founder and CEO of DeepMind, leading AI research company. Pioneer in artificial general intelligence and neuroscience-inspired AI.

Retired professional soccer player, Olympic gold medalist, and author. Advocate for equality and inclusion, and co-host of the We Can Do Hard Things podcast.

The Economist's AI correspondent.

A personal trainer and podcast guest discussing dating, finances, and happiness.

Leading expert in nutrition science, passionate about making healthy eating accessible and enjoyable. Chief scientist at Zoe and lead nutritional scientist on the world’s largest nutritional research program.

Former prime minister of the state of Israel from 2021 to 2022.

Clinical psychologist who shared simple yet powerful breathing techniques to reduce stress.

Former director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and former commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission.

One of the four guest hosts taking over The Vergecast for the summer. Technology journalist at The Verge.

Writer and researcher who co-hosts Skeptical Sunday segments on The Jordan Harbinger Show.

Analyst at RAND, specializing in technology policy and its impact on international relations.

Harvard Professor and a leading behavioral scientist. Known for research on rituals and habits.

Professor of business administration at UC Berkeley, known for his work with Data Colada investigating research misconduct.

Chief economics commentator for the Financial Times. Author of books on globalization and democratic capitalism.

Legal writer for Slate covering courts and the law. Co-hosts the SCOTUS podcast, Amicus.

Author of Think Big, Take Small Steps and Build the Future You Want and professor at the London School of Economics. Host of the Work FORCE podcast.

Professor of Psychology at the University of Queensland, author of "The Social Leap." His work explores human evolution and social behavior.

Expert in exercise science focusing on muscle hypertrophy and resistance training. He shares insights on preserving strength, improving mobility, and supporting an active life through resistance training.

Bloomberg Opinion columnist specializing in commodities. Known for expertise in energy markets and geopolitical analysis.

Nobel Prize-winning physicist known for his work in quantum electrodynamics and his engaging teaching style.

Professor of Ancient History at the University of Cambridge and author of How the World Made the West, brought on as an expert to discuss the ancient history of Gaza and the Philistines.

Host of the podcast and facilitator of conversations about using AI in companies; guides interviews and explores practical implications of AI for organizations.

Neurosurgeon and professor of neurological surgery at UCSF, co-director of the Center for Neural Engineering & Prostheses. Expert in speech disorders and paralysis treatment.

Health psychologist who has taught at Stanford University and written best-selling books. Known for her popular TED Talk, "How to Make Stress Your Friend."

Ingénieur et expert en énergie-climat, spécialiste des questions énergétiques et de la transition écologique. Il est le président de The Shift Project et associé de Carbone 4.

Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and researcher best known for pioneering clinical studies of DMT; author of books including My Altered States and DMT: The Spirit Molecule.

Comedian, podcast host, and actor. Known for work on Fear Factor and as the host of The Megyn Kelly Show.

New York Times bestselling author and poet, also known as Yung Pueblo. He inspires millions of people every day with his wise words of wisdom and healing.

Author, speaker, and sound expert focused on how sound and listening shape wellbeing and communication; five-time TED speaker and author of Sound Effects.

Documentary filmmaker and host of The Telepathy Tapes who leads conversations about non-speaking individuals and their experiences; in this episode she answers listener questions about ethical engagement, communication training, and supporting non-speakers.

Founder and CEO of Shopify, an e-commerce platform. He is also a racing enthusiast, competing in the IMSA SportsCar Championship.