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Professor, theologian, and author of The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self. Explores the historical and cultural shifts that have transformed our ideas of identity.

Founder of Frequent Miler, a blog dedicated to helping people maximize their travel rewards and loyalty programs. Host of the Frequent Miler on the Air podcast.

Founder of Unconventional Organization and ADHD consultant; appears as the episode's guest to discuss research on ADHD strengths, workplace fit, and adaptive strategies.

Colin Armstrong, MM, usually known by the pen-name Chris Ryan, is a British author, television presenter, security consultant and former Special Air Service sergeant.

Professor of cell biology and anatomy at the University of Calgary, expert in cannabis biology and its effects on the brain and behavior.

CEO of FilterBuy (FilterBuy.com) who built a U.S.-based manufacturing and distribution business for air filters, growing it into a large integrated company focused on domestic production and logistics.

Co-founder of HubSpot and founder of Propeller, a climate tech investment fund focused on ocean solutions.

Entrepreneur and investor known for his insightful commentary on technology and business trends.

Co-founder and CEO of Netlify, a rapidly growing platform for modern web development; known for coining the term "Jamstack" and introducing "agent experience (AX)".

Biologist and author known for his theory of morphic resonance. Critic of the scientific establishment's dogmatic dedication to materialism.

Harvard Business School professor who teaches students how to search for, acquire, and run small businesses. Focuses on the funded search model and the economics of acquisitions.

Strategist, speaker, and author of Hook Point. Studies what makes someone stand out at the highest level and what makes algorithms want to favor them.

CEO of Arcjet, a startup building developer-native security for modern web frameworks. He discusses the challenges of managing website access and bot detection.

Host of the podcast Rethink Moments, exploring culturally significant ideas and events.

CEO and Founder of Braintrust Data, which provides an end-to-end platform for AI application development. Previously founded Impira which was acquired by Figma, and he later ran the AI team at Figma.

New York Times reporter covering criminal justice and federal prosecutions in the New York region; provides reporting and legal context on the FBI indictments and organized-crime aspects of the scandal.

Global intelligence correspondent for The New York Times. He explains the changing approach of President Zelensky and how the meeting with President Trump may give him a new advantage in his efforts to end the war.

Psychologist, international presenter, and ADHD thought leader. Author of five books on ADHD, including his latest, the ADHD Productivity Manual.

Writer for UnHerd, known for her independent thinking and insightful commentary on social and political issues.

Writer for The Atlantic and host of the BBC podcast The New Gurus. Her work explores 21st-century gurus and their influence.

Online business expert and entrepreneur who has openly discussed her struggles with depression and offers support to others.

Founder and CEO at Hinge, one of the world's most popular dating apps. Strives to build a more pro-social vision for technology.

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.

Austrian social scientist and think‑tank director based in Berlin, expert on European migration policy and author who advised on the EU–Turkey deal and discussed the rise of the far right in Europe.

Columnist at the New York Times and science writer. He closely follows and reports on cuts to publicly funded science.

Editor of the Modern Love column at The New York Times.

Former capo in the Colombo crime family, known for his later life as a motivational speaker and author.

Colleague who covers the Fed for The Wall Street Journal.

Philosophy professor at the University of Chicago specializing in ancient philosophy and ethics. Author of 'Open Socrates: The Case for a Philosophical Life'.

America's most experienced meditation teacher and executive director of The David Lynch Foundation. He has helped bring TM to more than 1.5 million children and adults.

Independent journalist and YouTube creator behind the Huge If True channel, known for optimistic, explanatory science and technology storytelling and creator-focused media commentary.

Award-winning indie filmmaker and leading voice in ethical sex-positive adult cinema. Known for creating films that center real characters, genuine intimacy, and the full spectrum of pleasure.

Domestic correspondent for the Well section of The New York Times who reports on health and culture and appears as the episode's expert/feature storyteller about GLP-1 drugs and relationships.

New York Times financial columnist and CNBC host, author of 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History; appears as the episode's featured guest to discuss markets, corporate behavior, and historical parallels.

Human psychologist and author of books on breakthrough performance. Studied human psychology for six decades and has sold over 15 million books.

Co-founder of Technology Crossover Ventures (TCV), a growth investing firm. Pioneered growth investing and has backed companies like Netflix and Spotify.

Founder and Managing Partner of Lead Edge Capital, with a strong track record of investments in successful companies.

The Economist's obituaries editor.

Creator of the Asianometry YouTube channel and newsletter, known for his in-depth videos on semiconductors and related technologies.

CTO and Co-Founder at Sourcegraph, where he has worked for the past twelve years. He discusses the frontier of leveraging AI in software engineering.

Ethnobotanist and president of the Amazon Conservation Team. Author of Tales of a Shaman’s Apprentice and The Amazon: What Everyone Needs to Know.

Conservationist, filmmaker, and author known for his work in the Amazon rainforest, focusing on conservation and sustainable practices.

Comic, writer, and host of the "Tin Foil Hat with Sam Tripoli" podcast. Also co-hosts several other podcasts and has released comedy specials.

CEO of FTX and Alameda Research, a crypto quant trading firm and global crypto derivatives exchange. Advisor to Project Serum.

Writer, photographer, filmmaker, and anthropologist. His work explores indigenous cultures and their relationship with nature, plant medicines, and belief systems.

Journalist, commentator, and talk show host. Known for her work at Fox News and NBC News, and host of The Megyn Kelly Show.

Senior lecturer in film and media studies at Stanford, also teaching in continuing studies. Expert in improv techniques and communication.

Founder and CEO of SimpliFlying, an aviation consultancy. He implemented a mandatory vacation policy at his company to combat employee burnout.

Bundesminister für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz und Vizekanzler. Gewählter Abgeordneter des Deutschen Bundestages für den Wahlkreis Flensburg-Schleswig.

Former CEO of Instacart and board member at Shopify. She previously led the Facebook app and is now involved with a medical and research center focused on complex chronic conditions.