Author and friend-of-the-show Jimmy Soni discusses the future of publishing, the changing world of book marketing, the courage of creative risk, and emphasizes the importance of trying new things. Topics include traditional publishing stasis, talent spotting, self-publishing challenges, and the value of collaboration in publishing.

Guest Arjun Khemani, a 17-year-old dropout and podcaster, discusses voluntary education, the moral case for selfishness, and the pessimism of ultimacy in a thought-provoking podcast conversation.

Eddy Elfenbein, a finance blogger with over 25 years of experience, discusses his famous Buy List, ETF journey, investing philosophy, and more. Topics include sustainable edge in markets, debating academic finance, unpacking ETFs, and the future of market intelligence.

Returning guest-of-the-show Anna Gát discusses various topics such as navigating loss, facilitating better conversations, the humanness of Casablanca, the personality of language, and cities as ideas. The conversation also touches on authenticity, the influence of language on personality, problem-solving through language diversity, and shaping the world's perspective.

Visakan Veerasamy, known writer and thinker, discusses creativity, curiosity, reality tunnels, and the power of noticing in a wide-ranging conversation. Topics include the impact of language, tools, cognitive diversity, and embracing optimism to expand our possibility space.

Brendan McCord, Founder of Cosmos Institute, explores AI & philosophy, AI schools of thought, existential risks, adaptive systems, & the philosophy-to-code pipeline. Discusses open-source tech, US-China situation, automation vs. augmentation, Russian realism, and cinematic visions of the future. Delve into the importance of understanding unintended consequences in complex systems and the intersection of science fiction and Russian realism in literature.

Alex Komoroske discusses topics like escaping busyness, heroism, different types of magic, paradigm shifts, uncertainty, compression, and more in this fascinating podcast conversation.

Exploring business expertise with Cedric Chin, diving into naturalistic decision making, accelerating expertise through trial & error, staying open-minded, and the power of reading protocols. Discussing cognitive flexibility, human mimicry in tech adoption, engaging podcast dialogues, and accelerating expertise through wisdom and learning.

A conversation covering themes like resource constraints, alien technology in fiction, editing processes, patronage in the digital era, and the evolving nature of money and value perception. They also discuss how writers can embrace unconventional styles, inspire hope through storytelling, and engage with readers for inspiration.

Jacqueline Novogratz discusses creating a high-trust society, moral leadership, dignity vs poverty, and the impact of Acumen. Topics include social return on investment, solar innovation, and the power of entrepreneurship. She emphasizes the importance of trust, accountability, and empowering communities through sustainable solutions.