Through Conversations
Alex Levy
We Explore The Truth Through Conversations With The Most Brilliant Minds - a podcast where we explore the world's most pressing questions through in-depth conversations with the brightest minds on the planet. Each week, I bring on leading experts from a variety of fields to discuss everything from politics to science to philosophy.
My goal is to uncover the truth and provide my listeners with a deeper understanding of the world around us.
Join me on our journey to discover the truth through conversations with the world's leading thinkers.
My goal is to uncover the truth and provide my listeners with a deeper understanding of the world around us.
Join me on our journey to discover the truth through conversations with the world's leading thinkers.
Episodes
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Mar 6, 2023 • 56min
Anna Lembke: How To Find Balance in an Age of Indulgence.
Today Dr. Anna Lembke joins me. She is a world-renowned addiction specialist and psychiatrist at Stanford University School of Medicine and the author of Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence.
Feb 20, 2023 • 1h 2min
Polina Pompliano: How To Unlock Your Hidden Genius.
Today I am joined by the brilliant Polina Pompliano, founder of The Profile author of the upcoming Book, Hidden Genius.
Feb 6, 2023 • 15min
Solo Bonus Episode: On The Rise of Artificial Intelligence.
This is a bonus episode where I go solo to discuss the emergence of Artificial Intelligence and the potential downsides of it.
Jan 23, 2023 • 1h 1min
Michael Shermer: Conspiracy Theories, Civil War, and Why The Rational Believe The Irrational
Dr. Michael Shermer is the Founding Publisher of Skeptic magazine, the Executive Director of the Skeptics Society, a Presidential Fellow at Chapman University, and author of Conspiracy: Why The Rational Believe The Irrational.
Jan 9, 2023 • 48min
Tal Ben-Shahar: Happiness is the Ultimate Currency.
Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar is an internationally renowned teacher and author in the fields of happiness and leadership.
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Dec 26, 2022 • 50min
Jacob Lund Fisker: Early Retirement Extreme Round Two
Today I speak with Jacob Lund Fisker for the Second Time on The Show. Jacob is the author of Early Retirement Extreme.
Dec 12, 2022 • 59min
Kieran Setiya: How Philosophy Can Help Us Find Our Way.
Kieran Setiya teaches philosophy at MIT, working mainly in ethics, epistemology, and the philosophy of mind.
Nov 28, 2022 • 57min
Lisa Feldman Barrett: How Emotions Are Made.
Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett, a renowned psychologist, discusses the debunking of universal emotions in her book 'How Emotions Are Made.' She explores the fascinating concept of the body budget and its influence on emotions. The podcast also delves into the challenges of information overload and the impact on mental health, offering advice on managing uncertainty and reducing screen time.
Nov 14, 2022 • 60min
Will Storr: The Game of Life and How to Play It.
Will Storr is a bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and a storytelling speaker. Today we discuss his newest book, The Status Game: On Human Life and How to Play It.
Oct 31, 2022 • 32min
Bryan Caplan: On Feminism, Ideologies, and Education.
Bryan Caplan is a Professor of Economics at George Mason University and New York Times Bestselling author.
