Through Conversations

Today I speak with Jacob Lund Fisker for the Second Time on The Show. Jacob is the author of Early Retirement Extreme.

Kieran Setiya teaches philosophy at MIT, working mainly in ethics, epistemology, and the philosophy of mind.

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.

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.

Bryan Caplan is a Professor of Economics at George Mason University and New York Times Bestselling author.

Jon is a former senior writer at both Fortune and Money.  He is also the author of the book which we'll discuss today, Make Your Move: The Science of Dating and Why are Women in Charge.

Noam Chomsky joins me to discuss the Russia-Ukraine War.

Annie Murphy Paul is an acclaimed science writer whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Scientific American, and The Best American Science Writing, among many other publications. She is the author of Origins, The Cult of Personality, and now The Extended Mind.

Amitai Etzioni is an Israeli and American sociologist, best known for his work on socioeconomics and communitarianism, and was a Senior Advisor to the Carter White House.

Rebecca is a cognitive neuroscientist studying development at Washington University and is the author of Brainscapes.