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Oct 26, 2023 • 1h 12min

#698 - Mary Eberstadt - Did The Sexual Revolution Actually Benefit Women?

Mary Eberstadt, senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, discusses the unintended consequences of the sexual revolution, such as increased single motherhood and psychological fragility. The impact of contraception on abortion rates and cultural shifts in responsibility is explored. The negative effects on women, men, and children are discussed, including the reduction of men's traditional roles. The importance of nurturing and the negative impact of excessive screen use are examined. The podcast also analyzes the connection between the sexual revolution and identity politics.
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Oct 23, 2023 • 2h 23min

#697 - Konstantin Kisin - Why Does It Feel Like Everyone Is Losing Their Minds?

Konstantin Kisin, podcaster, speaker, and author, discusses the danger of pedestalising victimhood, his thoughts on Theo Von's financial situation, the viral clip of Sam Harris on Triggernometry, the ongoing conversation about Brexit, his advice for young men, the problem with climate change discourse, and more interesting topics.
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Oct 21, 2023 • 1h 37min

#696 - Dr Gabrielle Lyon - How To Build More Muscle & Supercharge Your Longevity

Dr Gabrielle Lyon, a functional medicine physician and Founder of the Institute of Muscle-Centric Medicine, discusses the importance of muscle health for longevity and quality of life. Topics covered include the risks of being over fat or under-muscled, the significance of exercise compared to nutrition, strategies for increasing protein intake, the benefits of staying active during pregnancy, the impact of sleep on muscle building and health, and predictors of longevity and muscle measurement discrepancies.
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Oct 19, 2023 • 2h 14min

#695 - Codie Sanchez - The Secret Mindset Hacks To Become Unstoppable

Codie Sanchez, investor and venture capitalist, shares her framework for non-conformity and the value of original ideas. She discusses the importance of questioning assumptions, pushing through boredom, and speaking the truth. The podcast also explores the mindset and habits of successful individuals, the significance of changing perspectives, and the ethics of extreme wealth.
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Oct 16, 2023 • 2h 9min

#694 - Sadia Khan - Why Is Modern Dating Such A Mess?

Relationship coach Sadia Khan discusses the challenges of modern dating, toxic love misconceptions, platonic friendships, attractiveness and personality, jealousy, body count, infidelity, and the impact of reality TV shows on romance. She also explores the psychology of escorts, strippers' relationships, slut shaming, the effects of caffeine and salt, game theory of slut shaming and simp shaming, gender interaction in Muslim families, parental alienation, perceptions of attractive women, body count in modern dating, and the rise of AI girlfriends.
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Oct 14, 2023 • 1h 45min

#693 - Dr Robert Sapolsky - The Shocking New Science Of How To Manage Your Stress

Dr Robert Sapolsky, Professor at Stanford University and world-leading researcher, discusses the shocking science of managing stress. Topics include the impact of long-term stress on the human body, neurodevelopmental consequences of stress and poverty, detraining dopamine sensitivity, misunderstood facts about hormones, belief in free will and obesity, and more.
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Oct 12, 2023 • 1h 37min

#692 - Connor Beaton - Why Are Young Men Struggling So Much?

Connor Beaton, founder of ManTalks, discusses the struggles of young men, the impact of vulnerability on mental health, and the failure of modern therapy. He explores surface-level relationships among men, embracing anger for personal growth, competition, trust, and the impact of emotionally damaged men. The importance of observing undesirable behaviors, developing deeper relationships, and the impact of fatherlessness on young boys are also explored. The conversation touches on performance anxiety, struggles with physical and mental health, and optimizing hormone levels.
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Oct 9, 2023 • 2h 45min

#691 - Jimmy Carr - The Secret Hacks For Living A Fulfilled Life

Comedian Jimmy Carr shares insights on human psychology, luck, fame, and embracing delusions. They discuss the importance of finding something you love, the rise of individualism, and the unequal distribution of the future. They also explore luck, determinism, and agency, as well as the dehumanizing effect of fame and the search for meaning. Other topics include the historical significance of pineapples, the relationship with our inner critic, and the misconception of society's peak.
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Oct 7, 2023 • 1h 15min

#690 - Michael Easter - Why Can’t Humans Do Anything In Moderation?

Michael Easter, a professor, journalist, and author, explores the difficulties of achieving moderation and the impact of the scarcity loop on our behaviors. Topics include flow state and compulsive behaviors, dependence on certainty, the Zygonic effect and status, balancing hidden and observable metrics for fulfillment, and the impact of ultra-processed foods on overeating and disease risk.
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Oct 5, 2023 • 1h 34min

#689 - Melissa Kearney - The Terrifying Impact Of Single-Parent Households

Melissa Kearney, an economist specializing in economic demography, discusses the terrifying impact of single-parent households. Topics include worsening class divides, challenges faced by children growing up with one parent, decline in American marriage rates, downstream effects of single-parent households, correlation with declining birthrates, and potential solutions to the issue.

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