David Pinsof, a professor of psychology at UCLA and co-creator of Cards Against Humanity, discusses the psychology of power and status. Topics include the difference between bullshitting and lying, the folly of human desires, how the modern world affects our status games, and the flawed pursuit of happiness. Pinsof also explores the evolutionary reasons for our preference for big landscapes, the social brain, and the pursuit of power. Additionally, he examines the value of boring experiences and the loneliness of seeking novelty.

Nancy Segal, a prominent twin-study researcher, explores the nature vs nurture debate using twins separated at birth. Discover the craziest similarities between twins raised apart, the case of twins born to different fathers, and the emotional bond of identical twins. Delve into the impact of genetics and chance on human traits, the challenges faced by a gay couple with twin boys, and the interplay between genetics, environment, and behavior. Explore the influence of birth order on twins and the role of parents in shaping a child's development.

Former Army Ranger John Lovell discusses living free and dying well, the challenges soldiers face when reintegrating into society, and the need for more warriors in America. They explore the qualities of warriors and poets, the significance of humility, and the importance of resolving conflicts and expressing gratitude.

Cory Clark, an Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania and social psychologist, discusses controversial topics in psychology that are often avoided. He challenges the myth of pervasive misogyny, highlighting biases favoring women. The podcast explores gender differences in physical strength, the consequences of avoiding certain topics, and the backlash faced by controversial conclusions in fields like behavioral genetics. It also delves into in-group out-group hatred in politics, patronizing behavior towards disadvantaged groups, and fake virtue signaling. The differences in male and female self-improvement are also explored.

Christine Emba is an opinion columnist at The Washington Post, journalist, social commentator, and an author.Christine wrote one of the best articles on modern masculinity that I've ever read and it absolutely broke the internet. But it begs the question of why it's come down to a woman to raise the topic of men's issues.Expect to learn why making men and women equal is good but overreaching into making men and women the same is terrible, whether Christine thinks it is harder to be a man in 2023, the biggest issues that boys & men are facing, why it is women who are dominating the narrative on what it means to be masculine, why the only "non-toxic" suggestions for masculinity just look a lot like traditional femininity and much more...Sponsors:Get $150/£150 discount on the Eight Sleep Pod Cover at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied)Get a Free Sample Pack of all LMNT Flavours with your first box at https://www.drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom (automatically applied at checkout)Get 10% discount on Marek Health’s comprehensive blood panels at https://marekhealth.com/modernwisdom (use code: MODERNWISDOM)Extra Stuff:Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom-Get in touch.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillxTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillxYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcastEmail: https://chriswillx.com/contact/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erik Hoel, a research professor at Tufts University, discusses the mystery of the mind. Topics include the latest research on consciousness, the impact of AI on understanding the self, explaining inner thoughts, the scientific proof of free will, and overcoming deterministic fatalism.

Gurwinder Bhogal, a programmer and a writer, discusses 18 shocking psychology lessons. They cover topics such as debates about word definitions, the allure of medieval times, over-analyzing tweets, curating social media feeds, the elusiveness of happiness, the history and symbolism of pineapples, hedonic adaptation and setting goals, existential crisis, the concept of karma, outcomes mismatch theory and tribalism, TikTok's trend of pretending to have Dissociative Identity Disorder, and unpredictability, presentism, and the treatment of animals.

Sam Harris, best selling author, moral philosopher, and neuroscientist, discusses improving life quality, the negative impact of Twitter, the power of anticipation, disappointing guests, podcast conversations on religion, spiritual attitudes, hydration drink benefits, misinformation and conspiracies, living in the present moment, breaking free from the inner voice, finding a reason to be present, the rise of populist narratives, controversy surrounding Dr. Fauci, the importance of humor, navigating podcasting, and current and future projects.

Peter Akkies, a productivity consultant, shares 7 impactful hacks to master productivity. Topics covered include setting up a productivity system, managing goals, designing a personalized daily schedule, understanding and managing burnout, and managing email effectively.

Rob Brooks is a professor of evolutionary biology at the University of New South Wales, a researcher, and author.Machines are integrating themselves more and more into our lives. From algorithms which know when you're depressed and want to eat ice cream to sex robots who are available to satisfy your desires on-demand. This concept, known as artificial intimacy, might seem as though it’s from a science fiction novel but, it’s rapidly becoming a reality in modern life.Expect to learn what Artificial Intimacy is and its potential impacts on the future of relationships, whether it's actually legal to get married to a robot, how worried we should be about people retreating from the real world, the danger of supermarkets who can talk to your sex robot, whether artificial intimacy is better than no intimacy at all and much more...Sponsors:Get 10% discount on all Gymshark’s products at https://bit.ly/sharkwisdom (use code: MW10) Get a Free Sample Pack of all LMNT Flavours with your first box at https://www.drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom (automatically applied at checkout)Get 10% discount on Marek Health’s comprehensive blood panels at https://marekhealth.com/modernwisdom (use code: MODERNWISDOM)Extra Stuff:Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom-Get in touch.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillxTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillxYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcastEmail: https://chriswillx.com/contact/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices