Therapist Esther Perel discusses cheating, conflict, and relationships. Cheaters often want to leave who they've become, not their partner. Is monogamy natural or imposed for control? Arguing for change rather than conflict avoidance. The future of connections with AI. The complexity of cheating in relationships. Therapy, car options, and relationship building. Improving communication and resolving conflicts. Physiological changes in conflict deescalation. Growing up in a culturally diverse household and the power of language. Emotional stability and strategies for dealing with temptation.

Jordan Harbinger and Gabriel Mizrahi discuss topics such as enduring life with abusive parents, navigating non-monogamy in relationships, turning down an intense work opportunity, and the dangers of MLMs in this episode of Feedback Friday on The Jordan Harbinger Show.

Ryan McBeth, host of 'Out of the Loop', discusses the Israel and Hamas conflict, including the history, causes, and current hostilities. The complexity of the conflict is highlighted, along with the use of destructive weaponry and the potential for escalation. The podcast also touches on the objectives of Hamas, Israeli response and tactics, weapons used by both sides, and the possibility of conflict between Israel and Iran. An entertaining and informative episode that delves into the complexities of the ongoing conflict.

Tobias Rose-Stockwell explains how social media creates an outrage machine by fueling negative emotions and disrupting society. Negative news gets more attention and is widely shared, making the world seem worse than it is. Algorithms and AI keep us engaged and outraged. Spending more time on social media leads to political extremism. The episode discusses steps to guard against the outrage machine's control over our emotions and distortion of reality.

This podcast discusses topics like dealing with a mean drunk sister caring for a father with dementia, seeking anonymous therapy for trauma, setting boundaries with a family member with addiction, anecdotes about annoying employees, contradictions within incel ideology, and the importance of networking.

Shane Parrish, Farnam Street's expert on clear thinking and decision-making, discusses the power of ordinary moments, the importance of positioning for multiple futures, and the value of positive deviation. They also explore the significance of considering different perspectives in decision-making, thinking in bets, and the impact of our decisions on our lives.

The podcast explores Sudan's new civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. It discusses the key players involved, the displacement of millions, and the humanitarian crisis. The podcast also delves into Sudan as a test case for democracy in the Arab world, the tensions over the dam on the blue Nile, and the complex relationships and interests surrounding the crisis. It touches on the political situation, risk calculation, refugee perspectives, and the ongoing civil war in Darfur caused by the exploitation of resources.

Topics discussed include overcoming abusive father's harassment, dealing with a sleazy colleague, resigning as best man, commitment in relationships, skepticism about marriage, and engaging unsubscribers.

Dan Ariely, author of Misbelief, discusses why rational people believe irrational things and the psychology behind it. He explores the universal appeal of misbelief, how it is ignited by people operating in bad faith, and the psychological toll of receiving death threats. The importance of cultivating resilience to counter misbelief is emphasized. The podcast also covers topics such as the complexity of conspiracy theories, navigating thought loops and ambiguity, and the impact of trust on society.

Author Michael Easter discusses the scarcity brain and how it works against us in the modern world. He explains how scarcity loops can harm us in the long term. Michael Easter also shares insights on manufacturing scarcity loops and how they can be broken. He explores how scarcity loops can be gamed for positive benefit.