In this episode, Dan Gardner, an expert on risk assessment, discusses the radical mismatch between intuitive risk perception and actual risks. He highlights the study of 20,000 forecasts, the concept of superforecasters, and how they outperform experts and algorithms. Gardner emphasizes the importance of critical thinking, probabilistic thinking, and intellectual humility in making accurate predictions and reducing major dangers in life.

"Creativity is the new literacy." Chase Jarvis, a renowned photographer and artist, discusses the significance of creativity, debunking misconceptions and providing tips to enhance creative abilities. They explore the impact of the internet on education and careers, emphasize the innate ability for everyone to be creative, and highlight the importance of quantity over quality in creative work. Additionally, they discuss the concept of reviving creativity by shifting one's identity and finding small creative acts in everyday life."

Legendary podcaster Dan Carlin discusses the challenges of being an informed citizen in a world full of noise, confusion, and fake news. Topics include understanding history and politics, forming coherent views, questioning foundational beliefs, and the importance of critical thinking and examining one's own beliefs against evidence.

Expert in creating lasting behavior change, John Assaraf, discusses how to hack your brain to create the results you want. They explore managing emotions, reprogramming the subconscious mind, and the power of commitment to achieving goals. They also share a specific exercise to reduce stress and achieve hemispherical coherence.

Whole Foods CEO John Mackey discusses conscious capitalism, transformational leadership, and win-win-win thinking. Topics include the value of business and conscious capitalism, capitalism's impact on poverty reduction, the positive impact of selling to Amazon, creating a purposeful and values-driven culture at Whole Foods, and building a strong culture within the company.

In this episode, returning guest Josh Kaufman shares powerful strategies for dealing with uncertainty and making better decisions. The podcast explores the concept of uncertainty and the importance of recognizing and accepting it. It discusses the power of multi-disciplinary thinking and the benefits of borrowing ideas from different fields. The podcast also emphasizes the value of flexibility and adaptability in changing environments. Additionally, it explores how systems thinking can be applied to business and understanding the world from a systems standpoint.

Entrepreneur and former Shark Tank investor Kevin Harrington discusses the power of mentorship in transforming lives and shares personal anecdotes. The importance of finding mentors in entrepreneurship is highlighted, along with strategies for finding mentors. Building a successful business and overcoming challenges are also covered.

Dr. Sean Young, expert on following through on goals, discusses the challenges of self-sabotage and the importance of finding the right patterns of behavior. He explores neurohacks for behavior change, evidence-based giving, and the power of rewards. He shares a story about a simple password change that led to personal growth. Listen for tips on achieving your goals.

Negotiation expert Kwame Christian shares strategies to be more confident in tough situations and negotiations. Topics include building confidence, acknowledging emotions, the power of preparation, joint problem-solving, anchoring, timing in negotiations, and ways to connect with the guest.

In this episode we discuss how to train yourself to think and act like a spy, with lessons from a real world expert. In the game of spycraft, the stakes couldn’t be higher and one mistake may land you dead or in a foreign prison. In that deadly crucible, only the best ideas survive. We crack open the secrets you can use to influence, develop relationships, and create a bridge with anyone you meet with the die hard rules from the world’s top secret agents with our guest Jason R. Hanson.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.