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Apr 19, 2024 • 13min

"Which Way Is North: A Creative Compass for Makers, Marketers, and Mystics" by Will Cady

Will Cady, Reddit's Global Brand Ambassador, shares surprising tips for unlocking creativity in a chaotic world. Topics include using anxiety as a creative force, the seven-direction meditation system, curiosities as insights for creativity, and the influence of the heart on perception.
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Apr 18, 2024 • 18min

"The Ancient Art of Thinking For Yourself: The Power of Rhetoric in Polarized Times" by Robin Reames

Robin Reames, grew up in a conservative family, discusses the power of rhetoric in navigating polarized times. Topics include the impact of words, historical context of rhetoric, truth perception, fragility of facts in language, and addressing disagreements through shared values.
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Apr 17, 2024 • 13min

"The Return of Great Powers: Russia, China, and the Next World War" by Jim Sciutto

CNN anchor and national security analyst, Jim Sciutto, discusses the looming threat of another world war due to escalating tensions between major powers like China and Russia. He delves into historical lessons of standing against expansionist aggression and analyzes the current global power dynamics, focusing on Russia, China, and the US.
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Apr 16, 2024 • 14min

"Anxious Eaters: Why We Fall for Fad Diets" by Janet Chrzan & Kima Cargill

Nutrition and psychology expert Janet Chrzan along with renowned professor of clinical psychology Kima Cargill discuss the cultural and psychological underpinnings of fad diets. They explore how these diets offer identity, status, and transformation within social groups, and delve into the correlation between fad diets, self-transformation, and consumerism in American culture.
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Apr 15, 2024 • 12min

"The Great Money Reset: Change Your Work, Change Your Wealth, Change Your Life" by Jill Schlesinger

Jill Schlesinger, CBS News analyst and author, shares tips on aligning financial goals with personal aspirations. She delves into the steps for conducting a financial reset, emphasizing the importance of diversification and long-term planning. Schlesinger discusses embracing change, financial resilience, and proactive planning for a more fulfilling and secure future.
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Apr 12, 2024 • 13min

"The Way Home: Discovering the Hero's Journey to Wholeness at Midlife" by Ben Katt

Ben Katt explores how the hero's journey can lead to fulfillment at midlife, emphasizing shedding the false self for inner healing, prioritizing personal calling over conventional paths, and embracing uniqueness for empowerment and purpose.
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Apr 11, 2024 • 12min

"Our Biggest Fight" by Frank H. McCourt Jr. & Michael J. Casey

Authors Frank H. McCourt Jr. and Michael J. Casey discuss the flaws of the current internet system and propose a decentralized networking protocol for individual data ownership. They emphasize the importance of reshaping the internet to prioritize human values, economic growth, and innovation.
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Apr 10, 2024 • 13min

"The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality" by Amanda Montell

Amanda Montell, author, discusses modern irrationality and the Information Age. Topics include cognitive biases impacting mental health, the influence of biases on decision-making, and the negative effects of celebrity worship on body image, addiction, and criminal behaviors.
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Apr 9, 2024 • 17min

"The Neuroscience of You: How Every Brain Is Different and How to Understand Yours" by Chantel Prat

Neuroscientist Chantel Prat discusses the diversity in human brain functioning, brain responses to threats, reinforcement learning, decision-making styles, London taxi drivers' brains, and brain adaptation and diversity in functioning.
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Apr 8, 2024 • 13min

"The Friction Project" by Huggy Rao and Robert Sutton

Authors and professors Huggy Rao and Robert Sutton discuss strategies for smart leaders to make the right things easier and the wrong things harder. They explore the Trustees Mindset, Subtraction Mindset, and the dynamics of being a 'friction fixer' in organizations, emphasizing the balance between addressing challenges and driving progress.

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