Psychologist Michael Gervais discusses the fear of people's opinions (FOPO), how it hinders personal growth, and influences decision-making, self-worth, and perceptions of success. The podcast explores society's emphasis on the self and its contribution to FOPO, as well as the evolutionary reasons behind our fear of social disapproval. It also delves into the impact of our performance-obsessed culture and the pursuit of excellence on our lives and self-worth.

Exploring the potential of apprenticeships as an alternative to college in creating economic opportunity. Addressing the skills and experience gap faced by college graduates in the digital age. Examining the widening experience gap caused by AI automation and the role of apprenticeships in bridging it. The idea of an apprentice nation to address information asymmetry in the college system and provide work opportunities with advancement prospects.

Explore the significance of questioning in mathematics to uncover its deepest truths. Discover fascinating concepts like cyclic groups and binary operations and how 'one plus one' is not always equal to two. Learn about the impact of the traditional math curriculum and the need for a shift towards promoting understanding and encouraging questions.

Marc Milstein, expert in strategies to improve memory, protect immunity, and fight off dementia, discusses practical strategies to lower the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's. Topics include brain health maintenance, minimizing inflammation, preserving cognitive function, and the importance of learning new things for memory improvement.

Michelle P. King, researcher of organizations and workplace dynamics, discusses the challenges of mental health in the workplace and the role of collaboration and understanding in informal interactions. She emphasizes the importance of informal networks, soft skills, and intentional learning for career success, and explores the positive impacts of 'paying it forward' in the workplace.

Chris Bailey offers a guide to achieving calm, navigating anxiety, and staving off burnout. Topics include the role of dopamine in productivity and anxiety, the power of a stimulation fast to increase productivity, understanding burnout and its triggers, and finding balance between the analog and digital worlds.

Ian Leslie, a columnist for the New Statesman, teaches us how conflict can lead to insight, creativity, and connection. Learn about the advantages of productive disagreements, the power of conflict in building rapport and trust, and the lessons from the Wright Brothers on the value of honest arguments and vigorous debate in the workplace.

Greg Lukianoff and Rikki Schlott discuss the dangers of cancel culture in undermining trust and threatening society. They explore its impact on free speech culture and academic freedom, highlighting the need for a solution to this divisive phenomenon.

Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross discuss how the arts and aesthetics can transform traditional medicine, build healthier communities, and mend the planet by altering our brains and bodies through neuroplasticity. They highlight the positive impacts of arts on well-being, learning, and community building, and explore the accessibility of arts and crafts and their effects on mental well-being and overall satisfaction.

Julia Keller, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, challenges the idea of perseverance and explores the science of quitting. She discusses the pressure to not quit, draws parallels to Simone Biles' decision at the Olympics, and explores the concept of quitting in addiction and mental disorders.