Tom Vanderbilt, author of 'Beginners' and expert on the benefits of becoming an adult beginner, explores the power of the beginner's mind and the transformative joy of lifelong learning. He emphasizes the importance of learning new skills and discusses the significance of failure and experimentation in science. Vanderbilt offers insights on overcoming obstacles to learning and highlights the brain's capacity for lifelong learning.

Explore the rise of disinformation, its manipulation power, and the connection between science denial and reality. Understand the role of the internet in disseminating disinformation and the responsibility of the media. Discover ways to combat disinformation and take action against it.

Jane McGonigal, author who draws on the latest scientific research in psychology and neuroscience, shows us how to train our minds to think the unthinkable and imagine the unimaginable. Topics include expanding imagination and preparing for future possibilities, recognizing signals of change, and unlocking the power of imagination and urgent optimism.

Neuroscientist and novelist Lisa Genova discusses how memories are made and retrieved, exploring topics such as blocking, tip-of-the-tongue forgetting, perspective memory challenges, exploiting memory vulnerabilities, memory lapses, and the science of memory and the art of forgetting.

Learn how to make the leap from manager to leader by reflecting on motivations and proving oneself. Discover the challenges faced by women and minorities in the workplace and the importance of doing a great job that speaks for itself.

Therapist Chelsea Harvey Garner discusses the importance of embracing difficult emotions and challenges misconceptions about suffering. She highlights the power of group rituals in enhancing connection and well-being, emphasizing their benefits for physical and mental health.

Exploring the deadly impact of extreme heat and climate change and the prediction of a 'heat Katrina' scenario. Encouraging listeners to take action in stabilizing the climate and mentioning a therapist's book on embracing challenges.

Julian Baggini, philosopher and author, discusses practical solutions for today's questions in a conversation about mental health, habits of great thinkers, improving rational thinking, grounding thinking in the world, embracing social thinking, and seeking different viewpoints.

Jessica Carew Kraft, an urban wife and mom, quit her tech career to learn about "rewilding" and discovered a community rejecting modern comforts. They use ancient tools and skills for survival, like turning sticks into fire and bones into tools for wild food. They discuss the relevance of Stone Age wisdom, drawbacks of modern technology, and the benefits of reconnecting with nature.

Chris Guillebeau, bestselling author, discusses the changing economic landscape and the need to adapt personal finance strategies. He explores the concept of peak marketplace and shares stories of individuals who have found unique ways to monetize their skills and talents in the growing ecosystem of decentralized virtual markets.