Margaret O’Mara is an expert on high-tech history and a Howard & Frances Keller Endowed Professor of History at the University of Washington.
She received her BA in English and History from Northwestern University, and her MA and PhD in History from the University of Pennsylvania.
Prior to her academic career, she was a staff member to President Bi ... Show More
Sep 9
Why Rituals Matter More Than Ever with Bruce Feiler
What happens when we stop gathering? Bruce Feiler, seven-time New York Times bestselling author, explores why humans need rituals, especially during the uncertain moments that shape our lives. In his new book, A Time to Gather, he looks at everything from weddings and funerals to ... Show More
46m 52s
Sep 2
How Poetry Changes the Way We See the World with David Whyte
What happens when language reaches beyond what we think we can say? David Whyte—poet, philosopher, and performer—joins Guy Kawasaki for a wide-ranging conversation about poetry, vulnerability, creativity, and the words that shape our lives. Whyte traces his unlikely journey from ... Show More
49m 4s
Aug 26
How We Create a Culture of Belonging with Claude M. Steele
Why do smart, well-intentioned people still struggle to connect across differences? This week, Guy Kawasaki sits down with renowned social psychologist Claude M. Steele to explore the hidden tension he calls "churn"—the quiet anxiety that shapes how we think, perform, and relate ... Show More
53m 14s
Feb 2022
The Making of Silicon Valley — with Margaret O’Mara
Margaret O’Mara, a professor of history at the University of Washington, joins Scott to discuss how tech has and will continue to shape the economic map of the US, as well as the importance of public investment in the tech sector. Follow Professor O’Mara on Twitter, @margaretomar ... Show More
55m 44s
Jul 2022
The Way of Integrity w/ Dr. Martha Beck
This week, Anne and Heather are joined by self-described “Wayfinder” Dr. Martha Beckto unlock the power of integrity. Martha is a Harvard-trained sociologist, world-renowned coach and New York Times bestselling author. She has published nine non-fiction books, one novel, and more ... Show More
56m 23s
Oct 2023
The World According to China with Elizabeth Economy | Uncommon Knowledge | Peter Robinson | Hoover Institution
<p>Elizabeth Economy did her undergraduate work at Swarthmore, earned a master’s at Stanford, and holds a doctorate from the University of Michigan. She served at the Council on Foreign Relations and the World Economic Forum before coming to the Hoover Institution in 2020. Dr. Ec ... Show More
49m 7s