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<p><strong>Why we worship without knowing it</strong></p><p>What should be included within the remit of philosophy? Religion? Love? Hair? </p><p>Join well-known public speakers and writers Alain de Botton and Alex O'Connor as they talk through what philosophy can offer us, why we ... Show More

<p>Over the past decades, neuroscience has blossomed, positioning itself as a kind of master discipline over everything else. For who understands the brain surely understands all of human activity and creation? Or not?</p><p>Neuroscience's reach has extended past its scientific r ... Show More

<p>What is nothing? Can it be defined, either philosophically or scientifically? Or will the exploration of nothing bring, ultimately, to nothing?</p><p>The philosophical exploration of nothingness is an ancient one, from the mysterious number zero through theological understandi ... Show More

I spoke on Human Rationality and Academic Freedom at the Dissident Dialogues event in New York this year. Drawing from my book, Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters, I explore why rational thinking is essential yet slowly becoming elusive in our society.To ... Show More

This week, we investigate something that’s long been accepted as a fact about emotions without being put to a scientific test: the stereotype that women are more emotional than men. We meet Psychologist Dr. Adriene Beltz, who’s trying to close that research gap, hear an enraging ... Show More

In this episode, the conversation delves into the life and work of Dr. Marc Brackett, who shares his journey from a challenging childhood marked by trauma to becoming a leading voice in emotional intelligence. The discussion highlights the importance of mentorship, particularly t ... Show More

In this episode I sit down with philosopher and author Massimo Pigliucci to talk about his book Beyond Stoicism—and why, in his view, no single philosophy can capture everything it means to live well. We dive into the limits of ancient Stoicism, what modern life can borrow from o ... Show More

<p>Practical strategies for managing our emotional lives.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.ethankross.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Dr. Ethan Kross</a>, author of the international bestseller <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Chatter-Voice-Head-Matters-Harne ... Show More

<p>There's the always charming notion that "deep down we're all the same," suggesting all of humanity shares a universal core of shared emotions.</p> <p><a href="https://ppw.kuleuven.be/cscp/people/00052347">Batja Mesquita</a>, a social psychologist at Belgium's University of Leu ... Show More

<p>Does venting actually help you cool off, or does it just add fuel to the fire? Social psychologist Jennifer Parlamis busts common myths about anger, showing how curiosity — not catharsis — can keep you calm. Discover the surprising science behind anger management and four prac ... Show More

In this episode, Adam Mastroianni explains why you can’t think your way out of overthinking. He unpacks why the thoughts that feel the most important are often the ones that keep us stuck. We also explore what it means to have a “skull full of poison,” how anxiety disguises itsel ... Show More

<p>Eric chats with Robert Sapolsky, Stanford Professor of Biology, Neurology, and Neurosurgery. Robert is a world-renowned academic and author of highly successful books such as A Primate’s Memoir, Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers, and Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Wor ... Show More