Wait But Why's Tim Urban helps us find ways to cope with the chaos of current events in his new book, What's Our Problem?: A Self-Help Book for Societies.
What We Discuss with Tim Urban:
Why we're so polarized and partisan in our political beliefs — seemingly more than ever before.
How low-rung thinking prevails on both sides of the political aisle (and w ... Show More
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1366: Gut Health | Skeptical Sunday
Probiotics, cleanses, leaky gut, worms — science or scam? Jessica Wynn digests the truth about your microbiome this Skeptical Sunday!Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never tho ... Show More
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Aug 6
1365: Strange Estrangement from Down in the Basement | Feedback Friday
Your brother-in-law cut off the family, can't hold a job, and asks his girlfriend what he's feeling. Hostage, or willing prisoner? It's Feedback Friday!And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take y ... Show More
1h 25m
Jun 2025
The Right Way To Be A Skeptic w/ Tim Urban
This week I sit down with writer and thinker Tim Urban, creator of the blog Wait But Why to talk: political polarization, AI, university campuses and even dating. Tim brings his trademark clarity and curiosity to a conversation that covers the rise of tribal thinking, the challen ... Show More
1h 8m
Feb 2023
#360 – Tim Urban: Tribalism, Marxism, Liberalism, Social Justice, and Politics
Tim Urban is the author of the blog Wait But Why and a new book What’s Our Problem?: A Self-Help Book for Societies. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – House of Macadamias: https://houseofmacadamias.com/lex and use code LEX to get 20% off your first order ... Show More
3h 10m
Apr 2023
#315 — The Great Derangement
<p dir="ltr">Sam Harris speaks with Tim Urban about his new book, "<a href="https://waitbutwhy.com/whatsourproblem">What's Our Problem: A Self-Help Book for Societies</a>." They discuss Tim's unusual career, the finitude of life, existential risk, exponential technological change ... Show More
59m 57s
Apr 2022
How to Learn From People You Disagree With & Ways to Turn Down Your Anxiety
How many times have you heard that - “We live in a fast-paced world?” Yet, in many ways we set that pace for ourselves. We like to do things quickly. So, this episode begins with a look at things that would go a lot better for all of us if we just slowed down a little. Source, De ... Show More
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May 2021
How To Change Your Thinking with Daniel Schmachtenberger #308
<p>This is one of the all time great discussions on the Aubrey Marcus Podcast, with one of the deepest thinkers of our time, Daniel Schmachtenberger. In this wide ranging conversation, we talk about the current problems facing humanity--including what led us here, and how to navi ... Show More
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