Yuval Noah Harari is a renowned historian, bestselling author of “Sapiens” and “Homo Deus,” and the mind behind the new book, “Nexus.”
This conversation explores AI’s impact on society through Yuval’s unique historical lens. We discuss AI as “alien intelligence,” information’s role in shaping political systems, embracing uncertainty, institutional trust, an ... Show More
Nov 20
Fasting Compilation: Leading Experts On Water-Only Fasts, Fasting Mimicking Diets & The Optimal Fasting Window For Longevity
This Fasting Compilation features Dr. Alan Goldhamer, Dr. Valter Longo, and Dr. Michael Greger to discuss the science of strategic deprivation.
We explore why visceral fat behaves like a tumor secreting inflammatory molecules that drive chronic disease. How many health condition ... Show More
1h 8m
Nov 17
Interview With An Icon: Katie Couric On The State of Media, Institutional Distrust, Cancer Advocacy & What Actually Creates Happiness
Katie Couric is a journalist and the first woman to solo-anchor a major network evening newscast.
We explore the disintermediation of news media, institutional distrust, and the fragmentation of shared truth in America. Katie shares her experiences navigating the CBS boys club, ... Show More
1h 57m
Nov 10
Tig Notaro Is Treading Water
Tig Notaro is a comedian, actor, screenwriter, producer, and co-host of the podcast Handsome. This conversation explores Tig's legendary 2012 set—delivered days after her cancer diagnosis—and how loss became her greatest teacher. We discuss her wild upbringing, choosing presence ... Show More
2h 41m
Sep 2024
#839 - Robert Greene - 12 Raw Truths About Gaining Power & Respect
Robert Greene is an author and historian.
Robert is one of the most legendary writers in the world on human nature and today we get to go through some of my favourite lessons from him on seduction, confidence, happiness, masculinity, Machiavelli and more.
Expect to learn the bigg ... Show More
2h 5m
Sep 2024
#833 - Eric Weinstein - Are We On The Brink Of A Revolution?
Eric Weinstein is a mathematician, economist, former Managing Director of Thiel Capital and a podcaster.
It feels like the world is reaching a fever-pitch. From deep fakes to cheap fakes, AI girlfriends to senile presidents, we've never had more access to information, and yet it' ... Show More
3h 29m
Sep 2024
#836 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The New Science Of Longevity, Resilience & Breaking Bad Habits
Dr Andrew Huberman is a neuroscientist, Associate Professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine and a podcaster.
From personal dramas to scientific uproars, it's been a wild year for the biggest health & fitness podcaster in the world. And today we get to discover his b ... Show More
3h 26m
Feb 2025
#900 - 11 Lessons From 900 Episodes - Alex Hormozi, Mark Manson & Winston Churchill
To celebrate 900 episodes of Modern Wisdom, I broke down some of my favourite lessons, insights and quotes from the last hundred episodes.
Expect to learn what unteachable lessons are, why we decide to learn lessons the hard way over and over again, why money won’t make you happy ... Show More
1h 3m
Jan 2025
What Went Wrong with Liberalism and How We Can Save it, with Samuel Moyn
In this episode Samuel Moyn, Chancellor Kent Professor of Law and History at Yale University, explores what he sees as the profound crisis facing liberalism and why many in the West have become disillusioned with it. Drawing from his latest book 'Liberalism against Itself: Cold W ... Show More
47m 37s
Oct 2
#1001 - Ryan Holiday - Stoicism’s Lessons on Becoming Wise
Ryan Holiday is a podcaster, marketer and an author. If intelligence were enough, the smartest among us would also be the wisest. Yet time and again, they stumble over life’s simplest lessons. Wisdom isn’t about knowing more; it’s about seeing deeper. So how do we shed the illusi ... Show More
1h 52m