Few philosophers in recent memory have enjoyed as much attention as Byung-Chul Han. His mix of profundity and pithiness in tackling some of the big issues of the modern technical environment has made him “the internet’s new favorite philosopher” (to quote The New Yorker). But is he saying that is making such an impact? In this episode, Cal seeks to find out. ... Show More
Jan 2022
Episode 103, 'Nudges' with Thomas Schramme (Part II - Further Analysis and Discussion)
<p class=""><strong>Introduction</strong></p> <p class="">Given the choice, who wouldn't increase the balance in their bank account, switch into a fit and healthy body, find themselves in a meaningful career, and cultivate happiness and love in their relationships? These are pref ... Show More
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Jun 2025
#420 — Countdown to Superintelligence
<p dir="ltr">Sam Harris speaks with Daniel Kokotajlo about the potential impacts of superintelligent AI over the next decade. They discuss Daniel's predictions in his essay "AI 2027," the alignment problem, what an intelligence explosion might look like, the capacity of LLMs to i ... Show More
20m 29s
Feb 2025
Rick Rubin: How to Hack Your Mind for Creative Breakthroughs : 1251
<p><strong>Most people wait for inspiration. But what if you could train your brain to create on demand?</strong> </p><p>Rick Rubin has spent decades shaping the sound of legendary artists—Jay-Z, Johnny Cash, Metallica, and countless others—by tapping into the unseen forces ... Show More
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Nov 6
Dave Ramsey: “Figure Out What’s Important, What’s Not, What’s Urgent, What’s Not.”
<p><a href="https://www.ramseysolutions.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dave Ramsey</a> breaks down his no-nonsense system for mastering daily time management — what he calls “A1 Steak Sauce” planning. He explains how to rank your priorities by urgency and importan ... Show More
6m 52s