IQ scores had been steadily rising since WWII. But, more recently, this phenomenon has stopped. Since 2010, we’ve actually been getting dumber. In this episode, Cal gets into the common theories for why this is true before offering his own take, which leads to some practical takeaways to help you thrive in an increasingly stupider world. He then answers lis ... Show More
Nov 3
Ep. 377: The Case Against Superintelligence
<p>Techno-philosopher Eliezer Yudkowsky recently went on Ezra Klein's podcast to argue that if we continue on our path toward superintelligent AI, these machines will destroy humanity. In this episode, Cal responds to Yudkowsky’s argument point by point, concluding with a more ge ... Show More
1h 31m
Sep 1
747: How to Get Out of a Rut, with Anne-Laure Le Cunff
Anne-Laure Le Cunff: Tiny Experiments
Anne-Laure Le Cunff is an award-winning neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and writer. She is the founder of Ness Labs and author of its widely read newsletter, a researcher at the ADHD Research Lab, and an advisor for the Applied Neuroscience As ... Show More
29m 23s
Aug 28
Gurwinder Bhogal's Guide to Modern Survival (Infinite Loops CLASSICS)
Hello everyone, Jim here. We're taking a brief two-week break from new episodes to spotlight a couple of golden oldies from the Infinite Loops archive. Years later, these remain some of my favorite conversations. We'll be back soon with fresh episodes, but in the meantime, enjoy ... Show More
1h 41m
Mar 2023
Gaia Bernstein on How to Fix the Tech Addiction Crisis EP 274
<p>I am joined by Gaia Bernstein, a Doctor of Judicial Science and a Doctor of Jurisprudence, who holds the positions of Technology, Privacy, and Policy Professor of Law, Co-Director of the Institute for Privacy Protection, and Co-Director of the Gibbons Institute of Law Science ... Show More
55m 12s
Sep 17
HOW TO SLOW DOWN & STOP RUSHING: the art of single-tasking
Are you constantly rushing from one thing to the next? Feeling like there’s never enough time in the day? In this episode, we dive into the art of slowing down, why multitasking is a myth, and how focusing on one thing at a time can actually make you more productive and fulfilled ... Show More
29m 25s
Apr 2025
199. Blunder Pressure: Mastering In-the-Moment Communication (3 of 3)
<p><em>This three-part miniseries is all about keeping your cool when speaking on the spot.</em></p><p>Communicating effectively can be challenging enough, even with plenty of time to prepare what we want to say. But for most of our communication, there’s no time to plan, practic ... Show More
23m 38s