In this bonus episode, James and Brian talk about why success requires both humility and arrogance, how even Nobel winners face imposter syndrome, and why some quests can reshape science itself. Brian previews his next book on Jim Simons and the bold idea of Chern–Simons Theory, which may explain the very arrow of time.
Nov 1
Kamal Ravikant: Maybe a Pilgrimage Can Save Your Life [From the Archive]
Episode Description:Kamal Ravikant did not set out looking for a pilgrimage.His estranged father died. Kamal had promised to take his ashes to the Ganges. He had lost his job, had only a few thousand dollars, and instead of returning home after India, he kept going.He climbed in ... Show More
53m 21s
Oct 21
Tom Bilyeu: What to Do If AI Threatens Your Career
Before building anything, Tom says you can find out in about a day whether people care about the problem, and he explains how to run that test with AI.A Note from James:Back in the ’90s, I built websites.I actually built American Express’s first website.And I remember walking int ... Show More
56m 44s
Dec 2024
Brian Keating on Fixing the Biggest Problems in Modern Science
What does it mean to go “into the impossible”? For Professor of Cosmology Dr. Brian Keating, it’s all about shattering the limiting beliefs around what a human being is capable of.In his latest book, Into the Impossible: Think Like a Nobel Prize Winner, Dr. Keating explores this ... Show More
2h 2m
Jan 2025
512. Time, Space, and the Miraculous | Dr. Brian Keating
Jordan Peterson sits down with experimental cosmologist Dr. Brian Keating. They discuss the importance of awe for the human spirit, the fundamental ethos behind all true science, the idea of the useless genius, and the necessity of sacrifice for improvement of the self and the br ... Show More
1h 42m
Oct 2023
Unlocking Hidden Potential with Adam Grant
Malcolm Gladwell hosts a rollicking live discussion about Adam Grant’s new book, “Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things,” which is available now. They explore why we overemphasize innate talent, how Adam grappled with impostor syndrome as a writer and perfecti ... Show More
43m 44s
Apr 2023
348. Black Holes, Time Travel, and the Origin of the Universe | Dr. Brian Keating
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Dr. Brian Keating discuss long-held theories of cosmology, from the big bang to the expansion of the universe, and why we might be totally wrong.
Dr. Brian Keating is a cosmologist, inventor, author, academic, and podcast host. He focuses on the explo ... Show More
1h 58m
Sep 2021
How humility and bravery can help your career
Whether they are academics, designers, medical professionals, or anything in between, our guests are leaders in their fields whose expertise goes beyond their TED and TEDx talks. Unsurprisingly, they’ve garnered wisdom on how to navigate or forge a successful career. In today’s e ... Show More
15m 33s
Nov 2023
Conversation with Adam Grant — Honing Your Potential and Building Strong Character Traits
Adam Grant, a professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and bestselling author, joins Scott to discuss his latest book, “Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things," and more.
Scott opens with his thoughts on going to the White House, Twitte ... Show More
58m 30s
Sep 2022
Blindspots, Bias, Billionaires and Bridgewater with Dr. Adam Grant
In this episode, we discuss the relationship between bad ideas and creative genius, the three biggest lessons from studying the most successful hedge fund on earth, why a stranger may often be a better judge of your abilities than you are, and the key things that stand in the way ... Show More
1h 1m