Samuel Arbesman is a complexity scientist focusing on the changing nature of science and technology. We discuss learning, reading, and how to optimize both to get the best outcome.
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Jul 8
#236 Harley Finkelstein: You Must Requalify for Your Role, Every Year
Shopify President Harley Finkelstein talks with Shane Parrish about treating every role in your life like a job you have to earn again each year. Harley shares why stepping down as COO was his hardest choice, the family motto that guides his daughters, and what makes someone good ... Show More
1h 49m
Jul 1
#235 Outliers: Jimmy Pattison — Building a $16B Empire Without Connections, Capital, or Credentials
At 96 years old, Jimmy Pattison still runs his $16 billion empire personally. He’s built it over 63 years without outside capital or a college degree. He owns 100% of car dealerships, billboards, radio stations—even Ripley’s Believe It or Not—with a philosophy of: "No partners, n ... Show More
1h 13m
Jun 24
#234 Indra Nooyi: Lessons from the Top of PepsiCo—and the Cost of Getting There
On her first day as CEO of PepsiCo, Indra Nooyi fired her general counsel. Then rehired him before dinner. It wasn’t a stunt. It was a signal. She ran a $200 billion empire the same way she ran her life: with surgical precision, uncompromising standards, and an allergy to corpora ... Show More
1h 36m
Jun 2024
Nobody’s Gonna Stop Nvidia
This week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers are joined by Alex Kantrowitz of the Big Technology podcast. They discuss why the Nvidia juggernaut isn’t going to slow down any time soon, the man, myth, and legend of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and whether U.S. texters will ... Show More
54m 44s
Apr 2024
#2663 - Q&A: “How do I launch a successful educational podcast for kids?”
In today's episode, we dive into the world of educational storytelling through podcasting. Discover how to blend entertainment with learning, and find the best ways to reach and engage your audience.Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case stud ... Show More
4m 24s
Jun 2024
Robert Greene - Optimizing Your Reality - [Invest Like the Best, EP.379]
My guest today is Robert Greene, author of many books but perhaps most famous for his books "48 Laws of Power" and "Mastery." He has spent his life studying why people behave like they do and why some go on to build great things. I love his idea of finding your life's purpose, wh ... Show More
1h 1m
Jan 2025
TIP694: The Scuttlebutt Edge: From Research to Returns w/ Kyle Grieve
In today's episode, Kyle Grieve will discuss the concept of scuttlebutt, made famous by Philip Fisher in Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits. You’ll learn why scuttlebutt is essential for building conviction and understanding both bullish and bearish perspectives, how it involves ... Show More
1h 12m
Oct 2024
Ray Dalio on the Principles of Success
In this episode from our archives, the Bridgewater Associates founder sits down with Gwyneth to talk about how they hear and hold criticism, how to have tough conversations, and how we can engage in thoughtful disagreement. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practi ... Show More
47m 20s
Feb 2025
Getting malaria on purpose
Dylan got malaria on purpose. And he thinks you should, too.Guest: Dylan Matthews, senior correspondent at Vox’s Future PerfectThis episode was made in partnership with Vox’s Future Perfect team.For show transcripts, go to vox.com/unxtranscriptsFor more, go to vox.com/unexplainab ... Show More
28m 24s
Dec 2024
Ask Matt Anything (AMA) 1: Trust, Paraphrasing, and Nonverbal Cues
Enjoy this preview of our first Ask Matt Anything (AMA).We are excited to introduce this special edition of Think Fast, Talk Smart, featuring a preview of our first-ever Ask Matt Anything (AMA) episode. Typically, these sessions are exclusive to our Think Fast, Talk Smart Premium ... Show More
16m 5s