Three Things We Learned Last Year
In this special audio essay, Rufus reflects on the big ideas from 2024 that altered his worldview. 🎙️ You can find all of the interviews mentioned in this episode in this Spotify playlist 📩 Want to ...
6 Feb 202536min
SUPERAGENCY: What Could Go Right With AI?
A recent Pew Research survey found that most Americans are more worried than excited about AI. Reid Hoffman, however, isn't one of them. He knows the risks — arms races, runaway superintelligence, the...
30 Jan 20251h
SHIFT: How to Manage Your Emotions
We've got a special treat for you today. We invited Ethan Kross — psychologist, neuroscientist, and author of the bestseller "Chatter" — to give us a sneak peek at his new book, "Shift." It comes out ...
23 Jan 20251h 7min
WINTER: The Secret to Thriving in the Darkest Season
In our deeply divided nation, there's one thing many of us seem to agree on: winter is the worst. A recent study found that nearly half of Americans would skip winter if they could. Yet not everyone d...
16 Jan 202559min
DRIVE: A Fresh Look at the Science of Motivation (with Daniel Pink)
What drives human motivation? For years, the answer seemed simple: rewards. Dangle the right carrot — a bonus, stock options, "Employee of the Month" certificate — and people will perform. But Daniel ...
9 Jan 20251h 11min
James Clear’s Ultimate Guide to Building Good Habits (Encore)
Forming a new habit is tough. Sticking with it is even tougher. That’s probably why someone buys a copy of James Clear’s 2018 book “Atomic Habits” every 11 seconds. James breaks down the science of ha...
2 Jan 20251h 16min
How to Find Purpose, Meaning, and Success (2022)
Arthur C. Brooks used to run a prominent think tank where he was paid handsomely to influence public policy. Did all that success make him happy? Nope. So Arthur quit his job and set out to transform ...
26 Des 20241h 11min
WHAT IS LIFE? (Part 2): Consciousness, AI, and Aliens
Does free will exist on a sliding scale? Will humans and AI co-evolve? Are aliens already here on earth? These are just a few of the many mind-bending questions Rufus and Sara Walker, author of “Life ...
19 Des 202458min
