Modern Wisdom
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Modern Wisdom
Life is hard. This podcast will help. Lessons from the greatest thinkers on the planet with Chris Williamson. Including guests like David Goggins, Dr Jordan Peterson, Naval Ravikant, Sam Harris, Jocko Willink, Dr Andrew Huberman, Dr Julie Smith, Steven Bartlett, Ryan Holiday, Robert Greene, Matthew...
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1142 episodes
WW3 Debate: “We’re On the Brink of Global Collapse” - #1144
In this geopolitical debate, we explore:
What the biggest threats to global peace are.
Whether America will lose...
Mexican Batman, Britain’s Downfall, Mr Bean’s Comeback & Jimmy Carr - Rabbit Hole #5 - #1143
In the fifth installment of this new experimental format, we explore:
- Inside the antics of a real-life Mexican Batman.
- Why Geor...
Female Psychopath Explains How She Manipulates Men - Kanika Batra - #1142
Kanika Batra is an Australian content creator and author.
What goes on inside the mind of a sociopath? Can they feel love and empathy, or...
“Age Reversal Is Coming.” Inside The First Human Trials - Dr David Sinclair - #1141
Dr David Sinclair is a geneticist, professor at Harvard Medical School, and author.
Can human aging actually be reversed? What happens if...
Ex-Gang Member: What Makes A Violent Man Change? - Johnny Chang - #1140
Johnny Chang is a former gang member and inmate turned Christian pastor, speaker, and podcaster.
What happens when a boy enters prison at...
Jocko Willink, Matt McCusker & Jeff Dye - Mostly Wise #3 - #1139
In the third episode of Mostly Wise, we explore:
If Matt and Jeff could survive Navy SEAL selection, training and hazing.
...
AI DEBATE: What Will the World Actually Look Like in 2040? - #1138
In this AI debate, we explore:
Whether humans will exist in 2040.
What will happen once we reach AGI.
Harvard Professor: “I Tried Every Diet. This Is By Far The Worst.” - Daniel Lieberman - #1137
Daniel Lieberman is a Harvard professor of human evolutionary biology, paleoanthropologist, and author.
What is the best diet for peak hu...
Hunter Biden, Matt McCusker & Duncan Trussell - Mostly Wise #2 - #1136
I spent a really long time putting this together, I really hope you enjoy it! In this second episode of Mostly Wise, we explore:
...
You’re Not Depressed, You’re Living The Wrong Life - Jimmy Carr - #1135
Jimmy Carr is a comedian, television host and an author.
From razor-sharp jokes to hard-earned life wisdom, Jimmy Carr can do it all. Whe...
Q&A: Becoming A Dad, Health Update & Favourite Peptides - #1134
I hit 4.3 million YouTube subscribers!
As usual, I celebrated by collecting questions from across social media and answering them direct...
The Biggest Myths About Dating (debunked) - #1133
In this evolutionary psychology roundtable, we explore:
- If 20% of the men actually get 80% of the attention.
- The biggest red an...
Skid Row To Appalachia: The Forgotten People Of Rural America - Peter Santenello - #1132
Peter Santenello is an independent journalist, YouTuber, & author.
Who are the forgotten people of rural America? The country’s political...
Ex-Military Hacker: The Secret World Of Government Surveillance - Bill Thompson - #1131
Bill Thompson is a retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer and a former military intelligence specialist.
Is your private life actually p...
Why Almost Nobody Gets the Life They Want - Jett Franzen - #1130
Jett Franzen is a writer and YouTuber.
What holds people back? Is it their mindset, environment, or circumstances? One overlooked factor...
The Painful Psychological Cost Of Becoming A Dad - Darby Saxbe - #1129
Dr Darby Saxbe is a clinical psychologist, professor at USC, and author.
Do dads get postpartum depression? Mothers face enormous physica...
Polyvagal Theory: Why You Feel So Anxious All The Time - Dr Stephen Porges - #1128
Dr Stephen Porges is a neuroscientist & psychologist.
Why does your nervous system always feel on edge? When everything feels like a thre...
The Secret Government Playbook For A Bioweapon Attack - Annie Jacobsen - #1127
Annie Jacobsen is a journalist, investigative reporter and an author.
For decades, nuclear war has been humanity’s greatest existential f...
14 Patterns Behind the World’s Greatest Minds - David Senra - #1126
David Senra is the host of Founders podcast and an investor.
What separates successful founders from everyone else? Luck and timing matte...
The True Story Of The Odyssey (and why it matters) - Alex Petkas - #1125
Alex Petkas is a historian, writer, and podcaster.
What’s the real story behind The Odyssey? As the ancient epic returns to the big scree...
The Most Important Questions Of Our Time - George Mack - #1124
George Mack is a writer, marketer and entrepreneur.
What are the most important questions of our time? Some search for the meaning of lif...
Why Everyone Is Drowning In Debt (and how to get out) - Caleb Hammer - #1123
Caleb Hammer is a personal finance YouTuber.
Are we in a financial crisis or spending our way into one? Rising prices, growing debt, and...
Is AI The Next Stage Of Human Evolution? - Robert Wright - #1122
Robert Wright is a journalist and author.
Is AI the next stage of human development? Some see it as another tool, while others view huma...
Why You Feel Overwhelmed All The Time (and how to fix it) - David Epstein - #1121
David Epstein is a science journalist and author.
Is discipline really freedom? When we feel overwhelmed, it can seem like the problem is...
The Uncomfortable Science Of Sex Differences - Steve Stewart-Williams - #1120
Steve Stewart-Williams is an evolutionary psychologist, a professor, and an author.
Why is it so difficult to talk about the differences...
“My Autism Keeps Upsetting People” - Vittorio Angelone - #1119
Vittorio Angelone is an Irish comedian, writer, and podcaster.
Is it autism, or something else? Humor can come from a lot of places: bein...
Black Holes, Denny’s Fist Fights & Japanese Handjob Culture - Rabbit Hole #4 - #1118
In the fourth installment of this new experimental format, we explore:
- South Korea's government-funded looksmaxxing initiative.
- Why e...
33 Brutal Truths To Stop Wasting Your Potential - Alex Hormozi - #1117
Alex Hormozi is a founder, investor and an author.
Alex’s X Account has been one of my favourite sources of insights over the last few ye...
How UFC Star Ben Askren Cheated Death - #1116
Ben Askren is a former Olympic wrestler and former MMA champion.
What is it like to come face-to-face with death and make it back? Ben we...
Why You Don’t Feel Loved (even when you are) - Sonja Lyubomirsky - #1115
Sonja Lyubomirsky is a psychologist, professor, and author.
What does it really mean to feel loved? People say "I love you" all the time,...
Inside The Democratic Party Civil War - Ezra Klein - #1114
Ezra Klein is a journalist & political commentator.
What’s actually happening in politics? The right says it’s winning. The left says dem...
The Career Trap That Makes Women Miserable - Suzanne Venker - #1113
Suzanne Venker is a relationship expert and author.
Why are so many women choosing career over family? Women have more opportunities tha...
Navy SEAL: “Not Killing People Is Hard” - DJ Shipley - #1112
DJ Shipley is a retired Navy SEAL and former DEVGRU operator.
What's life like after the Navy SEALs? After years of operating at the high...
The Hidden Cost Of Overthinking Everything - George Mack - #1111
George Mack is a writer, marketer and an entrepreneur.
Why does overthinking create more problems than it solves? If thinking helps us so...
How The Partner You Choose Reveals Your Self-Worth - Quinlan Walther - #1110
Quinlan Walther is a writer and a relationship coach.
Why do we keep choosing the wrong partners? We meet someone new and think, “Maybe t...
Harvard Professor: Why Nothing Feels Real Anymore - Arthur Brooks - #1109
Arthur Brooks is a social scientist, professor at Harvard University, and an author.
Why do some people feel lost while others seem deepl...
The Art of Unstoppable Self-Belief - Joe Santagato - #1108
Joe Santagato is a comedian and podcaster.
What’s on the other side of self-belief? For Joe Santagato, it was raw authenticity. By bettin...
The Brutal Side of Making It In Show Business - Zach Braff - #1107
Zach Braff is an actor and director.
How do you make it in Hollywood? Zach Braff might have the answer. From leading one of the biggest T...
Something Strange Is Happening To Gen Z - Isabel Brown - #1106
Isabel Brown is a conservative media personality and author.
Is Gen Z embracing tradition again? Gen Z continues to reject many of the va...
Rabbit Hole: Who Will Survive The AI Era? (cats, mostly) - #1105
In the third edition of this new experimental episode format, we explore:
- Mickey Mantle's most legendary story in Yankee Stadium.
- If T...