Best Robertgreene Podcasts (2024)

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#808 - Dr David Kipping - Black Holes, Alien Civilisations & How The World Ends 2:24:41

1h ago2:24:41

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Dr David Kipping is an astronomer, a professor at Columbia University and a YouTuber. Expect to learn David’s thoughts on Terrence Howard’s appearance on Joe Rogan, what actually happens as you approach the speed of light, if there is any chance of finding intelligent life out there in the universe, how big the universe actually is, the biggest que…

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#807 - Alex O'Connor - Why Is Cultural Christianity On The Rise? 2:16:28

2d ago2:16:28

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Alex O’Connor is a YouTuber, writer and a podcaster. Christianity is nothing new. But it's seeing a resurgence in popularity among some unexpected groups - public intellectuals and Gen Z. What is going on that only shortly after it was cool to be an atheist, it's now cool to go to church on a Sunday again? Expect to learn whether we are actually se…

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#806 - Brian Klaas - Chaos Theory: The Hidden Force That Secretly Controls Your Life 1:33:10

4d ago1:33:10

1:33:10

Brian Klaas is a political scientist, a professor at University College London and an author. Small, seemingly insignificant events can have profound effects on the world. But how much of our fate is truly determined by chance, and if chaos plays such a huge role, how much control do we actually have over anything? Expect to learn the chance story …

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#805 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 14 Uncomfortable Truths About Human Psychology 1:47:58

6d ago1:47:58

1:47:58

Gurwinder Bhogal is a programmer and a writer. Gurwinder is one of my favourite Twitter follows. He’s written yet another megathread exploring human nature, cognitive biases, mental models, status games, crowd behaviour and social media. It’s fantastic, and today we go through some of my favourites. Expect to learn why our mental model of the world…

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#804 - Dr Mike Israetel - Exercise Scientist’s Masterclass On Losing Fat 2:24:37

9d ago2:24:37

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Dr Mike Israetel is a Professor of Exercise and Sport Science at Lehman College and the Co-Founder of Renaissance Periodization. If you’ve ever wondered “is this diet actually working” then you're probably not alone. However there are now scientifically proven optimal methods for losing fat in the most efficient way possible. And today we get a ful…

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#803 - Nick Bostrom - Are We Headed For AI Utopia Or Disaster? 1:32:37

11d ago1:32:37

1:32:37

Nick Bostrom is a philosopher, professor at the University of Oxford and an author For generations, the future of humanity was envisioned as a sleek, vibrant utopia filled with remarkable technological advancements where machines and humans would thrive together. As we stand on the supposed brink of that future, it appears quite different from our …

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#802 - Arthur Brooks - How To Stop Feeling Lost & Find Your True Purpose 1:49:04

13d ago1:49:04

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Arthur Brooks is a social scientist, professor at Harvard University, and an author. Chasing happiness appears to be the ultimate desire for many people, yet almost everyone struggles to understand what happiness actually is and how to achieve it. So if you speak to a specialist researcher, what does science say is the best way to actually cultivat…

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#801 - George Mack - 13 Life-Changing Ideas You’ve Never Heard Of 2:15:35

18d ago2:15:35

2:15:35

George Mack is a writer, marketer and an entrepreneur. George is one of my favourite writers and probably delivers the highest insights-per-minute of anyone on Twitter. Today we get to go through some of my favourite ideas from him over the last few months on human nature, tribalism, happiness and politics. Expect to learn what the Busy Trap is and…

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#800 - 15 Lessons From 800 Episodes 1:13:06

18d ago1:13:06

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To celebrate 800 episodes of Modern Wisdom, I broke down some of my favourite lessons, insights and quotes from the last hundred episodes. Expect to learn why starting the day with an imagined productivity debt is making you miserable, why being competent can be more of a curse than a blessing, how to easily assess how good an idea is, why obesity …

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#799 - David Robson - The Science Of Building Genuine Friendships 1:45:21

20d ago1:45:21

1:45:21

David Robson is a science writer, journalist, and an author. Loneliness is the real pandemic. Many people yearning for connection but struggle to hold onto it. David has uncovered 13 laws of human connection which you can apply to build and deepen relationships with the people in your life. Expect to learn whether we are actually in a loneliness cr…

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#798 - Dr Layne Norton - Nutrition Scientist’s Diet Advice For Lean Muscle & Longevity 2:29:01

23d ago2:29:01

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Layne Norton is a Doctor of Nutritional Science, a powerlifter and an author. Choosing the right diet and training plan for health can be complicated. Science offers one view, while your trainer suggests another. Fortunately, Layne provides all the expertise you need to find the best diets, foods, and lifestyle for you to build the healthiest and b…

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#797 - Mike Solana - TikTok Ban, Media War & The Corruption Of College 1:18:40

25d ago1:18:40

1:18:40

Mike Solana is a writer, Vice President at Founders Fund, Editor-in-Chief at Pirate Wires and a podcaster. To no one’s surprise, the future of American media and politics is upside down. A pervasive lack of trust leaves everyone uncertain about the rest of the year. So what does the future have in store, and what facts can we be certain about in a …

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#796 - Rob Kurzban - The Evolutionary Psychology Of Human Morality 1:47:06

27d ago1:47:06

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Rob Kurzban is a psychologist and an author. What is morality? Why did it come about? Have humans always had it? Is it universal or temporary? Does it exist as a truth independent of humanity or is it entirely contingent on our culture? Expect to learn the evolutionary psychology of abortion policy, where the evolution of morality came from, the be…

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#795 - Ryan Holiday - 11 Harsh Stoic Truths To Improve Your Life 2:07:25

1M ago2:07:25

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Ryan Holiday is a podcaster, marketer and an author. Stoicism is like the hot new girl in school. A popular, perfect blend of ancient philosophy which is applicable to modern challenges. Given that Ryan is probably the world's most famous Stoicism expert, what are the most important insights he's learned about how to apply this wisdom to daily life…

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#794 - Scott Galloway - The 4 Secrets To Get Rich In A Broken Economy 1:10:28

1M ago1:10:28

1:10:28

Scott Galloway is a professor of marketing at the New York University Stern School of Business, a public speaker, entrepreneur and an author. The modern economy is a confusing mess. Inflation, interest rates, wage stagnation, property prices. It's all complex and may feel like you're swimming up stream. Thankfully Scott has broken down his entire w…

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#793 - Menno Henselmans - The New Science Of Using Protein To Build Muscle 1:26:31

1M ago1:26:31

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Menno Henselmans is a fitness coach, researcher and an author. The evidence-based nutrition movement is taking off right now. Gone are the days when you trawl random bro forums looking for the special blueberry extract which will improve your protein synthesis. We're using science now baby! So let's speak to a scientist about how to eat for gains. …

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#792 - Craig Jones - Fighting A Woman For $1M, Ukraine War & Gordon Ryan 2:02:32

1M ago2:02:32

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Craig Jones is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete, owner of B-Team and Founder of the Craig Jones Invitational. Craig has decided to go to the front lines of the Ukraine war, and since returning to America has entered an even more dangerous territory - combat tournament promotion. Today we find out which is more ruthless. Expect to learn the crazy, dang…

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#791 - Dr Robert Glover - Why Most Men Fail To Attract A Quality Woman 2:01:35

1M ago2:01:35

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Dr Robert Glover is a therapist, coach and an author. Everyone wants a quality partner. Yet both sexes seem to be struggling to find a mate that makes them feel the way they want. Safe, whole, excited, interested, loved. Why is it so hard and what can we do to make it easier? Expect to learn how you can make your needs a priority, ways you can lear…

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#790 - Vienna Pharaon - How To Overcome A Difficult Childhood 1:23:14

1M ago1:23:14

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Vienna Pharaon is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an author. Learning to understand yourself can be the most powerful form of self-care. It helps you fix bad habits and improve your relationships with others. But how do you actually begin to understand who you are, and how do you start the process of becoming unstuck? Expect to learn h…

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#789 - Neil Strauss - Why The World’s #1 Pickup Artist Left The Game Behind 1:50:27

1M ago1:50:27

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Neil Strauss is a journalist, writer, and an author. Neil was the world's most famous pickup artist who kickstarted much of the modern dating discourse. So looking back 20 years later, what has he come to realise about what really matters in life and how to find love and connection? Expect to learn the trajectory of Neil’s views on relationships ov…

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#788 - Mo Gawdat - How To Save Your Brain From The Dangers Of Stress & Anxiety 1:31:07

2M ago1:31:07

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Mo Gawdat is an entrepreneur, former Chief Business Officer at Google, and an author. We often experience stress without knowing where it's coming from. Although we feel overwhelmed, we struggle to pinpoint the source. So how should we go about assessing our lives and reducing our stress? Expect to learn why the modern world is so stressful for eve…

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#787 - Bessel van der Kolk - The Surprising Solutions To Heal Trauma Without Medication 1:09:40

2M ago1:09:40

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Bessel van der Kolk is a psychiatrist, researcher, and an author. Trauma is often discussed as a mental and psychological issue. But what if it affects more than just the mind? What does it mean if your body is holding onto trauma, and how might these memories manifest outside of our brains? Expect to learn what is meant by the body keeping the sco…

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#786 - Steve Stewart-Williams - Why Are Differences Between Men & Women Being Denied? 1:34:30

2M ago1:34:30

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Steve Stewart-Williams is an evolutionary psychologist, a professor and an author. If you follow the thread of evolution long enough, you see that humans are simply a product of adaptations. So why are humans so peculiar? Does everything we do have a rational explanation, or are there aspects of our lives and psychology we have yet to understand? E…

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#785 - Jimmy Rex - The Reality Of What It Takes To Become A Better Man 1:45:26

2M ago1:45:26

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Jimmy Rex is a mens work coach, author and a podcaster. What does it mean to be a better man today? Is it driving a Bugatti? Praying to God? Making a lot of money? Building a family? Turning into a monk? The options are endless, so are there any underlying principles which can help guide your way? Expect to learn what it means to be a healthy authe…

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#784 - Robin Sharma - Why $1,000,000,000 Won’t Make You Happy 1:20:10

2M ago1:20:10

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Robin Sharma is a leadership expert, motivational speaker and an author. Often we tell ourselves, ‘Once I make X amount of money then I’ll be free to enjoy my life. However, when we reach that milestone, the fulfillment we hoped for isn’t always there. So what is the key to finding happiness in life while also achieving material success? Expect to …

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#808 - Dr David Kipping - Black Holes, Alien Civilisations & How The World Ends 2:24:41

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#807 - Alex O'Connor - Why Is Cultural Christianity On The Rise? 2:16:28

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#806 - Brian Klaas - Chaos Theory: The Hidden Force That Secretly Controls Your Life 1:33:10

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#805 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 14 Uncomfortable Truths About Human Psychology 1:47:58

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#804 - Dr Mike Israetel - Exercise Scientist’s Masterclass On Losing Fat 2:24:37

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#803 - Nick Bostrom - Are We Headed For AI Utopia Or Disaster? 1:32:37

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#802 - Arthur Brooks - How To Stop Feeling Lost & Find Your True Purpose 1:49:04

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#801 - George Mack - 13 Life-Changing Ideas You’ve Never Heard Of 2:15:35

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#800 - 15 Lessons From 800 Episodes 1:13:06

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#799 - David Robson - The Science Of Building Genuine Friendships 1:45:21

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#798 - Dr Layne Norton - Nutrition Scientist’s Diet Advice For Lean Muscle & Longevity 2:29:01

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#797 - Mike Solana - TikTok Ban, Media War & The Corruption Of College 1:18:40

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#796 - Rob Kurzban - The Evolutionary Psychology Of Human Morality 1:47:06

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#795 - Ryan Holiday - 11 Harsh Stoic Truths To Improve Your Life 2:07:25

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#794 - Scott Galloway - The 4 Secrets To Get Rich In A Broken Economy 1:10:28

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#793 - Menno Henselmans - The New Science Of Using Protein To Build Muscle 1:26:31

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#792 - Craig Jones - Fighting A Woman For $1M, Ukraine War & Gordon Ryan 2:02:32

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#791 - Dr Robert Glover - Why Most Men Fail To Attract A Quality Woman 2:01:35

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#790 - Vienna Pharaon - How To Overcome A Difficult Childhood 1:23:14

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#789 - Neil Strauss - Why The World’s #1 Pickup Artist Left The Game Behind 1:50:27

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#788 - Mo Gawdat - How To Save Your Brain From The Dangers Of Stress & Anxiety 1:31:07

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#787 - Bessel van der Kolk - The Surprising Solutions To Heal Trauma Without Medication 1:09:40

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#786 - Steve Stewart-Williams - Why Are Differences Between Men & Women Being Denied? 1:34:30

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#785 - Jimmy Rex - The Reality Of What It Takes To Become A Better Man 1:45:26

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#784 - Robin Sharma - Why $1,000,000,000 Won’t Make You Happy 1:20:10

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