Best Meta Cognition Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 223: Monique Borst - On Leadership, Emotional Mastery, Time, and More 1:30:41

9d ago1:30:41

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Today, I am joined by Monique Borst, who is a coach, a strategist, a CEO catalyst, and as she describes it, "Human WD-40." She helps leaders thrive and wants to redefine modern business leadership. And this is a conversation all about leadership, including self-leadership, self-awareness, and emotional mastery. And if you are or if you aspire to be…

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Ep. 222: Marta Cadavid - On "No Fraud" 1:12:58

1M ago1:12:58

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Today, we talk about fraud and human behaviour. And my guest is Marta Cadavid. Marta describes herself as a “fraud fighter.” She's worked in anti-fraud roles for many years. And her interest, as you'll hear, started in her native Colombia. And she's now a partner in a very interesting firm called No Fraud, which uses prediction models to anticipate…

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Ep. 221: Melina Moleskis - On Meta Decisions, and more 1:15:23

2M ago1:15:23

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Today, I am delighted to be joined by fellow decision-making professional Melina Moleskis. I came across Melina via Christian Hunt, who I've had on the show a couple of times now. Melina and I featured in a two-part series on decision-making in Christian's Human Risk podcast Melina is the founder of Meta Decisions, a consultancy that leverages deci…

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Ep. 220: Fraser Battye - Part Two of Two: On Uncertainty, Options, Creativity Cognitive Biases and more 54:17

2M ago54:17

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This is Part Two of Two with Fraser Battye of the NHS Strategy Unit. If you haven’t heard Part One, I suggest you give it a listen, although it’s not strictly necessary. This episode is a continuation of the same conversation and covers creativity, uncertainty, cognitive biases and the limits of nudges. Show notes: Fraser Battye on LinkedIn The Str…

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Ep. 219: Fraser Battye - Part One of Two: On Decision-Making, Creativity, Leadership, and More 1:10:28

2M ago1:10:28

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Today we have Part One of my two part conversation with Fraser Battye. Fraser is a Principal at the Strategy Unit of the UK National Health Service the NHS, and the Strategy Unit provides analysis and strategic change expertise. As part of that role, Fraser provides expert guidance on decision-making. And this is a two-part conversation which cover…

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We Are Fighting a War to Keep Our Hearts Alive 2:01:02

2M ago2:01:02

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Is it time to give up? Was it already time to give up in 2020, or 2012, or perhaps even 1999? We usually justify our answers to these questions purely in terms of their rational foundations. But our reasoning is embodied, and variation in the details of our embodiment produce very different relationships to hope, despair, and the place one finds be…

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Vivimancer pt. 2: Brain Waves 3:14

2M ago3:14

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In 2015, Thorstein Grunwald began a mythic undertaking. He sought extreme states of consciousness for the purpose of making scientific discoveries about the earth's carbon cycle that would allow for interventions in runaway climate change. Science already had a very long legacy of progress through the spontaneous visionary experiences of its practi…

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Ep. 218: Nuno Reis, PhD - On Uncertainty, The Dangers of Probability Dogma, and more 1:30:04

3M ago1:30:04

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Today, I have the pleasure of welcoming Nuno Reis to the show. I came across Nuno via his LinkedIn posts on uncertainty and in particularly around something called Bayesian Analysis or Bayesian Thinking. If you’ve never come across the term, Bayesian Analysis is the mathematical interpretation of probability. And it underpins so much of our world -…

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Ep. 217: Nuala Walsh - On How to "Tune In" to Make Smarter Decisions in a Noisy World 1:17:08

3M ago1:17:08

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In this episode, we talk about “tuning in” – into a noisy world so that we can make the best decisions possible. My guest is Nuala Walsh. Nuala is a best-selling author, an adjunct professor of behavioural science at Trinity College in Dublin, an independent non-executive director, a TEDx speaker and one of the 100 Most Influential Women in Finance…

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Ep. 216: Alison Taylor: On "Higher Ground" - How Business Can Do the Right Thing in a Turbulent World 37:13

4M ago37:13

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Today, I welcome back my friend Alison Taylor to the show. Alison is a clinical professor at the NYU Stern School of Business and she is also the Executive Director of Ethical Systems. She spent the last two decades consulting with multinationals on anti-corruption, risk, human rights, stakeholder engagement, and ethics and compliance. And she is t…

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0104 with Author and Spiritual Coach Julie Hoyle - 'Awakening From The Lucid Dream' 1:21:49

4M ago1:21:49

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In 1989, Julie had a radical awakening. Her conscious experience changed indefinitely via shaktipat (energetic exchange of spiritual knowledge) in a lucid dream experience. She was gracious enough to join me on the podcast to share her fascinating experiences, heartfelt wisdom, and warm expertise. She's a spiritual coach, author, teacher, and she a…

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Ep. 215: Paula Reid - On Cycling Across Ukraine 1:15:32

4M ago1:15:32

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Today, I welcome back Paula Reid to the show. Paula is known as the “Adventure Psychologist” because of her expertise in adventure psychology, which is all about surviving, coping, and thriving during challenge and uncertainty. So obviously, there are huge parallels to decision-making under or uncertainty and to many of my show's themes. And we tal…

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#23 Figure 01: Robot of the future, Cognition Labs set to redefine SDLC, EU passes world’s first comprehensive AI law, Anthropic releases Claude 3, Drama between Elon Musk and Sam Altman, New AI regulations ... 25:07

4M ago25:07

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In this episode of AI Nexus, hosts Elias and Newton delve into the latest developments in the world of artificial intelligence, exploring groundbreaking innovations, impending regulations, and notable controversies that shape the AI landscape. The hosts kicked off the discussion by highlighting recent AI news, including Emad Mostaque stepping down …

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Sub-Self, Meet Meta-Self: Notes on The Emerging World Mind 2:31:22

4M ago2:31:22

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You've heard a million times that the history of life on earth is one of systems tending toward ever-increasing complexity, but in this episode, we argue evolutionary history is best conceptualized as one of ever-expanding boundaries of selfhood. In so doing, we apply a unique lens to questions with concrete strategic implications which have vexed …

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Ep. 214: Laura Fox - On "Canary Risk" 1:22:28

5M ago1:22:28

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Today, I'm delighted to welcome Laura Fox to the show. Laura is a risk management professional and the founder of Canary Risk, a firm that helps clients with outsourced risk management and to navigate uncertainty. Canary Risk is a relatively new firm, and Laura took her own personal and professional risks to set it up, so we obviously talk about th…

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Ep. 213: Colin Pereira - Decision-Making in International Journalism in High-Risk Environments 1:03:41

5M ago1:03:41

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Today, we discuss decision-making in international journalism, particularly when it comes to high-risk environments like conflict zones and natural disasters. My guest is Colin Pereira who was the Deputy Head of High Risk Security at the BBC and later Head of High Risk Security at ITN. Now he is a Director of the security consultancy HP Risk Manage…

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#22 SORA: New OpenAI marvel, Emotion Prompts could be a thing, Gemini: The truth about AI Biases 31:14

5M ago31:14

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In this episode of AI Nexus, hosts Elias and Newton delve deeper into the dynamic landscape of artificial intelligence, dissecting recent advancements and emerging challenges. Their conversation kicks off with a fascinating exploration of the power of language in interacting with AI chatbots like ChatGPT. Elias and Newton discuss the concept of "em…

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Ep. 212: Daniel Wagner - On The China Epiphany 1:02:04

6M ago1:02:04

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This is part 2 of 2 with Daniel Wagner on focuses on his fourth and latest book about China: The China Epiphany – Comprehending China’s Relationship With America and The Rest of the World. Show notes: Daniel Wagner The China Epiphany Decision-Making in the Polycrisis Era _ _ _ _ _ Like what you heard? Subscribe to All Things Risk wherever great pod…

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Ep. 211: Daniel Wagner - Living in China Under Zero Covid 1:22:12

6M ago1:22:12

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This episode was recorded in June, 2022. My guest is Daniel Wagner, my co-author of Decision-Making in the Polycrisis Era. Daniel had just spent 15 months living and working in China with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). This coincided with China’s “zero covid” policy. This is a fascinating conversation that covers: · Quarantine in …

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#21 Tech layoffs are back, AI powered-scams on the rise, Cerulean: AI combats pollution, Taylor Swift’s deepfake scandal gets White House worried 30:09

6M ago30:09

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In this episode of AI Nexus, Elias and Newton delve into the multifaceted impacts of artificial intelligence on society. They begin by addressing the alarming rise of online scams facilitated by AI technology, highlighting the need for increased vigilance in the digital landscape. The conversation takes a sobering turn as the hosts discuss the resu…

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Ep. 210: Garry Honey - On Leadership and Navigating Uncertainty 1:06:20

6M ago1:06:20

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My latest guest is Garry Honey. Garry trains boards, non-executive directors, and business leaders on strategy, governance, risk, and communication. He is the founder of the consultancy Chiron Risk and runs leadership courses for various business schools. In this conversation, we cover reputation, strategic risk, leadership, and decision-making in …

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Ep. 209: Ben Cattaneo and Daniel Wagner: Decision-Making in the Poycrisis Era 1:18:33

6M ago1:18:33

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This episode is a rather special one because it is about a book I have co-written entitled Decision-Making in the Polycrisis Era and I am joined by my co-author Daniel Wagner. We are dealing with a range of overlapping and acute crises – from climate change to geopolitical upheaval and societal polarisation. At the same time, the tools and the mind…

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#20 Japan leading the war on digital deepfakes, Humanoid robots as butlers, GPT store launch, Free official Prompt Guide from OpenAI, INTEL’s Articul8 AI, NYT goes after ChatGPT 28:39

6M ago28:39

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In this episode of AI Nexus, hosts Elias and Newton dive into the latest and most exciting developments in the world of artificial intelligence ushering in the new year of 2024. The episode kicks off with the groundbreaking news of OpenAI's much-anticipated GPT store launch. With over 3 million GPTs and counting, the store features a diverse range …

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Ep. 208: Constance Dierickx - The 'Decision Doctor®' on 'Meta Leadership' 1:14:01

6M ago1:14:01

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In this episode, I welcome Constance Dierickx to the show. She is known as the “Decision Doctor®” and advises leaders on high-stakes decisions (think mergers, divestments, strategic changes, crises, and so on). She has a PhD in Clinical Psychology and is the author of three books, the latest of which is called Meta Leadership – How to See What Othe…

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Jesus of Nazareth and the Biology of Defeat 2:38:39

7M ago2:38:39

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What does it say about a society if it venerates the image of someone being executed by the state for sedition? In this episode, we trace the improbable evolution of Jesus of Nazareth from fervent revolutionary to apolitical, transcendental being. We situate his trajectory in the cross-cultural tradition of prophetic liberation movements, from sout…

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#19 AI predictions for 2024, The Rite Aid scandal, Apple to support LLMs, EU supports AI startups, LAION in hot water 22:37

7M ago22:37

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In this riveting episode of AI Nexus, co-hosts Elias and Newton dive deep into the latest trends and breaking news in the world of Artificial Intelligence. They unravel intriguing predictions surrounding AI in 2024, drawing insights from influential figures like Bill Gates. The episode kicks off with a spotlight on Apple's ambitious plans to enhanc…

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Ep. 207: Merlin Tuttle - On Misguided Fear of Bats and Their Conservation 59:38

7M ago59:38

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I was also going to release this one over Halloween, but I think that for the reasons that you will hear, it's far, far more appropriate to release it now. My guest is Dr. Merlin Tuttle, and today we talk about the conservation of bats. Merlin is a well-known American conservationist. He is the founder of Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation. He has st…

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0103 with Landon 'Dirtyzen' Smith - Breaking Into The Abyss 1:48:49

7M ago1:48:49

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Landon Smith is an artist mostly known for his alias “Dirtyzen”. A creative visionary & spiritual teacher, he hangs his hat in the world of music by interlacing a sub-genre of dubstep called ‘chillstep’ with philosophical spiritual talks from well-known masters. Landon takes the listener on a journey that seeks to liberate and amplify one’s experie…

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Ep. 206: Roger Miles - On Culture, Leadership, Performative Risk Management and more 1:22:58

8M ago1:22:58

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Today's episode is a wonderful look at organizational culture, performative risk management, that is risk management theatre, ways to quickly assess a healthy culture, and much more. My guest is the brilliant Dr. Roger Miles. For those of you who don't know him, Roger researches and engages with many kinds of organisations about how people perceive…

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#18 Europe leading on AI regulations, Google's Gemini a flop? Amazon's 'Q' chatbot, Meta's SeamlessExpressive, Elon’s Grok: The rebellious AI chatbot 27:18

8M ago27:18

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In this podcast episode the hosts Elias & Newton delve into the latest developments in the AI landscape. They kick off the discussion by highlighting the Provisional Agreement reached recently by Europe on the EU AI Act, a set of rules aimed at governing and shaping the trajectory of AI development in the region. The hosts then turn their attention…

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#17 OpenAI vs Sam Altman Saga Explained 26:55

8M ago26:55

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In this riveting episode of AI Nexus podcast, co-host Elias and Newton peel back the layers of the recent seismic events at OpenAI, where co-founder Sam Altman found himself ousted by the very board he helped assemble. The duo navigates through the intricate web of the failed coup d'état, shedding light on both the known facts and the shadowy theor…

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#16 Latest in AI (Humane's AI Pin, Woodpecker: a cure for AI Hallucinations?, Beatles final song released, Nighshade to combat copyright crimes, Who is really winning the race for AI Cloud Services?) 22:26

8M ago22:26

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In this engaging podcast episode, co-hosts Elias and Newton kick-off the discussion with the fascinating use of AI in producing the Beatles' final song, "Now and Then," showcasing the potential of artificial intelligence in the creative sphere. The hosts explore a disruptive tool named "Nightshade," designed to empower artists by allowing them to e…

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