Best Zohar Atkins Podcasts (2024)

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The Lightning Podcast S1 E27: Emulation Instinct 44:48

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“With the exception of the instinct of self-preservation, the propensity for emulation is probably the strongest and most alert and persistent of the economic motives proper.” — Thorstein Veblen, Theory of the Leisure Class This week, join Cyrus Palizban, Nicolas Sarian, Zohar Atkins, and Harry Jacobs as we explore Thorstein Veblen's assertion. We …

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The Lightning Podcast S1 E26: Experiencing Phenomenology 33:28

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“I certainly have, thanks to time, an interlocking and taking up of previous experiences in later experiences, but I never have an absolute possession of myself by myself, since the hollow of the future is always filled by a new present.” – Maurice Merleau-Ponty This week, join Cyrus Palizban, Zohar Atkins, Nicolas Sarian, Harry Jacobs, and new tea…

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The Lightning Podcast S1 E25: Poetry - Skill or Mania? 47:15

16d ago47:15

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“Poetry is the work of a gifted person, or of a manic: of these types, the former have versatile imaginations, the latter get carried away.” — By Aristotle From Poetics This week, join Cyrus Palizban, Zohar Atkins, Nicolas Sarian, Harry Jacobs, and Jake Kozloski as we delve into a multifaceted discussion on poetry, artistry, and philosophy, using A…

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The Lightning Podcast S1 E24: The Religion of Love 50:46

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“To fall in love is to create a religion that has a fallible god.” – Jorge Luis Borges This week, join Cyrus Palizban, Zohar Atkins, Nicolas Sarian, Harry Jacobs, and Jake Kozloski (founder and CEO of Keeper, an AI-driven dating app) as we engage in a rich discussion about the complexities of love, marriage, and the evolving role of Artificial Inte…

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The Lightning Podcast S1 E23: Show Them What They Want 1:03:37

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“A lot of times, people don’t know what they want until you show it to them.” –Steve Jobs This week on The Lightning Podcast, join Cyrus Palizban, Harry Jacobs, Zohar Atkins, Nicolas Sarian, and Francis Pedraza as we delve into the bold quote by Steve Jobs. We discuss innovation, entrepreneurship, and the challenge of creating something new that th…

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The Lightning Podcast S1 E22: Labor for Value 1:04:48

1M ago1:04:48

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“The value of a commodity, or the quantity of any other commodity for which it will exchange, depends on the relative quantity of labour which is necessary for its production, and not on the greater or less compensation which is paid for that labour.” - David Ricardo This week on The Lightning Podcast, join Cyrus Palizban, Nico Sarian, Zohar Atkins…

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The Lightning Podcast S1 E21: Giveaway or Sell? 41:28

2M ago41:28

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“Many manage to sell what they could never give away.” – Stendhal In this episode of the Lightning Podcast, join Cyrus Palizban, Zohar Atkins, and Nicolas Sarian as we discuss Stendhal’s quote. We explore various perspectives on the themes of value, gifting, and exchange. From theology to memes to Soviets to markets, this conversation is a multi-fa…

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The Lightning Podcast S1 E20: The Benevolence of Self-Interest 56:15

2M ago56:15

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“It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest.” - Adam Smith This week join Cyrus Palizban, Nico Sarian, and Zohar Atkins as we delve into the fundamental principles of the economic systems we live in through the lens of Adam Smith's quote from 'Wealth…

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Scripture, Philosophy, and Embracing Ambiguity with Zohar Atkins 37:26

2M ago37:26

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Scripture, Philosophy, and Embracing Ambiguity with Zohar AtkinsSummary: In this episode of Courage Over Convention, we dive into a fascinating conversation with Zohar Atkins, a renowned scholar and founder of Etz Hasadeh. Join us in exploring how Judaism illuminates guiding truths even in this age of disruption. We discuss the impact of technology…

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The Lightning Podcast S1 E19: Everything's Godful 45:52

2M ago45:52

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“All things are full of gods.” - Thales of Miletus This week, join Cyrus Palizban, Nicolas Sarian, Zohar Atkins, and Genevieve Kim as we engage in a philosophical discussion centered on the above quote by Thales. We discuss varying interpretations of the statement, touching upon topics of Greek mythology, psychology, polytheism, Christian theology,…

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Juul Pods Ubiquitous While Psilocybin and Ketamine Therapy Are Broadly Illegal 33:56

2M ago33:56

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One Juul pod contains as much nic as 20 cigs. “So yea you can sell em in a four pack right next to the gummy worms.”Psilocybin and ketamine therapy are the best treatment options for complex PTSD - predominantly suffered by victims of sexual assault. But bc these non-addictive substances can’t be effectively monetized, they are impossible for peopl…

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The Lightning Podcast S1 E18: The Rule of Exception 41:38

2M ago41:38

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“The rule proves nothing; the exception proves everything.” - Carl Schmitt. This week on The Lightning Podcast, join Cyrus Palizban, Zohar Atkins and Nicolas Sarian as we take a deep dive into the philosophy of Carl Schmitt, a controversial 20th-century German legal philosopher, known for his theories on politics, law, and their relationship with t…

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Free Will: Worth Contemplating 1:15:48

2M ago1:15:48

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A fun though perhaps controversial collaboration with Stewart Alsop III (host of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast). Subscribe to his podcast (Crazy Wisdom) - you’ll be glad you did. You can find him on Twitter @StewartalsopIIIYou can find me on Twitter @WoodyWiegmann(1) Woody's general perspective on free will, determinism, and the views of thought leaders…

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The Lightning Podcast S1 E17: Valorous Arms 45:41

3M ago45:41

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“Valor increases with the quality of the arms, defensive as well as offensive.” - Giovanni Botero. This week on The Lightning Podcast, join Cyrus Palizban, Zohar Atkins, and Genevieve Kim as we discuss the concept of valor. What is valor? We try to answer: literally, metaphorically, and historically - using multiple analogies from matters of dress …

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The Lightning Podcast S1 E16: Knowledge or Action, Super Ego or Id 48:15

3M ago48:15

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“Right action is better than knowledge; but in order to do what is right, we must know what is right.” This week, Cyrus Palizban, Zohar Atkins, and Nicolas Sarian use King Charlemagne’s quote as a starting point into a discussion about thought vs action. What is the relationship between the two? Drawing from diverse references - Jewish tradition, B…

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The Lightning Podcast S1 E15: Work Work! 43:58

3M ago43:58

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“He who does not know how to use leisure has more of work than when there is work in work.” This week, join Cyrus Palizban, Zohar Atkins, Genevieve Kim, Nicolás Sarian, and Anne Dudek as we explore the philosophy of leisure and work, prompted by the quote from Ennius. What constitutes leisure? Is it bound by time or the actions we take? From ancien…

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The Lightning Podcast S1 E14: To Like or Not to Like 55:47

3M ago55:47

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“A man who likes nobody is much more unhappy, than a man whom nobody likes.” This week, join Cyrus Palizban, Anne Dudek, and Zohar Atkins as we grapple with this statement from François de la Rochefoucauld’s “Maxims”. From political intrigue of European courts to the techniques actors employ to get into character, to the laws and rulesets we all se…

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The Lightning Podcast S1 E13: Serious Play 57:47

4M ago57:47

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This week, join Cyrus Palizban, Zohar Atkins, and Nicolas Sarian as we discuss what it means to have seriousness towards play, prompted by a quote by Friedrich Nietzsche from "Beyond Good and Evil". Children immerse themselves into their play, often losing themselves in their imaginations. How do we lose this ability? How is regaining it a sign of …

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The Lightning Podcast S1 E12: By the Light of the Moon 53:02

4M ago53:02

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This week, join Cyrus Palizban, Anne Dudek, Zohar Atkins, Stewart Alsop III, and Nicolas Sarian as we discuss the mystical power of the Moon, prompted by a quote from the ancient Indian author, Kalidasa. We explore the dichotomy between the moon and the sun as considered by different cultures and religions. The conversation leads us to discuss the …

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The Lightning Podcast S1 E11: Where Thunder Rumbles 40:13

4M ago40:13

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This week, join Cyrus Palizban, Zohar Atkins, Stewart Alsop, Nicolas Sarian, and Anne Dudek as we discuss alchemy: its philosophical, psychological, and transformative concepts. Nicolas Sarian attempts to guide us through its stages: from dissolution to calcination to transformation, referencing the source of the episode’s chosen quote, Fulcanelli'…

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The Lightning Podcast S1 E10: Started from the Filth, Now We Here... 52:50

4M ago52:50

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This week, join Cyrus Palizban, Zohar Atkins, Genevieve Kim, and Nicolas Sarian as they explore a profound, if esoteric, quote by Abraham Abulafia. We delve into the concept of 'filth' as a fundamental aspect of human life, tying it with existential pain, and deeply examining the role of 'blood', in both the physical and mystical sense. Our discuss…

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Daniel Boyarin: Talmud as Anti-Theology S2 E20 1:20:22

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This week, Zohar is joined by Talmud scholar Daniel Boyarin to discuss the intellectual and spiritual legacy of the rabbis, Talmud as the irresolvable pursuit of truth, Christianity, sophistry, antisemitism, Maimonides, the fact/value distinction, academic vs. religious methodology, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a rate and r…

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The Lightning Podcast S1 E9: I Hope to Hope 57:53

5M ago57:53

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This week, join Zohar Atkins, Nicolas Sarian, Anne Dudek, Stewart Alsop III, and Cyrus Palizban as we contemplate a quote from Samuel Beckett, “Confusion too is company. Up to a point. Better hope deferred than none.” What are the paradoxes of confusion, hope, and their functions in our lives? Is confusion a companion? When or can it be beneficial?…

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The Lightning Podcast S1 E8: Do You Think You Think? 1:03:21

5M ago1:03:21

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This week, join Zohar Atkins, Nicolas Sarian, Stewart Alsop III, and Cyrus Palizban as we discuss thinking. What is thinking? Do we think that we truly think? Join us as we discuss how the meaning of thinking has changed over the centuries and how AI changes the discussion. What do you think? Join us for more learning and discussion in our Meditati…

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Trae Stephens: Choosing Good Quests S2 E19 1:09:30

5M ago1:09:30

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This week, Zohar Atkins joins Trae Stephens, investor, serial entrepreneur, and faith-based public thinker, to talk about what makes for a good quest, the ethics and theology of doing things that scale and things that don't, political theology, why optimism is rational, and how to make life-altering decisions.…

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The Lightning Podcast S1 E7: No Pain, No (Freedom) Gain 37:42

5M ago37:42

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This week, join Zohar Atkins, Anne Dudek, Genevieve Kim, and Cyrus Palizban as we talk about pain. We agree with this week's Meditation: that pain is universal and unavoidable. But how is it tied to our freedom? Is pain a blessing? From the joy of difficulty to the birth of compassion, join us as we have a heartfelt conversation about our own exper…

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Rohit Krishnan: Building God S2 E18 1:11:20

5M ago1:11:20

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This week Zohar joins Rohit Krishnan, investor, blogger at Strange Loop Canon, and author of Building God, to talk about Edge, AI, Sabbaticals, Mastery and Generalism, Investing, Creativity, P-Zombies, Techno-Optimism, Conviction, and Forgetting. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show to help us grow. You might also enjoy The …

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Do the Hard Thing - How to Deal with Complexity, and Jerry Parker’s ETF 13:16

6M ago13:16

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This episode was a joy to make - because Jerry is a north star for me. I never thought I could be as excited as I was for an ETF launch. He is one of a kind…placing what he knows to be effective after decades of managing his hedge fund over any frivolous “marketing” considerations. NOTHING SAID ON THIS PODCAST IS INVESTMENT ADVICE. --- Send in a vo…

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The Lightning Podcast S1 E6: Leveling the Individual 47:01

6M ago47:01

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This week, join Zohar Atkins, Francis Pedraza, Anne Dudek, Genevieve Kim, and Cyrus Palizban as we discuss how art, thought, and passion unite us all. How independent are our thoughts? How unique is our individual expression? Are we just repeating our predecessors through history? Are we part of some great unifying spirit, elevated to it by shared …

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The Lightning Podcast S1 E5: Creation - Order or Chaos? 1:10:54

6M ago1:10:54

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This week, join Zohar Atkins, Nicolas Sarian, Anne Dudek, and Cyrus Palizban as we discuss the nature of creation. Where does it arise from: order or chaos? What is chaos? What is creation, or art for that matter? Get comfortable, because this is a long one! Join us for more learning and discussion in our Meditations and Chronicles WhatsApp groups!…

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Seth Kaplan: Reviving the Neighborhood S2 E17 1:44:21

6M ago1:44:21

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This week Zohar is joined by public intellectual Seth Kaplan to discuss his new book Fragile Neighborhoods: Repairing American Society, One Zip Code at a Time. Kaplan takes his analysis of Fragile States and applies the same lens to American neighborhoods. Zohar and Seth talk about what makes for good neighborhoods, why culture can't be reduced to …

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The Lightning Podcast S1 E4: Much Ado about Nothingness 37:51

6M ago37:51

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This week, join Zohar Atkins, Nicolas Sarian, Anne Dudek, Francis Pedraza, and Cyrus Palizban as we try to discuss literally nothing! Today's discussion is about nothingness, or perhaps, emptiness. From Buddhist lessons to luxury notebook prices to the nature venture capital, we attempt to puzzle out the nature of potentiality. Join us for more lea…

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The Lightning Podcast S1 E3: The Object of Hope 49:56

6M ago49:56

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This week, join Zohar Atkins, Nicolas Sarian, Anne Dudek, Francis Pedraza, and Cyrus Palizban as we try to discuss the meaning and necessity of hope and work. Can you work without hope? To what extent does setting goals help or hinder us? Is there any hope for us to stay on topic this episode? Listen and find out! Join us for more learning and disc…

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The Lightning Podcast S1 E2: Friend or Valet? 1:06:49

7M ago1:06:49

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This week, join Zohar Atkins, Nicolas Sarian, Anne Dudek, Francis Pedraza, Geneveive Kim, and Cyrus Palizban as we discuss and debate the conundrum: "What is a friend?" Is there more to it than trust and respect? Join us for more learning and discussion in our Meditations and Chronicles WhatsApp groups! Meditations: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JIFXc0…

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The Lightning Podcast S1 E1: Hitching Posts 53:52

7M ago53:52

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This week, we discuss the "the hitching posts" of life. Be it Nirvana or Enlightenment, what are the guides and rest-stops in our daily lives? Is there a reward at the end of this life, to begin in the next? Or is it to be found here, in this one? Join us for more learning and discussion in our Meditations and Chronicles WhatsApp groups! Meditation…

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David Bashevkin: The Case for Inconvenience S2 E16 1:17:13

7M ago1:17:13

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This week, Zohar is joined by David Bashevkin, Rabbi, scholar, author of Sin*a*gogue, and founder of 18Forty to talk about the meaning of community, why holiness and inconvenience are often linked, whether being small in number is an essential part of Jewishness, the legacy of Hasidism, and the spiritual search as a fundamental structure of existen…

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Eric Linus Kaplan: Philosophy as a Way of Life S2 E15 1:10:39

8M ago1:10:39

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This week, Zohar is joined by Eric Linus Kaplan, podcast host ("Terrifying Questions") and TV writer ("The Big Bang Theory," "Futurama," "Flight of the Concords," and "Malcolm in the Middle") to talk about whether God has a body, whether we should listen to physicians who have rashes, the value of Heidegger's thought, the meaning of sophistry, and …

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Ari Lamm: Partnership and Rebellion S2 E14 1:49:15

9M ago1:49:15

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This week, Zohar is joined by Rabbi Ari Lamm, host of The Good Faith Effort podcast, to talk about the theology of human independence, self-deception, the philosophy of language, what makes interpretation faithful or deviant, the rabbinic concept of the bat kol (divine echo), and what it means to be a rabbi.…

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Complex is Complicated, but Complicated ain’t Complex 15:39

9M ago15:39

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Examining the oft-overlooked features of complexity that lead us to mistakenly approach intractable problems with immense hubris. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/couragevconvention/message

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The Death of Nuance and Productive Iteration with Stewart Alsop III 26:38

9M ago26:38

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In revisiting a past episode with Stewart, I realized I did not do justice to his excellent prompts. This is an edited episode, meant to offer more direct thoughts on the topics Stewart brought to the table. I did not edit Stewart’s contributions (they needed no adjustments) - only my own. Thus, this episode is not a representation of Stewart’s opi…

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Tara Isabella Burton: Self-Making from Albrecht Dürer to Kim Kardashian S2 E13 1:13:39

9M ago1:13:39

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This week, Zohar is joined by return guest Tara Isabella Burton to discuss her most recent book, Self-Made: Creating Our Identities from Da Vinci to the Kardashians. They discuss renaissance humanism, the theological origins of postmodernity, irony, commitment, transhumanism, Oscar Wilde, Frederick Douglass, Thomas Edison, and Grimes.…

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Geoffrey West: Longevity, Mortality, and Care S2 E12 1:12:43

10M ago1:12:43

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This week, Zohar is joined by Geoffrey West, theoretical physicist, Distinguished Professor and Past President of the Santa Fe Institute, and author of Scale: The Universal Laws of Life, Growth, and Death in Organisms, Cities, and Companies, to talk about whether universities are more like cities or companies, what makes human consciousness unique,…

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David Epstein: Curiosity as a Calling S2 E11 1:06:05

10M ago1:06:05

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This week, Zohar is joined by scientist turned journalist turned public intellectual, David Epstein, to discuss his book Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, who should generalize when, how to date and parent as a generalist, the merits of Merlin figures, whether extending human life will change the way we think about life stages …

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Roosevelt Montás: Education as Self-Formation S2 E10 1:24:11

11M ago1:24:11

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This week, Zohar sits down with Roosevelt Montás, Senior Lecturer in American Studies and English at Columbia University, and former Director of the Center for the Core Curriculum at Columbia College from 2008 to 2018, to talk about the contrarian promise of a liberal arts education, how to read religious texts, the importance of quieting the mind,…

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Samuel Arbesman: Between Knowledge and Wonder S2 E9 1:12:09

11M ago1:12:09

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This week, Zohar is joined by Sam Arbesman, Scientist in Residence of Lux Capital, and author of the Half-Life of Facts, to talk about the pursuit of knowledge, the sociology and business of science, and the enduring importance of imagination and narrative.By Lightning, Inc.

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Christian Bök: Orpheus and Eurydice S2 E8 1:19:58

12M ago1:19:58

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This week, Zohar is joined by Christian Bök, acclaimed experimental poet, to discuss ambition, ephemerality, affordances, technology, games, romanticism, mentorship, poetic history, the egotistical sublime, and whether it is possible to retrieve Eurydice from Hades without looking back.By Lightning, Inc.

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Ben Purkert: The Men Can’t Be Saved S2 E7 1:15:44

1y ago1:15:44

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This week, Zohar is joined by poet and novelist Ben Purkert to discuss his debut novel The Men Can't Be Saved, taglines, Ben Lerner, Being John Malkovich, copywriting, the relationship between art and commerce, Jewishness and Judaism, writing as a practice of self-discovery, spirituality in the modern world, masculinity and its discontents, brandin…

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Nicholas Lyons: What’s Better Than Free? S2 E6 1:15:36

1y ago1:15:36

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This week, Zohar sits down with Nicholas Lyons, investor, autodidact, ex-banker, numerologist, and champion of Verus (a blockchain technology), to talk about consilience, reflexivity, network effects, the promising business model of web3, and whether new technology can cure us of cynicism and misinformation.…

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Michael Gibson: Charisma and Its Discontents S2 E5 1:26:46

1y ago1:26:46

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This week, Zohar is joined by Michael Gibson, venture capitalist, founder of the Thiel Fellowship, and author of Paper Belt on Fire, to talk about why philosophers aren't saints, his pivot from studying philosophy to investing, why charisma is a mixed bag, how Aristotle can help with talent scouting, and the future of education.…

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Damon Linker: Passionate Skepticism S2 E4 1:31:20

1y ago1:31:20

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This week, Zohar is joined by journalist and pundit Damon Linker, to discuss passionate skepticism, Strauss vs. Heidegger, religion, the legacy of the Enlightenment, humility, judgment, and changing your mind.By Lightning, Inc.

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