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Episode Notes [03:47] Seth's Early Understanding of Questions [04:33] The Power of Questions [05:25] Building Relationships Through Questions [06:41] This is Strategy: Focus on Questions [10:21] Gamifying Questions [11:34] Conversations as Infinite Games [15:32] Creating Tension with Questions [20:46] Effective Questioning Techniques [23:21] Empathy and Engagement [34:33] Strategy and Culture [35:22] Microsoft's Transformation [36:00] Global Perspectives on Questions [39:39] Caring in a Challenging World Resources Mentioned The Dip by Seth Godin Linchpin by Seth Godin Purple Cow by Seth Godin Tribes by Seth Godin This Is Marketing by Seth Godin The Carbon Almanac This is Strategy by Seth Godin Seth's Blog What Does it Sound Like When You Change Your Mind? by Seth Godin Value Creation Masterclass by Seth Godin on Udemy The Strategy Deck by Seth Godin Taylor Swift Jimmy Smith Jimmy Smith Curated Questions Episode Supercuts Priya Parker Techstars Satya Nadella Microsoft Steve Ballmer Acumen Jerry Colonna Unleashing the Idea Virus by Seth Godin Tim Ferriss podcast with Seth Godin Seth Godin website Beauty Pill Producer Ben Ford Questions Asked When did you first understand the power of questions? What do you do to get under the layer to really get down to those lower levels? Is it just follow-up questions, mindset, worldview, and how that works for you? How'd you get this job anyway? What are things like around here? What did your boss do before they were your boss? Wow did you end up with this job? Why are questions such a big part of This is Strategy? If you had to charge ten times as much as you charge now, what would you do differently? If it had to be free, what would you do differently? Who's it for, and what's it for? What is the change we seek to make? How did you choose the questions for The Strategy Deck? How big is our circle of us? How many people do I care about? Is the change we're making contagious? Are there other ways to gamify the use of questions? Any other thoughts on how questions might be gamified? How do we play games with other people where we're aware of what it would be for them to win and for us to win? What is it that you're challenged by? What is it that you want to share? What is it that you're afraid of? If there isn't a change, then why are we wasting our time? Can you define tension? What kind of haircut do you want? How long has it been since your last haircut? How might one think about intentionally creating that question? What factors should someone think about as they use questions to create tension? How was school today? What is the kind of interaction I'm hoping for over time? How do I ask a different sort of question that over time will be answered with how was school today? Were there any easy questions on your math homework? Did anything good happen at school today? What tension am I here to create? What wrong questions continue to be asked? What temperature is it outside? When the person you could have been meets the person you are becoming, is it going to be a cause for celebration or heartbreak? What are the questions we're going to ask each other? What was life like at the dinner table when you were growing up? What are we really trying to accomplish? How do you have this cogent two sentence explanation of what you do? How many clicks can we get per visit? What would happen if there was a webpage that was designed to get you to leave? What were the questions that were being asked by people in authority at Yahoo in 1999? How did the stock do today? Is anything broken? What can you do today that will make the stock go up tomorrow? What are risks worth taking? What are we doing that might not work but that supports our mission? What was the last thing you did that didn't work, and what did we learn from it? What have we done to so delight our core customers that they're telling other people? How has your international circle informed your life of questions? What do I believe that other people don't believe? What do I see that other people don't see? What do I take for granted that other people don't take for granted? What would blank do? What would Bob do? What would Jill do? What would Susan do? What happened to them? What system are they in that made them decide that that was the right thing to do? And then how do we change the system? How given the state of the world, do you manage to continue to care as much as you do? Do you walk to school or take your lunch? If you all can only care if things are going well, then what does that mean about caring? Should I have spent the last 50 years curled up in a ball? How do we go to the foundation and create community action?…

Wiser Than Yesterday: Book club

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Wiser than Yesterday hosts open-ended discussions, breakdowns, and summaries of the world's most thought-provoking and inspiring books.

Our hosts, Nicolas Vereecke and Sam Harris digest non-fiction books from all centuries and genres. They discuss the biggest philosophical insights and practical lessons for health, wealth, wisdom, and happiness.

This podcast is here to help listeners become smarter. To learn about new ideas and to gain more perspectives on the books and ideas they are familiar with.

Each season we tackle a new field and read the best books on a given topic such as racism, startups, stoicism, or personal finance. We cast a wide net to summarise all sides of opinions in an area to come to a wider understanding of the topic at large as well as help listeners navigate the different opinions and ideas they haven't heard of.

We dive into topics such as philosophy, business, equality, psychology, politics, economics, and who knows what else. Our goal is to simply explore the best ideas and learn new things. You're most welcome to join us for the ride.

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Wiser than Yesterday hosts open-ended discussions, breakdowns, and summaries of the world's most thought-provoking and inspiring books.

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No Offence, But... by Gina Martin 44:09

50 weeks ago44:09

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How to have difficult conversations, for meaningful change. We break down Gina Martin's book addressing how to navigate some of the worst conversation-stoppers and poor thinking in our culture today. It also features chapters from other widely recognized speakers on the topics of equality and diversity. Labeled as "An empowering guide to navigating difficult conversations from climate naysayers to the #notallmen brigade, featuring chapters from brilliant writers and activists like Cathy Reay, Ben Hurst, Salma El-Wardany, and many others." Gina Martin is a gender equality activist, speaker, and writer whose work focuses on gender, misogyny, and sexual violence. She is a proud ambassador for UN Women UK and Beyond Equality. We had conflicting opinions on the book that you'll have to listen to find out more. - - - Contact the hosts Wiser pod website Nico's projects Being a VC - Bitkraft.vc Future of Gaming podcast - Website - YouTube Sam's projects Writing - Explosive thinking Podcast - Growth mindset podcast - - - Chapters 01:00 - Conversation Stoppers in Social Justice Topics 02:00 - Who is this for? 03:00 - Chapters analysis 05:00 - Personal stories causing difficult conversations 10:00 - Boys will be boys and other problematic phrases 15:00 - Identity Politics, Privilege, and Empathy in Conversations 20:00 - Patriarchy and Systemic Issues 30:00 - Reflecting on Personal and Societal Change 35:00 - Conclusions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Signal and The Noise - Nate Silver 35:44

1 year ago35:44

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Making good predictions is tough. We think we know more than we do and let emotions and biases creep in. How do some forecasters beat the odds? Our hosts, Nico and Sam, chat about the book "The Signal and the Noise" by Nate Silver exploring why predictions fail and uncovering practical insights. A little statistical training can go a long way! We geek out on Bayes' Theorem, discuss why poker develops useful reasoning skills, and tackle investing decisions using probabilities. Improving predictions requires tracking your results and having the courage to map what you don't know. We dissect Signal versus noise in forecasting explained and Understanding data prediction with Nate Silver, offering an analytical perspective on how to distinguish meaningful patterns from mere noise. If you want to enhance your critical thinking abilities and decision-making under uncertainty, tune in! We promise no boring academic lectures - just practical tips served with our signature blend of intellectual curiosity and humor. - - - Contact the hosts Wiser pod website Nico's projects Being a VC - Bitkraft.vc Future of Gaming podcast - Website - YouTube Sam's projects Writing - Explosive thinking Podcast - Growth mindset podcast - - - Chapters 00:00 The Signal and The Noise 02:25 Moneyball - Importance of prediction 05:50 Poker as a Prediction Game 07:44 Base Theorem 11:57 Using poker to illustrate Bayes' theorem 15:53 Frequent feedback improves forecast skill 21:14 Overfitting - The problem of limited data and latching onto false patterns 23:23 Europe's healthcare system vs. USA 27:31 Improving prediction framework and minimising mistakes 29:15 Nico's company 33:10 Ratings & Reflection 35:16 Send off Topics Nate Silver prediction analysis book review Practical insights from The Signal and the Noise Why predictions fail book summary podcast Signal versus noise in forecasting explained Understanding data prediction with Nate Silver Book podcast on successful forecasting methods The Signal and the Noise summary insights Learning predictive accuracy from Nate Silver Exploring statistical forecasts in modern times Book review on data-driven predictions podcast Analyzing The Signal and the Noise themes Nate Silver’s approach to accurate predictions Practical lessons from prediction failures and successes Book summary podcast on statistical significance Why some predictions succeed: Nate Silver's insights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The 48 Laws of Power - Robert Greene 39:15

2 years ago39:15

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The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene are described as amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive. This multi-million-copy New York Times bestselling book brand s itself as the definitive manual for anyone interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control. 50 Cent loved the book so much that he reached out to the author to work with him. But what can we learn from this book about power, society, and morality and what are its limits? Hosts Sam Webster Harris and Nicolas Vereecke provide a summary of the 48 laws of power, and discuss the book that launched Robert Greene's career. - - - Contact the hosts Wiser pod website Nico's projects Being a VC - Bitkraft.vc Future of Gaming podcast - Website - YouTube Sam's projects Writing - Explosive thinking Podcast - Growth mindset podcast - - - Chapters 00:00 Overview of the 48 laws of power 03:04 Favorite laws of power 03:12 Law 4 - Say less than necessary 07:24 How the book is structured 10:43 Law 5 - So much depends on reputation. Guard it with your life 11:47 Law 47 - Don't go past the mark. You aim for in victory, learn when to stop 13:30 Law 46 - Never appear too perfect 15:39 Laws that didn't stick well 23:19 Law 26 - Keep your hands clean 23:37 Law 27 - create a cult-like following 24:40 Law 32 Play into people's fantasies 25:23 Have the top 10 influential people used these laws? 29:21 Law 33 - Discover each man's thumbscrew 30:17 Law 39 - Stir up waters to catch fish 31:25 Law 10 - Infection: Avoid the unhappy or the unlucky 33:52 General take on the book and rating 34:30 Sam - rating 6/10 35:43 Nico - rating 4/10 36:36 Correlation between power and happiness Topics Power and manipulation Trust and respect Creating a cult Attacking weakness Laws of history Happiness and control Guarding reputation The real source of true power Never be greedy Avoid perfection The problems with the 48 laws of power Common book mistakes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The changing world order - Ray Dalio 39:27

2 years ago39:27

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From legendary investor Ray Dalio, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Principles, who has spent half a century studying global economies and markets, Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order examines history’s most turbulent economic and political periods to reveal why the times ahead will likely be radically different from those we’ve experienced in our lifetimes—and to offer practical advice on how to navigate them well. He discusses how nations that control the world have seized and lost their global power in predictable cycles. He explores where we are at today with the United States as a world power and where we are going next. A few years ago, Ray Dalio noticed a confluence of political and economic conditions he hadn’t encountered before. They included huge debts and zero or near-zero interest rates that led to massive printing of money in the world’s three major reserve currencies; big political and social conflicts within countries, especially the US, due to the largest wealth, political, and values disparities in more than 100 years; and the rising of a world power (China) to challenge the existing world power (US) and the existing world order. The last time that this confluence occurred was between 1930 and 1945. This realization sent Dalio on a search for the repeating patterns and cause/effect relationships underlying all major changes in wealth and power over the last 500 years. In this remarkable and timely addition to his Principles series, Dalio brings readers along for his study of the major empires—including the Dutch, the British, and the American—putting into perspective the “Big Cycle” that has driven the successes and failures of all the world’s major countries throughout history. He reveals the timeless and universal forces behind these shifts and uses them to look into the future, offering practical principles for positioning oneself for what’s ahead. - - - Contact the hosts Wiser pod website Nico's projects Being a VC - Bitkraft.vc Future of Gaming podcast - Website - YouTube Sam's projects Youtube - World records and adventures Writing - Explosive thinking Podcast - Growth mindset podcast - - - Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:43 Brief summary of the book 17:31 3 key forces that influence the world 17:56 #1 Debt cycles 31:26 #2 Wealth and power disparities 23:40 #3 Rise and Fall of Empires 27:14 Is the US losing power 30:59 Bitcoin 31:35 What Ray Dalio thinks about bitcoin 33:15 How would the knowledge in this book change your life 36:27 Hosts ratings 38:06 Would you trust Ray Dalio with your money? 38:36 Next book - 48 laws of power 39:08 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Three Body Problem - Cixin Liu 27:42

2 years ago27:42

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Review of the Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu, one of the most impactful hard-science fiction books this century. Set against the backdrop of China's Cultural Revolution, a secret military project sends signals into space to establish contact with aliens. An alien civilization on the brink of destruction captures the signal and plans to invade Earth. Meanwhile, on Earth, different camps start forming, planning to either welcome the superior beings and help them take over a world seen as corrupt, or to fight against the invasion. We discuss the book and its philosophical ideas as well as some of the more exciting science ideas within. It's a heavy book to wrap your head around but full of insights for the keen explorer. - - - Contact the hosts Wiser pod website Nico's projects Being a VC - Bitkraft.vc Future of Gaming podcast - Website - YouTube Sam's projects Youtube - World records and adventures Writing - Explosive thinking Podcast - Growth mindset podcast - - - Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:00 Quick summary of the book 01:24 Personal reactions to the book 09:07 Sending a message out to aliens 18:16 How do you determine if a civilisation is important 20:50 Hard times make hard people 24:10 Three body problem review 27:00 Ratings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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False Alarm - Bjorn Lomborg - The cost of climate change panic 32:22

2 years ago32:22

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In False Alarm, Bjorn Lomborg examines how climate change panic costs us trillions, hurts the poor, and fails to fix the planet. This is a divisive book and even had us as hosts disagreeing on subjects. Bjorn Lomborg proposes to debunk the myths and hype surrounding climate change, revealing the true costs and benefits of our response to this global challenge. Lomborg argues that our current approach to climate change is doing more harm than good, and offers a bold and pragmatic alternative that puts the world's poor first. This book is worth understanding and reading as healthy skepticism is always valuable. Of course, the book itself is worth some skepticism which you can definitely find in this episode. - - - Contact the hosts Wiser pod website Nico's projects Being a VC - Bitkraft.vc Future of Gaming podcast - Website - YouTube Sam's projects Youtube - World records and adventures Writing - Explosive thinking Podcast - Growth mindset podcast - - - Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:09 Our take on the book 02:38 Short summary of the book 06:09 Nico's perspective 09:36 Positives about the book 13:22 When was the best time to be born? 15:16 Critiques on the book 21:26 Warnings 23:15 If you read this book 20 years ago, how would it have changed your life? 24:57 What business would you start based on the principles of this book? 29:37 Who would you gift the book and why? 31:42 Outro - the 3 body prob Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Culture Code: Secrets of Highly Successful Groups - Daniel Coyle 35:44

2 years ago35:44

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Teamwork is renowned for being the key to success. The practicalities of making it happen to rely on building a brilliant culture. But what does that mean? This book breaks down some memorable and thought-provoking examples leading to some actionable lessons. In our view, it is a perfect book for anyone in management or trying to bring out the most in their teams. - - - Contact the hosts Wiser pod website Nico's projects Being a VC - Bitkraft.vc Future of Gaming podcast - Website - YouTube Sam's projects Youtube - World records and adventures Writing - Explosive thinking Podcast - Growth mindset podcast - - - Chapters 00:00 Introduction Quote 00:31 Intro of Culture Code 01:42 Nico's anecdote 03:16 3 main was to create an effective culture 03:32 Sam's other favourite quote 04:13 Airplane story about "All help is good help" 06:52 It's the leader's responsibility to create a culture 07:37 Safety means making one feel like family 11:32 Roadmap your story 14:19 6 points on establishing a purpose and encoding the right behaviour 17:12 Discussions Don't Forget to leave a comment on this episode See podvine.com/privacy-policy for podcast listener privacy info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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4000 weeks: Time management for mortals - Oliver Burkeman 32:48

2 years ago32:48

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4000 weeks is a productivity book that is anti-productivity. We are all going to die and optimising our day for every last morsel of work is not the way to be happy or effective. We break down the biggest lessons from the book which are practical to adopt in your life. We also discuss what the opportunities are economically and philosophically. - - - Contact the hosts Wiser pod website Nico's projects Being a VC - Bitkraft.vc Future of Gaming podcast - Website - YouTube Sam's projects Youtube - World records and adventures Writing - Explosive thinking Podcast - Growth mindset podcast - - - Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:25 Sam's opinion about the book 01:48 Nico's opinion about the book 02:51 What 4000 weeks represents 03:38 Problems identified by the author 05:52 Taking control of your time 06:44 4000 weeks did not stick compared to other productivity books 10:02 If you've read this 20 years ago, how would it have changed your life? 11:48 A solution to existential overwhelm - Write 25 goals, focus on the first 5 goals 12:46 Avoiding efficiency trap 13:23 Last time reflection 14:35 Share positive comments out loud 15:08 What business would you start based on the principles of the book 15:27 Therapy and journaling 15:48 Anti-productivity content creators 16:43 Applying the close and open to-do-list 20:50 Who would this be an ideal gift for 23:22 Should this book be taught in school? 29:58 Nico started to write a journal and reflecting 32:06 Outro - Next book is The Culture Code Don't Forget to leave a comment on this episode See podvine.com/privacy-policy for podcast listener privacy info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Knowledge: How to Rebuild Our World from Scratch 19:40

2 years ago19:40

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What we do if most of civilization collapsed to survive as a species? What human knowledge is most important to preserve and use to rebuild society as quickly as possible? Lewis Dartnell assesses the most important actions to take during an apocalypse to survive. He then cherry-picks the most important inventions to teach us how to rebuild everything we need from modern society to survive and thrive. - Why read? - This is a great book for the inner geek learning about the history of human invention and how humanities progression has shaped society and the things we take for granted. It is also useful if you want to prepare for you know, just-in-case. - - - - WiserPod update - We are doing a random season on anything an everything that interests us rather than any specific topic area. We have a few things to get out our system. We are also trialing a new format for discussions to make the podcast more interesting and valuable to audiences. The goal is to provide new ideas you can't get elsewhere. As book summaries become easier to access we want to create something more unique and thought provoking. - - - Contact the hosts Wiser pod website Nico's projects Being a VC - Bitkraft.vc Future of Gaming podcast - Website - YouTube Sam's projects Youtube - World records and adventures Writing - Explosive thinking Podcast - Growth mindset podcast - - - Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 03:33 - What do you do if 50% of humanity is wiped out 05:38 - How would your life change if you read this 20 years ago 10:38 - What business would you start on the lessons of this book 13:52 - Who is this an ideal gift for? 17:25 - Suggestions for the book 18:28 - Tangent on horses Don't Forget to leave a comment on this episode See podvine.com/privacy-policy for podcast listener privacy info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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How To Change Your Mind - Michael Pollan 24:21

2 years ago24:21

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What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence. We break down our main lessons from the book and open our own minds to a new way of thinking. About Could psychedelic drugs change our worldview? One of America's most admired writers takes us on a mind-altering journey to the frontiers of human consciousness When LSD was first discovered in the 1940s, it seemed to researchers, scientists and doctors as if the world might be on the cusp of psychological revolution. It promised to shed light on the deep mysteries of consciousness, as well as offer relief to addicts and the mentally ill. But in the 1960s, with the vicious backlash against the counter-culture, all further research was banned. In recent years, however, work has quietly begun again on the amazing potential of LSD, psilocybin and DMT. Could these drugs in fact improve the lives of many people? Diving deep into this extraordinary world and putting himself forward as a guinea-pig, Michael Pollan has written a remarkable history of psychedelics and a compelling portrait of the new generation of scientists fascinated by the implications of these drugs. How to Change Your Mind is a report from what could very well be the future of human consciousness. Don't Forget to leave a comment on this episode See podvine.com/privacy-policy for podcast listener privacy info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Body Keeps the score 24:23

2 years ago24:23

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Body Keeps the score is a book that you keep hearing about especially as mental health and trauma become more and more relevant. Bessel Van Der Kock explains what we experience in the brain, mind and body whilst healing from trauma. Trauma is a fact of life. Veterans and their families deal with the painful aftermath of combat; one in five Americans has been molested; one in four grew up with alcoholics; one in three couples have engaged in physical violence. Even if you haven't experienced trauma yourself it is useful to understand its effects on others and how you interact with society. - - - Contact the hosts Wiser pod website Nico's projects Being a VC - Bitkraft.vc Future of Gaming podcast - Website - YouTube Sam's projects Youtube - World records and adventures Writing - Explosive thinking Podcast - Growth mindset podcast - - - Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Trauma happens a lot 02:40 - Generation gap approach to mental health 03:55 - Who would like this book 07:30 - How the book relates to us 09:55 - The most important thing for mental health 12:45 - EMDR therapy 15:11 - BEnefits of Yoga and rhythmic activities 17:20 - What reviews say 19:00 - Prescriptions vs physical and mental healing 20:35 - Social media problems 22:22 - our ratings of Body Keeps the Score 23:47 - outro and How to change your mind Don't Forget to leave a comment on this episode See podvine.com/privacy-policy for podcast listener privacy info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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We're back - A quick update 5:48

2 years ago5:48

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We had a long hiatus since the summer of 2022. The mind series rather dragged and we realised we needed to sort out a better system for things. We also had a few big life updates as Sam went on a long cycling trip and Nico's job became a little overwhelming along with launching his own podcast on the Future of Gaming. Back on track with a schedule and if you're intrigued you can hear about some of Sam's world-record ideas and Nico's gaming obsessions here. Nico's projects Being a VC - Bitkraft.vc Future of Gaming podcast - Website - YouTube Sam's projects Youtube - World records and adventures Writing - Explosive thinking Podcast - Growth mindset podcast Don't Forget to leave a comment on this episode See podvine.com/privacy-policy for podcast listener privacy info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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NEURODIVERSITY: The Man Who Mistook His Wife and Other Clinical Tales by Oliver Sacks 31:24

3 years ago31:24

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In this book, neurologist Oliver Sacks, describes the case histories of some of his patients. Sacks chose the title of the book from the case study of one of his patients who has visual agnosia, a neurological condition that leaves him unable to recognize faces and objects. Sacks wrote the stories of 24 patients and their neurological conditions which was split into four sections – ‘Losses’, ‘Excesses’, ‘Transports’, and ‘The World of the Simple’ each dealing with a particular aspect of brain function Host rating for 'The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat' Nico Rating: 3/10 Sam Rating: 6/10 Subscribe! If you enjoyed the podcast please subscribe and rate it. And of course, share with your friends! You can also listen and join us on ReasonFM or just ask questions. Don't Forget to leave a comment on this episode See podvine.com/privacy-policy for podcast listener privacy info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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NEURODIVERSITY - PSYCHOPATHS: The Wisdom of Psychopaths: What Saints, Spies, and Serial Killers Can Teach Us About Success by Kevin Dutton 27:29

3 years ago27:29

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The Wisdom of Psychopaths: What Saints, Spies, and Serial Killers Can Teach Us About Success In this engrossing journey into the lives of psychopaths and their infamously crafty behaviors, the renowned psychologist Kevin Dutton reveals that there is a scale of "madness" along which we all sit. Incorporating the latest advances in brain scanning and neuroscience, Dutton demonstrates that the brilliant neurosurgeon who lacks empathy has more in common with a Ted Bundy who kills for pleasure than we may wish to admit, and that a mugger in a dimly lit parking lot may well, in fact, have the same nerveless poise as a titan of industry. Dutton argues that there are indeed "functional psychopaths" among us―different from their murderous counterparts―who use their detached, unflinching, and charismatic personalities to succeed in mainstream society, and that shockingly, in some fields, the more "psychopathic" people are, the more likely they are to succeed. Dutton deconstructs this often misunderstood diagnosis through bold on-the-ground reporting and original scientific research as he mingles with the criminally insane in a high-security ward, shares a drink with one of the world's most successful con artists, and undergoes transcranial magnetic stimulation to discover firsthand exactly how it feels to see through the eyes of a psychopath. As Dutton develops his theory that we all possess psychopathic tendencies, he puts forward the argument that society as a whole is more psychopathic than ever: after all, psychopaths tend to be fearless, confident, charming, ruthless, and focused―qualities that are tailor-made for success in the twenty-first century. Provocative at every turn, The Wisdom of Psychopaths is a riveting adventure that reveals that it's our much-maligned dark side that often conceals the trump cards of success. Host rating for 'The Wisdom of Psychopaths' Nico Rating: 5/10 Sam Rating: 7/10 Subscribe! If you enjoyed the podcast please subscribe and rate it. And of course, share with your friends! You can also listen and join us on ReasonFM or just ask questions. Don't Forget to leave a comment on this episode See podvine.com/privacy-policy for podcast listener privacy info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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NEURODIVERSITY - AUTISM: NeuroTribes; The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity by Steve Silberman 29:55

3 years ago29:55