Best Seeking Nexus Productions Podcasts (2025)

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RISE ABOVE: How to Realize Your Full Potential 45:36

4d ago45:36

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Psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman broke free from resentment and rumination, shifting into what he calls an empowerment mindset. Are you ready to do the same? • Support our show by becoming a Next Big Idea Club member. Learn more hereBy Next Big Idea Club

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Inside the Future of MEV on Solana: With Catscope’s Joel & Naomi 54:49

5d ago54:49

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In this 69th episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship, we sit down with Joel de Jesus & Naomi Honda to uncover the hidden world of Maximum Extractable Value (MEV) on Solana. MEV is generating hundreds of millions in fees monthly—yet remains elusive and inaccessible to most traders and validators. That’s where Catscope comes in. Naomi and Joel…

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MORAL AMBITION: Are You Wasting Your Talent? 1:20:48

11d ago1:20:48

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What if everything we've been told about having a successful career is wrong? Rutger Bregman thinks most of us are wasting our working lives and argues we should stop trying to get rich and start trying to solve the world's problems instead.By Next Big Idea Club

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Unlocking Bitcoin's Potential: Rootstock, EVM, and DeFi with Sebastian Guaqueta 1:10:59

16d ago1:10:59

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In Episode 68 of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship, we dive into the Bitcoin ecosystem with Sebastian Guaqueta, software engineer at Rootstock. Sebastian’s story is inspiring—from mechanical engineer in Colombia to game dev, to Web3 hacker, and now helping bring DeFi to Bitcoin through Rootstock. We explore how Rootstock brings smart contract funct…

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NVIDIA: Jensen Huang Bet Big on AI. What Comes Next? 1:21:51

18d ago1:21:51

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In his new book, The Thinking Machine, Stephen Witt offers a riveting portrait of Jensen Huang, who went from immigrant dishwasher to CEO of the world’s most valuable company. • If you enjoyed this episode, check out our conversation with Walter Isaacson about his biography of Elon MuskBy Next Big Idea Club

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How Supra is Building the Most Versatile Blockchain feat. Jon Jones 1:10:24

25d ago1:10:24

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In the 67th episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship, Jon Jones, co-founder and CBO of Supra, shares his fascinating and unconventional journey, starting from his upbringing in upstate New York to a transformative two-year experience in Cameroon, Africa. He recounts how this unique period shaped his perspective and ultimately led him to the d…

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EXPLORATION: Why We Seek Out Big Challenges 53:06

25d ago53:06

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Humans are wired to explore. So why are we less adventurous than ever — and what are we losing because of it? Guest: Alex Hutchinson, author of The Explorer’s Gene Further Listening: Looking for more episodes about adventure? Check out our conversations with Colin O’Brady and David GrannBy Next Big Idea Club

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AI 2027: What If Superhuman AI Is Right Around the Corner? 1:37:07

1M ago1:37:07

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Could AI take over in the next few years? Daniel Kokotajlo thinks so. Here’s why. 💿 Check out this Spotify playlist of our other episodes about AI 📩 Want to transform your day in just 10 minutes? Sign up for our Book of the Day newsletter, and you’ll get daily, bite‑sized insights from the best new nonfiction books — in audio or text — straight fro…

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Building the World's Most Private Messaging App: Session's Decentralized Journey with Kee Jefferys 1:16:56

1M ago1:16:56

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In the 66th episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship, host Lam Trinh is joined by Kee Jefferys, the technical co-founder of Session. Kee shares his journey from university dropout to building a decentralized, censorship-resistant messaging network with over 2,200 global nodes and 1.2M+ monthly users. We dive deep into onion routing, proof-of-…

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THE ART OF EDITING: Graydon Carter on the Golden Age of Magazines 59:38

1M ago59:38

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Remember magazines? Piled high on coffee tables or tucked into seatback pockets. Savored beneath beach umbrellas or skimmed anxiously in dental waiting rooms. Glorious, glossy magazines. Graydon Carter made some of the best. He started with Spy, a sly, sharp-edged monthly that managed to feel both smarter and more mischievous than anything else on …

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How Modastera is Using AI to Fix Healthcare (ft. Joshua Owoyemi) 1:24:23

1M ago1:24:23

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In episode 65 of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship, we sit down with Joshua Owoyemi, PhD and co-founder of Modastera, to explore how AI is being used to improve medical diagnostics, reduce healthcare costs, and empower doctors.From his early beginnings in Nigeria and a PhD in Japan to building Modastera, Joshua’s story is packed with hustle, vision…

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FAMILY DYNAMICS: Unraveling the Mystery of Sibling Success 52:51

2M ago52:51

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You know those families where the kids all grow up to be remarkably successful? New York Times journalist Susan Dominus has spent the last few years getting to know some of them, looking for parenting techniques and life lessons. She's written a book about her findings called The Family Dynamic. "I thought I wrote a book about high-achieving famili…

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ABUNDANCE: Derek Thompson on How to Actually Rebuild the American Dream 1:13:16

2M ago1:13:16

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Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson is probably the most talked-about book in the country right now. And the most hotly debated. It’s a book about how we got here — here being a country without enough housing, a country that has lost its ambitious optimism, a country that has forgotten how to build. The prescription Ezra and Derek offer to c…

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Web3 innovation with Sophon - the future of consumer crypto feat. Sebastien 41:36

2M ago41:36

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In Episode 64 of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship, host Lam chats with Sebastien, the co-founder and CEO of Sophon, a consumer-oriented blockchain shaking up the Web3 space. Sebastien shares his fascinating journey—from studying history and philosophy to working in finance and eventually diving deep into crypto during the 2018-2019 boom. He walk…

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WHY GIVERS WIN: Adam Grant Revisits 'Give and Take' 1:08:39

2M ago1:08:39

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We’re often told that success comes down to talent, hard work, and luck. But Adam Grant's research suggests that view is missing something crucial. In today’s installment of Next Big Idea Classics, Adam revisits his 2013 bestseller “Give and Take,” explaining how our interactions with others determine who thrives and who doesn’t. 💿 For Adam’s previ…

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Building the Future of Web3 Gaming feat. Marco van den Heuvel from Beam Labs 1:12:21

2M ago1:12:21

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In the 63rd episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship, Lam sits down with Marco van den Heuvel, co-founder of Beam Labs, to discuss the evolving landscape of Web3 gaming. Marco shares his fascinating journey—from discovering Bitcoin during college to co-founding Beam Labs—and highlights the incredible innovations driving the future of gaming a…

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BITCOIN: A 15-Year Quest to Unmask the Mysterious Inventor of Crypto 58:20

2M ago58:20

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In 2008, a mysterious figure created Bitcoin — a digital currency without banks or borders that sparked a global financial movement. And then he disappeared without a trace. Who is Satoshi Nakamoto? Why did he vanish? And why hasn’t he touched his $100 billion fortune? Today on the show, we talk to journalist Ben Wallace about his search for answer…

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YOU, BUT BETTER: The Science and Promise of Personality Change 51:25

2M ago51:25

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Can you change who you are? When reporter Olga Khazan decided she was tired of being a “high-strung misanthrope” (her words), she turned to science for answers. What she discovered about personality — and how to change it — might surprise you. Host: Daniel Pink Guest: Olga Khazan Book: Me, But Better This episode was recorded live at Politics and P…

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CARL ZIMMER: The Untold Story of the Air We Breathe 56:31

3M ago56:31

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Every day you inhale 2,000 gallons of air. What’s in there? 📕 Air-Borne: The Hidden History of the Life We Breathe by Carl Zimmer 📩 Want to transform your day in just 10 minutes? Sign up for our Book of the Day newsletter, and you’ll get daily, bite‑sized insights from the best new nonfiction books — in audio or text — straight from the authors. Si…

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Agora: Making Decentralized Web3 Governance a Reality feat. Charlie Feng, co-founder and CEO 1:06:23

3M ago1:06:23

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In the 62nd episode of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship, Lam chats with Charlie Feng, co-founder of Agora.xyz, an end-to-end governance platform for leading Ethereum protocols like Optimism, Uniswap, and ENS. Charlie shares his journey from early coding projects and FinTech ventures to building a platform that helps internet-first businesses coord…

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SAHIL BLOOM: The 5 Types of Wealth 1:05:50

3M ago1:05:50

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Turns out it’s not all about the Benjamins. Real success, according to Sahil Bloom, author of “The 5 Types of Wealth,” also requires the freedom to decide how you spend your time, meaningful relationships, a sense of purpose that pulls you forward, and the kind of health that lets you actually enjoy all of the above. 📩 Want to transform your day in…

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STORY: How to Tell a Great One (Part 2) 45:56

3M ago45:56

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In part two of our conversation with Will Storr about his new book A Story Is a Deal, he reveals the five storytelling techniques you can use to captivate any audience. Plus, he helps us craft the story of the Next Big Idea Club. 1️⃣ Listen to Part 1 here 📩 Want to transform your day in just 10 minutes? Sign up for our Book of the Day newsletter, a…

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Web3, Machine Learning, and the Future of Collective Intelligence with Jean Herelle from Crunch Lab 1:24:08

3M ago1:24:08

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In this 61st episode, Jean Herelle, CEO of Crunch Lab, shares his journey into Web3 and machine learning. Jean discusses the challenges of applying machine learning to financial markets and how it led to the creation of Crunch, a machine learning DePIN with thousands of engineers and PhDs. Crunch enables companies to build better models at a lower …

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STORY: The Science Behind Humanity’s Superpower (Part 1) 54:54

3M ago54:54

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Today, we’re sitting down with Will Storr, author of the dazzling new book A Story Is a Deal, to talk about humanity’s greatest invention: story. More than just entertainment, Will argues, story is what we do and who we are. It’s how we make sense of the world, captivate, and persuade. And yet for all its power, storytelling isn’t some elusive magi…

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The Former Head of USAID on Why Foreign Aid Benefits Everyone 52:22

4M ago52:22

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When Rajiv Shah was in his late 20s and didn’t know what to do with his life, he got a job at a fledgling nonprofit, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Before he knew it, he was a driving force behind a global vaccination program that immunized 900 million children and saved 16 million lives. At 36, he became the administrator of the United Sta…

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Zombie Train: A New Era of Gaming on Telegram feat. Sergey Kuzmin 58:34

4M ago58:34

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In this 60th episode of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship, we dive deep into the journey of Sergey Kuzmin, co-founder of Zombie Train, a groundbreaking 3D game built within Telegram. Sergey shares his unique path from an engineer with a 3D printing business producing personalized light shades, to a Web3 entrepreneur navigating the world of NFTs, an…

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Three Things We Learned Last Year 37:14

4M ago37:14

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In this special audio essay, Rufus reflects on the big ideas from 2024 that altered his worldview. 🎙️ You can find all of the interviews mentioned in this episode in this Spotify playlist 📩 Want to transform your day in just 10 minutes? Subscribe to our Book of the Day newsletter, and you’ll get daily, bite‑sized insights from the best new nonficti…

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SUPERAGENCY: What Could Go Right With AI? 1:01:29

4M ago1:01:29

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A recent Pew Research survey found that most Americans are more worried than excited about AI. Reid Hoffman, however, isn't one of them. He knows the risks — arms races, runaway superintelligence, the whole humans-being-turned-into paperclips scenario — but he's still convinced that AI is poised to usher in an era of extraordinary human progress. A…

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Building Web3 Solutions with Cyber Bee and Ultron Foundation feat. Shukhrat & Alex 1:16:30

4M ago1:16:30

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Join us in this 59th episode of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship as we delve into the fascinating journeys of Shukhrat Shadibekov, CEO, and Alex Topal, CTO of Cyber Bee and Ultron Foundation, as they share their experiences in the Web3 and blockchain space. From their early days in IT development to leading two companies in the cutting-edge world …

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SHIFT: How to Manage Your Emotions 1:08:15

4M ago1:08:15

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We've got a special treat for you today. We invited Ethan Kross — psychologist, neuroscientist, and author of the bestseller "Chatter" — to give us a sneak peek at his new book, "Shift." It comes out in February, and it's a myth-busting, science-based guide to mastering your emotional life using tools you already possess. 📕 Pre-order Ethan's book h…

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WINTER: The Secret to Thriving in the Darkest Season 59:57

5M ago59:57

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In our deeply divided nation, there's one thing many of us seem to agree on: winter is the worst. A recent study found that nearly half of Americans would skip winter if they could. Yet not everyone dreads the cold months. Psychologist Kari Leibowitz has spent years studying these winter-lovers, and she's arrived at a surprising truth: people who t…

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Decentralizing Everything: Building Humanity's First Blind Computer with Miguel de Vega 1:11:02

5M ago1:11:02

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In this 58th episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship, we sit down with Miguel de Vega, co-founder and Chief Scientist of Nillion, to explore the groundbreaking concept of a blind computer and its implications for Web3 privacy.With a background in engineering, mathematics, and AI, Miguel's journey led him to zero-knowledge proofs and the worl…

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DRIVE: A Fresh Look at the Science of Motivation (with Daniel Pink) 1:11:47

5M ago1:11:47

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What drives human motivation? For years, the answer seemed simple: rewards. Dangle the right carrot — a bonus, stock options, "Employee of the Month" certificate — and people will perform. But Daniel Pink's 2009 bestseller "Drive" flipped this idea on its head. Drawing on decades of scientific research, Dan revealed that our deepest motivations com…

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James Clear’s Ultimate Guide to Building Good Habits (Encore) 1:16:13

5M ago1:16:13

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Forming a new habit is tough. Sticking with it is even tougher. That’s probably why someone buys a copy of James Clear’s 2018 book “Atomic Habits” every 11 seconds. James breaks down the science of habit formation into simple, actionable steps anyone can take — even you. Today on the show, he talks Rufus through the four laws of behavior change, ex…

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From Language Expert to Web3 Travel Disruptor: Kim D Chai's Journey 54:34

5M ago54:34

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Kim D Chai, co-founder and CEO of AmphiSpace, joins the Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship show to share her journey from language expert and localization specialist to Web3 travel disruptor. Kim discusses her early work on anime localization, including popular titles like One Piece and Naruto, and her transition into the world of Web3.Discover how …

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How to Find Purpose, Meaning, and Success (2022) 1:10:59

5M ago1:10:59

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Arthur C. Brooks used to run a prominent think tank where he was paid handsomely to influence public policy. Did all that success make him happy? Nope. So Arthur quit his job and set out to transform his life. Now he’s written a book about what he learned along the way, the #1 New York Times bestseller “From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, H…

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WHAT IS LIFE? (Part 2): Consciousness, AI, and Aliens 59:09

6M ago59:09

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Does free will exist on a sliding scale? Will humans and AI co-evolve? Are aliens already here on earth? These are just a few of the many mind-bending questions Rufus and Sara Walker, author of “Life as No One Knows It,” explore in the second half of their conversation. 1️⃣ If you missed the first half of Sara’s interview, you can find it here 🧪 Wa…

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WHAT IS LIFE? (Part 1): A Mind-Bending Conversation with Sara Walker 1:02:26

6M ago1:02:26

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We’ve had many bracing thinkers on this show, but Sara Walker might take the cake. A physicist and astrobiologist at Arizona State University, she's just written "Life as No One Knows It: The Physics of Life's Emergence," a thrilling exploration of life's origins and the search for it across the cosmos. 🕐 The second part of this conversation will b…

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AI Meets Blockchain – The Vision Behind FileMarket AI feat. Ilya "Underkong" 1:13:24

6M ago1:13:24

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Ilya Orlov aka Underkong, CEO and founder of FireMarket AI, joins us on Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship to discuss his journey from Web2 startups to his pivotal role in building FileMarket AI.Ilya's journey began with a web2 startup and a fascination with Bitcoin's potential. This led him to explore the world of Web3, eventually founding FileMa…

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STRATEGY: How to Make Better Plans 1:01:47

6M ago1:01:47

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You may think you know what strategy is, but Seth Godin is willing to bet you haven’t got a clue. It’s not just setting goals. It’s not just making plans. It’s— Well, you’ll have to tune in to find out. 📕 This Is Strategy by Seth Godin ✉️ Want big idea delivered to your inbox every day? Sign up for our newsletter Book of the Day here 🎙️ If you enjo…

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From Stage to Blockchain: Jay Chrawnna's Journey to Running the #1 News Source on Polkadot 1:04:27

6M ago1:04:27

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In this 55th episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship, host Lam welcomes Jay Chrawnna, founder of The Kusamarian, the #1 news resource for the Polkadot ecosystem. Jay shares his journey from a career in live theater to becoming a voice in Web3, and how his platform empowers Polkadot’s global community to navigate its decentralized governance …

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TECH AGNOSTIC: How Technology Became the World's Top Religion 53:59

6M ago53:59

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Greg Epstein, the humanist chaplain at Harvard and MIT, wants you to think twice before putting your faith in Silicon Valley's promises. 🎙️ Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple or Spotify 🎁 Take 20% off a Next Big Idea Club membership or gift when you use PODCAST20 at nextbigideaclub.comBy Next Big Idea Club

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Decentralizing Web3: Building the Trustless Future with Moosh Network 1:34:28

6M ago1:34:28

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In the 54th episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship, we sit down with Josh Cowell, the founder of Moosh Network, a decentralized cloud marketplace. Josh shares his insights on the importance of decentralized infrastructure in Web3 and how Moosh Network is working to solve this critical problem.With over 14 years of experience in the blockcha…

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The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect (2023) 1:07:06

6M ago1:07:06

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When he was 26, Will Guidara took the helm of a middling brasserie in New York City called Eleven Madison Park. A decade later, it was named the best restaurant in the world. How did he pull off this unprecedented transformation? By practicing unreasonable hospitality. (This episode first aired in Sept. 2023.) 📕 Unreasonable Hospitality 📬 Take 50% …

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From Traditional Finance to Web3: David Tng's Journey with Tezos 1:09:59

6M ago1:09:59

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David Tng, the Managing Director of TZ APAC, a key player in the Tezos blockchain ecosystem, makes an appearance on the 53rd episode of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship. David charts his path from traditional finance to the world of Web3, reflecting on his experiences in robo-advisory, payments, and lending. He unpacks the origins of Tezos, a laye…

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CATCHING SOULS: An Obituary Writer’s Lessons for Living 53:55

6M ago53:55

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For two decades, Ann Wroe has written weekly obituaries for The Economist. Some of her subjects are luminaries (Queen Elizabeth II, Paul Newman). Others are little-knowns (cheesemakers, storm chasers, typewriter repairmen). But all of them, in Ann’s words, “have enhanced the world by their existence.” Her obituaries are celebrations of life, and An…

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From DeFi Summer to Yield Tokenization at Pendle Finance: Wilbert's Web3 Journey 1:11:28

7M ago1:11:28

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In this 52nd episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship, Lam sits down with Wilbert Johan, Business Development Ecosystem Team Lead at Pendle Finance, a leading yield tokenization protocol. Wilbert takes us on his Web3 journey, starting with the heady days of the 2020 DeFi Summer to building his own Web3 startup, and his current role at Pendle …

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THE INTERESTING: How to Live the Good Life 1:04:35

7M ago1:04:35

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Philosophers have long maintained that the Good Life is braided from two strands: pleasure and purpose. But Middlebury’s Lorraine Besser says there’s a third: psychological richness — or, as she calls it, The Interesting. Interesting experiences, she contends, captivate our minds, engage our thoughts and emotions, and often change our perspective. …

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A Productivity Podclass with Cal Newport 42:19

7M ago42:19

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Do fewer things. Work at a natural pace. Obsess over quality. These are Cal Newport's three principles for achieving your goals without burning out. Today, in a special preview of our first-ever podclass, Cal explains how to harness the power of slow productivity to bring meaning, purpose, and a genuine sense of accomplishment into your life and wo…

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From Philosophy to Fintech: Building UmrahCash for Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia feat. William Phelps 1:06:48

7M ago1:06:48

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In the 51st episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship, we sit down with William Phelps, the founder and CEO of UmrahCash. William, originally from London with a background in philosophy and traditional finance, found his passion in emerging markets and the potential of blockchain technology.After working with an Africa-focused Web3 fund, Willi…

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