Best Robin Hanson Podcasts (2025)

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Big Ideas with Robin Hanson 1:15:35

18d ago1:15:35

1:15:35

Welcome to Ideas Untrapped podcast. In this episode, I talk with economist Robin Hanson. This episode is about an everyday exploration of some of Robin's biggest ideas. We discussed the hidden motives behind our everyday behaviours and how they shape institutions like education, healthcare, and government. We explore his ideas on signalling, innova…

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Practical Optimism - Dr. Sue Varma 53:53

3d ago53:53

53:53

Optimism isn’t just a mindset—it’s a skill you can practice and grow. In this episode of Let’s Talk Love, Robin sits down with psychiatrist, author, and mental health advocate Dr. Sue Varma to explore the power of Practical Optimism. Drawing from her new book Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, and Practice of Exceptional Well-Being, Dr. Varma sh…

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How Good Manners Made Me Happier (with Etiquette Expert William Hanson) from The Happiness Lab 41:38

7d ago41:38

41:38

You might think etiquette is outdated. Who really needs a dinner with nice napkins and four different forks? Etiquette expert William Hanson disagrees. By observing good manners we show others we respect and care about them - deepening our bonds. William (author of Just Good Manners and host of the podcast Help I Sexted My Boss) explains the origin…

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Tom Gilmartin | Cheat Codes for Creatives 58:26

13d ago58:26

58:26

Tom Gilmartin helps students and early-career creative marketing minds gain an almost unfair advantage—not just in landing the roles they dream about, but in proving they belong, creating real impact, and setting the foundation for a career that fuels the soul. After 20+ years hiring and leading hundreds of creative + marketing minds in agencies an…

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How Dogs Changed my Life (with The Dogist) from The Happiness Lab 35:29

14d ago35:29

35:29

We all have our own ways of coping - especially when things get tough. So for the next few shows we're going to talking to people with interesting coping strategies. And we start with Elias Weiss Friedman, aka The Dogist. Throughout his life, Elias has found comfort in dogs. And when he got fired from his job, dogs came to the rescue again - they h…

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Terry Phan & Tomo Goto: Planet nine - finally detected? 22:08

16d ago22:08

22:08

"Extreme trans-Neptunian Objects" - or chunks of rock that orbit the sun on average 250 times further away from the sun than Earth does - are moving in strange ways. They seem to be clustered somewhat, and Brown / Batygin suggested in 2016 that an explanation could be a hidden ninth planet in our solar system, around 5-10 earth masses. Terry Long P…

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How to Stop Abandoning Yourself - Dr. Amanda Hanson 48:08

17d ago48:08

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So many of us have been taught to shrink ourselves to fit into someone else’s story. But what happens when we step into the center of our own? In this episode of Let’s Talk Love, Robin sits down with psychologist and author Dr. Amanda Hanson to explore what it truly means for women to become the muses of their own lives. Drawing from her book Muse:…

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Brittany Hanson LV42: Weddings, Wildfires and Autism Wisdom 1:08:41

26d ago1:08:41

1:08:41

🎧 What do you do when your home burns down, your multi-million-dollar business is crippled by COVID, and your non-verbal autistic son is struggling in a chaotic world? 💔🔥♾️ If you’re LV42's Brittany Rogers Hanson, you rise — with emotional intelligence as your superpower. In this powerful and unfiltered episode, Brittany shares her journey from pho…

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Julie Krafchik & Yue Xu - How to Be Dateable 57:45

1M ago57:45

57:45

In this episode of Let’s Talk Love, Robin is joined by Julie Krafchick and Yue Xu, co-hosts of the Dateable podcast and authors of the new book How to Be Dateable. With humor, honesty, and hard-earned wisdom from their own dating journeys—and those of thousands of others—they explore what it really means to date authentically in today’s world—and w…

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Power to the People 52:07

1M ago52:07

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Welcome to Ideas Untrapped podcast. In this episode, I speak with economist Sugandha Srivastav about the hidden political economy of electricity in developing countries. Using examples from her study of Pakistan's electricity market, we explored how opaque power purchase agreements, regulatory capture, and poor procurement practices drive high cost…

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Dr. Thema Bryant - Matters of the Heart 52:00

2M ago52:00

52:00

In this episode of Let’s Talk Love, Robin sits down with Dr. Thema Bryant, psychologist, ordained minister, and author of Matters of the Heart, for a powerful conversation about healing our relationships from the inside out. They explore how our emotional lives are shaped by family, culture, and early experiences, and what it takes to shift the pat…

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John Kim - Breaking Up & Breaking Through 50:54

2M ago50:54

50:54

Not all breakups are the same, and neither is the journey to healing. In this episode of Let’s Talk Love, Robin sits down with bestselling author and therapist, John Kim, also known as The Angry Therapist, to explore the different types of breakups and how to navigate them with intention. Drawing from his new book, Breakup on Purpose, John shares h…

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Nicolas Sfeir: Built Different — From $300 to a $250M Raiders Stadium Deal 55:16

2M ago55:16

55:16

Born in a hospital bunker during the Lebanese Civil War, Nicolas Sfeir arrived in the U.S. with two suitcases, $300, and a dream. Today, he’s the owner of EEF Custom Homes, a father of four, and a graduate of ChoiceCenter’s LV159 EQ Leadership training who has scaled companies from $23M to $72M and won the $250M mechanical contract for the Raiders …

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Pasha Esfandiary: Raising the Stakes to Win in Business & Life 1:00:57

2M ago1:00:57

1:00:57

🎲 What happens when you stop playing not to lose—and start betting on yourself? From poker prodigy ♠️ to $50 million real estate mogul 🏢, Pasha Esfandiary has mastered the art of betting on himself — and winning big 💥. In this unforgettable episode of EQ U, Pasha opens up about growing up without a mother 💔, being raised by a hardworking Iranian im…

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Dr. Sara Kuburic - Self-Loss and Finding Authenticity 44:26

2M ago44:26

44:26

In this episode of Let’s Talk Love, Robin sits down with Dr. Sara Kuburic (@millennial.therapist) to discuss themes of self-loss, authenticity, and personal responsibility. They explore how we can drift away from who we truly are—and the steps to reconnect with ourselves. Drawing from her book It’s On Me, Dr. Sara shares her own experience with sel…

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Ep 46: Christianity and Saving Democracy with Jonathan Rauch 1:12:24

3M ago1:12:24

1:12:24

Micah Redding interviews Jonathan Rauch on Christianity, the role of religion in liberalism, and why Christians should embrace Jesus to save democracy. Jonathan Rauch is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington; a contributing writer of the Atlantic; and the author of numerous books on public policy, culture, and government. His l…

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Bullsh*t (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard) 57:15

3M ago57:15

57:15

Minds Almost Meeting: Season 10, Episode 11. View the transcript for this episode here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mindsa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lmostmeeting.com/episodes/bs Imagine two smart curious friendly and basically truth-seeking people, but from very different intellectual traditions. Traditions with different tools, priorities, and ground rules. What woul…

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Francesca Hogi - Love, Intention, and Finding Your Best Match 1:05:54

3M ago1:05:54

1:05:54

This week on Let’s Talk Love, Robin is joined by Francesca Hogi —matchmaker, love coach, and author of How to Find True Love—for an enlightening conversation about self-awareness, personal growth, and the journey to meaningful relationships. Francesca shares her inspiring story of transitioning careers to help others find love, emphasizing the impo…

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Henry Akins: How a Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Sees What Others Miss 1:01:47

3M ago1:01:47

1:01:47

In this powerful episode of EQ U, co-hosts Robin Williams and Corrine Clement of ChoiceCenter Leadership University sit down with Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and globally renowned instructor Henry Akins, the fastest person to ever receive a black belt from the legendary Rickson Gracie. But beyond the mat, Henry is a graduate of ChoiceCenter’s LV…

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Dwayne Murray: The 4 EQ Pillars That Got Me Through Grief, Loss, and Fatherhood 1:02:41

3M ago1:02:41

1:02:41

In this powerful episode of EQ U, hosts Robin Williams and Corrine Clement sit down with 2009 ChoiceCenter Leadership University graduate Dwayne Murray (LV98)—a resilient entrepreneur, devoted father, and intentional leader—who shares his transformative journey through emotional intelligence. Dwayne opens up about his path from growing up without a…

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Kafka's 'The Castle' (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson) 1:01:02

3M ago1:01:02

1:01:02

Minds Almost Meeting: Season 10, Episode 10. View the transcript for this episode here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mindsa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lmostmeeting.com/episodes/kafkas-the-castle Imagine two smart curious friendly and basically truth-seeking people, but from very different intellectual traditions. Traditions with different tools, priorities, and ground ru…

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Jessica Maguire - Regulating Your Nervous System 48:28

3M ago48:28

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In this episode of Let’s Talk Love, Robin sits down with Jessica Maguire to explore how our nervous system shapes our emotional well-being, relationships, and overall health. Jessica worked as a physiotherapist then transitioned to teaching a global community about the importance of and skills to regulate our nervous systems. Together, they discuss…

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Free Markets in Africa 46:40

3M ago46:40

46:40

Hello, everyone, and this is Ideas Untrapped podcast. In this episode, I explored the challenges of acceptance of free market ideas in Africa with my guest, Tinashe Murapata. We talked about how the struggles of free market ideas can be traced back to historical misinterpretations that link capitalism with colonial oppression. We also discussed the…

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Keith Bentz: Master Trainer's 40-Year Journey from Stanford to Sauvignon Blanc 46:02

3M ago46:02

46:02

🤔 What does it take to go from Stanford professor to world-renowned transformational trainer? And how do ancient philosophy, emotional intelligence, and experiential training shape the way leaders break through their limitations? In this episode of EQ U, hosts Robin Williams and Corrine Clement sit down with Keith Bentz—a master trainer, training d…

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Mikey Kim: From Wax to Riches – How He Turned $500 Into a Global Candle Empire 1:09:45

4M ago1:09:45

1:09:45

🔥 Talk about a glow up! 🔥 What if losing your job and being isolated in the global pandemic became the best thing that ever happened to you? 🚀 In this episode of EQ U, co-hosts Robin Williams and Corrine Clement sit down with LV211's Mikey Kim, the visionary CEO & Founder of Hemlock Park, to uncover his incredible journey from a small apartment sid…

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America's New Deal 38:41

4M ago38:41

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Welcome to another episode of Ideas Untrapped podcast. My guest on this episode is Raymond Fisman, who is the Slater Family Professor in Behavioural Economics at Boston University. He is one of the foremost researchers on corruption and institutional behaviour in the last three decades, and I have been looking forward to talking to him. The main th…

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A Sneak Peek into In Bloom 2025 29:49

4M ago29:49

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When it comes to love and relationships, we are bombarded with myths and fairy tale notions. We asked the experts: What is one relationship myth you’d love to dispel? In this special episode, our In Bloom 2025 speakers—Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh, Damona Hoffman, Dr. Ramani Durvasula, Silvy Khoucasian, Bryan Reeves, and Dr. Shamyra Howard—come together fo…

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Phuong Huynh: PART 2 – From Refugee to Resilient Leader 44:42

4M ago44:42

44:42

At just seven years old, LV136's Phuong Huynh fled Vietnam in the middle of the night, escaping the communist regime by boat. She endured unimaginable challenges — running out of food & water, her mother being taken by pirates, surviving a year of refugee camps in Malaysia and the Philippines – to arrive in the U.S. with nothing but hope and determ…

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Fertility again (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard, with Lyman Stone) 1:12:03

4M ago1:12:03

1:12:03

Minds Almost Meeting: Season 10, Episode 9. View the transcript for this episode here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mindsa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lmostmeeting.com/episodes/fertility-again Imagine two smart curious friendly and basically truth-seeking people, but from very different intellectual traditions. Traditions with different tools, priorities, and ground rules. What …

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Dr. John Gottman & Dr. Julie Gottman - Turning Conflict into Connection 53:18

4M ago53:18

53:18

In this episode of Let’s Talk Love, Robin has the incredible honor of speaking with two of the world’s leading relationship experts, Dr. John and Dr. Julie Gottman. With decades of groundbreaking research, the Gottmans have transformed our understanding of love, offering science-backed insights into what makes relationships thrive. Their latest boo…

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Phuong Huynh: PART 1 – From Refugee to Resilient Leader 38:37

4M ago38:37

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At just seven years old, LV136's Phuong Huynh fled Vietnam in the middle of the night, escaping the communist regime by boat. She endured unimaginable challenges — running out of food & water, her mother being taken by pirates, surviving a year of refugee camps in Malaysia and the Philippines – to arrive in the U.S. with nothing but hope and determ…

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On woke (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson, with Werner Zagrebbi) 1:07:04

4M ago1:07:04

1:07:04

Minds Almost Meeting: Season 10, Episode 8. View the transcript for this episode here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mindsa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lmostmeeting.com/episodes/on-woke⁠ Imagine two smart curious friendly and basically truth-seeking people, but from very different intellectual traditions. Traditions with different tools, priorities, and ground rules. What w…

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David Silverman: Self-Awareness & The Hidden Superpowers of CEOs 48:11

4M ago48:11

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🚀 What does it take to build a national mortgage powerhouse from the ground up? And how does emotional intelligence play a role in leadership, scaling, and navigating disruption? In this episode of EQ U, we sit down with David Silverman, CEO of NFM Lending and ChoiceCenter LV127 graduate, to dive into the EQ principles that helped him grow a small …

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Ben Strong, MD: Teleradiology and Medical Malpractice 1:23:08

4M ago1:23:08

1:23:08

In this episode, Daniel Belkin and Mitch Belkin interview Ben Strong, MD about teleradiology and medical malpractice. They discuss RadNet’s database on major misses and lawsuits as well as how tort law varies state-by-state. Who is Ben Strong? Dr. Strong is the Chief Medical Officer at vRad and head clinical content creator and curator of vRad Radi…

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Two Cultures again (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard, with Alok Singh) 1:08:04

5M ago1:08:04

1:08:04

Minds Almost Meeting: Season 10, Episode 7. View the transcript for this episode here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mindsa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lmostmeeting.com/episodes/two-cultures-again Imagine two smart curious friendly and basically truth-seeking people, but from very different intellectual traditions. Traditions with different tools, priorities, and ground rules. What…

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Dr. Christie Kedarian - Navigating Modern Dating 46:26

5M ago46:26

46:26

In this episode of Let’s Talk Love, Robin sits down with Dr. Christie Kederian, Relationship Therapist, Celebrity Matchmaker, and Author of 10 Dates to Your Soulmate, for a thoughtful and enlightening discussion on navigating the modern dating world. Together, they explore the importance of self-awareness, intentionality, and observation while dati…

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Chris Lee: Turn Breakdowns into Breakthroughs 54:58

5M ago54:58

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For 37 years, Master Trainer Chris Lee has coached and trained thousands of people worldwide, empowering them with the tools to achieve extraordinary results. That includes his work at ChoiceCenter Leadership University where he has delivered Breakthrough and Abundance and Prosperity trainings since 1998. Through a candid conversation, co-hosts Rob…

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Global Value Chains 47:44

5M ago47:44

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Happy New Year to our listeners. This is the first episode of the year, and I had a conversation with Oliver Harman about global value chains (GVCs), foreign direct investment (FDI), and regional governance in economic development. Oliver and I discussed how GVCs have evolved, the crucial role of multinational enterprises in knowledge transfer, and…

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Daniel Negreanu: Winning with EQ in Poker & Life 1:04:42

5M ago1:04:42

1:04:42

LV127 graduate Daniel Negreanu is a seven-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner, Poker Hall of Fame inductee, and one of the most successful and recognizable professional poker players in history. Known for his exceptional ability to read opponents and his strategic, emotionally intelligent approach to the game, he has earned over $50 million …

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Open Socrates (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson) 1:05:56

5M ago1:05:56

1:05:56

Minds Almost Meeting: Season 10, Episode 6. View the transcript for this episode here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mindsa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lmostmeeting.com/episodes/open-socrates Imagine two smart curious friendly and basically truth-seeking people, but from very different intellectual traditions. Traditions with different tools, priorities, and ground rules. Wh…

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Erin & Stephen Mitchell - Parenting Through Conflict 57:22

5M ago57:22

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In this episode of Let’s Talk Love, Robin sits down with Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP, authors of Too Tired to Fight: 13 Essential Conflicts Parents Must Have to Keep Their Relationship Strong. Together, they share an honest and insightful conversation about the challenges of parenting while maintaining a strong partnership. The Mi…

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Bill Perkins: LV122 Author of Die with Zero 1:01:39

5M ago1:01:39

1:01:39

Bill Perkins is a renowned entrepreneur, hedge fund manager, and world-class poker player, who shares his innovative approach to living a fulfilled life in his book Die with Zero. He's also a 2012 graduate of ChoiceCenter Leadership University's LV122. Die with Zero challenges traditional financial advice, advocating for living a life full of exper…

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Welcome to EQ U by ChoiceCenter Leadership University 1:33

5M ago1:33

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EQ U is the official podcast of ChoiceCenter Leadership University, the premier training ground for emotional intelligence and transformational leadership. For 27 years, ChoiceCenter has empowered people to achieve radical results in their careers, relationships, health, and finances through immersive EQ-based training. On EQ U, co-hosts Robin Will…

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Steven Hollon, PhD: An Evolutionary Perspective on Depression 1:04:11

5M ago1:04:11

1:04:11

In this episode, Daniel Belkin and Mitch Belkin interview Steven Hollon, PhD about the evolutionary roots of unipolar depression, its prevalence, as well as current treatment options. They discuss Aaron Beck, the father of cognitive therapy (CBT), before diving into the potential adaptive origins of depression, rumination, and how cognitive behavio…

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Perfection vs. greatness (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard) 59:22

5M ago59:22

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Minds Almost Meeting: Season 10, Episode 5. View the transcript for this episode here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mindsa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lmostmeeting.com/episodes/perfection-vs-greatness Imagine two smart curious friendly and basically truth-seeking people, but from very different intellectual traditions. Traditions with different tools, priorities, and ground …

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Fighting vs. arguing (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson) 1:01:40

7M ago1:01:40

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Minds Almost Meeting: Season 10, Episode 4. View the transcript for this episode here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mindsa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lmostmeeting.com/episodes/fighting-vs-arguing Imagine two smart curious friendly and basically truth-seeking people, but from very different intellectual traditions. Traditions with different tools, priorities, and ground rule…

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Chantal Landreville - Self-Awareness In Relationships 59:34

7M ago59:34

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This week on Let’s Talk Love, Robin is joined by Love and Relationship Coach Chantal Landreville to explore the journey to authentic and lasting love. Chantal shares her inspiring story of being single for 18 years before stepping into her role as a coach, offering powerful insights into the importance of self-awareness and personal development in …

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Moving from Promise to Progress 1:12:17

7M ago1:12:17

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In this episode of Ideas Untrapped we discussed the challenges and complexities of education, economic growth, and public health systems in developing countries with two brilliant guests James Habyarimana and Jishnu Das. We started off with an example on the rapid expansion of tertiary education in India and its unmet promise of better jobs, which …

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Zach Brittle & Laura Heck - Rediscover Connection 55:44

7M ago55:44

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In this episode of Let’s Talk Love, host Robin Ducharme is joined by Zach Brittle, LMHC, and Laura Heck, LMFT—co-hosts of the podcast Marriage Therapy Radio and authors of Reconnect: A Marriage Counseling Workbook. As Certified Gottman Therapists, Zach and Laura bring their expertise to a conversation about the intricacies of love and relationships…

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Learning from East Asia 46:27

7M ago46:27

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In this episode of Ideas Untrapped, I sit down with economist Oliver Kim to explore the complexities of African economic growth and the challenges surrounding industrialisation. We discuss why Africa has struggled to replicate the manufacturing successes of East Asia, touching on issues such as labour costs, political economy, and the global market…

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