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Modern Wisdom

Modern Wisdom

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Conversations on life, philosophy, psychology, and self-improvement. Hosted by Chris Williamson.

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Jocko Willink, Matt McCusker & Jeff Dye - Mostly Wise #3 - #1139

In the third episode of Mostly Wise, we explore: If Matt and Jeff could survive Navy SEAL selection, training and hazing. Whether the Navy actually has trained animals like killer assassin kamikaze dolphins. How the guys deal with their own versions of sobriety. Why Love on The Spectrum is potentially problematic. What it was like for Jocko to be in the Military on 9/11. The story of the gun no manufacturer dared to make after testing it. And much more. Guests Jocko Willink is a retired Unite...

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Technology

AI DEBATE: What Will the World Actually Look Like in 2040? - #1138

In this AI debate, we explore: Whether humans will exist in 2040. What will happen once we reach AGI. Whether AI gets smart enough to act malevolently or benevolently towards humans. If AI will grow powerful enough to be out of human control. and much more. Guests Zack Kass is an AI futurist, advisor, speaker, and author. Liv Boeree is a physicist, science communicator, podcaster and former professional poker champion. Aric Floyd is an AI writer, and video producer. Sponsors: See discounts fo...

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Harvard Professor: “I Tried Every Diet. This Is By Far The Worst.” - Daniel Lieberman - #1137

Daniel Lieberman is a Harvard professor of human evolutionary biology, paleoanthropologist, and author. What is the best diet for peak human health? From vegan and carnivore to Mediterranean and raw food, how do you know which approach is right for you? And are diet and exercise still the keys to good health—or does modern science offer another solution? Expect to learn why nutrition and diet feel much like a religion, which diet is healthier: Vegan or Carnivore, why the Blue Zone science mig...

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Politics

Hunter Biden, Matt McCusker & Duncan Trussell - Mostly Wise #2 - #1136

I spent a really long time putting this together, I really hope you enjoy it! In this second episode of Mostly Wise, we explore: Hunter's true version of the laptop story The best conspiracy theories that are (maybe) real. If it was Hunter's bag of cocaine that was found in the White House. What the next two years for the Democratic Party will look like. Hunter's unfiltered thoughts on the Trump family. Matt gifts a ceremonial "pipe" to Hunter And much more. Guests Hunter Biden is an artist, ...

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You’re Not Depressed, You’re Living The Wrong Life - Jimmy Carr - #1135

Jimmy Carr is a comedian, television host and an author. From razor-sharp jokes to hard-earned life wisdom, Jimmy Carr can do it all. Whether he’s explaining how he’d fix Britain or revealing the secrets it takes to become a better comedian, Jimmy is back with brilliant insights, unforgettable one-liners, and a few laughs along the way. Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/deals⁠ Timestamps: (00:00) How Many Shoes Has Jimmy Done This Year? ...

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Q&A: Becoming A Dad, Health Update & Favourite Peptides - #1134

I hit 4.3 million YouTube subscribers! As usual, I celebrated by collecting questions from across social media and answering them directly. Expect to learn my thoughts on having kids in the near future, what my time with the Night Wolf Hawk was like, a quick health update, why I keep changing my hairstyle, reflections from a one-week silent meditation retreat, and much more. Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/deals⁠ Get 35% off your first...

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The Biggest Myths About Dating (debunked) - #1133

In this evolutionary psychology roundtable, we explore: - If 20% of the men actually get 80% of the attention. - The biggest red and green flags to look out for in the dating pool. - Why women's sexual desire fades faster than men's. - and much more… Guests: - Macken Murphy is an evolutionary biologist at the University of Melbourne, a writer and a podcaster. - Steve Stewart-Williams is an evolutionary psychologist, a professor, and an author. - Rob Henderson holds a PhD in psychology from th...

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Society

Skid Row To Appalachia: The Forgotten People Of Rural America - Peter Santenello - #1132

Peter Santenello is an independent journalist, YouTuber, & author. Who are the forgotten people of rural America? The country’s political and moral divisions may stem not only from disagreement, but from distance, countless communities and subcultures living entirely separate lives, with little understanding of one another. So what is life really like in these overlooked towns, who still calls them home, and do they represent a version of the “real America” the rest of the country has forgott...

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Technology

Ex-Military Hacker: The Secret World Of Government Surveillance - Bill Thompson - #1131

Bill Thompson is a retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer and a former military intelligence specialist. Is your private life actually private? As AI rapidly outpaces our privacy protections, everything from your personal data to your deepest vulnerabilities is becoming easier to exploit. So what can be hacked, how exposed are you, and is even your mind still safe? Expect to learn what the government can and can’t actually see of yours, why companies actually try to hack their own systems, h...

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Why Almost Nobody Gets the Life They Want - Jett Franzen - #1130

Jett Franzen is a writer and YouTuber. What holds people back? Is it their mindset, environment, or circumstances? One overlooked factor is the ability to be alone. Solitude can build clarity and resilience, but too much can be destructive. So when is being alone a superpower, and when does it become dangerous? Expect to learn the pitfalls of taking too much medication, why being lonely and/or isolated for a period of time is a superpower, why the most dangerous are ambitious but lazy people,...

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The Painful Psychological Cost Of Becoming A Dad - Darby Saxbe - #1129

Dr Darby Saxbe is a clinical psychologist, professor at USC, and author. Do dads get postpartum depression? Mothers face enormous physical and emotional changes after childbirth, but fathers can struggle too, often in silence. So what happens to men when they become dads, why does it affect some so deeply, and how can they adapt to a new life that nature has thrust upon them? Expect to learn what actually happens to dads after moms give birth, the physiological changes that happen to dads aft...

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Society

Polyvagal Theory: Why You Feel So Anxious All The Time - Dr Stephen Porges - #1128

Dr Stephen Porges is a neuroscientist & psychologist. Why does your nervous system always feel on edge? When everything feels like a threat, your body may be stuck in survival mode. So what keeps your nervous system on high alert, and how can you finally teach it to feel safe again? Expect to learn why your nervous system is in a state of fight or flight all of the time, what the Polyvagal Theory is and how to attain a calmer state of mind, why dogs calm humans so effectively, what the bigges...

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