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Sep 11, 2021

What a story... and history!

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The Flag and the Fury

For 126 years, Mississippi has had the Confederate battle flag on their state flag. Today, the dramatic behind-the-scenes story of it coming down.

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Sep 4, 2021

Why a lot more people should learn to manage their money, or money their money better. Harold Pollack on Why Managing Your Money Is as Easy as Taking Out the Garbage (People I (Mostly) Admire Ep. 40) freakonomics.com/podcast/pima-h via

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Freakonomics

The hidden side of everything

Part 2

The hidden side of everything

So much learned, just so much learned! And this is only part 1 of 2! Sendhil Mullainathan Thinks Messing Around Is the Best Use of Your Time (People I (Mostly) Admire Ep. 37) freakonomics.com/podcast/pima-s via

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The hidden side of everything

Talk to yourself in the second person, not first person, for better outcomes when encouraging yourself. iheart.com/podcast/56-ted

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Aug 7, 2021

Grit as a life long habit

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The TED Interview - How to turn grit into a lifelong habit | Angela Duckworth

What does it take to persevere and succeed, not just in our careers but in all aspects of our lives? For psychologist Angela Duckworth, the answer can be summed up in one concept: grit. She explains...

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Aug 7, 2021

Impact of ads on your brain and psychology

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Hidden Brain - This is Your Brain on Ads

Have you ever opened your computer with the intention of sending one email — only to spend an hour scrolling through social media? Maybe two hours? In this favorite episode from our archives, we look...

You but better

Hidden Brain - You, But Better

Think about the resolutions you made this year: to quit smoking, eat better, or get more exercise. If you're like most people, you probably abandoned those resolutions within a few weeks. That's...

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Aug 7, 2021

Playing the gender card

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Hidden Brain - Playing the Gender Card

What is it like to be the only woman at the (poker) table? Or a rare man in a supposedly "feminine" career? In this favorite episode from 2019, we tell the stories of two people who grappled with...

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Aug 7, 2021

Cultivating and not just finding purpose

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Hidden Brain - You 2.0: Cultivating Your Purpose

Having a sense of purpose can be a buffer against the challenges we all face at various stages of life. Purpose can also boost our health and longevity. In the kick-off to our annual You 2.0 series,...

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Aug 7, 2021

Controlled psychedelics experience well investigated and documented

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A Slight Change of Plans - Kacey Musgraves on Psychedelics

Singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves has never been willing to change herself or her music for anyone else. But a recent psychedelic trip allowed her to change on her own terms and inspired her upcoming...

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Aug 7, 2021

The science of changing your mind

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A Slight Change of Plans - The Science of Change

Maya chats with her friend and fellow cognitive scientist Dr. Katy Milkman about science-based strategies to help you inspire change in your own life. You can follow Maya @DrMayaShankar on Instagram....

Memory

How your memory works -- and why forgetting is totally OK

Have you ever misplaced something you were just holding? Completely blanked on a famous actor's name? Walked into a room and immediately forgot why? Neuroscientist Lisa Genova digs into two types of...

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Aug 7, 2021

How left brain right brain is so wrong!

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One Head, Two Brains | Hidden Brain Media

This week, we search for the answer to a deceptively simple question: why is the brain divided? Psychiatrist Iain McGilchrist explains why popular distinctions between the "left brain" and "right...

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Aug 7, 2021

Interesting info about the body

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Jen Gunter: Body Talk

What does it mean to be healthy and to care for our bodies? This hour, physician and writer Jen Gunter empowers us to cut through false medical claims and make informed decisions about our health.

Kleptotherms

We break the thermometer watch the mercury spill out as we discover temperature is far stranger than it seems. Five stories that run the gamut from snakes to stars.

Dream incubation

What happens when you discover a part of yourself that is so different from who you think you are? Do you hold on to your original self tightly? Do you explore this other self? Or do you just panic?

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Aug 7, 2021

Michael Pollan — This Is Your Mind on Plants (#520)

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Michael Pollan — This Is Your Mind on Plants (#520) - The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss

Interview with Michael Pollan on The Tim Ferriss Show podcast

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Aug 7, 2021

Managing goal hierarchies.

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People I (Mostly) Admire - 32. Angela Duckworth Explains How to Manage Your Goal Hierarchy

She’s the author of the bestselling book Grit, and a University of Pennsylvania professor of psychology — a field Steve says he knows nothing about. But once Angela gives Steve a quick tutorial on...

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Aug 7, 2021

Another case for generalists.

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People I (Mostly) Admire - 35. David Epstein Knows Something About Almost Everything

He’s been an Arctic scientist, a sports journalist, and is now a best-selling author of science books. His latest, Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, makes the argument that early...

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Aug 7, 2021

Part 2 with this very interesting person.

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People I (Mostly) Admire - 38. Sendhil Mullainathan Explains How to Generate an Idea a Minute (Part...

Steve continues his conversation with his good friend, MacArthur “Genius Grant” recipient, and fellow University of Chicago economist. Sendhil breaks down the hypothesis of his book Scarcity,...

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Aug 7, 2021

#Piqueapp and a whole bunch of other great ideas, stories, and things to think about.

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People I (Mostly) Admire - 37. Sendhil Mullainathan Thinks Messing Around Is the Best Use of Your...

He’s a professor of computation and behavioral science at the University of Chicago, MacArthur “Genius Grant” recipient, and author. Steve and Sendhil laugh their way through a conversation about the...

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Aug 7, 2021

#AutonomousVehicles lanes to help humans buy into having such vehicles on the road in masse. Already in #China but will be a war in selfish and car and #driving #crazy #America.

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People I (Mostly) Admire - 39. Aicha Evans Wants You to Take Your Eyes Off the Road

She’s the C.E.O. of Zoox, an autonomous vehicle company. Steve asks Aicha about the big promises the A.V. industry hasn’t yet delivered — and the radical bet Zoox is making on a driverless future....

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Apr 27, 2021

#confucius stitcher.com/episode/834540

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Apr 27, 2021

Getting paid for your data and protecting it stitcher.com/episode/674861

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Apr 27, 2021

49th Parallel history stitcher.com/episode/200223

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Apr 27, 2021

Amaryllis Fox stitcher.com/episode/200223

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Apr 27, 2021

#gbt3 AI stitcher.com/episode/831855

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Apr 27, 2021

Songwriting collaboration stitcher.com/episode/831321

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Apr 27, 2021

US political system overview and changes stitcher.com/episode/829679

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Apr 27, 2021

Be a Learn It All with Matt Mullenweg

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Starting Greatness - Matt Mullenweg: How a modest empire builder...

Wordpress CEO Matt Mullenweg talks with Mike Maples Jr of Floodgate about his early successes, setbacks, and what founders can learn from his continued growth as a manager and leader.

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Apr 26, 2021

Sleep history and science stitcher.com/episode/834188

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Apr 24, 2021

Logo trends. I studied thousands of logos. Here’s where branding is headed next fastcompany.com/90514202/i-stu

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Apr 24, 2021

A wonderful and insightful overview of memory and how it works. How your memory works — and why forgetting is totally OK (Lisa Genova | TED Membership) ted.com/talks/lisa_gen via

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