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Lyt når som helst, hvor som helst 

Chris Williamson

Life is hard. This podcast will help. Lessons from the greatest thinkers on the planet with Chris Williamson. Including guests like David Goggins, Dr Jordan Peterson, Naval Ravikant, Sam Harris, Jocko Willink, Dr Andrew Huberman, Dr Julie Smith, Steven Bartlett, Ryan Holiday, Robert Greene, Matthew McConaughey, Alain de Botton, Alex Hormozi, Tony Robbins, Chris Bumstead, Mark Manson and more.

Modern Wisdom

Alex Petkas is a historian, writer, and podcaster.

What’s the real story behind The Odyssey? As the ancient epic returns to the big screen, a historian reveals the original tale, the world that shaped it, and the timeless lessons hidden within it.

Expect to learn why The Odyssey is such an important story, what type of person and writer Homer was, who the important women of The Odyssey were and which ones were benevolent, heroic, or dangerous, why revenge and justice are the key underlying themes in the story, what a real historian thinks of Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of The Odyssey and much more...

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Why The Odyssey Still Matters Today
(06:19) What Happens in The Odyssey?
(09:41) Did Homer Write The Iliad First?
(15:20) How Much of The Odyssey Is Just Retelling?
(16:31) Why Is Penelope the Ultimate Prize?
(21:43) Telemachus’ Quest to Live Up to His Father
(36:19) How Order Can Slip into Anarchy
(37:21) Why Odysseus Walked Away From a Goddess
(54:13) The Power of Cunning
(01:01:09) How Odysseus Outsmarted the Cyclops
(01:07:35) The One Mistake That Cursed Odysseus
(01:09:23) Is Family the True Heart of The Odyssey?
(01:24:57) How Odysseus Finally Returns Home
(01:27:48) The Reunion of Odysseus and Telemachus
(01:29:57) The Fall of the Suitors
(01:42:12) Is Penelope the Real Hero of the Story?
(01:46:25) Why Divine Favour Changes Everything
(01:49:02) The Hidden Role of Oral Storytelling
(01:53:24) Why Nolan’s Films Divide Audiences
(01:57:52) Is Emily Wilson’s Translation Accurate?
(02:01:26) Has the Classic Hero Disappeared?
(02:11:09) Why We Need to Beware Modern Sirens
(02:19:48) Where to Find Alex

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Episodes You Might Enjoy:

#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠

#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠

#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠

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The True Story Of The Odyssey (and why it matters) - Alex Petkas - #1125

George Mack is a writer, marketer and entrepreneur.

What are the most important questions of our time? Some search for the meaning of life. Others wonder how to leverage California’s gay subsidy. Both are equally valid, but one is definitely more interesting. So what are today’s biggest questions, and do any of the answers actually matter?

Expect to learn if AI-generated stories can win awards, what qualifies for California’s gay certification program, who the chicken farmer who fooled Hitler was, why men aren’t great at receiving and expressing their emotions, why George is obsessed with Gymshark’s finances, the best lessons Chris and George have learned from this past year and much more…

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Who Is Cristiano Ronaldo Named After?
(03:13) Is This the Worst Walkout Song?
(07:41) Should AI Be Winning Writing Awards?
(12:46) Beckham vs Pitt: Who Do Women Prefer?
(17:43) Do Trends in the East Always Translate to the West?
(27:24) The Truth Behind California’s “Gay Certification”
(32:02) How a Chicken Farmer Defeated Hitler
(38:52) Is This the Greatest Civilian Hero Story?
(45:37) Why We Experience Survivor’s Guilt
(55:53) Are Men Homophobic or Femmephobic?
(01:04:05) Why Cash Flow Cycles Matter More Than You Think
(01:09:27) The Life Lessons You Come Back to Most
(01:22:08) Where to Find George

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Episodes You Might Enjoy:

#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠

#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠

#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠

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The Most Important Questions Of Our Time - George Mack - #1124

Caleb Hammer is a personal finance YouTuber.

Are we in a financial crisis or spending our way into one? Rising prices, growing debt, and shrinking savings are putting every generation under pressure. But what’s really to blame? A broken economy, bad money habits, or both? The answer could determine whether we’re headed for disaster, or still have time to turn things around.

Expect to learn if it is actually harder to make an manage money than ever before, what the hidden costs of bankruptcy are that nobody wants to talk about, why Gen Z is in more debt than any other generation, if most financial problems are psychological in nature, if lifestyle inflation has become a bigger problem than inflation itself, what the biggest financial red flags are when dating and much more…

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Does Caleb Really Get Death Threats?
(05:44) Does Gen Z Actually Have It Harder Financially?
(18:02) The Hidden Costs of Bankruptcy
(21:03) Why People Fall Into Debt
(24:13) The Personality Traits Behind Financial Success
(25:36) How Debt Impacts Your Identity
(27:28) The Trap of Lifestyle Inflation
(36:14) The Best Way to Handle Anxious Guests
(39:23) Knowledge vs Discomfort: What Makes the Biggest Impact?
(44:26) Why Behaviour Is the Real Fix for Money Problems
(49:24) What Financial Milestone Makes People Happiest?
(52:14) UK vs US: Who’s Better Off Financially?
(01:07:36) What Real Financial Education Should Look Like
(01:16:38) The Dangerous Consequences of the Gender Wars
(01:21:32) The Economic Risks of a Declining Population
(01:26:37) Should a Trillionaire Exist?
(01:31:37) The Biggest Financial Red Flags in Dating
(01:34:19) How Money Problems End Relationships
(01:36:53) How Mental Health Shapes Spending Habits
(01:40:19) The Dumb Purchases That Make People Broke
(01:42:40) How Damaging Is Financial Over-Optimisation?
(01:44:56) Is Property Still a Smart Investment?
(01:53:43) Is Raising Kids Cheaper Than You Think?
(01:55:53) Where to Find Caleb

Extra Stuff:

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Episodes You Might Enjoy:

#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠

#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠

#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠

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Why Everyone Is Drowning In Debt (and how to get out) - Caleb Hammer - #1123

Robert Wright is a journalist and author. 

Is AI the next stage of human development? Some see it as another tool, while others view human-machine integration as a major shift in how we develop. What do recent advances in AI tell us, and is evolution the right framework for understanding them?

Expect to learn why Robert is interested in AI through an evolutionary lens, why most people still don’t grasp the magnitude of what’s coming, how AI will fit into the broader context of human evolution and civilisation, what the most legitimate concerns from the AI doomer camp are, if we are close to hitting the singularity, and much more…

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Extra Stuff:

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Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: ⁠https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom⁠

Episodes You Might Enjoy:

#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠

#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠

#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠

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Why The AI Doomers Might Be Right - Robert Wright - #1122

David Epstein is a science journalist and author.

Is discipline really freedom? When we feel overwhelmed, it can seem like the problem is that we have no freedom. But maybe the opposite is true: maybe we have too much freedom, too many options, and too little structure. So why can setting constraints become a superpower? And when you’re overwhelmed, why might choosing limits actually make you feel more free?

Expect to learn what the Green Eggs and Ham effect is, why having constraints is so unsexy, how setting limits powers learning, the real meaning of “The Road Not Taken”, why it is important to decide what not to do, how to tell if you have too much freedom or too many constraints, and much more…

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Timestamps:

(00:00) How Dr. Seuss Changed Children’s Books Forever
(03:30) Why We Avoid Constraints (and Why That’s a Mistake)
(11:37) Why Is Choice So Overwhelming?
(18:06) The Tension Between Freedom and Constraint
(22:07) The Genius Behind General Magic
(29:33) How Limits Power Learning
(37:01) Why Fewer Options Feel Harder to Choose From
(45:58) Is Anything Truly Original?
(53:56) How to Break Free From Habit and Convention
(56:45) Are Constraints the Secret to Great Design?
(01:00:26) Is Multitasking Secretly Hurting You?
(01:03:48) The Best Examples of Locking In
(01:08:44) When Optimisation Turns Into Obsession
(01:13:39) How to Use Constraints Without Being Trapped
(01:15:41) What the “Road Less Travelled” Really Means
(01:18:08) Where to Find David

Extra Stuff:

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Episodes You Might Enjoy:

#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠⁠

#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠

#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠⁠

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Why You Feel Overwhelmed All The Time (and how to fix it) - David Epstein - #1121

Steve Stewart-Williams is an evolutionary psychologist, a professor, and an author.

Why is it so difficult to talk about the differences between men and women today? It's important to recognize that men and women deserve equal respect and opportunity, but that does not mean they are exactly the same. There are differences between the sexes that can be meaningful, valuable, and even beautiful. So what are those differences, and why has discussing them become so polarising?

Expect to learn why talking about sex differences is so controversial, what the actual definition of sex is, why there are challenges to the binary idea of sex, the largest sex differences between men and women, how sex differences reveal themselves via personality, the danger of denying and/or not respecting the differences in sex, and much more…

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Why Sex Differences Are So Controversial
(02:07) Why Sex Differences Matter
(07:55) What Actually Is Sex?
(13:21) Biology vs Society: What Shapes Sex Differences?
(19:50) How Much Do Parents Impact Sex Differences?
(21:37) The Gender Equality Paradox
(26:39) The Top Difference Between Men and Women
(29:02) What Is the Biggest Sex Difference?
(39:44) Is Parental Investment Damaging?
(42:18) Do Men Have Greater Reproductive Success?
(50:14) The Hidden Motivations Behind Behaviour
(54:34) Are Human Sex Differences Unique?
(01:00:07) Is It All About Reproducing?
(01:03:20) Why Women Prefer Reading Porn
(01:11:44) Are Men and Women Compromising on Sex?
(01:14:13) How Similar Are Male and Female Mate Preferences?
(01:16:55) How Status and Wealth Shape Attraction
(01:21:55) Would Women Sleep With Their Ideal Sperm Donor?
(01:29:21) Why Are Women Attracted to Dangerous Men?
(01:37:34) Is Height Really That Important?
(01:40:25) Do Men Actually Talk More Than Women?
(01:46:54) Why Do Men Choose to Be Sexually Violent?
(01:52:11) Are Women Naturally More Nurturing?
(01:58:59) Who Gets More Jealous in Relationships?
(02:03:30) The Biggest Personality Differences Between Men and Women
(02:13:25) Are Cognitive Sex Differences Real?
(02:16:55) Why Women Outlive Men
(02:23:34) Why Mental Health Differs Between the Sexes
(02:26:21) What Happens When We Deny Sex Differences?
(02:29:53) The Cost of Exaggerating Sex Differences
(02:32:33) Where to Find Steve

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Episodes You Might Enjoy:

#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠⁠

#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠

#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠⁠

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The Uncomfortable Science Of Sex Differences - Steve Stewart-Williams - #1120

Vittorio Angelone is an Irish comedian, writer, and podcaster.

Is it autism, or something else? Humor can come from a lot of places: being Irish, being an only child, a little neurodivergence, or all of the above. And if you happen to be all three, you might have the perfect recipe for a comedian.

Expect to learn what happened to Vittorio when he visited Nashville, the biggest difference between being an only child and being autistic, why being uncool is the worst kind of cancellation, why it’s so hard to communicate authentically, why goofy male podcasts appeal to women, if there is any hope for AI and much more…

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Was Vittorio Actually a Jordan Peterson Fan?
(01:29) Did Vittorio Get Spiked by a Redneck?
(11:29) The UK’s Superior Sandwich Technology
(17:57) How a Late Autism Diagnosis Changed Vittorio
(24:54) When Do You Become Responsible for Your Actions?
(29:29) The Discomfort of Making Someone Uncomfortable
(31:12) How Big Is the Autism Spectrum?
(37:55) The Irish Times Article That Went Viral
(44:22) UK vs US: Who Has the Best Roasts?
(53:49) The Risk of Being Cringe Cancelled
(01:06:00) Why You Shouldn’t Hide Your Ambition
(01:23:00) Autism or Sociopathy: Where’s the Line?
(01:25:33) Trusting Your Gut Can Be So Hard
(01:30:09) Why Women Love Comedy Podcasts
(01:39:04) Why Chris Is Doing More Hang Episodes
(01:44:00) Is This the Most Belfast-Coded Threat?
(01:49:32) How Much Would You Sell Your Leg For?
(01:56:05) Where to Find Vittorio

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Episodes You Might Enjoy:

#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠⁠

#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠

#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠⁠

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“My Autism Keeps Upsetting People” - Vittorio Angelone - #1119

In the fourth installment of this new experimental format, we explore:
- South Korea's government-funded looksmaxxing initiative. 
- Why everything you learned in school was probably false.
- How to unlock an infinite handjob glitch in real life.
- and much more…

Guests:
- Tim Ferriss is an entrepreneur, author, and podcaster.
- Tim Urban is a writer, blogger, illustrator, and author.
- George Mack is a writer, marketer, and entrepreneur.

Sponsors:

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Is Hair Loss Causing Birth Rates Decline?
(06:05) How Tim Went From Blog Posts to the Story of Everything
(16:18) The Most Mind-Blowing Facts About the Universe
(23:37) Is the Vastness of the Universe Panic-Inducing?
(29:45) Are Schools Teaching the Wrong Story?
(37:45) Should Kids Be Banned From Social Media?
(44:04) The Best Fidget Fixes
(57:00) Does Tim Urban Have ADHD?
(59:47) Should We Invent Our Own Language?
(01:11:16) Why Time With Loved Ones Matters More Than You Think
(01:17:03) Why Happiness Peaks Before Things Get Better
(01:20:18) Which Regret Could You Not Live With?
(01:28:11) Why Titles Have So Much Power
(01:38:57) Can We Train Our Perception?
(01:46:26) What Can We Learn From Animal Behaviour?
(02:00:14) How Quickly Do People Lose It?
(02:05:44) The Japanese Handjob Glitch
(02:11:35) Is Avmacol the Next Breakthrough Supplement?
(02:17:38) What Makes a Great Book?
(02:32:27) Where to Find the Guys

Extra Stuff:

Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠

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Episodes You Might Enjoy:

#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠

#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠

#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠

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Black Holes, Denny’s Fist Fights & Japanese Handjob Culture - Rabbit Hole #4 - #1118

Alex Hormozi is a founder, investor and an author.

Alex’s X Account has been one of my favourite sources of insights over the last few years. Today we get to go through some of his best lessons about life, human behaviour, psychology, business and resilience again. And as always this is so, so good.

Expect to learn how to stop doing the wrong “hard things”, the 3-step process for winning, how to break decision paralysis, why you shouldn’t listen to the opinions of ordinary people, the not cool way to get rich, how to reverse engineer success, Alex’s message to his son, how to keep working after the excitement dies, the 3 behaviours of respected leaders and much much more…

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Timestamps:

(00:00) The Hard Things Everyone Should Focus On
(07:45) Why Stories Help Us Endure Hard Times
(11:08) The 3-Step Formula for Winning
(15:48) How to Escape Decision Paralysis
(17:06) Take Responsibility for Your Current Position
(19:40) Is Courage the Most Important Virtue?
(23:17) Why Feedback Hurts So Much
(26:32) The Lessons Learnt from Losing
(36:51) How to Choose the Right People for You
(45:21) Why Hard Wins Mean More
(55:55) You’re Not Behind, You’re Just Early
(57:34) The Power of Documenting Your Journey
(01:05:39) Why Success Isn’t All About Luck
(01:10:14) The People You Need to Avoid
(01:12:35) More People Are Rooting for You Than You Think
(01:17:30) Why Do We Choose Long-Term Misery Over Short-Term Gain?
(01:21:27) The Hidden Cost of Doing Nothing
(01:25:19) Does Success Require Isolation?
(01:32:07) Why It's Okay to Change Your Goals
(01:38:37) How to Learn Any Skill in One Day
(01:42:39) Never Let Others Mock Your Mission
(01:53:49) Why Everyone Should Try the ‘Buy Nothing’ Challenge
(01:56:00) Will 2026 Ever Be ‘The Good Old Days’?
(02:01:18) Make Life Simpler, Not Easier
(02:04:39) Don’t Be Limited by Your Resourcefulness
(02:10:25) Why Risk Is Less Dangerous Than You Think
(02:19:55) Are Life Lessons Just Clichés?
(02:25:52) How Alex Overcame Doubt to Start His Career
(02:35:07) The Moment Alex Changed His Life Forever
(02:45:18) The Key Life Lessons Alex Will Teach His Son
(02:48:22) Will Fatherhood Change Alex?
(02:55:27) The Importance of Going All In
(03:01:56) Is Youth Really Wasted on the Young?
(03:10:12) Never Underestimate the Power of Practice
(03:19:55) The Power in Knowing What You Want
(03:24:35) How Does Alex Use Humour as a Tool?
(03:30:19) Create a Company Worth Working Hard For
(03:34:24) Accepting Not Everyone Will Like You
(03:42:48) Why You Need to Stop Stressing About Perfection
(03:48:00) Is the Hardest Part Getting Started?
(03:52:17) The Currency of Respect
(04:05:11) Take the Risk to Be Extraordinary

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33 Brutal Truths To Stop Wasting Your Potential - Alex Hormozi - #1117

Ben Askren is a former Olympic wrestler and former MMA champion.

What is it like to come face-to-face with death and make it back? Ben went from being on top of the world to needing a double lung transplant just to survive. What actually happened to him, what did he endure during his recovery, and how did the experience reshape his perspective on life?

Expect to learn what actually happened to Ben these past 18 months, how low his health went, the biggest lessons Ben has held onto over the last year, what Ben thought about when he was that close to death, how surviving and recovering changed his thoughts on faith and fatherhood, and much more…

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Timestamps:

(0:00) The Crazy Story Behind Ben’s Double Lung Transplant
(5:01) What Happened After Ben Blacked Out?
(8:27) How Do You Breathe Without Lungs?
(10:38) The Hidden Danger of Necrotising Pneumonia
(12:27) The Long Road Back to Health
(17:30) Waking Up to a Second Chance at Life
(21:35) How to Stay Strong Through Illness
(26:40) How Near-Death Changed Ben’s Priorities
(33:29) Has Ben’s Definition of Success Changed?
(37:26) Why Wrestlers Are Mentally Different
(41:44) Talent vs Hard Work: What Brings You Success?
(48:24) How to Stop the Pressure Getting to You
(57:38) Choose Your Own Legacy
(01:04:01) Where to Find Ben

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#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠

#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠⁠

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Raw Truths From The Brink Of Death - Ben Askren - #1116

Rory Sutherland is the Vice Chairman of Ogilvy Advertising and an author.

Transportation is getting quicker. As we reach close to terminal velocity for getting from A to B, behavioural scientists should be looking at how journeys can be made more enjoyable, not quicker. Yet Google Maps and public transport never takes this into account.

Expect to learn why all Indian restaurants deserve a Michelin Star, why the crema on your coffee was a branding stunt, why Rory is in love with his new Ford Mustang Mach-E, how a glass-sided toaster can change your life, Rory's thoughts on Insulate Britain, how stepping on pavement cracks can increase bear attacks and much more...

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro
(00:21) Behavioural Psychology in Transport
(12:33) The Electric Vehicle Revolution
(21:47) Why You Should Install Heat Pumps
(26:05) How Google Maps Could Improve
(33:31) Rory’s Thoughts on Insulate Britain
(43:43) The Genius of Comedy Writing
(50:36) Rory’s Technology Revelations
(56:20) Spirit of the Law vs Letter of the Law
(1:01:34) Coronavirus & Vaccine Communications
(1:11:39) Turning a Bug into a Feature
(1:16:41) Will Our Population Exceed 10 Billion?
(1:27:27) Where to Find Rory

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Episodes You Might Enjoy:

This Is How To Master Your Life - David Goggins - #577: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠⁠⁠

How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠

The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain - Dr Andrew Huberman - #700: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠⁠

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