Episode Appearances
Masters in Business · Apr 24, 2026
The Stock Picking Philosophy to Find the Next Amazon with Motley Fool's David Gardner
“Our World in Data; data-driven optimism; similar to Steven Pinker”
Rule Breaker Investing Framework (Six Traits)Individual Stock Picking vs. Index Fund Passive InvestingDisruptive Innovation and Clayton Christensen's Innovator's Dilemma
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How to Be a Better Human · Apr 6, 2026
Want to change your life? Start small! (w/ Eric Zimmer)
“Referenced by Eric Zimmer as a possibilist whose approach to data and optimism influences his thinking”
Habit Formation and Behavior ChangeSmall Actions and Compound GrowthLow-Resistance Task Design
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Modern Wisdom · Mar 21, 2026
#1074 - Nir Eyal - A Masterclass in Changing Your Limiting Beliefs
“Author of 'Factfulness'; studied negativity bias in how people perceive world progress”
Belief as a tool for behavior change and motivationPlacebo and nocebo effects in medicine and psychologyChronic pain management through pain reprocessing therapy
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The Rest Is Science · Feb 10, 2026
(Finite) Numbers So Large They'd Destroy You
“Statistician and global health advocate known for data-driven approach to understanding world statistics”
Large finite numbers and mathematical notation systemsGraham's number and Ramsey theoryUp-arrow notation and hyperoperations
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