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2 days ago

Why Life Feels So Dull All The Time (and how to fix it) - Robert Greene - #1162

Robert Greene is an author and historian. Expect to learn why Robert chose to write about the ‘Sublime’, why you feel so miserable all of the time, and how to make life feel magical again, if we’re mistakenly trying to recover childhood through novelty, travel, drugs and stimulation, how you can access the sublime more readily, Why it’s so difficult for us to comprehend how people in the past genuinely experienced reality differently and much more… Sponsors: Get a free bottle of D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, and more when you first subscribe at https://ag1.info/modernwisdom Get up to 20% off Timeline’s leading longevity and cellular health supplement at https://timeline.com/modernwisdom Get 160+ lab tests for just $365 and save an extra $25 at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get 15% off your first order of my favourite Non-Alcoholic Brew at https://athleticbrewing.com/modernwisdom See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/deals⁠ Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at ⁠https://chatgpt.com Timestamps: (00:00) Why Write About the Sublime? (09:54) Did Our Ancestors Experience Life Differently? (13:40) What Is the Sublime? (20:11) The Mind-Blowing Probability of Human Life (27:40) Is Your Ego Blocking the Sublime? (32:00) What Is Your Daemon Trying to Tell You?( 40:24) The Arc of Transcendence (47:12) Is It Your Daemon or Just Impulsivity? (53:21) How to Know You’re on the Right Path (01:00:52) Don’t Let Fear Hold You Back (01:06:00) Why Understanding Scale Changes Everything (01:10:23) How History Changes Your Perspective (01:18:54) Does History Repeat Itself? (01:24:06) Has Science Made It Harder to Access the Sublime? (01:28:57) What We Get Wrong About Paganism (01:33:41) Are Supernatural Abilities Just Senses We Can’t Access Anymore?\ (01:44:16) How Your Environment Awakens Your Senses (02:01:39) How to Rediscover Your Sense of Wonder (02:08:59) The Biggest Lesson From The Law of the Sublime (02:19:31) Where to Find Robert Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠ 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 - Get In Touch: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast⁠ Email: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/contact⁠ - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27/06/2019

Gray Aliens and Rock Paper Scissors

John Green reviews Rock, Paper, Scissors and the little gray aliens that humans began imagining—or possibly seeing—in the early 20th century. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
17 hr ago

Why it's so hard to listen when you disagree | Emily Kasriel

Do you avoid talking to people you disagree with? Author and mediator Emily Kasriel thinks you should try it out. She explains why engaging with ideas that bother you is one of the most powerful things you can do — and presents her framework for “deep listening” that can help you form relationships across generations, cultures and political divides. Vote for our show in the Signal Awards for Most Inspirational podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 hr ago

Britt & Ben’s Baby Bonanza!!! The Episode EVERYONE Has Been Waiting For

Hey Lifers! Britt & Ben’s Baby Bonanza is finally here!!! After last week’s announcement, Britt is answering every question we’ve been banned from asking. First, we clear up the Facebook group theory that the announcement was staged. Spoiler: Laura’s face says it all. Britt takes us back through almost four years of trying. She was banking on falling pregnant naturally until a new fertility doctor delivered some blunt news about Ben’s results, and it changed everything. Britt walks us through what IVF transfer is actually like: the frozen embryo that gets “half defrosted”, the very long needle, the two-week wait, and the cheeky at-home test she wasn’t supposed to take. The big reveal to Ben… We also get into the harder stuff. Britt talks about her birth plan, being on the cusp of high-risk, and the January transfer window that could mean Ben is overseas for the birth. She responds to the comments questioning how someone with fertility struggles can now be pregnant. Then we have an honest chat about never feeling the maternal pull, the “regret having kids” content that keeps finding us, and what being a “good mum” really means. Plus: the progesterone boobs that gave it all away, Britt’s potato gem diet, and why she and Ben can’t agree on a single name. To anyone going through infertility or IVF right now, we’re thinking of you. TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Britt’s up the duff and the “fake announcement” theories06:28 - The fertility journey so far15:06 - What actually happens with IVF 22:06 - To find out or not? The sealed gender envelope29:57 - The possibility of giving birth alone 39:15 - Never feeling maternal and the fear of being a “bad mum” Keep your questions coming! Slide into the Life Uncut DMs at @lifeuncutpodcast on Instagram Join us on Patreon for exclusive content and bonus episodes You can watch us on Youtube Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Hosted by Britt Hockley & Laura Byrne Produced by Sophie Nathan Video Produced by Vanessa Beckford & Lachy Pugsley Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! Xx See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 day ago

How to make parenting less lonely | Stacey McLachlan

When parents first have kids, some risk entering “the loneliest decade,” where they fall out of touch with friends. Writer Stacey McLachlan decided to do something different when she had her daughter, refusing to let her social life slip away. In this witty talk, she shares her solution — and why it matters for all of us. Vote for our show in the Signal Awards for Most Inspirational podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6 Oct · Video

Burnout, Pushing Too Far & Learning What Really Matters | Gabby Allen

Gabby Allen has always been a fitness girl, but for her, strength training isn’t just about how you look, it’s about how you feel. She joins Zara and Dr Emily to talk about why movement can change your whole day, what SAS really taught her about resilience, and the harder experiences behind her strength. Gabby opens up about panic attacks, living with scoliosis and losing her dad at 20, sharing how grief shaped her drive to make him proud, and why sometimes being strong means allowing yourself to be vulnerable. Find your Feel Good Formula at Boots: https://highpfrmc.com/FGF-AU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3 Oct

The joy of foraging your own food | Alexis Nikole Nelson

There's a whole world of food growing right outside our doors — in our backyards, on sidewalks, in the parks we walk through every day — and most of us pass by it without a second glance. Alexis Nikole Nelson wants to change that. A self-described “ethnobotany nerd,” she’s spent years teaching people how to forage the wild food hiding in plain sight. She explores how paying closer attention to what’s already around us can reconnect us to the land, our communities and each other. (This conversation, hosted by TED’s Whitney Pennington Rodgers, was part of an exclusive TED Membership event. TED Membership is the best way to support and engage with the big ideas you love from TED. To learn more, visit ted.com/membership.) Vote for our show in the Signal Awards for Most Inspirational podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4 days ago

Arugam Bay Surf Season Tail and Lagoon Wildlife

Day four in Arugam Bay as the surf season closes. Tharushi explores the seasonal economy, navigates banking in Pottuvil, and reflects on the ecological and historical layers of the coast including Elephant Rock and Muhudu Maha Viharaya. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Sri Lanka: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Sri Lanka guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 71 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka. Places in this episode: Main Point, Shady Lane, Pottuvil, People's Bank, Elephant Rock, Muhudu Maha Viharaya, Hightide Beach Restaurant, Shaka & Sea Rooftop Restaurant. Covered: Surf Season Economics, Pottuvil Banking Logistics, Lagoon Wildlife Safety, Historical Sites Exploration, Seasonal Tourism Shift, Cost of Living Updates. Chapters:00:00 Shady Lane02:44 Elephant Rock05:20 Hightide Beach Restaurant07:45 Pottuvil09:42 Arugam Bay A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ArugamBay #SriLankaTravel #SurfSeason #EasternProvince #Pottuvil #ElephantRock #MuhuduMahaViharaya #WildlifeSafari #LagoonLife #SriLankaFood #KottuRoti #OffSeasonTravel #DigitalNomadSriLanka #VisaLogistics #BankingTips #CoastalConservation #SigiriyaBound #TharushiPerera https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/sri-lanka/
4 Oct

Mass-produced fashion slop

How algorithms and instant fashion killed style — and how to get it back. This episode was produced by Denise Guerra, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. People search for clothes by sorting through piles of second hand textiles displayed on large tables during an Emmaus clearance sale in Poitiers, France. Photo by Jean-François FORT / Hans Lucas / AFP via Getty Images. If you have a question, give us a call at 1-800-618-8545 or email askvox@vox.com.Listen to Explain It to Me ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
13 Sept · Video

Can We Avoid AI Catastrophe? (with Tech Ethicist Tristan Harris)

“I get calls from people inside of some of the AI labs,” says technology ethicist Tristan Harris. “And it feels like getting a call from Robert Oppenheimer before the atomic bomb.” Harris (a former Google insider and AI expert) has spent more than a decade sounding the alarm about the effects of technology on our wellbeing. He’s currently the co-founder of Center for Humane Technology, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to align technology with humanity’s best interests. In light of Anthropic whistleblower Jacob Coxon’s recent resignation (0:45), which has since been echoed by Dario Amodei (Anthropic), Sam Altman (OpenAI), and Elon Musk (1:30), we wanted to represent our prescient conversation with Harris from this spring. We discuss The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist (6:30), how AI has developed over the past ten years (10:12), why the most powerful figures in tech are preparing for doomsday scenarios (13:15), the AI arms race underway (15:45), the ‘balance sheet of benefits’ that shapes Silicon Valley’s thinking around AGI (24:30) and the unsettling lack of control being exercised over their own nascent systems (33:55). On the back-half, we talk about Chat GPT’s role in the devastating death of teenager Adam Raine (40:30) [content warning], Tristan’s early ethical concerns about technology as a Stanford graduate working at Google (48:34), and the rewiring he attempted as part of the widely-seen 2020 documentary The Social Dilemma (53:00). To close, Harris outlines his tech safety practices to protect our future on the planet (1:08:05), top leaders’ prognostications of (p)doom at the hands of AI (1:10:43), and, as a counter, the ‘human movement’ that he believes can lead us to a narrow path toward a better future (1:17:30). Original air date: March 29, 2026 As always, our email: talkeasypod@gmail.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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