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Chris Williamson · Philosophy

Modern Wisdom

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.

Episodes

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Just How Likely Is A Global Nuclear War? - Annie Jacobsen - #778

02 May 2024
1h 3m
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This podcast episode explores the intricacies and potential consequences of nuclear warfare, emphasizing the importance of understanding nuclear nonproliferation and raising awareness about the catastrophic impact of nuclear war. It delves into topics such as the number of nuclear weapons, the concept of the nuclear tr...

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Predicting The Future, Dealing With Hate & Living In The Dirt - Gary Vaynerchuk - #777

29 Apr 2024
1h 54m
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This podcast episode explores the importance of understanding attention in the digital age, the strategies for building relevancy and providing value to an audience, the changing landscape of content creation, the significance of finding one's niche and understanding platforms, the challenges and opportunities faced by...

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2M Q&A - Private Life, Future Of Podcasting & Becoming Religious - #776

27 Apr 2024
1h 47m
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This podcast episode covers a wide range of topics, including the art of discerning true friendships, the feedback on increased production value, the challenges of personal growth, the importance of privacy, nighttime routines, navigating disagreements, using curiosity to manage emotions, the workload of podcasters, ba...

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Why Are Young Men Becoming More Right Wing? - Daniel Cox - #775

25 Apr 2024
1h 20m
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This podcast episode delves into the widening ideological divide between young men and young women in recent years, exploring the factors contributing to this divide and the potential consequences for relationships and political preferences. It discusses the impact of social media, age gaps, and differing polling metho...

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Navy SEAL To True Crime: Insane Stories Of Courage, Fear & Resilience - MrBallen - #774

22 Apr 2024
3h 26m
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This podcast episode explores the fascination with gruesome true stories, the art of storytelling, the power of live performances, and personal stories of transformation and near-death experiences. It delves into the reasons behind our attraction to scary stories, the techniques used to create engaging narratives, and ...

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Debating Modern Therapy Culture & Gen Z - Abigail Shrier - #773

20 Apr 2024
1h 24m
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This podcast episode explores the concerning trend of over-medicalization and pathologization of children's emotions, emphasizing the need to address the underlying causes of distress rather than just focusing on labeling and treating mental health conditions. The speakers discuss the harms of therapy culture, the pote...

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Why Our Obsession With Productivity Is All Wrong - Oliver Burkeman - #772

18 Apr 2024
1h 8m
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This podcast episode explores the idea that in today's world, it's important to recognize the illusion of control and embrace acceptance. The pursuit of control often stems from a desire to avoid negative emotions, but it ultimately prevents individuals from experiencing meaningful connections and taking action. The sp...

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Scientifically Proven Ways To Build Muscle & Boost Longevity - Dr Peter Attia - #771

15 Apr 2024
3h 29m
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This podcast episode explores various topics related to health and well-being, including the flaws in the American healthcare system, techniques for maximizing deep work time, controlling blood pressure through lifestyle factors, the importance of integrating emotions into our understanding of the human experience, rew...

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Why Is Everyone So Emotionally Detached? - David Brooks - #770

13 Apr 2024
1h 1m
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This podcast episode explores the importance of emotional openness, vulnerability, and meaningful conversations in personal growth and building relationships. The speakers discuss the discomfort and rewards of confronting emotional vulnerabilities, emphasizing the significance of relationships in fostering emotional op...

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Why Are Men’s Testosterone Levels Plummeting? - Dr Shanna Swan - #769

11 Apr 2024
1h 23m
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This podcast episode explores the decline in testosterone levels in men and the potential causes for this decline. It discusses the role of testosterone in male development, sexual satisfaction, and fertility rates. The episode also examines the impact of various factors such as exposure to phthalates, lifestyle choice...

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How To Control Your Emotions & Become Mentally Strong - Dr K HealthyGamer - #768

08 Apr 2024
2h 7m
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This podcast episode explores the impact of technology on our brains and mental health, discussing the negative effects of social media, video games, and pornography. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing our negative emotions, particularly shame, in order to overcome our negative feelings toward...

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Is It Time For Gay Pride To Go Away? - Josh Szeps - #767

06 Apr 2024
1h 56m
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This podcast episode explores various aspects of social and cultural issues, including the cycle of outrage and polarization on social media, the complexities of discussing gender and identity, the challenges faced by journalists and media outlets, the paradoxical nature of Australian society, the impact of cancel cult...

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The Hidden Dangers Of Social Media On Mental Health - Jonathan Haidt - #766

04 Apr 2024
1h 29m
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This podcast episode explores the evolution of childhood and parenting styles, highlighting the importance of play in brain development. It discusses the negative impacts of modern parenting practices, such as excessive screen time, and the need to examine how parenting styles have changed over the years. The episode a...

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Why Is Love So Hard To Find In The Modern World? - Matthew Hussey - #765

01 Apr 2024
1h 59m
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This podcast episode delves into the complexities of relationships and personal growth. The speakers discuss the importance of vulnerability, self-awareness, and self-compassion in fostering healthy and fulfilling connections. They explore the challenges of finding contentment in relationships, the impact of past condi...

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The Delicate Art Of Mastering Work-Life Balance - Cal Newport - #764

30 Mar 2024
1h 50m
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This podcast episode explores the evolution of productivity advice and systems, highlighting the changing nature of work and the challenges faced by knowledge workers. It delves into the historical shifts in productivity concepts and the rise of new approaches such as slow productivity. The podcast also discusses the i...

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Bringing An End To Race Politics - Coleman Hughes - #763

28 Mar 2024
1h 16m
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This podcast episode features Coleman Hughes, author of "The Once and Future Race: Rescuing the Colorblind Ideal," discussing the state of race in America. Hughes advocates for a colorblind philosophy and highlights the shift in focus from class to race in recent years. He emphasizes the importance of treating people w...

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Secret Hollywood Rituals, Shane Gillis & Toxic Masculinity - Mark Normand - #762

25 Mar 2024
1h 58m
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This podcast episode covers various topics including cultural differences between black and white communities, Mormonism, the impact of the migrant crisis in New York City, the implications of Shane Gillis's appearance on SNL, the impact of social media on shaping opinions, the harms of deplatforming, luxury beliefs, t...

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What Are The Biggest Regrets Of The Super Rich? - Noah Kagan - #761

23 Mar 2024
1h 46m
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This podcast episode explores various topics related to success, motivation, and personal growth. It discusses concepts such as activation energy, focusing on one thing, persistence, the pursuit of wealth, path dependency, and facing challenges. The speakers also touch on the idea of hidden metrics of success, the bene...

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Why Does No One Care About Men’s Mental Health? - George TheTinMen - #760

21 Mar 2024
1h 53m
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This podcast episode explores various issues related to gender equality, focusing on the challenges and concerns faced by men. It addresses topics such as male isolation, the decline of male spaces, toxic online spaces for women, double standards, communication styles, domestic violence, reproductive rights, parental r...

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The Hidden Secrets Threatening National Security - Mike Baker - #759

18 Mar 2024
2h 43m
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This podcast episode covers a wide range of topics, including the impact of technology on children's access to information, fear-driven advertising strategies, the challenges of AI-generated disinformation, the interview between Vladimir Putin and Tucker Carlson, the life and death of Alexei Navalny, the declining birt...

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