University of Michigan
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Videos Mentioning University of Michigan
How to Unlock Your Potential, Motivation & Unique Abilities | Dr. Adam Grant
Andrew Huberman
University where Adam Grant received his doctorate.
David Buss: Sex, Dating, Relationships, and Sex Differences | Lex Fridman Podcast #282
Lex Fridman
Where David Buss was a professor and gave a controversial talk in the sociology department.
#130 - Carol Tavris, Ph.D. & Elliot Aronson, Ph.D.: Recognizing and overcoming cognitive dissonance
Peter Attia MD
The institution where Carol Tavris received her PhD in social psychology.
E161: US strikes Houthis, market instability, Q1 rate cuts in doubt, Carta's major mishap, DEI
All-In Podcast
A university mentioned for its large DEI department (500 people, $3 million payroll/benefits), illustrating the bureaucracy and cost of such initiatives.
Ep. 204: Working Less, Overthinking, and Deep Life Principles | Deep Questions Podcast
Cal Newport
The university that courted June Huh and convinced him to transfer from Urbana-Champaign after he solved Reed's Conjecture.
#155 - Chris Sonnenday, M.D.: The history, challenges, and gift of organ transplantation
Peter Attia MD
Chris Sonnenday's current institution where he practices and where he observed improvements in how M&M conferences are run, focusing on patient outcomes rather than individual blame.
#148 - Richard Miller, M.D., Ph.D.: The gold standard for testing longevity drugs: the ITP
Peter Attia MD
Academic institution where Dr. Richard Miller is a professor of pathology and director of the Paul F. Glenn Center for Aging Research.
Busy People vs Productive People: What It Takes To Achieve Mastery & Avoid Burnout | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Cited for organizational psychology studies, though Cal Newport decided not to base his advice solely on such reports.
How to Reinvent Your Life at 30, 40, and Beyond — Rich Roll
Tim Ferriss
The university where Rich Roll's maternal grandfather was a champion swimmer and team captain.
#13 – Brett Kotlus, M.D.: How to look younger while we live longer
Peter Attia MD
Cited for its pioneering use of 3D (and 4D) printed implants for infants with tracheomalacia, where implants grow with the patient.
Boost Attention & Memory with Science-Based Tools | Dr. Wendy Suzuki
Andrew Huberman
Academic institution where Ethan Kross, author of 'Chatter', is a psychologist.
Sam Zell — Strategies for Investing and Dealmaking | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Where Sam Zell pledged the same fraternity as Bob Lurie and where he took Econ 101, learning about supply and demand.
The Depths of Ayahuasca: 500+ Sessions — Dennis McKenna
Tim Ferriss
The institution where Alexander H. Smith was a mycologist.
Adam Grant — The Man Who Does Everything | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Adam Grant's alma mater for his PhD; also where a tool called 'reflected best self exercise' was developed by his colleagues.
Ken Burns — A Master Filmmaker on Creative Process | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A public research university where Ken Burns's father taught and where Ken was initially expected to attend college.
MIT AGI: Cognitive Architecture (Nate Derbinsky)
Lex Fridman
The institution where the Rosie project is being developed, and where Nate Derbinsky made donations.
The Muscle Building Expert: They’re Lying To You About Workout Hours! Dr Michael Israetel
The Diary Of A CEO
Where Dr. Israetel completed his undergraduate work in kinesiology and met Nick Shaw, his future co-founder.
How to Control Your Inner Voice & Increase Your Resilience | Dr. Ethan Kross
Andrew Huberman
Academic institution where Dr. Ethan Kross is a professor of psychology and director of the Emotion and Self-Control Laboratory.
#29–Apolo Ohno: Olympic medalist—extreme training, discipline, pursuing perfection, and adversity
Peter Attia MD
Another university Apolo Ohno's father wanted him to attend on a swimming scholarship.
GOI Launch Panel Non-profit Changemakers
MIT Open Learning
Partnered with the ILO to create a mini-MBA program for unaccompanied refugee youth and a program focused on soft skills.
Connexions - Building Communities and Sharing Knowledge
GoogleTalksArchive
University contributing content to Connections, specifically in electrical engineering, and later mentioned for its portal lens.
This Startup Is Trying To Delete 29% Of All CO2 Emissions
Y Combinator
The institution where Christina Reynolds completed her PhD on carbon capture, a topic relevant to Remora's mission.
Not Despite—Because | John Pasquale | TEDxUofM
TEDx Talks
The institution where John Pasquale eventually became the director of the marching and athletic bands.