Arthur Brooks
Former director of the American Enterprise Institute, who shared a story about a man's emotional reaction to being told 'I need you' in a job setting.
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Videos Mentioning Arthur Brooks
Niall Ferguson: History of Money, Power, War, and Truth | Lex Fridman Podcast #239
Lex Fridman
An academic and former head of the American Enterprise Institute, involved with the University of Austin.
Make Learning As Addictive As Social Media - Quickly Make Progress At Anything | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Co-author of 'Build the Life You Want,' who will be a guest on the show to discuss engineering one's life.
Where is Happiness?: A Conversation with Arthur C. Brooks (Episode #291)
Sam Harris
Social scientist, professor at Harvard Kennedy School and Business School, author of 'From Strength to Strength', focusing on happiness. He is a devout Roman Catholic.
Gender Expert: Men Are Emotionally Dependent On Women, We're Treating Them Like Malfunctioning Women
The Diary Of A CEO
Former director of the American Enterprise Institute, who shared a story about a man's emotional reaction to being told 'I need you' in a job setting.
257 ‒ Cognitive decline, neurodegeneration, and head injuries: mitigation and prevention strategies
Peter Attia MD
A public figure whose argument about memory and aging compares the brain to a library, where more volumes (memories) make retrieval slower.
Most Self-Help Advice Is Wrong. Here's The Fastest Way To Transform Your Life | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Author of 'Build the Life You Want', interviewed by Cal Newport in a previous episode, discussed as a point of departure for Cal's philosophy.
241 ‒ Living intentionally, valuing time, prioritizing relationships, & more keys to a rich life
Peter Attia MD
Author of the book 'From Strength to Strength,' whose work on fluid and crystallized intelligence resonated with Peter, providing comfort in accepting age-related transitions.
225 ‒ The comfort crisis, doing hard things, rucking, and more | Michael Easter, MA
Peter Attia MD
A researcher with whom Peter Attia has discussed happiness research, similar to the work done by Dasho Karma Ura in Bhutan.
Ep. 238: The Joys Of The Reading Life
Cal Newport
Author of 'From Strength to Strength', listed in an Adam Grant-curated collection on Blinkist.
Is The Manosphere Really That Dangerous? - Louis Theroux
Chris Williamson
Mentioned as another public figure providing life advice, questioning if he is really part of misogynistic content online.
265 - Time, productivity, and purpose: insights from Four Thousand Weeks | Oliver Burkeman
Peter Attia MD
Mentioned again regarding his emphasis on the importance of having a sense of purpose for joy and fulfillment, contrasting with Peter Attia's current feelings of cosmic insignificance.
How To Build Lasting Happiness | Dr. Arthur Brooks
FoundMyFitness
A professor at Harvard, social scientist, and author who studies the science of happiness. He promotes a science-based approach to understanding and achieving happiness through enjoyment, satisfaction, and meaning.
Q&A with Tim — The Upcoming AI Tsunami and Building Offline Advantage
Tim Ferriss
Mentioned for his concept of 'deal friends' versus 'real friends' in the context of prioritizing relationships.
Studio Launch Party - Indian Fetishes, Betting on Wars & Tom Cruise
Chris Williamson
Social scientist, quoted for his line, 'Psychology is biology,' likening overthinking to a cocaine addiction that can't be reasoned away.