Darren Brown
A hypnotist whose demonstrations are used to illustrate the concept of subconscious programming and emergent behavior.
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All-In Podcast
A hypnotist whose demonstrations are used to illustrate the concept of subconscious programming and emergent behavior.
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Ali Abdaal
Author of the book 'Happy,' recommended by the speaker for its insights into Stoicism.
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Ali Abdaal
Author of the book 'Happy,' mentioned as an exception to the lack of celebrity insights into the realities of fame.
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Tim Ferriss
A renowned UK mentalist and psychological illusionist whose astonishing work has also been on Broadway.
Jacqueline Novogratz - Building Acumen & How to (Actually) Change the World | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A mentalist and artist from the UK whose work, like 'The Push,' demonstrates how otherwise moral people can be influenced to do terrible things, reinforcing the idea of the 'monsters and angels within us'.
The Biggest Lessons from 110 Books
Ali Abdaal
Mentioned for his book 'Happier' and 'Happier Notes for Reassurance'. The speaker considers him a dream guest for the podcast.
Unlocking Your Creativity and Persuasion: A Master Ad Man on Tricks of the Trade
Tim Ferriss
An illusionist and visual artist whose Netflix specials (e.g., 'The Push') explore social engineering and human manipulation.
Is The Manosphere Really That Dangerous? - Louis Theroux
Chris Williamson
A mentalist or illusionist, mentioned in connection with how algorithms might 'precondition' users to adopt certain beliefs over time by laying out specific scenarios.
The World’s Most Famous Pickpocket — Apollo Robbins | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A mentalist in the UK whom Apollo Robbins consulted for, and whose work influenced Apollo's wife to study mentalism.