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William James
A prominent 20th-century American psychologist who emphasized the importance of a well-trained and vigorous body alongside a well-trained and vigorous mind.
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John Vervaeke — How to Build a Life of Wisdom, Flow, and Contemplation | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
American philosopher and psychologist, whose work on the 'observed self' versus 'observing self' reinforces Vervaeke's concept of 'no-thingness' within.
Why Weak People Create Hard Times - The Biological Decline of the West
Academy of Ideas
A prominent 20th-century American psychologist who emphasized the importance of a well-trained and vigorous body alongside a well-trained and vigorous mind.
Mental Health Toolkit: Tools to Bolster Your Mood & Mental Health
Andrew Huberman
A historical figure in psychology whose work is referenced in the context of the long-standing debate on the physiological regulation of mood.
How to Increase Your Willpower & Tenacity | Huberman Lab Podcast
Andrew Huberman
An early psychologist who considered the topic of willpower well over a hundred years ago.
Philip Goff: Consciousness, Panpsychism, and the Philosophy of Mind | Lex Fridman Podcast #261
Lex Fridman
Philosopher and psychologist whose work, 'Varieties of Religious Experience,' includes a chapter on mystical experiences and whether it's rational to trust them.
Predicting Reality: A Conversation with Andy Clark (Episode #322)
Sam Harris
His early theory of emotion, suggesting it's a perception of bodily changes, is discussed as a precursor to modern predictive models.
Brian Muraresku: The Secret History of Psychedelics | Lex Fridman Podcast #211
Lex Fridman
Philosopher and psychologist who coined the term 'noetic sense' to describe feelings of profound insight and ultimate truth in altered states.
Michael Schur — Lessons from "The Office" and SNL, Moral Philosophy, Storytelling, and More
Tim Ferriss
Late 19th/early 20th-century philosopher known for pragmatism, which Michael Schur finds incredibly inviting for its truth-seeking, 'jambalaya-of-philosophy' approach.
Noah Feldman on Hyper-Productivity, Learning 10+ Languages, DAOs, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A hugely famous psychologist and central figure in pragmatism, known for self-experimentation with drugs to expand consciousness, and a member of the Metaphysical Club.
Matthew Johnson: Psychedelics | Lex Fridman Podcast #145
Lex Fridman
Psychologist and philosopher whose work 'Varieties of Religious Experience' is referenced, particularly his concept of the 'ineffability' of mystical experiences.
A Good Life: A Conversation with Scott Barry Kaufman (Episode #209)
Sam Harris
American philosopher and psychologist, a foundational figure in American psychology, whose work Scott Barry Kaufman believes should have been prioritized over Freud's.
Ultimate Guide to Managing Executive Assistants and Delegating Like a Pro — Sam Corcos (4K)
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'Varieties of Religious Experience,' who explored the separation of community, ritual, and spiritual belief in religion.
A Conversation with Jonathan Haidt (Episode #204)
Sam Harris
Author of 'The Varieties of Religious Experience,' mentioned as an influence on Haidt's interest in self-transcendent moral transformations.
The Frontiers of Psychedelics — Michael Pollan
Tim Ferriss
Psychologist who described the 'noetic quality' of mystical experiences, referring to the feeling of gaining revealed truth or actual knowledge.
Eugenia Kuyda: Friendship with an AI Companion | Lex Fridman Podcast #121
Lex Fridman
A philosopher whose quote about being 'warm at the core' is referenced in discussions about the fundamental drivers of human existence.
David Eagleman: Neuroplasticity and the Livewired Brain | Lex Fridman Podcast #119
Lex Fridman
Coined the term 'plasticity' over 100 years ago, inspired by plastic manufacturing.
Stewart Brand | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Philosopher whose thoughts on pragmatism are referenced in the context of Stewart Brand's 'eco-pragmatism'.
Sheldon Solomon: Death and Meaning | Lex Fridman Podcast #117
Lex Fridman
Harvard philosopher and early academic psychologist who referred to death as 'the worm at the core of the human condition'.
The Divided Mind: A Conversation with Iain McGilchrist (Episode #234)
Sam Harris
Philosopher and psychologist who discussed the boundary between consciousness and unconsciousness.
Michael Levin: Biology, Life, Aliens, Evolution, Embryogenesis & Xenobots | Lex Fridman Podcast #325
Lex Fridman
A prominent philosopher and psychologist who defined intelligence as 'the ability to get to the same goal by different means,' a concept that applies well to biological systems' plasticity.
John Vervaeke: Meaning Crisis, Atheism, Religion & the Search for Wisdom | Lex Fridman Podcast #317
Lex Fridman
A philosopher and psychologist quoted on death being 'the worm at the core of the human condition'.
Rethinking Psychedelics, Octopuses on MDMA, and The Master Key of Metaplasticity | Dr. Gül Dölen
Tim Ferriss
A philosopher who, over a hundred years ago, pointed out the 'noetic property' of psychedelics: the feeling that profound truth has been revealed.
Ep. 238: The Joys Of The Reading Life
Cal Newport
A psychologist whose concept of 'purchase for Thought' is referenced in relation to the pauses in reading that foster deeper thinking.
#139 - Kristin Neff, Ph.D.: The power of self-compassion
Peter Attia MD
Early American psychologist who discussed self-esteem and identified contingent self-esteem.