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Chris Williamson

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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.
Spencer Greenberg is a mathematician, founder, CEO & creator of ClearerThinking.org

Expect to learn the most valuable lessons from over 500+ personal development books, why understanding values are so hard, which popular self-help advice turned out to have surprisingly little substance behind it, why intelligent people seem particularly vulnerable to overthinking, how people tell the difference between hype and legitimate effective strategies or innovation and much more…

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Why Have We Become So Disillusioned With Self-Help?
(05:00) Is Self-Help Just Old Advice Repackaged?
(06:55) The Biggest Self-Development Strategies That Aren’t Backed Up
(08:59) How to Find the Right Self-Help Strategy
(12:56) Should We Focus on Intrinsic Values?
(18:18) How to Work Out What You Actually Value
(20:47) The Science of Building Habits That Stick
(25:42) Are You Setting Goals the Wrong Way?
(27:42) Why Is Focusing on Fear So Important?
(38:13) How Your Mental State Controls Your Performance
(40:36) The Relationship Between the Mind and Body
(42:27) The Best Ways to Combat Overthinking
(50:22) Can Anyone Rewire Their Thinking?
(55:25) The Peak Productivity Formula
(01:00:07) How to Become More Efficient
(01:03:05) Why Everyone Needs ‘Glad You Did It’ Activities
(01:08:26) Is Willpower Enough to Solve Your Problems?
(01:12:16) The Power of Positive Thinking
(01:20:38) How Much of Self-Development Is Following Your Focus?
(01:22:02) The Self-Development Strategy You Shouldn’t Ignore
(01:26:55) Where to Find Spencer

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Episodes You Might Enjoy:

#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠

#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠

#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠

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John Kiriakou is a former CIA counterterrorism officer, intelligence whistleblower, journalist, and author.

Expect to learn who’s actually controlling the US government, what John thinks of the new Paramount/Warner Bros. Skydance Merger, why we should be worried about and taking China more seriously, if brainwashing is real in CIA interrogation techniques, the most impressive CIA operations they pulled off, why John plays Angry Birds every morning and much more…

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Why Should We Believe an Ex-CIA Agent?

(00:44) Will John Ever Receive a Presidential Pardon?

(03:25) Who Really Controls America?

(11:32) Inside the CIA’s Levels of Security

(15:26) The CIA’s Most Classified Operations

(16:44) Does the CIA Classify Embarrassing Information?

(17:54) Could Big Tech Become More Powerful Than the CIA?

(20:37) Is the CIA Spying on American Citizens?

(25:54) Why We Should Be Worried About China

(30:53) How Foreign Spies Infiltrate the US Government

(39:50) What Will CIA Whistleblowers Be Leaking in 10 Years?

(43:18) Is Mass Surveillance the Price of Safety?

(47:51) Is Brainwashing Real?

(58:45) The Chicken Farmer Who Brought Down Hitler

(01:03:30) Inside Operation Grim Beeper

(01:06:03) The Greatest Intelligence Operations Ever

(01:11:41) Can America Legally Kidnap Foreign Nationals?

(01:17:20) Was 9/11 the Most Complex Intelligence Operation Ever?

(01:20:47) The Location and Kidnap of Adolf Eichmann

(01:22:37) The Legendary Capture of Carlos the Jackal

(01:27:34) Why Working for the CIA Was So Much Fun

(01:29:37) How Mass Persuasion Works at Scale

(01:36:58) Does Working for the CIA Make You Paranoid?

(01:38:19) How to Spot a Liar

(01:46:50) How Interrogators Get People to Tell the Truth

(01:54:17) Should Torture Ever Be Legal?

(01:59:43) The Most Shocking Interrogation Tactics Used by the CIA

(02:07:31) What Really Happens at Guantanamo Bay?

(02:08:50) Was Uday Hussein One of the Most Evil Men Ever?

(02:15:34) Dominance vs Prestige: What Makes a Better Leader?

(02:20:16) Is This America’s First Botched Lethal Injection Execution?(

02:28:31) Why John Is Obsessed With Angry Birds

(02:31:09) Is John a Model Now?

(02:32:54) What Everyone Gets Wrong About Intelligence Agencies

(02:35:41) Where to Find John

Extra Stuff:

See me live in the UK & Ireland this October: ⁠https://chriswilliamson.live

Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠

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Episodes You Might Enjoy:

#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠

#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠

#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠

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Email: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/contact⁠

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Expect to learn:

What it takes to climb the mountain of success as a man.

The catalysts that propel people forward to make real and lasting change.

How to come back from rock bottom.

and much more…

Guests:

Joe Hudson is a coach, entrepreneur and a podcast host.

Dr K is a psychiatrist, Harvard Medical School instructor, co-founder of Healthy GamerGG, Twitch streamer and a YouTuber.

Connor Beaton is a men’s life coach, founder of ManTalks and an author focusing on men’s wellness and personal growth.

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See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: ⁠⁠https://chriswillx.com/deals⁠

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Timestamps:

(00:00) How Can Men Actually Win the Game?(11:33) Do We Choose When We Hit Rock Bottom?(25:01) Was Love Island Chris’ Rock Bottom?(33:53) The Moment Joe Knew He’d Hit Rock Bottom(43:18) How Karma Led Dr K to Rock Bottom(54:56) When Self-Hatred Becomes Rock Bottom(01:03:10) The Beauty of Knowing You’ve Made It(01:15:13) What Does Karma Actually Mean?(01:23:59) Is the Work Ever Done?(01:32:33) Why You Need a Mountain to Climb(01:40:18) Is Awareness the Key to Conquering Desire?(01:54:22) Why Confronting Your Shame Changes Everything(02:11:54) Is Rock Bottom Really About Shame?

Extra Stuff:

Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠

Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: ⁠https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom⁠

Episodes You Might Enjoy:

#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠

#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠

#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠

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Get In Touch:

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx⁠

Twitter: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx⁠

YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast⁠

Email: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/contact⁠

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Angela Duckworth is a psychologist, professor at the University of Pennsylvania, and an author.

Expect to learn what Angela has learned about her worldview since writing GRIT, if removing friction from your life is making you weaker, how important physical environments are and when to change them, how to know whether you have an environmental problem or a willpower one, how to engineer your environment to enhance grit and much more…

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Timestamps:

(00:00) How Has Angela’s Worldview Changed?
(02:12) When Does Grit Stop Being Useful?
(09:03) Should You F**k Your Feelings and Just Work Harder?
(11:33) Discipline: Is It Willpower or Engrained?
(18:51) How Does Environment Impact Success?
(24:29) The Most Underrated Environment Design Hacks
(28:29) Why Groups Make Goals Easier
(35:41) Why Modern Life Is Making Us More Isolated
(39:22) Do You Really Need a Mentor?
(46:37) Can Grit Lead to Burnout?
(53:03) The Best Way to Recover From Burnout
(57:02) Chris’ Experience With Burnout
(01:06:11) Why Alignment Changes Everything
(01:09:40) How Angela Redesigned Her Environment
(01:12:42) Does Removing Friction Make Life Weaker?
(01:24:29) When to Push Harder and When to Change Direction
(01:27:54) How to Engineer a Culture of Excellence
(01:39:11) What’s Next for Angela?

Extra Stuff:

Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠

Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: ⁠https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom⁠

Episodes You Might Enjoy:

#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠

#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠

#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠

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Twitter: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx⁠

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Email: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/contact⁠

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Sam Sulek is a professional bodybuilder and YouTuber.

Expect to learn Sam’s thoughts on evidence-based exercises, how Sam is balancing married life with his career ambitions, how to lock in on your diet and exercise for the upcoming Winter, why Sam chose to coach himself instead of hiring coaches, what to do if you’re feeling lost and not where you want to be in life, and much more…

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Timestamps:

(00:00) How Sam Keeps Raising the Bar
(09:40) Why Mastering the Basics Beats Over-Optimisation
(15:05) Is Boy Kibble Better Than It Looks?
(20:04) The Art of Managing Your Exposure
(23:07) How Has Married Life Changed Sam?
(33:42) How to Boss Your Winter Arc
(42:04) Why Changing Direction Is a Superpower
(48:25) The Best Way to Enter 2027 With Momentum
(52:40) How to Escape a Downward Spiral
(57:31) The Trailblazers of Bodybuilding Culture
(01:05:41) What Has Sam Learnt From Chris Bumstead?
(01:16:27) The Benefits of Coaching Yourself
(01:24:44) Whose Bodybuilding Advice Would Sam Trust?
(01:26:36) Why Sam Is Invested in Peptides
(01:36:39) Would Sam Ever Try GLP-1s?
(01:40:21) Where to Find Sam

Extra Stuff:

Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠

Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: ⁠https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom⁠

Episodes You Might Enjoy:

#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠

#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠

#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠

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Get In Touch:

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx⁠

Twitter: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx⁠

YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast⁠

Email: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/contact⁠

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In the fourth episode of Mostly Wise, we explore:

If there is any sexual tension between clients and divorce lawyers.

Why Rick can't hook up with someone he isn't in love with.

Where all the hot goth girls up and disappeared to.

The craziest clauses found in James' clients' prenuptial agreements.

How to talk to your partner about gaining weight.

Gen Z's big problem with being the most sexless generation.

And much more...

Guests

James Sexton is a New York-based divorce attorney and author, known for his expertise in family law and insights on marriage and divorce.

Matt McCusker is a comedian, writer, author and podcaster.

Rick Glassman is a comedian, actor, and podcaster.

Sponsors:

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Timestamps:

(00:00) The Problem With Blowjobs and Granola
(08:16) Why Being a Divorce Lawyer Is Surprisingly Sexy
(13:39) Who Is Fred Rogers?
(17:07) Do People Hide Their Friendship With James?
(20:29) Why James Tailors Every Case to the Judge
(26:28) Does James Ever Feel Guilty About Winning?
(30:06) Does Rick Need to Have More Casual Sex?
(42:13) Why Funny and Attractive Is So Hard to Find
(54:31) Are Modern Dating Standards Getting Ridiculous?
(58:50) The Craziest Prenup Clause James Has Ever Seen
(01:04:31) What Are Women Demanding in Prenups?
(01:13:42) Can You Tell Your Partner They’ve Gained Weight?
(01:17:06) Are Personal Politics Ruining Relationships?
(01:28:19) Did Donald Trump Really Miss His Son’s Wedding?
(01:32:15) Why Keeping Score Kills Relationships
(01:42:09) Do Women Hold the Power in Sex?
(01:46:35) Does Rick Always Call Out Unspoken Subtext?
(01:50:55) Why Being Funny on Set Is Harder Than It Looks
(01:55:34) What Happened to Multi-Cam Sitcoms?
(02:00:16) What’s Britain’s Most-Watched TV Show?
(02:06:21) The Most Unreal Inverse Icks
(02:16:50) Why Is Rick So Good at Basketball?
(02:25:47) Rick’s Post-Sex Service
(02:37:06) The Fascinating Timing of the C*m Run
(02:39:12) How Do Vasectomies Actually Work?
(02:48:51) Is Jerking Off Gay?
(02:52:12) Have Young People Stopped Masturbating?
(02:59:14) Where to Find Everyone

Extra Stuff:

See me live in the UK & Ireland this October: ⁠https://chriswilliamson.live

Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠

Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: ⁠https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom⁠

Episodes You Might Enjoy:

#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠

#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠

#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠

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Get In Touch:

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx⁠

Twitter: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx⁠

YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast⁠

Email: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/contact⁠

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Dylan Gossett is a country singer, songwriter, and music producer.

Dylan's breakout hit 'Coal' took him from an aspiring musician in Austin, Texas, to a rising name in country music. But what did that seemingly overnight success actually take, how has it changed his life, and what has he learned about making a living doing what he loves?

Expect to learn the creative process behind Dylan’s hit ‘Coal’ and the decisions he made to engineer it for max virality, what it was like being an overnight success, how Dylan’s writing process differs from the typical Nashville music machine, the impacts of AI on songwriting and the music industry as a whole, how to not be captured by your audience and let your creativity thrive, and much more…

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Get 10% discount on all Gymshark products at ⁠https://gym.sh/modernwisdom⁠ (use code MODERNWISDOM10)

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(00:00) The Story Behind Dylan’s Breakout Song ‘Coal’
(09:56) How to Avoid Getting Lost in the Music Industry
(18:11) Why Being Unpolished Feels More Authentic
(20:50) Is Country Music Having a Renaissance?
(22:47) Is the Song Actually Good or Just Viral?
(28:07) Why Staying Successful Is Harder Than Getting There
(32:29) Inside Dylan’s Songwriting Process
(37:28) Do Artists Still Write Their Own Songs?
(51:02) Why We Shouldn’t Always Take Shortcuts
(01:01:16) Is Emotion the Secret to Dylan’s Music?
(01:03:08) Why Sad Men Are Taking Over Country Music
(01:09:24) The Hardest Emotions to Turn Into Music
(01:14:52) Don’t Lose Yourself Chasing an Audience
(01:22:59) A Snippet From Dylan’s New Album

Extra Stuff:

Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠

Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: ⁠https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom⁠

Episodes You Might Enjoy:

#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠

#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠

#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠

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Get In Touch:

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx⁠

Twitter: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx⁠

YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast⁠

Email: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/contact⁠

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Robert Pape is a political scientist, professor at the University of Chicago, and author.

Why is political violence on the rise in America? With the midterm elections approaching, could this be one of the most consequential elections of our lifetime? What’s driving the hostility, what’s actually at stake, and how could the outcome shape America for years to come?

Expect to learn why we’ve entered into a new era of violent populism, why January 6, 2027, will be a major breaking point for both political parties, why the upcoming midterms might be the most dangerous election of our lifetimes, how normal people become radicalised on both sides of the spectrum, why Trump is at the center of political violence for both the left and right, and much more…

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Is Political Violence America’s #1 Threat?
(05:53) Populism vs Violent Populism: What’s the Difference?
(07:15) How Much Do Americans Support Political Violence?
(15:10) Is Political Violence Coming From the Right or Left?
(20:53) Violent Populism Across the Political Spectrum
(24:18) How Peaceful Protests Turn Violent
(36:32) How Widespread Is Violent Populism?
(43:52) What Does a Political Violence Supporter Look Like?
(49:22) How Do Ordinary People Become Radicalised?
(56:27) Does Supporting Political Violence Make It More Likely?
(01:03:50) Are Violent Extremists or Their Sympathisers Worse?
(01:06:40) Is Violent Populism Exclusive to America?
(01:19:31) Why We Should Be Worried About the Midterms
(01:21:43) Would Political Violence Be Different If the Democrats Had Won in 2024?
(01:25:38) Civil Unrest: Self-Generated or Manufactured by Enemies?
(01:33:09) Who Benefits From America’s Civil Unrest?
(01:36:12) What Role Does Trump Play in America’s Civil Unrest?
(01:42:34) Where to Find Robert

Extra Stuff:

See me live in the UK & Ireland this October: ⁠https://chriswilliamson.live

Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠

Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: ⁠https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom⁠

Episodes You Might Enjoy:

#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠

#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠

#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠

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Get In Touch:

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx⁠

Twitter: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx⁠

YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast⁠

Email: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/contact⁠

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Tony Robbins is a life and business coach, entrepreneur and #1 New York Times Bestselling author.

Christopher Zook is an investor, founder and chairman.

How do you protect and grow your money when the markets feel so unpredictable? Tony Robbins has written extensively about money and investing, and he’s back with practical advice for everyday investors. So which strategies hold up in turbulent times, what costly mistakes should you avoid, and how can you make smarter decisions today to build a more secure financial future?

Expect to learn the new strategies of investing from some of the nation's most successful funds, what Tony’s new philosophy and formula on investing is, which investing advice people still repeat today that is completely outdated, how normal people can get investing access to some of the world's fastest-growing companies, if we are in a genuine market bubble and much more…

Sponsors:

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Get 160+ lab tests for just $365 and save an extra $25 at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom

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Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Tony’s Rules for Building Wealth
(11:07) Is the S&P 500 Still a Smart Investment?
(15:08) What Does Real Diversification Look Like?
(20:03) The Investment Opportunities Everyone Overlooks
(32:33) Which Investments Are Riskier Than They Seem?
(36:09) Why Risk-Averse Investors Need More Diversification
(41:22) How a Scarcity Mindset Shapes Your Investments
(46:10) Can an Abundance Mindset Make You Reckless?
(51:22) Why Everyone Needs a Dream Bucket
(01:01:21) How Should Smart Investors Spend Their Money?
(01:07:48) What Does the Future of AI Look Like?
(01:22:13) How to Make Better Decisions
(01:29:06) Where to Find Tony

Extra Stuff:

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Episodes You Might Enjoy:

#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠

#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠

#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠

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William Costello is a psychology researcher and Ph.D. student specialising in evolutionary psychology.

Expect to learn why the internet is in an uproar of Sydney Sweeney's latest ad campaign, why so many women vehemently hate Sydney Sweeney and not other creators who do similar stunts, why Sydney became so polarising in the feminist movement, what the double standard Sydney Sweeney is held to says about the modern feminist agenda and much more...

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Has Sydney Sweeney Set Women’s Sports Back 40 Years?
(11:36) Is the Backlash Worse Than the Ad?
(12:53) Why Do Women Hate Sydney Sweeney?
(23:12) Sydney vs Sabrina: Who Are They Performing For?
(28:34) Why Do Women Downplay Themselves?
(34:53) Would a Man Have Received the Same Backlash?
(37:08) Can You Trust a “Guy’s Girl”?
(39:52) Does Sydney Sweeney Challenge the Victim Narrative?
(41:45) What Body Types Do Men Actually Prefer?
(46:16) What Connects Sydney Sweeney and the Lindsay Clancy Case?
(48:05) Do Women Resent Natural Beauty?
(55:14) Should Gambling Ads Be Banned?
(01:03:29) Is Sydney Sweeney Distracting Us From Bigger Stories?
(01:04:40) Is Calling Out Hypocrisy Actually Persuasive?
(01:07:30) Where to Find William

Extra Stuff:

See me live in the UK & Ireland this October: ⁠https://chriswilliamson.live

Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠

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Episodes You Might Enjoy:

#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠

#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠

#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠

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Dr K is a psychiatrist, Harvard Medical School instructor, co-founder of Healthy GamerGG, Twitch streamer and a YouTuber.

Why do so many young men feel stuck? From porn and gambling to video games, distractions and instant gratification seem harder to escape than ever. So how do you break free from the habits holding you back? And can you find a healthy balance between enjoying the moment and building a more fulfilling life?

Expect to learn what actually happens to your brain when you gamble, watch porn and play video games, why so many men are addicted to these vices, what prediction markets are doing to the minds of the younger generation, if AI therapy is actually good enough for most people's problems, what everyone got wrong about the Lindsay Clancy case and much more…

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Why Young Men Are So Vulnerable to Addiction
(04:55) Are Video Games Actually Bad for You?
(13:59) Why Gambling Is a Terrible Success Strategy
(22:45) Are AI and GLP-1s Doing More Harm Than Good?
(28:21) The Binge Eating to Eating Disorder Pipeline
(38:01) What Gambling Does to Your Brain
(43:54) Why We Get Hooked on Dopamine Hits
(50:16) How to Rebuild Your Tolerance for Boredom
(57:44) Can Addictive Behaviours Ever Be Safe?
(59:40) Is Addiction a Choice or a Compulsion?
(01:04:07) Have We Been Lied to About GLP-1s?
(01:13:36) Should Men Retrain Their Penis?
(01:33:18) How Social Anxiety Impacts Your Sex Life
(01:37:17) Are Sex Toys Making Women Harder to Satisfy?
(01:43:33) Can AI Companions Actually Cure Loneliness?
(01:47:52) Can AI Trigger Psychosis?
(01:50:23) Is AI Therapy the Future of Mental Health?
(01:52:49) Are Therapists Turning Parents Into the Villain?
(02:11:26) Was Lindsay Clancy Experiencing Psychosis?
(02:27:35) Can Psychosis Involve Premeditation?
(02:33:31) Did Lindsay Clancy’s Medication Lead Her to Murder?
(02:34:49) Was Lindsay Failed by the Healthcare System?
(02:37:37) Why the Lindsay Clancy Case Divides Men and Women
(02:45:57) How Social Media Distorts the Lindsay Clancy Case
(02:55:47) How Long Can a Psychotic Episode Last?
(02:58:46) What Does a Mistrial Mean for Lindsay Clancy?
(03:02:02) What’s Next for Dr K?

Extra Stuff:

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Episodes You Might Enjoy:

#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠

#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠

#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠

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Dr Andrew Huberman is a neuroscientist, Associate Professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine, podcaster and author.

What does it take to live a healthy, thriving life? In his upcoming book, Dr Andrew Huberman brings together his defining work on health and wellness, covering everything from exercise and supplements to sleep and morning sunlight. So which protocols make the biggest difference, and how can we put them into a daily practice?

Expect to learn how to detox from microplastics, how to get rid of your brain fog, the tips and tricks to help focus better, what the best ways to feel present are without meditation, the 4 steps to break any bad habit, Andrew’s thoughts on nicotine and its pros and cons, if we are in the midst of an overoptimisation wave and much more…

Sponsors:

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Timestamps:

(00:00) The Cortisol Hack to Unlock Your Day
(07:16) Can You Actually Train Your Willpower?
(18:21) The Hidden Formula for Better Learning and Focus
(30:47) What Are the Best Protocols to Manage Stress?
(39:06) The Optimal Mindset for Learning
(42:34) Is Presence the Secret to Happiness?
(53:21) Why Men Reevaluate Everything in Their Late 20s
(58:20) How to Make Sense of Life’s Contradictions
(01:15:14) Do We Already Have the Tools to Be Healthy?
(01:20:11) Is This the Ultimate Detox Protocol for Microplastics?
(01:29:45) The Devastating Toxin Exposure on 9/11
(01:33:51) How Dangerous Are Nicotine Pouches?
(01:42:45) The Spiciest Protocols That Didn’t Make the Book
(01:44:14) Can These Protocols Be Scientifically Proven?
(01:54:54) Are Golden Retrievers the Ultimate Life Hack?
(02:02:58) Why Being Admired by Your Heroes Hits Different
(02:08:53) VO2 Max vs Zone 2: Which Matters More?
(02:25:26) What Happened to Andrew’s iPad Octopus?
(02:29:34) The Section Andrew Doesn’t Want You to

Extra Stuff:

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Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠

Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: ⁠https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom⁠

Episodes You Might Enjoy:

#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠

#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠

#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠

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Matt McCusker is a comedian, writer, author and podcaster.

Expect to learn what Chris’ raccoon wars are all about, Matt reacts to Tolstoy’s diary entries and the Lindsay Clancy trial, what Matt’s former life as an ethical drug dealer was like, the great joys of becoming a father, Matt’s thoughts on the fake 49ers football player, why Matt would make for a poor private investigator and much more…

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Do Raccoons Love Urkel Cereal?
(04:37) Bourgeois vs Bosh: Who Is the Epitome of Britain?
(10:48) The Vicious Farts That Wake Up Your Partner
(15:00) Can You Get More American Than Bull Riding?
(21:07) Is Line Dancing the Next Big Cult?
(29:05) Is This the Biggest NFL Scam?
(32:15) How Lindsay Clancy Divided America
(41:00) Why Support After Birth Is So Important
(46:13) Why Having Kids Makes Getting Hit in the Nuts Worth It
(56:48) Are We All Natural Pessimists?
(01:10:30) Was Matt a Bad Drug Dealer?
(01:19:04) Are Life’s Clichés Actually Right?
(01:25:47) Ending Up in the Same Spot Isn’t the Same as Having Never Left
(01:34:02) Was Matt a Private Investigator?
(01:37:08) Where to Find Matt

Extra Stuff:

See me live in the UK & Ireland this October: ⁠https://chriswilliamson.live

Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠

Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: ⁠https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom⁠

Episodes You Might Enjoy:

#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠

#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠

#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠

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In this Biohacking Roundtable, we explore:

What the best peptides for health & muscle building are.

The latest biohacking tech that is real but sounds like science fiction.

Which longevity supplements offer the most bang for your buck & are worth your time.

The best diet and foods to eat to maximise longevity.

and much more…

Guests:

Dr Gabrielle Lyon is a functional medicine physician and Founder of the Institute of Muscle-Centric Medicine.

Ben Greenfield is a biohacker, coach, author, speaker, and Ironman Triathlete.

Brigham Buhler is a healthcare entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Ways2Well, and co-founder of ReviveRx Pharmacy.

Sponsors:

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Science-Backed Peptide Regimes

(6:47) The Health Hacks Scientists Actually Swear By

(21:37) Do Heat Shock Proteins Really Matter?

(24:02) Why Resonance Breathing Is So Powerful

(27:17) Are MUSE Stem Cells the Next Big Breakthrough?

(36:23) Are GLP-1s Causing Too Much Muscle Loss?

(45:23) How GLP-1s Could Be Changing Desire

(54:12) Why Has Testosterone Become So Demonised?

(1:07:07) Should We Be Prioritising Testosterone?

(1:12:43) The Fight Against the Peptide Ban

(1:24:19) Health Freedom vs Protection: Where’s the Line?

(1:29:37) Is Plasmapheresis the Next Longevity Breakthrough?

(1:36:16) The Best Cost-Free Longevity Interventions

(1:44:44) Is Proteinmaxxing Overhyped?

(1:49:32) Is Fibre the Next Big Health Trend?

(1:58:24) Inside Ben’s Longevity Diet

(2:06:17) How Eating Speed Impacts GLP-1 Release

(2:07:31) Does Fasting Actually Work?

(2:10:28) Which Longevity Tools Are a Waste of Money?

(2:20:54) Should Microplastics Be Listed on Packaging?

(2:25:10) What’s the Next Big Biohacking Trend?

(2:33:52) What is EMF Exposure Actually Doing to Us?

(2:39:30) Do Air Scrubbers Actually Improve Your Health?

(2:47:39) Should Everyone Get Genetic Testing?

(2:49:49) Where to Find Everyone

Extra Stuff:

See me live in the UK & Ireland this October: ⁠⁠https://chriswilliamson.live

Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠

Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: ⁠https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom⁠

Episodes You Might Enjoy:

#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠

#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠

#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠

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Dr Sasha Hamdani is a psychiatrist, ADHD specialist and author.

Why are some people more emotionally sensitive than others? If you feel things more deeply, you’re not alone, and emotional sensitivity can be both a gift and a challenge. So, how can highly sensitive people manage intense emotions, and how can those close to them better understand and support them?

Expect to learn what being a highly-sensitive person feels like, what Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria is and why social rejection hurts so much, why some people are more emotionally sensitive than others, why some people need constant reassurance, if you can build self-esteem without external validation, the benefits of being emotionally fragile, if emotional dysregulation is central to ADHD and much more…

Sponsors:

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Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom

Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom

Get 160+ lab tests for just $365 and save an extra $25 at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom

Get a free bottle of D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, and more when you first subscribe at https://ag1.info/modernwisdom

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Inside the Mind of an Emotionally Sensitive Person
(02:55) Is Rejection at the Heart of Emotional Sensitivity?
(05:40) Why Social Rejection Hurts So Much
(07:07) What Actually Causes Emotional Sensitivity?
(13:46) Do Some People Feel Emotions More Intensely?
(16:54) How Hormones Shape Emotional Sensitivity
(20:10) Why Have Humans Evolved to Be So Sensitive?
(21:24) Are Men Just as Emotionally Sensitive?
(31:59) The Hidden Strengths of Emotional Sensitivity
(35:49) Do Sensitive People Need More Validation?
(38:21) How Rejection Dysphoria Affects Relationships
(43:43) Why the Right Environment Changes Everything
(49:40) Why Uncertainty Feels Unbearable
(53:00) Are Emotionally Avoidant Men Secretly Sensitive?
(54:04) When Should You Work on Emotional Fragility?
(57:35) The Most Powerful Tools for Emotional Regulation
(01:02:34) What It’s Really Like Being a Sensitive Parent
(01:04:41) The Vulnerability Behind Mindfulness
(01:07:23) Is Social Media Harming Sensitive Teenagers?
(01:09:51) Are We Born Sensitive?
(01:13:24) How Rejection Dysphoria Affects Your Career
(01:22:56) The Most Important Lesson for Sensitive People
(01:23:35) Where to Find Dr Hamdani

Extra Stuff:

See me live in the UK & Ireland this October: ⁠https://chriswilliamson.live

Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠

Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: ⁠https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom⁠

Episodes You Might Enjoy:

#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠

#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠

#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠

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Dr Stan Tatkin is a psychologist, couples therapist, researcher and author.

How can couples effectively navigate and repair emotional wounds? While many believe it’s best to sleep on a conflict, could repairing the rupture quickly actually be healthier? What other habits help a relationship not only survive conflict, but flourish?

Expect to learn why romantic attachment relationships are neurochemically the hardest ones to navigate, if love is enough to maintain a relationship, what the most important agreements couples should make are, why it’s important to have the ability to repair disagreements quickly, why resentment tends to accumulate in relationships, if we learn to truly love ourselves even if no one else ever truly has and much more…

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Extra Stuff:

See me live in the UK & Ireland this October: ⁠https://chriswilliamson.live/⁠

Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠

Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: ⁠https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom⁠

Episodes You Might Enjoy:

#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠

#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠

#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠

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Codie Sanchez is an entrepreneur, investor and author.

How do you make your business work for you instead of constantly working for your business? Stepping back is often mistaken for putting in less effort, but what if your company could operate better with less dependence on you? How do you build a business that runs smoothly without your constant involvement, and what steps can you take to make that possible?

Expect to learn the truth about getting rich, why most business owners need to step back rather than dive in more, how to get the most out of your staff, whether you will be able to trust AI to run your business or not, why suffering feels so productive, how to relinquish control of your business for the best outcomes and much more…

Sponsors:

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Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom

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Get 160+ lab tests for just $365 and save an extra $25 at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom

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Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at ⁠https://chatgpt.com

See me live in the UK & Ireland this October: ⁠https://chriswilliamson.live/⁠

Timestamps:

(00:00) The Biggest Lie About Getting Rich
(02:45) Should You Start Your Own Business?
(05:37) Why Codie Turned Down Richard Branson
(07:35) When Responsibility Is Really Just Ego
(08:44) The Evolution Every Business Owner Goes Through
(15:45) How to Get the Best From Your Staff
(19:49) When Does an Owner Know to Relinquish Control?
(28:40) Is AI Important for Small Businesses?
(37:42) The Secret to Finding Great Employees
(41:59) The Biggest Hiring Mistakes to Avoid
(43:24) The Best Questions to Ask Candidates
(56:53) How Does Slowing Down Affect Your Identity?
(01:05:50) How to Approach the Hard Conversations
(01:08:21) The Jobs Founders Need to Stop Doing
(01:11:31) Are Pricing Problems Really Confidence Problems?
(01:18:01) When Should Founders Start Paying Themselves More?
(01:27:56) How to Move Into an Owner Role
(01:31:26) What’s Next for Codie?

Extra Stuff:

Get Codie's new book here: https://ownerbook.com

Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠

Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: ⁠https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom⁠

Episodes You Might Enjoy:

#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠

#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠

#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠

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In this geopolitical debate, we explore:

What the biggest threats to global peace are.

Whether America will lose its hegemony in 20 years or less.

How big of a deal the Iran War actually is for global stability.

How future historians will view Trump's legacy.

And much more...

Guests

Professor Jiang Xueqin is an educator, geopolitical commentator, and YouTuber.

Robert Pape is a political scientist and professor at the University of Chicago.

George Friedman is a geopolitical forecaster, strategist, and author.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Is America the Biggest Threat to Global Peace?
(09:52) Will America Still Be a Superpower in 20 Years?
(23:22) What Does America’s Relationship With China Look Like?
(32:21) Who Will Be the Biggest Superpower in 20 Years?
(37:16) Is America Heading for Civil Unrest?
(42:45) The Rise of Violent Populism
(47:57) Is Internal Violence in America Inevitable?
(57:09) What the 1960s Teach Us About Civil Unrest
(59:36) Would Trump Really Invade Greenland or Canada?
(01:12:22) How Serious Is the Iran War?
(01:21:17) Can Economic Pressure Actually Win a War?
(01:31:12) Is the Iran War Becoming a Forever War?
(01:45:23) Why Did Trump Bomb Fordow?
(02:03:21) Is Israel at the Centre of the Iran War?
(02:11:13) Why Does Israel Have So Much Influence Over the US?
(02:22:43) How Can Trump Win the Iran War?
(02:30:37) Is Trump Really Willing to Leave NATO?
(02:32:18) Could Britain Become a Global Power Again?
(02:36:03) How Population Collapse Could Reshape Geopolitics
(02:41:31) Are We Living in a Quasi-Anarchist World?
(02:52:28) How Likely Is Nuclear War?
(02:57:45) Is Targeting Electrical Power the Most Dangerous Scenario?
(03:05:01) Where to Find the Guys

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#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠

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In the fifth installment of this new experimental format, we explore:

- Inside the antics of a real-life Mexican Batman.
- Why George chooses to wear AirPods during his massages.
- If Jimmy Carr will run for Prime Minister of the UK.
- and much more…

Guests:

- Jimmy Carr is a comedian, television host and an author.

- George Mack is a writer, marketer, and entrepreneur.

- Harry Dry is a marketer, copywriter and writer

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Who Is the Batman of Lagos De Moreno?
(02:17) Is the British Pound Overvalued?
(06:32) Jimmy Carr for Prime Minister?
(08:30) Can You Guess This Victorian Slang?
(12:40) Why Word Choice Makes or Breaks a Joke
(17:47) Are All Relationships Transactional?
(33:42) The Unexpected Upside of Being Cancelled
(36:21) Why We’ve Forgotten How to Build Friendships
(42:18) Why Are Americans More Optimistic Than Brits?
(44:41) The Secret to Truly Original Writing
(54:28) Which Industry Will Disappear Next?
(59:36) Is AI Killing Conspiracy Theories?
(01:06:02) Are Smartphones the Real Epidemic?
(01:08:26) Why We Need to Learn to Be Bored Again
(01:11:49) Do Meditation Retreats Need AI Chatbots?
(01:17:01) Are Mental Health Problems Really Societal Problems?
(01:20:03) Is Gambling More Popular Than Reading?
(01:31:18) Is Belief the Secret to Great Writing?
(01:37:44) How GLP-1s Are Killing Gastric Band Surgery
(01:38:46) Is Mr Bean the World’s Biggest Comedy Star?
(01:45:17) When Did Criticism Replace Encouragement?
(01:52:15) The Best Rules of Great Communication
(01:55:36) Is Living Longer Actually a Good Thing?
(02:05:22) Who Should Be Britain’s Next Prime Minister?

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Episodes You Might Enjoy:

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#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠

#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠

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Kanika Batra is an Australian content creator and author.

What goes on inside the mind of a sociopath? Can they feel love and empathy, or are they truly emotionless? Diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder, Kanika Batra reveals how sociopaths actually think, feel and relate to others.

Expect to learn how Kanika deals with being a diagnosed sociopath, what emotions she strongly feels or is absent of, why Kanika loves revenge, what friendships are like for sociopaths, the best pieces of advice for women in the dating world, if psychopaths can ever feel true love, if sociopaths ever wish to feel normal and care for people and much more...

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Should We Trust the Word of a Sociopath?

(01:00) Is Sociopathy Actually Real?

(04:07) What is Antisocial Personality Disorder?

(04:45) When Kanika Realised She Was Different

(08:38) Are Sociopaths Born Or Made?

(09:39) Does Mental Illness Run in Families?

(14:12) How Kanika Reached Her Diagnosis

(20:01) Do Sociopaths Actually Feel Emotions?

(26:54) Why Kanika Turned to Christianity

(31:24) How Far Would a Sociopath Go for Revenge?

(35:19) Are Sociopaths Obsessed With Status?

(37:52) Has Kanika Ever Wanted to Kill Someone?

(46:58) Why is Kanika Fascinated By Rodney Alcala?

(49:24) What Is It Like Dating a Sociopath?

(55:44) Why Kanika Struggles With Male Power

(01:00:30) Is This the Best Dating Advice For Women?

(01:06:05) How Kanika Met Her Husband

(01:13:14) Should Women Follow Manipulative Dating Advice?

(01:22:55) How Does a Sociopath Handle a Breakup?

(01:25:51) Should You Ever Date a Sociopath?

(01:27:35) Do Men Find Manipulation Attractive?

(01:31:32) Do Sociopaths Understand Themselves?

(01:33:48) How to Detect a Sociopath

(01:35:39) The World’s Most Famous Sociopaths

(01:38:43) The Link Between Sociopathy and Sadism

(01:43:32) Does Kanika Wish She Had “Normal” Emotions?

(01:53:02) What’s Next For Kanika?

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#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠

#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠

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Dr David Sinclair is a geneticist, professor at Harvard Medical School, and author.

Can human aging actually be reversed? What happens if we treat aging as a disease rather than an inevitability? And how close are scientists to turning age-reversal experiments into medicines that could radically extend our lives?

Expect to learn how scientists can reset the age of cells without causing cancer, whether resveratrol and NAD supplements actually work, why three meals a day plus snacks might be marketing, the best exercise protocol for longevity, whether GLP-1s are legitimate longevity drugs, and much more...

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Timestamps:

(0:00) How David’s Work Has Evolved(0:58) Can Scientists Actually Reverse Blindness?(5:53) How Does ER100 Work?(8:57) Is Aging a Disease?(10:14) What’s Next in Age Reversal?(14:00) How to Reverse Aging Without Going Too Far(17:10) What Most Longevity Experts Secretly Believe(20:48) The Biggest Levers for Reversing Aging(22:53) Can We Survive 2 Weeks Without Food?(32:55) The Most Effective Way to Fast(36:10) Does Calorie Restriction Actually Extend Human Life?(40:52) Is the Proteinmaxxing Movement Overhyped?(44:41) Could Sex Help You Live Longer?(47:57) Why Quality Sleep Is Essential for Longevity(51:01) Can Overthinking Shorten Your Lifespan?(55:05) What Longevity Drugs Does David Take Every Day?(56:48) The Truth Behind Controversial Longevity Drugs(1:13:51) Can Erectile Dysfunction Medication Treat Cancer?(1:17:46) The Hidden Danger of Heavy Metals in Supplements(1:21:45) The Benefits of Creating a Longevity Community(1:24:54) Sauna vs Cold Plunges: Which Is Better for Longevity?(1:31:34) Is Bryan Johnson’s Protocol Actually Working?(1:35:39) Are Vitamins a Waste of Money?(1:39:41) Could GLP-1s Protect Against Dementia?(1:46:23) What’s AI Doing to Longevity Research?(1:54:30) Can Your Mindset Affect How Long You Live?(1:56:55) The Two Things That Matter Most for Longevity(1:58:01) Which Longevity Methods Actually Work?(2:03:31) When Health Optimisation Goes Too Far(2:05:18) Where to Find David

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#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠

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Johnny Chang is a former gang member and inmate turned Christian pastor, speaker, and podcaster.

What happens when a boy enters prison at 12 and doesn’t emerge until 25? That was Johnny Chang’s reality. Raised amid violence and gangs, he eventually found God. But does a violent past define a man forever, or can he choose to become someone better?

Expect to learn how Johnny was brought into gang life when he was 12 years old, why Juvie is more violent but less lethal than prison, what life is like in prison and what it takes to survive, the hardest things to unlearn after prison, how Johnny found god and started preaching the gospel, what twelve-year-old Johnny would think if he could see himself now and much more…

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Timestamps:

(00:00) How Johnny Got Pulled Into Gang Life
(08:44) Surviving California’s Youth Prison System
(16:08) How Prison Politics Reshapes Gang Mentality
(20:43) The Hidden Status Hierarchy Inside Prison
(22:54) Why Prison Violence Is So Manipulative
(29:26) Johnny’s Most Dangerous Moment Behind Bars
(33:57) The Prison Habits That Are Hardest to Unlearn
(39:04) Why Life After Prison Is So Difficult to Rebuild
(43:01) Why Johnny Feared Life Outside Prison
(57:04) How Johnny Found Purpose Through Christianity
(01:11:41) The Courage of Forgiveness
(01:16:26) Why Finding Peace Can Feel Like a Battle
(01:21:19) How Do We Distinguish God’s Voice From Our Own?
(01:25:04) Is Turning to Religion a Sign of Weakness?
(01:27:25) Why Are Vulnerable Conversations So Hard?
(01:29:59) Is Forgiveness Actually Selfish?
(01:41:51) Why Returning to Prison Terrified Johnny
(01:52:51) What Would Johnny’s 12-Year-Old Self Think Now?
(01:59:01) Where to Find Johnny

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#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠

#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠

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In the third episode of Mostly Wise, we explore:

If Matt and Jeff could survive Navy SEAL selection, training and hazing.

Whether the Navy actually has trained animals like killer assassin kamikaze dolphins.

How the guys deal with their own versions of sobriety.

Why Love on The Spectrum is potentially problematic.

What it was like for Jocko to be in the Military on 9/11.

The story of the gun no manufacturer dared to make after testing it.

And much more...

Guests

Jocko Willink is a retired United States Navy officer in SEAL Team 3, an author and a podcaster.

Matt McCusker is a comedian, writer, author and podcaster.

Jeff Dye is a comedian, actor, television host and podcaster.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Can You Be Openly Gay in the Military?
(02:26) Are Women’s Sports as Good as Men’s?
(08:19) What It Really Takes to Become a Navy SEAL
(20:17) The Most Uncontrollable Navy SEALs
(24:35) Do Dolphins Work for the Navy SEALs?
(37:08) Could You Run a Marathon in Wheelies?
(38:34) Is Climbing Everest a Good Idea?
(44:32) The Privacy Problem With High-Rise Living
(51:14) How Embarrassment Pushed Jeff Into Sobriety
(01:01:12) Why Men Can’t Win During Labour
(01:05:32) Why Jocko Didn’t Have a Batchelor Party
(01:07:39) Is Sober Dating Like Love on the Spectrum?
(01:17:47) Do Single Guys Go Crazy After 7pm?
(01:23:00) Why Social Dating Is Too Complicated
(01:30:27) Are Women Trying to Reset Their Body Count?
(01:34:22) Why Weed Affects Everyone Differently
(01:46:23) Why a 25mm Sniper Rifle Should Never Exist
(01:52:46) The Best Perks of Being a Veteran
(01:58:31) The Reality of Waking Up to the Iraq War
(02:01:07) How 9/11 Changed the World Forever
(02:10:00) Why War Never Goes to Plan
(02:12:48) How the Russia/Ukraine Conflict Changed Modern Warfare
(02:20:27) Is the Military Already Enhancing Soldiers?
(02:27:40) Would Veterans Do One More Tour?
(02:31:59) Where to Find the Guys

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#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠

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In this AI debate, we explore:

Whether humans will exist in 2040.

What will happen once we reach AGI.

Whether AI gets smart enough to act malevolently or benevolently towards humans.

If AI will grow powerful enough to be out of human control.

and much more...

Guests

Zack Kass is an AI futurist, advisor, speaker, and author.

Liv Boeree is a physicist, science communicator, podcaster and former professional poker champion.

Aric Floyd is an AI writer, and video producer.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Will Humans Still Be Around in 2040?
(08:20) What Jobs Will Be Protected From AI?
(14:22) Finding Meaning in a Post-Work World
(23:13) Technology Is Pulling Us From Our Purpose
(27:12) Where Do We Draw the Line With Outsourcing Thinking?
(39:58) Is AI Unlocking Human Potential?
(42:28) Refusal or Obedience: What’s More Dangerous?
(46:01) The AI Attack That Should Worry Everyone
(54:44) Should We Slow Down Advanced AI?
(56:41) Does Recursive Research Actually Work?
(01:10:52) How Safe Is AI?
(01:14:01) Can We Reach a Peace Deal for a Superintelligent World?
(01:22:38) Why AI 2040 Got So Much Right
(01:26:21) Is AGI Inevitable?
(01:30:39) Could Techno-Pastoralism Be the Future?
(01:37:16) Is AI Replacing Human Connection?
(01:45:36) How Do We Navigate the Purpose-Friction Problem?
(02:00:50) Why Data Centre Policy Matters More Than Ever
(02:05:56) The Concentration of Power Concern
(02:11:39) Is the Frontier Strategy the Winning Condition?
(02:18:17) Will AI Weaken Democracy?
(02:29:11) How We Can Limit the Concentration of Power
(02:31:45) Is ChatGPT Pessimistic About the Future?
(02:37:54) What Should We Be Focused On?

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#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠

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Daniel Lieberman is a Harvard professor of human evolutionary biology, paleoanthropologist, and author.

What is the best diet for peak human health? From vegan and carnivore to Mediterranean and raw food, how do you know which approach is right for you? And are diet and exercise still the keys to good health—or does modern science offer another solution?

Expect to learn why nutrition and diet feel much like a religion, which diet is healthier: Vegan or Carnivore, why the Blue Zone science might be one big scam, what the best and worst diets are for your health, why most diets stop working after a certain period, if GLP-1s are the artificial solution to a real problem and much more…

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Timestamps:

(00:00) How Diet Shapes the Way You Think About Food
(02:12) Diet Through the Lens of Human Evolution
(02:55) Do We Look for Meaning Through Diet?
(05:56) Are Plant-Based Diets Actually Better?
(11:30) Why the Carnivore Diet Is Taking Off
(14:04) The Truth About Proteinmaxxing
(19:50) Is There Really One “Best” Diet?
(24:00) Can We Trust Epidemiological Studies?
(31:46) Why the Mediterranean Diet Keeps Winning
(34:36) The Blue Zones Myth Explained
(42:18) Can You Lose Weight Without Cutting Carbs?
(51:57) Why Dieting Is Simpler Than You Think
(54:00) Is Calorie Restriction Worth It?
(01:02:35) What’s Special About Intermittent Fasting?
(01:06:15) Breaking Down the Paleo Diet
(01:11:13) The Truth About Antinutrients
(01:12:45) Why the Raw Food Diet Is So Hard
(01:15:48) What Cooking Really Does to Digestion
(01:19:38) Did Farming Make Humans Healthier?
(01:24:58) What’s the Real Story With Gluten?
(01:27:51) Why Are So Many People Overweight?
(01:32:16) Why We Crave Balanced Flavours
(01:38:41) Food Labels Don’t Tell the Whole Story
(01:43:06) “Healthy” Foods That Could Be Making You Worse
(01:51:40) Do Diets Stop Working Eventually?
(01:54:08) The Biggest Concerns About GLP-1s
(01:59:40) The Principles Behind Every Healthy Diet
(02:07:35) Where to Find Daniel

Extra Stuff:

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Episodes You Might Enjoy:

#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠

#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠

#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠

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I spent a really long time putting this together, I really hope you enjoy it! In this second episode of Mostly Wise, we explore:

Hunter's true version of the laptop story

The best conspiracy theories that are (maybe) real.

If it was Hunter's bag of cocaine that was found in the White House.

What the next two years for the Democratic Party will look like.

Hunter's unfiltered thoughts on the Trump family.

Matt gifts a ceremonial "pipe" to Hunter

And much more...

Guests

Hunter Biden is an artist, former attorney, and the son of former US President Joe Biden.

Matt McCusker is a comedian, writer, author and podcaster.

Duncan Trussell is a comedian, actor, writer and podcaster.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Is Peter Thiel in League With the Anti-Christ?
(03:10) Are Robot Dogs and Delivery Drones Taking Over?
(06:50) Shaking the Shame of Addiction and a Leaked Laptop
(15:37) How Much Power Does a President Really Have?
(23:38) Living Through the Hunter Biden Laptop Controversy
(33:40) What Stopped Hunter From Relapsing?
(38:07) Would Hunter Be Pardoned If His Dad Had Won?
(40:00) Was Joe Biden Fit to Run Again?
(50:17) Was Joe Biden America’s Poorest President?
(52:56) Is Hunter Cage-Fighting Donald Jr. and Eric Trump?
(54:00) The Secret Doors in the Presidential Residence
(56:58) Is the White House Actually Haunted?
(59:57) How to Hide D***s in the White House
(01:05:37) Why Hunter Packs His Bags With a Witness
(01:09:26) Will Hunter Ever Run for President?
(01:10:24) What’s Next for Hunter?
(01:13:10) Why Are C***k Addictions So Shocking?
(01:17:52) Was the CIA Behind JFK’s Assassination?
(01:26:10) The Flex of Avoiding the Epstein Files
(01:27:00) How Hunter Joined the Board of Burisma
(01:36:42) Don’t Let Addiction Define You
(01:43:56) We Need to Get Money Out of Politics
(02:00:45) What’s Driving Political Violence?
(02:10:23) When Did Politics Become So Confrontational?
(02:13:56) Are We Ready for Superintelligence?
(02:25:02) Is AI Creating Viruses?
(02:28:51) Why Anthony Fauci Keeps Pleading the Fifth
(02:32:18) The Greatest Danger to America
(02:39:18) The Catalyst of the Iran War
(02:51:12) What If Hunter Had Never Been Pardoned?
(02:55:33) What It’s Really Like Talking to Nick Fuentes
(03:01:21) You Have to Play the Game to Win

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Jimmy Carr is a comedian, television host and an author.

From razor-sharp jokes to hard-earned life wisdom, Jimmy Carr can do it all. Whether he’s explaining how he’d fix Britain or revealing the secrets it takes to become a better comedian, Jimmy is back with brilliant insights, unforgettable one-liners, and a few laughs along the way.

Expect to learn why your life doesn’t need to be easier but simpler, if you’re actually depressed or your life is just depressing, why favourable conditions never come and you should probably act now, how to use your unfair advantages to your benefit, what to do when you catch yourself overthinking, if Jimmy Carr will run for PM and much more…

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Timestamps:

(00:00) How Many Shows Has Jimmy Done This Year?
(00:43) Why Jimmy Never Gets Stressed on Tour
(03:57) Why We’ve Become So Anxious
(18:47) Is Optionality Making Us Miserable?
(23:52) Why Broken Promises Keep Costing You
(27:45) The Power of Unshakeable Self-Confidence
(29:43) Jimmy’s Relationship With Gratitude
(33:29) Give Your Brain Better Problems to Solve
(39:53) How Comedy Shows Expand Conversations
(48:14) Is Social Media Stealing Our Souls?
(52:52) Stop Waiting for the Perfect Conditions
(57:22) Are We Living in the Good Old Days?
(01:00:17) Can the UK Be Fixed?
(01:06:53) Address the Problems Whilst They’re Small
(01:14:08) Why Anyone Can Be a Comedian
(01:20:27) The Science of Why Jokes Work
(01:22:34) Why Great Comedy Breaks the Rules
(01:24:12) Can You Teach Someone to Be Funny?
(01:26:23) The Oldest Joke Formula Still in Use
(01:27:27) How Podcasting Is Influencing Comedy
(01:33:17) Let Your Obsession Become Your Advantage
(01:43:27) How Do We Solve the Drug Crisis?
(01:56:33) What British People Still Don’t Understand

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#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠

#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠

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I hit 4.3 million YouTube subscribers!

As usual, I celebrated by collecting questions from across social media and answering them directly.

Expect to learn my thoughts on having kids in the near future, what my time with the Night Wolf Hawk was like, a quick health update, why I keep changing my hairstyle, reflections from a one-week silent meditation retreat, and much more...

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#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠

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In this evolutionary psychology roundtable, we explore:

- If 20% of the men actually get 80% of the attention.
- The biggest red and green flags to look out for in the dating pool.
- Why women's sexual desire fades faster than men's.
- and much more…

Guests:
- Macken Murphy is an evolutionary biologist at the University of Melbourne, a writer and a podcaster.
- Steve Stewart-Williams is an evolutionary psychologist, a professor, and an author.
- Rob Henderson holds a PhD in psychology from the University of Cambridge and is a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute.

Sponsors:

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Is This the Most Attractive Dance Move?
(3:14) Does Looksmaxxing Give Women the Ick?
(13:07) Why Do We Get the Ick?
(16:52) Are Chads Stealing All the Women?
(25:23) Is Marriage Affirmative Action for Men?
(31:00) Are Humans Meant to Be Serial Monogamists?
(34:52) How Rich Women Change Men’s Resourcefulness
(44:18) Abundance vs Scarcity: What’s More Attractive?
(55:34) Do High-Earning Women Have Higher Standards?
(01:05:03) Can Surveys Accurately Measure Sex Differences?
(01:10:36) Are Dating App Users Worse Partners?
(01:16:53) What Matters More: Height or Looks?
(01:20:46) Why Male Beautification Is Exploding
(01:31:27) Do Women Prefer Formidable Men?
(01:35:22) The Rise of Female Teacher Sex Scandals
(01:42:56) Is Being Desired What Women Want Most?
(01:47:32) The Dangers of Minimising Sex Differences
(01:50:46) The Latest Evidence on Mate Switching
(01:52:20) Why Marriage Kills Women’s Sex Drive
(01:56:40) How Do We Determine Human Nature?
(02:03:34) What Do Lesbians Find Attractive?
(02:05:57) Where to Find the Guys

Extra Stuff:

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#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠

#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠

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