Parhaat Spencer Greenberg Podcastit (2024)

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When does productivity become toxic? (with Israa Nasir) 1:00:21

6d ago1:00:21

1:00:21

Read the full transcript here. When does productivity become toxic? To which part(s) of ourselves or our lives should we anchor our self-worth? How can we connect our productivity to our values? How does self-esteem intersect with productivity? When should we listen to our bodies and intuitions, and when should we ignore them and perhaps even do th…

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A conversation with a sociopath (with M.E. Thomas) 2:05:44

13d ago2:05:44

2:05:44

Read the full transcript here. Are the terms "psychopath" and "sociopath" interchangeable? Are people suffering from Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) naturally violent? Are people usually born with these psychopathy, sociopathy, ASPD, or other similar personality disorders; or are they caused by environmental factors? To what extent do sociop…

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Highs and lows on the road out of the replication crisis (with Brian Nosek) 1:38:18

18d ago1:38:18

1:38:18

Read the full transcript here. How much more robust have the social sciences become since the beginnings of the replication crisis? What fraction of replication failures indicate that the original result was a false positive? What do we know with relative certainty about human nature? How much of a difference is there between how people behave in a…

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Suffering and the self (with Jay Garfield) 1:10:44

27d ago1:10:44

1:10:44

Read the full transcript here. Why do we suffer? Would we still suffer if we got rid of all craving and aversion? Is pain the same thing as suffering? How is suffering connected to the concept of self? Should people in horrible situations attempt to remove themselves from those environments or try to improve their plights in any way; or should they…

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Choosing your strategy (with Seth Godin) 55:20

1M ago55:20

55:20

Read the full transcript here. What are the differences between tactics and strategies? Is the speed of growth of a company the main thing business school graduates should consider when trying to figure out where to launch their careers? How much optimism or pessimism should strategies include? How can we gain footholds for change in systems that a…

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How to be productive without burning out (with Anne-Laure Le Cunff) 1:17:09

1M ago1:17:09

1:17:09

Read the full transcript here. What is "mindful" productivity? Is impostor syndrome linked to main character syndrome? Must increased productivity always come with an increased risk of burn-out? What mistakes do people most commonly make when trying to improve their productivity? Is the best productivity system also the most minimal? What is "plus-…

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Does simply giving people money truly enable them to escape poverty? (with Miriam Laker) 59:49

2M ago59:49

59:49

Read the full transcript here. Should we give cash directly to people living in poverty? Why do most nonprofits prefer to give services rather than cash? What should be done if the things that a person really needs aren't purchasable near them? (For example, what if a person needs a vaccine that isn't available in their country?) Can most people be…

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Who really controls US elections? (with Bradley Tusk) 1:16:39

2M ago1:16:39

1:16:39

Read the full transcript here. What's the reality of how politicians get elected in the US? How much of a role does gerrymandering play? Are Democrats and Republicans equally guilty of gerrymandering? Do the parties secretly collaborate on gerrymandering? Is gerrymandering legal? What determines who wins a primary election? What percent of all gove…

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Communities of belief vs. communities of chemistry (with Tyler Alterman) 1:34:35

2M ago1:34:35

1:34:35

Read the full transcript here. Do people need more community in their lives? What makes for a good community? Can you really belong to a community if you don't share its core values? Is social chemistry transitive? Do "communities of belief" form and build trust more quickly than "communities of chemistry"? Do rationalists avoid taking "vibes", int…

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Everyone — including you! — should host more events (with Nick Gray) 1:21:09

2M ago1:21:09

1:21:09

Read the full transcript here. Why should people host more events than they do right now? Under what conditions shouldn't a person host more events? Do these suggestions apply to introverts? What's the best RSVP tool? What is "double opt-in"? What's the ideal length of time for a social event? What kinds of ice-breaker activities, if any, should ho…

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What do we know for sure about human psychology? (with Simine Vazire) 1:21:10

3M ago1:21:10

1:21:10

Read the full transcript here. How much progress has psychology made on the things that matter most to us? What are some psychological findings we feel pretty confident are true? How much consensus is there about the Big 5 personality traits? What are the points of disagreement about the Big 5? Are traits the best way of thinking about personality?…

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Pattern-breaking ideas, and startups that change the world (with Mike Maples) 1:18:03

3M ago1:18:03

1:18:03

Read the full transcript here. What mistakes do investors make when trying to predict which startups will succeed? Which matters more: a startup's team or its central idea? How do startup founders differ from other capitalists? What makes something a "pattern-breaking" idea or behavior? Are startup founders less sensitive to negative feedback than …

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Decision-making and play-testing (with Dan Epstein) 1:09:56

3M ago1:09:56

1:09:56

Read the full transcript here. What sorts of decisions are we making without even realizing we're making them? Are people aware of their own values? Do they know how those values rank relative to each other? What are all the various parties, interests, and values that have to be addressed and balanced when making decisions in a healthcare context? …

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When does productivity become toxic? (with Israa Nasir) 1:00:21

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A conversation with a sociopath (with M.E. Thomas) 2:05:44

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Highs and lows on the road out of the replication crisis (with Brian Nosek) 1:38:18

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Suffering and the self (with Jay Garfield) 1:10:44

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Choosing your strategy (with Seth Godin) 55:20

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How to be productive without burning out (with Anne-Laure Le Cunff) 1:17:09

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Does simply giving people money truly enable them to escape poverty? (with Miriam Laker) 59:49

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Who really controls US elections? (with Bradley Tusk) 1:16:39

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Communities of belief vs. communities of chemistry (with Tyler Alterman) 1:34:35

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Everyone — including you! — should host more events (with Nick Gray) 1:21:09

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What do we know for sure about human psychology? (with Simine Vazire) 1:21:10

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Pattern-breaking ideas, and startups that change the world (with Mike Maples) 1:18:03

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Decision-making and play-testing (with Dan Epstein) 1:09:56

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