Podcast · 49 episodes
Dialectic, page 2
by Jackson Dahl · English
Conversational portraits of original people, across technology, media, business, and creativity. By Jackson Dahl.
All episodes, page 2
36: C. Thi Nguyen - Measurement, Meaning, and PlayWhat play is (not just “games”), how scoring systems shape agency and attention, and how real-world metrics can “value-capture” and flatten meaning.13 Jan 2026 · 2 h 22 min · 63 chapters
35: Brie Wolfson - Loving Attention & Ease in CraftCraft, taste, and “finger feel” in leadership and marketing; how companies build culture and structure work in an IC/remote era.6 Jan 2026 · 2 h 32 min · 68 chapters
34: Ryo Lu - It's All the Same ThingRio Liu argues that “it’s all the same thing”: simple underlying building blocks recombine into complex systems.18 Dec 2025 · 2 h · 43 chapters
33. TBPN (John Coogan & Jordi Hays) - Inside Tech's Water CoolerIn this episode of *Dialectic*, hosts Jackson Dahl interviews John Coogan and Jordi Hays, co-founders of the Technology Business Programming Network (TBPN).17 Nov 2025 · 2 h 22 min
32: Chris Sacca - Drifting Back to Real32: Chris Sacca - Drifting Back to Real5 Nov 2025 · 2 h 36 min
31: Gabe Whaley - Playing the Crowd & Outlasting the HypeIn this episode of "Dialectic," host Jackson Dahl interviews Gabe Whaley, co-founder and CEO of MSCHF, an art collective and creative brand known for its viral products and cultural interventions.15 Oct 2025 · 2 h 4 min
30: David Senra - The Clarity of CommitmentDavid Senra, podcaster and founder of Founders and the new David Senra podcast.30 Sep 2025 · 2 h 17 min
29: Billy Oppenheimer - Attuned to CluesIn this episode of Dialectic, host Jackson Dahl interviews Billy Oppenheimer, a researcher and writer closely associated with notable figures like Ryan Holiday and Rick Rubin.10 Sep 2025 · 2 h 21 min
28: Maxwell Meyer - Starships & Road TripsIn this episode of the Dialectic podcast, host Jackson Dahl interviews Maxwell Meyer, founder and editor of Arena Magazine.3 Sep 2025 · 2 h 19 min
27: Mackenzie Burnett - Accounting for the American DreamThis episode features Mackenzie Burnett, co-founder and CEO of Ambrook, a financial software platform designed for independent businesses, particularly focusing on agriculture.28 Aug 2025 · 1 h 49 min
26: Cyan Banister - A Fool’s Dérive26: Cyan Banister - A Fool’s Dérive20 Aug 2025 · 1 h 59 min
25: Reggie James - Our Infinite Mirrors (Live at FWB Fest)In this live episode at FWB Fest 2025, host Jackson Dahl converses with Reggie James, a designer, writer, and entrepreneur.13 Aug 2025 · 58 min
24: Linus Lee - Engineering for AlivenessIn this episode of Dialectic, host Jackson Dahl interviews Linus Lee, a builder, engineer, and writer who explores how software can enhance human abilities and agency.4 Aug 2025 · 1 h 49 min
23: Tamara Winter - Tacit Trust & Caring CuriosityIn this episode of the *Dialectic* podcast, hosted by Jackson Dahl, Tamara Winter, a commissioning editor at Stripe Press, shares her insights on tacit knowledge, social infrastructure, and the…28 Jul 2025 · 2 h 11 min
22: Nadia Asparouhova - Ideas that InfectNadia Asparouhova discusses her book Anti-Memetics and a theory of how ideas spread online and offline.3 Jul 2025 · 2 h 5 min · 54 chapters
21: Geoffrey Litt: Software You Can ShapeIn this episode of *Dialectic*, host Jackson Dahl speaks with Geoffrey Litt, a designer, engineer, writer, and researcher at Ink & Switch.19 Jun 2025 · 2 h 29 min
19: Henrik Karlsson - Cultivating a Life that FitsThis episode features Henrik Karlsson, an independent writer focused on self-cultivation, introspection, and relationships.3 Jun 2025 · 2 h 45 min
18: Tom Morgan - Wisdom in the WooThis episode features Tom Morgan, a writer, podcaster, and "curiosity sherpa." Tom leads The Leading Edge, a community focused on personal transformation and authenticity.28 May 2025 · 1 h 42 min
17: Alex Danco - Innovation Begins with GiftsThis episode of *Dialectic* features Alex Danco, a writer and Product Director at Shopify.21 May 2025 · 3 h 9 min
16: Anjan Katta - A Sunrise Over ComputingAnjan Katta - A Sunrise Over Computing5 May 2025 · 2 h 37 min
15: D.A. Wallach - Serendipity & SystemsIn this episode of the Dialectic podcast, host Jackson Dahl speaks with D.A. Wallach, a multi-talented investor, musician, and writer.28 Apr 2025 · 2 h 33 min
14: Alex Zhang - Curating Cultural PlaygroundsIn this episode, Jackson Dahl interviews Alex Zhang, the Chief Creative Officer of Powder Mountain, a unique ski resort in Utah that combines art, architecture, and fresh ski tracks.21 Apr 2025 · 1 h 52 min
13: Nabeel S. Qureshi - The Will to CareIn this episode, host Jackson Dahl converses with Nabeel S. Qureshi, a writer, entrepreneur, and former product lead at Palantir.31 Mar 2025 · 1 h 59 min
12: Che-Wei Wang & Taylor Levy (CW&T) - Iterating Together with TimeChe-Wei Wang & Taylor Levy (CW&T) - Iterating Together with Time24 Mar 2025 · 1 h 55 min