Podcast · 546 episodes
Modern Wisdom, page 4
by Chris Williamson · English
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.
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Everything You Know is About to Collapse - David Friedberg - #1084Optimism vs “doomerism” about AI and future change; why technology diffuses; risks of social disruption; and how AI/robotics could enable space industry (especially moon-to-Mars) and energy…13 Apr 2026 · 2 h 11 min · 51 chapters
16 Brutal Life Lessons for Ambitious People - Michael Smoak - #1083High-achieving ambition, hedonic adaptation, and burnout; memento mori for productivity; finding fulfillment through service, faith, and gratitude; and how to process grief and difficult emotions…11 Apr 2026 · 2 h 2 min · 40 chapters
The Wild Psychology of Elon Musk - Eric Jorgenson - #1082Eric Jorgenson’s book and episode argue that Elon Musk’s productivity and success come less from tactics alone and more from “purpose” plus a distinctive risk mindset, expressed as relentless…9 Apr 2026 · 1 h 36 min · 42 chapters
Why Children of Divorce Grow Into Broken Adults - Erica Komisar - #1081Erica Komisar argues that divorce has a lasting “permanent impact” on children because it disrupts attachment security, emotional regulation, and a child’s sense of permanence/trust.6 Apr 2026 · 2 h 31 min · 51 chapters
The Terrible Paradox of Self-Awareness - Robert Pantano - #1080The “terrible paradox” of self-awareness: it causes suffering (a self that must endure uncertainty, loss, and death) yet also enables wonder, meaning, and conceptual understanding.4 Apr 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 25 chapters
AI Expert Warns: “This Is The Last Mistake We’ll Ever Make” - Tristan Harris - #1079Tristan Harris argues that AI is fundamentally different from prior tech because it’s a “digital brain” trained on the internet (a black box), scaled faster than society can adapt.2 Apr 2026 · 2 h 8 min · 52 chapters
Studio Launch Party - Indian Fetishes, Betting on Wars & Tom Cruise - #1078The hosts launch a new studio and riff on misophonia (rage at eating sounds), viral weight-loss/“crash” influencer narratives (Nikocado Avocado), and a long music-industry story tying Phil Collins’…30 Mar 2026 · 1 h 40 min · 41 chapters
How to Wake Up Excited About Your Goals - Chris Bailey - #1077Why some goals feel effortless while others become a “graveyard” of forgotten intentions.28 Mar 2026 · 1 h 9 min · 20 chapters
The Hotdog Effect: Secrets of the World’s #1 Restaurants - Will Guidara - #1076Will Guidara discusses “unreasonable hospitality” and how 11 Madison Park became the world’s #1 restaurant through systemizing guest connection, distinguishing hospitality from service, and using…26 Mar 2026 · 1 h 5 min · 30 chapters
Why Men Are at the Top of Society (and the bottom) - Roy Baumeister - #1075In this episode of "Modern Wisdom," host Chris Williamson engages in a deep conversation with psychologist Roy Baumeister about the evolutionary and societal roles of men.23 Mar 2026 · 1 h 30 min · 28 chapters
#1074 - Nir Eyal - A Masterclass in Changing Your Limiting BeliefsIn this episode of Modern Wisdom, host Chris Williamson interviews Nir Eyal, a behavioral design expert and author, discussing the power of belief, how it shapes our perception of reality, and…21 Mar 2026 · 1 h 28 min · 37 chapters
#1073 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 19 Uncomfortable Truths About Human NatureIn this episode of Modern Wisdom, host Chris Williamson engages with programmer and writer Gurwinder Bhogal, who explores 19 uncomfortable truths about human nature, cognitive biases, mental models,…19 Mar 2026 · 1 h 44 min · 35 chapters
#1072 - Dr Debra Soh - Why Nobody is Having Sex Anymore (& why it matters)Dr. Debra Soh, neuroscientist, sex researcher, political commentator, and author.16 Mar 2026 · 2 h 6 min · 53 chapters
#1071 - Bill Gurley - If You Hate Your Job, This is How to Start OverBill Gurley (Venture capitalist, general partner at Benchmark, former Wall Street analyst)14 Mar 2026 · 1 h 57 min · 49 chapters
#1070 - Louis Theroux - Is The Manosphere Really That Dangerous?In this episode of Modern Wisdom, host Chris Williamson interviews acclaimed journalist and documentarian Louis Theroux, exploring his documentary on the manosphere—an online culture space for men…12 Mar 2026 · 1 h 42 min · 40 chapters
#1069 - Dr Max Butterfield - How Love Turns You InsaneIn this episode of *Modern Wisdom*, host Chris Williamson is joined by Dr. Max Butterfield, a physician and health educator, to explore the complexities of love, relationships, and human behavior.9 Mar 2026 · 1 h 40 min · 34 chapters
#1068 - Dr Peter Salerno - How Narcissists Hijack Your BrainIn this episode of the Modern Wisdom podcast, host Chris Williamson interviews Dr. Peter Salerno, a social psychologist, professor, and researcher.7 Mar 2026 · 1 h 46 min · 43 chapters
#1067 - Cal Newport - The collapse of modern attention (and how to get it back)In this episode, host Chris Williamson interviews Cal Newport, a computer science professor at Georgetown University, productivity expert, and author.5 Mar 2026 · 1 h 45 min · 39 chapters
#1066 - Dr Kathryn Paige Harden - The Genetics of Evil: Are People Born Bad?In this episode of *Modern Wisdom*, host Chris Williamson interviews Dr. Kathryn Paige Harden, a psychologist and behavioral geneticist.2 Mar 2026 · 3 h 1 min · 65 chapters
#1065 - Scott Solomon - The Insane Biological Cost of Living on Mars1065 - Scott Solomon - The Insane Biological Cost of Living on Mars28 Feb 2026 · 1 h 23 min · 30 chapters
#1064 - Dr Dani Sulikowski - The Brutal Tactics of Female Sexual CompetitionIn this episode of the Modern Wisdom podcast, host Chris Williamson interviews Dr. Dani Sulikowski, an evolutionary psychologist, who explores the dynamics of female intrasexual competition.26 Feb 2026 · 1 h 50 min · 40 chapters
#1063 - Charlie Houpert - How to Survive the Death of Your Old SelfFocus on personal growth and societal fulfillment23 Feb 2026 · 2 h 17 min · 57 chapters
#1062 - Dave Evans - It’s time to rethink your entire life planIn the episode titled "It’s time to rethink your entire life plan," host Chris Williamson interviews Dave Evans, a seasoned entrepreneur, early Apple engineer, and author.21 Feb 2026 · 1 h 48 min · 42 chapters
#1061 - Oliver Burkeman - Why You Can’t Stop Your Productivity AddictionIn this episode of Modern Wisdom, host Chris Williamson interviews Oliver Burkeman, a journalist for The Guardian and author, discussing the challenges of productivity addiction, the concept of the…19 Feb 2026 · 1 h 32 min · 32 chapters