The Knowledge Project Podcast: Learn from the world’s experts

Psychological scientist and author Dr. Alice Pailhès has pioneered the scientific research on magicians’ mind control tricks, called forcing techniques. But these mind control tricks don’t just exist in the world of magic – they’re part of your everyday decision-making process. In this exclusive episode available only to Farnam Street members, Dr.  Pailhès and Shane …

Dr. Gina Poe has spent nearly four decades studying the science of sleep, and how we can all get a better night’s rest by making some simple changes in our lives. In this episode, Poe dives deep into what she’s learned about sleep during her career, including the stages of sleep, why you’re waking up …

When Kevin Kelly turned 68 years old, he began writing down notes and thoughts about all the lessons he’d learned in his life and the ones he wished he’d learned earlier. While those notes were originally intended for his young adult children, they eventually became the book Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I’d Known …

How can you use time to create sustainable, competitive advantages for your company? Consultant George Stalk, Jr. has spent much of his more than 40 years in the industry thinking about time, and in this episode, he dives deep into strategies that have enabled the best companies to speed up operations, leverage time as an …

One of the main jobs Ravi Gupta has as a partner at venture capital giant Sequoia Capital is to help founders see the difference between fantasy and reality. On this episode of The Knowledge Project, Gupta dives deep into a wide range of topics that will help you better understand the realities of success, decision-making, …

Jason Karp was living what he thought was a successful life in his 20s. He graduated near the top of his class from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and was well on his way to becoming a successful hedge fund manager. But when he noticed a series of health issues cropping up …

Visionary technology and business leader Nathan Myhrvold just might be the most interesting person in the world, and in this episode of The Knowledge Project he dives deep into some of the most pressing questions facing our world today. Where will technology take us in the future? Should we trust artificial intelligence? Where have we …

Get ready to upgrade your life with executive and leadership coach Jim Dethmer’s powerful Four Pillars of Integrity. From owning your mistakes to boosting your emotional intelligence, Dethmer shares essential strategies to improve your relationships and live more purposefully. Now Available on: YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Transcript As a coach to over …

In the third installment in a series of episodes, The Knowledge Project curates essential segments from five guests revolving around one theme: leadership. This episode helps put a unique definition on leadership and examines whether or not good leaders are context-dependent, the differences between a great leader and an average leader, how great leaders should …

Are you scrolling on your phone constantly? How badly do you crave that morning cup of coffee? Are you compulsively gambling, drinking, shopping, or even reading romance novels just to fall asleep? The potential for addiction is everywhere in our society, and on this episode of The Knowledge Project psychiatrist and author Dr. Anna Lembke …