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The Polymath Project

Interviews with some of the smartest & most interesting people in the world of ideas. Two questions I'm always asking: (a) "How does the world work?" and (b) "How can we do a better job of living ... Read more

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The Duchess of Poker — Poker Pro Annie Duke on How to Make Better Decisions

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Award-winning author and journalist David Quammen comes on the podcast to talk about his latest book, "The Tangled Tree:... Read more

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