Alexander and I using our qualitative minds try and figure out when exactly we should be relying on our learned human experience and when we may need to consult a t-test to figure out the right answer.

Topics:

◉ The failures of using data to compare ourselves to others.

◉ Why our value systems often triumph over empirical evidence.

◉ The ways in which statistics can be corrupted (cherry picking variables).

◉ The role of qualitative researchers in posing new research questions and theoretical ideas that can later be tested.

◉ Ending the hate...for qualitative thinkers.

◉ Scientists must forgo hubris and take a small dose of humility when speaking about universal truths.

◉ What the path of research could look like moving forward.

This episode is the fourth part of a larger series in which I am joined by Roman Empire expert Brett Davidoff, as we discuss some of the parallels of ancient Rome to the United States and other historical instances of democratic decay. In this episode we discuss the conclusion of the civil war between Marc Antony and Octavius.

Gabby and I discuss why our houses and apartments are a bit more than giant crash pads.

Topics

◉ Properly designed spaces can motivate you.

◉ Know which pieces of furniture are of supreme importance.

◉ The male versus the female mind regarding space.

◉ Organizing can actually make you feel good.

◉ Not unpacking a suitcase...a look into the subconscious?

◉ Functionality is going to look and feel different to everyone.

◉ The memories and personas forged in different spaces.

◉ At the very least...clean your room!

This episode is the second part of a larger series in which I am joined by Roman Empire expert Brett Davidoff, as we discuss some of the parallels of ancient Rome to the United States and other historical instances of democratic decay. In this episode we discuss the fallout after the assassination of Julius Caesar and the start of civil war in Rome.

Daniel and I continue our discussion on why we as a society have stopped caring about learning and education in general.

Topics

◉ What the data says about income and educational outcomes.

◉ The ugly truth...are we all meant to be philosophers and high thinkers?

◉ Is it possible to value smart people just for being smart?

◉ Are the affluent hoarding the keys to success?

◉ Parenting 101

◉ What can be done to make learning and education sexy again?

Joe and I discuss the dangers of only knowing how to do one thing and how it is not only damaging our economy but stunting human growth and potential.

Topics

◉ A leftover byproduct of the industrial age.

◉ Employers seeing workers as a means to an end.

◉ Oh no...here comes the automation and new platforms.

◉ What is the individual's responsibility in developing new skills?

◉ What is the role of employers and the government in retraining people?

◉ Employee rotation...a possible solution?

◉ Even the highly educated are not immune...

◉ Always stop and evaluate what exactly is it that you are being asked to do.

Kenny and I discuss that as time passes, the decent among us seem to be growing more and more invisible!

Topics:

◉ The two missed calls dilemma.

◉ Find why can't we find happiness in our respective social hierarchies?

◉ The sex and money endgame.

◉ Bad energy tends to roll down the pyramid.

◉ Good people remind us of our deficiencies.

◉ The good has now become society's new sacrificial lamb.

◉ Should the good people start speaking up?

◉ The artificial versus the organic good.

Sam shares his experience travelling America with just a handful of clothes and what lessons we can all learn from this and some of the more serious concerns of this lifestyle.

Topics:

◉ The 3 Robe System.

◉ How having less can free us from fear of loss.

◉ How we project material desires onto others.

◉ Respect for different people's lifestyle.

◉ How to show gratitude and exercise mindfulness when relying on the generosity of others.

◉ The power of the left behind shaving razors...

Christopher and I discuss why exactly the things that we think that we need aren't so important and how we can begin training ourselves to live without the latest and greatest.

Topics:

◉ Your possessions may come to posses you.

◉ How certain goods simply satisfy the ego.

◉ Why the cheap version of things can be just as good.

◉ The old coffee can method of saving.

◉ The importance of mattress money.

◉ All the things you could be doing...other than shopping.

◉ Overcoming the stigma of where you shop.

◉ How to overcome other people's criticisms of your material choices.

◉ Old is not a synonym for broken.

I am joined with Jeff Nugent, as we discuss if anyone can become a leader and if so, what qualities comprise a good leader?

Topics Explored:

◉ Unexpected leadership in a supermarket.

◉ A leader...not with an agenda but an agenda to listen.

◉ A great leader gives birth to many other leaders.

◉ Leaders should be judged on legacy.

◉ Simple steps that parents can take to raise healthy and successful children.