Show Notes
Steven Pinker argues our brains aren't broken, they're just running ancient software in a modern world. We talk logic, base rates, and why being rational is actually a survival skill.
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Rob Moore's Life Leverage is basically a permission slip to stop being busy and start being effective. We talk 80/20, SOPs, and why your ego is the real enemy.
Dimple Dhabalia's Tell Me My Story makes the case that real listening is a radical act. We talk root stories, thick questions, and why advice is usually the wrong move.
Sophie Gilbert's Girl on Girl argues that when women look at women, it's never simple. We dig into selfies, mean-girl movies, and why the female gaze is a conflicted one.
Kyle Chayka's Filterworld explains why every cafe, playlist, and feed feels weirdly identical. We talk algorithmic taste, the death of surprise, and how to fight back.
Roberta Matuson's Talent Magnetism explains why some companies never have to chase candidates. We talk magnetic cores, honest job posts, and the one question that reveals your real culture.