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Dialectic

Jackson Dahl
Creativity
Entrepreneurship
Community
Technology
Venture Capital
Daylight
Computing
Humanity
Attention Span
Writing
Mental Health
Human Flourishing
Individualism
Curiosity
Artificial Intelligence
Social Media
Maslow's Hierarchy
Design
Agency
Personal Growth

Conversational portraits of original people, across technology, media, business, and creativity. By Jackson Dahl.

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Nicholas Thompson (Website, X, LinkedIn, Wikipedia) is the CEO of The Atlantic, an elite distance runner, and the author of The Running Ground—a memoir about his father, his life, and the sport of running. Full transcript and all links at dialectic.... more

Jared Weinstein (LinkedIn, X) is an investor, advisor, civic leader, and founder of Overton. This is his first interview. Full transcript and all links at dialectic.fm/jared-weinstein.

Jared spent his twenties in the George W. Bush White House, star... more

All links and transcript at dialectic.fm/mario-gabriele

Mario Gabriele (X) is a writer, investor, and analyst. He is founder of The Generalist and Partner at Hummingbird.

He aims to bring the rigor of investment analysis with writing quality and st... more

All links and transcript available at dialectic.fm/celine-nguyen

Celine Nguyen (Website, Substack, X) is a writer, software designer at Watershed, and literary critic. She writes personal canon, a newsletter about literature, design, art, and techno... more

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Recent Guests

Jared Weinstein
Entrepreneur, investor, former White House aide
Overton; Thrive Capital; Palantir (early)
Episode: 44: Jared Weinstein - Within Earshot, Out of Camera Shot
Mario Gabriele
Writer and investor; founder of The Generalist; partner at Hummingbird Ventures
The Generalist; Hummingbird Ventures
Episode: 43: Mario Gabriele - Reality is Story-Shaped
Celine Nguyen
Product designer at Watershed; writer and critic focusing on literature and culture
Watershed
Episode: 42: Celine Nguyen - Nurturing Your Mind in Public
Andrew Reed
Growth investor at Sequoia Capital
Sequoia Capital
Episode: 39: Andrew Reed - Don't Flinch
Molly Mielke McCarthy
Early stage investor at Moth Fund focusing on mission-driven individuals
Moth Fund
Episode: 38: Molly Mielke McCarthy - The Art of Peopling
C. Thi Nguyen
Professor of Philosophy at the University of Utah, author of 'The Score: How to Stop Playing Someone Else's Game'
University of Utah
Episode: 36: C. Thi Nguyen - Measurement, Meaning, and Play
Brie Wolfson
Chief Marketing Officer at Positive Sum, former employee at Stripe and Figma, and a consultant
Positive Sum
Episode: 35: Brie Wolfson - Loving Attention & Ease in Craft
Ryo Lu
Head of Design at Cursor, previously a designer at Notion, Stripe, and Asana.
Cursor
Episode: 34: Ryo Lu - It's All the Same Thing
Gabe Whaley
CEO and co-founder of Mischief
Mischief
Episode: 31: Gabe Whaley - Playing the Crowd & Outlasting the Hype

Host

Jackson Dahl
Host of Dialectic

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#39
Chile/Business
Apple Podcasts
#208
Spain/Business
Apple Podcasts
#232
India/Business

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38: Molly Mielke McCarthy - The Art of Peopling
Q: How have you gotten better at asking?
I force myself off the ledge and push myself to ask for what I need.
38: Molly Mielke McCarthy - The Art of Peopling
Q: How do you practice maintenance in your friendships?
I've become less avoidant; I've realized that I should actually reach out to my friends without letting shame or guilt get in the way.
35: Brie Wolfson - Loving Attention & Ease in Craft
Q: What is the essence of what makes real work worth doing?
Real work is about applying your skills to meaningful tasks, finding joy in the process, and living with purpose.
31: Gabe Whaley - Playing the Crowd & Outlasting the Hype
Q: What does trust mean in the context of Mischief in your audience?
Trust is about ensuring the work stands on its own; we're moving to a place where the individual works can thrive without being tied to MSCHF's branding.
31: Gabe Whaley - Playing the Crowd & Outlasting the Hype
Q: Is Internet culture even a helpful frame? Is it just everything?
The Internet is hard to define now; it used to be a place for subcultures to thrive but has become a jumble that makes it hard to distinguish genuine innovation.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dialectic

What is Dialectic about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, idea-rich conversation show that centers on individuality, creativity, and the human side of technology, business, and culture. Episodes frequently explore how personal values, authentic work, and meaningful craft intersect with modern markets, design, and innovation. Notable throughlines include the tension between metrics and meaning, the role of agency in technology, and the craft of building with integrity in fast-moving industries. Guests span investors, designers, artists, researchers, and founders, offering diverse perspectives on how to turn creative work into durable impact. The show often pairs deep philosophical or cultural inquiries with practical paths for practitioners, making it appealing to listeners who want b... more

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1. Jared Weinstein
2. Mario Gabriele
3. Celine Nguyen
4. Andrew Reed
5. Molly Mielke McCarthy
6. C. Thi Nguyen
7. Brie Wolfson
8. Ryo Lu

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