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Modern Wisdom

Chris Williamson
Social Media
Mental Health
Success
Fitness Industry
American Politics
Cancel Culture
2024 Presidential Election
Youtube
Coddling Culture
Victimhood Culture
Morality
Mike Thurston
Comedy
Censorship
Free Speech
Corporate Influence In Politics
Pop Psychology
Sleep Optimization
Social Status
Genetics

Life is hard. This podcast will help. Lessons from the greatest thinkers on the planet with Chris Williamson. Including guests like David Goggins, Dr Jordan Peterson, Naval Ravikant, Sam Harris, Jocko Willink, Dr Andrew Huberman, Dr Julie Smith, Steven Bartlett, Ryan Holiday, Robert Greene, Matthew McConaughey, Alain de Botton, Alex Hormozi, Tony Robbins, Chris Bumstead, Mark Manson and more.

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Recent Guests

Nir Eyal
Author and researcher renowned for work on behavioral design and beliefs
Episode: #1074 - Nir Eyal - A Masterclass in Changing Your Limiting Beliefs
Dr. Debra Soh
Author of Sex Extinction; researcher on sexuality and gender
Simon & Schuster; author of Sex Extinction
Episode: #1072 - Dr Debra Soh - Why Nobody is Having Sex Anymore (& why it matters)
Bill Gurley
Venture capitalist and author (general partner at Benchmark)
Benchmark
Episode: #1071 - Bill Gurley - If You Hate Your Job, This is How to Start Over
Louis Theroux
Documentary filmmaker and journalist renowned for exploring social and cultural topics
BBC/Netflix documentary projects
Episode: #1070 - Louis Theroux - Is The Manosphere Really That Dangerous?
Dr. Max Butterfield
PhD in experimental psychology; relationship psychologist and content creator
Self-employed/Instagram content creator
Episode: #1069 - Dr Max Butterfield - How Love Turns You Insane
Peter Salerno
Psychologist specializing in personality disorders
Dr Peter Salerno's practice
Episode: #1068 - Dr Peter Salerno - How Narcissists Hijack Your Brain
Cal Newport
Author and computer science professor, known for Deep Work and The World Without Email
Georgetown University (implied by role, not explicitly stated in transcript)
Episode: #1067 - Cal Newport - The collapse of modern attention (and how to get it back)
Dr. Dani Sulikowski
Expert in evolutionary psychology focusing on human behavior and female intersexual competition.
Episode: #1064 - Dr Dani Sulikowski - The Brutal Tactics of Female Sexual Competition
Charlie Houpert
Entrepreneur and personal development coach, host of Charisma on Command
Charisma on Command
Episode: #1063 - Charlie Houpert - How to Survive the Death of Your Old Self

Host

Chris Williamson
Host of conversations with world-class thinkers across various disciplines, focusing on personal growth and societal issues.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 42k ratings
  • Brilliant Podcast

    Wonderful podcast that covers so many important topics in an interesting and informative way. I’ve learned so much from listening. Thank you Chris

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fuchsiaking
    United Kingdom19 days ago
  • Listen to my essay

    I’m a long time listener because Chris hosts many interesting guests. I do find it oddly hilarious that he routinely subjects his guests to listening to the essays he has written. Can he not just pull talking points?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Review_Thoughts
    Canada21 days ago
  • #1068 re: narcissists….

    I’m absolutely find of this podcast Modern Wisdom, it hits the lip of what matters nowadays. I’m a fan and run around with my ear plugs almost daily since I’ll find an actual topic what resembles situations in my life….

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Salsa 787
    Switzerland21 days ago
  • A fresh and reflective listening experience

    This podcast is a breath of fresh air in the age of growing numbers of podcasts and similar content. He hosts a variety of guests that range in a multitude of different subjects and fields and areas of expertise.

    Don’t listen to the reviews that take issue with a specific guest whom they disagree. This podcast feeds conversation, open-mindedness and clarity of understanding. If you don’t want a rabbit hole of confirmation bias and agenda-feeding content, this podcast is for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WillRemains
    United States22 days ago
  • 论差异

    中国版无法获取字幕,为什么?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    某某小东
    China22 days ago

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Listeners find the conversations both insightful and engaging, often highlighting the depth and quality of guest speakers.
Overall, many feel inspired and motivated by the content, suggesting it has a substantial positive impact on their lives.
Some express concerns about the perspective taken during discussions, particularly surrounding topics of gender and relationships, indicating a polarized reception among audiences.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#1074 - Nir Eyal - A Masterclass in Changing Your Limiting Beliefs
Q: How can someone practically change a long-held belief?
Try on a different belief as an experiment for a set period (e.g., 1 week or 30 days), observe outcomes, and decide whether to keep or discard the new belief based on experience.
#1074 - Nir Eyal - A Masterclass in Changing Your Limiting Beliefs
Q: Why is belief considered essential for motivation and habit change?
Belief acts as the glue between intention and action; without belief, people struggle to sustain effort even when opportunities or incentives exist. Reframing and testing beliefs can sustain long-term persistence.
#1072 - Dr Debra Soh - Why Nobody is Having Sex Anymore (& why it matters)
Q: What about the role of birth control in these dynamics?
Birth control can blunt ovulation signals, alter mate preferences, and delay childbearing, which has downstream effects on relationship choices and fertility decisions.
#1072 - Dr Debra Soh - Why Nobody is Having Sex Anymore (& why it matters)
Q: Is porn replacing real sex, or are other outlets taking the place?
Porn and solo sexual outlets are taking up space, but there is a broader shift where both the amount and method of sexual activity are changing; technology and AI companions are parts of that broader trend.
#1071 - Bill Gurley - If You Hate Your Job, This is How to Start Over
Q: Talk to me about the risk of starting again in your 30s or 40s.
The guest emphasizes using forward-looking exercises (e.g., 30-year plans, designing multiple scenarios) to evaluate whether a pivot is worth it, and he highlights practical actions like building a plan, testing ideas, and creating peer networks to provide support and reduce fear when starting over.

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2. Dr. Debra Soh
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7. Cal Newport
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