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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
Censorship
Comedy
Free Speech
Corporate Influence In Politics
Pop Psychology
Sleep Optimization
Genetics
Social Status

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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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
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
Paul Rosolie
Wildlife conservationist and author
Jungle Keepers
Episode: #1052 - Paul Rosolie - Uncontacted Tribes, Jungle Warfare & Being Eaten Alive
Donald Robertson
Cognitive-behavioral therapist and author focused on anxiety and self-improvement.
Episode: #1050 - Donald Robertson - Practical Tools for a Less Anxious Life
Nick Shirley
Investigative YouTuber who exposed the Minnesota Child Care Fraud scandal
Episode: #1044 - Nick Shirley - Inside Minnesota's $10B Childcare Fraud Scandal
Dr. Debra Lieberman
Expert in evolutionary psychology
Center for Evolutionary Psychology
Episode: #1041 - Dr Debra Lieberman - Why Don’t You Have Sex With Your Sister?

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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
  • Credibility lost

    Lost all credibility w the Shirley interview… shame

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jnbya22
    United Statesa month ago
  • The best around

    Have been through so many chapters of my life whilst listening to this every week. Grew up an only child and the experiences and stories from Chris and the guests have helped shape the man I am today.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LW.M
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Peter Attia raped kids with Epstein

    And this guys loves giving the fraud a platform. Attia should be prosecuted and everyone around him should be deeply and permanently embarrassed

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Fingergunstheturd
    United Statesa month ago
  • Ep992 - period brain 🙌

    Possibly the most informative, yet hilarious podcast I’ve ever listened to. 26 minutes in I was in absolute stitches! Chris is no doubt glad to be a man after this poddy! 😅 (Aussie listener) 🇦🇺🦘

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StellaKG
    Australiaa month ago
  • Great for free time

    Incredible people on the show, thought provoking conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Summerroseskyee
    Canadaa month ago

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#1068 - Dr Peter Salerno - How Narcissists Hijack Your Brain
Q: How does the environment affect the expression of narcissistic traits in children?
Early environments that challenge superiority and promote equality may influence the trajectory, but the core traits have a substantial biological basis; nurturing environments can modulate expression but not erase the underlying predisposition in many cases.
#1068 - Dr Peter Salerno - How Narcissists Hijack Your Brain
Q: What are the root causes of cluster B personality disorders, and how much do genes contribute?
Genes provide startup material and set a baseline liability; environment can amplify or mitigate it, but disorders like cluster B have a strong heritable component that isn't solely determined by upbringing, with twin studies showing significant heritability across traits.
#1070 - Louis Theroux - Is The Manosphere Really That Dangerous?
Q: Do you see a path to positive role models for young men amidst this online culture?
Theroux suggests the need for genuine, constructive male role models and healthier, non-toxic forms of self-improvement, while acknowledging the widespread appeal of the current online ecosystem.
#1070 - Louis Theroux - Is The Manosphere Really That Dangerous?
Q: What drew you to cover the Manosphere in this documentary?
Theroux explains his long history with exploring difficult social topics and his aim to cover it seriously without sensationalizing, seeking to understand the appeal of these online personas while highlighting their harm and marketing tactics.
#1065 - Scott Solomon - The Insane Biological Cost of Living on Mars
Q: What happens with keeping us going?
We really haven't done enough research on reproduction in a lower gravity environment, and the implications are still largely unknown.

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1. Louis Theroux
2. Dr. Max Butterfield
3. Peter Salerno
4. Dr. Dani Sulikowski
5. Charlie Houpert
6. Paul Rosolie
7. Donald Robertson
8. Nick Shirley

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