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Modern Wisdom

Chris Williamson
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Attachment Theory
Personal Development
Birthrate Decline
Emotions
Self-Discovery
United States
Emotional Intelligence

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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Dr. Martin Seligman is a psychologist, professor at the University of Pennsylvania, pioneer of positive psychology, and author.

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Daniel Cox is a researcher, pollster and Director of the Survey Center on American Life.

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Recent Guests

Daniel Cox
Researcher, pollster and Director of the Survey Center on American Life
Survey Center on American Life
Episode: Why Men & Women Are Giving Up On Each Other - Daniel Cox - #1166
Nic Palmer
Military veteran, comedian and YouTuber known as The Fat Electrician
Episode: The Most Hardcore Military Stories In History - The Fat Electrician - #1165
David Deutsch
British physicist, pioneering researcher in quantum computation, and author.
Episode: Why Pessimism Makes Dumb Ideas Sound Smart - David Deutsch - #1164
Shaan Puri
Entrepreneur, former CEO, podcaster and angel investor
Episode: 9 Harsh Truths No One Wants To Admit - Shaan Puri - #1163
Robert Greene
Author of The 48 Laws of Power and other works; discussed at length in the episode
Self-published writer/author; public intellectual
Episode: “This Is The Most Important Subject I’ve Ever Covered” - Robert Greene - #1162
Spencer Greenberg
Founder of ClearerThinking, clinical psychologist and co-author of the book discussed in the episode
ClearerThinking
Episode: The Only 12 Lessons Buried In Every Self-Help Book - Spencer Greenberg - #1161
John Kiriakou
Former CIA officer and whistleblower featured for insights into intelligence operations
Central Intelligence Agency (former); Author
Episode: CIA Whistleblower: Who Actually Runs The US Government? - John Kiriakou - #1160
Dr K
Guest discussing rock bottom experiences and recovery
Episode: 4 Men Share How They Hit Rock Bottom (and got out) - Dr K, Joe Hudson & Connor Beaton - #1159
Angela Duckworth
Psychologist and author of Grit; researcher on willpower and environment
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Willpower Expert: The Secret To Effortless Discipline - Angela Duckworth - #1158

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Chris Williamson
Host of the show, Modern Wisdom

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 43.6k ratings
  • The best!

    I love this podcast. Every episode is thought provoking, even when I’ve never had an interest in some of the topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andysglass1220
    United Statesa month ago
  • Good

    Very good podcast to get some modern wisdom

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wiktor Kołowiecki
    Polanda month ago
  • Great host

    Interesting episodes. Unfortunately micro plastics do not go anywhere, they stay in your body. See Body Burden study from decades ago. Can’t sweat them out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mental pod
    United Statesa month ago
  • Where is the wisdom

    This pod seems like a half wise information source. The host is not as informed but he consistently interrupts guests with trivial comments and tangents. Its just like an attempt at a polished JRE. I don’t see the wisdom and have yet to hear references and factual evidence to what he and his guests are putting on air. Please dont rely on this source for legitimate information but as a motivation to find them and learn.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    ilcapitanototti
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great pod

    Thank you for changing the thumb nail to the people you’re interviewing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ben2790
    United Statesa month ago

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Why Pessimism Makes Dumb Ideas Sound Smart - David Deutsch - #1164
Q: What's your perspective at the moment on this AGI thing?
Deutsch argues that fears of imminent AI catastrophe are not justified by current evidence, and that present language models lack the creative capacity required for AGI. He warns that acting on speculative fears could itself cause serious harm.
Why Pessimism Makes Dumb Ideas Sound Smart - David Deutsch - #1164
Q: What is it that most people misunderstand about being wrong?
Deutsch says people should see themselves as fallible and focus on correcting errors rather than treating authority, confidence, or certainty as reliable measures of truth.
The Most Hardcore Military Stories In History - The Fat Electrician - #1165
Q: What do people get wrong about bravery?
Palmer argues that ordinary people may be capable of more courage than they assume, and that they often cannot know how they would respond until faced with a crisis.
The Most Hardcore Military Stories In History - The Fat Electrician - #1165
Q: What's a common thread between most of the people, most of the heroes that you cover?
Palmer says he focuses on overlooked individuals and tells history through specific lives, helping listeners relate to the decisions and circumstances behind major events.
9 Harsh Truths No One Wants To Admit - Shaan Puri - #1163
Q: How do you do that?
Puri says becoming a great king means using the wild man's energy to care for and serve people and causes beyond oneself.

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The show features wide-ranging conversations with authors, researchers, entrepreneurs, and cultural commentators, often probing big ideas about technology, psychology, leadership, and society. Episodes blend rigorous questions with personal anecdotes, aiming to illuminate practical takeaways while exploring how ideas translate into everyday life. A notable strength is curating diverse guests who challenge conventional wisdom, from scientists to creatives, often linking intellectual themes to real-world impact. Listeners may appreciate the probing, curiosity-driven style and the willingness to tackle provocative topics, with a recurring focus on self-improvement, modern culture, and the future of work, society, and technology.

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