Episodes
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28 episodes in 2021
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1h 46m #127 Best of 2021: Conversations of the Year
In this 2021 retrospective of The Knowledge Project, host Shane Parrish curates key insights from world-class leaders, researchers, and thinkers across leadership, psychology, aerospace, and…
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1h 5m #126 Nancy Sherman: Soldiers and Stoics
Philosopher Nancy Sherman joins Shane Parrish to explore classical Stoicism, military ethics, and the psychological mechanisms of emotional regulation and resilience. Sherman dispels common …
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53m #125 Paul Rabil: Confidence and Competition
In this episode of The Knowledge Project, host Shane Parrish interviews lacrosse legend and entrepreneur Paul Rabil about the psychological architecture of elite competitiveness, the transit…
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1h 5m #124 Douglas Rushkoff: The Perils of Modern Media
Media theorist Douglas Rushkoff joins Shane Parrish to explore how modern digital media and commercialized news fuel cultural polarization, proposing a return to institutional integrity, dig…
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1h 6m #123 William Irvine: How To Live a Stoic Life
In this episode of The Knowledge Project, philosopher William Irvine explains how ancient Stoic practices—such as negative visualization, the trichotomy of control, and purposeful self-disci…
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1h 2m #122 Robert Cialdini - The Principles of Persuasion
In this episode of The Knowledge Project, host Shane Parrish interviews social psychologist Dr. Robert Cialdini to explore the universal psychological principles governing human persuasion a…
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1h 6m #121 Walter Isaacson: Curiosity Fuels Creativity
Biographer Walter Isaacson joins Shane Parrish on The Knowledge Project to discuss how relentless curiosity, cross-disciplinary thinking, and obsessive craftsmanship unite history's greatest…
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1h 1m #120 Chris Bosh: Hunger and Greatness
In this episode of The Knowledge Project, NBA Hall of Famer Chris Bosh joins Shane Parrish to unpack the mental models behind elite athletic performance, championship sacrifice, overcoming a…
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1h 11m #119 Todd Simkin: Making Better Decisions
Trader and educator Todd Simkin shares key decision science insights from Susquehanna International Group (SIG), detailing how Bayesian thinking, process-oriented mentorship, and cognitive b…
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55m #118 Doug Conant: Leadership With Integrity
In this episode of The Knowledge Project, former Campbell Soup CEO Doug Conant shares how leading with integrity, high standards, and deep empathy for people drives successful corporate turn…
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1h 2m #117 Kat Cole: The Power of Possible
In this episode of The Knowledge Project, executive leader Kat Cole shares practical frameworks for turnaround leadership, pragmatic optimism, and organizational change. Drawing from her ris…
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50m #116 Jeff Immelt: Leadership In A Crisis
In this episode of The Knowledge Project, former General Electric CEO Jeff Immelt shares candid reflections on navigating severe historical crises, succeeding Jack Welch, dismantling corpora…
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54m #115 Danny Meyer: Hospitality and Humanity
In this episode of The Knowledge Project, restaurateur Danny Meyer explains his philosophy of enlightened hospitality, detailing how prioritizing employees, screening for emotional intellige…
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43m #114 Noreena Hertz: The Crisis of Loneliness
In this episode of The Knowledge Project, host Shane Parrish and economist Noreena Hertz explore the global loneliness epidemic, examining its socioeconomic roots, technological catalysts, a…
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1h 1m #113 Sarah Tavel: The Value of Intellectual Rigor
Benchmark General Partner Sarah Tavel joins Shane Parrish on The Knowledge Project to discuss how intellectual rigor, precise metrics, and disciplined mental models drive startup scaling, ma…
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1h 2m #112 Adam Grant: Rethinking Your Position
In this episode of The Knowledge Project, host Shane Parrish and organizational psychologist Adam Grant explore the science of rethinking, examining how individuals and organizations can dec…
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1h 0m #111 Joel Greenblatt: Investing Made Simple
In this episode of The Knowledge Project, host Shane Parrish interviews legendary investor Joel Greenblatt to examine value investing principles, downside-focused risk management, corporate …
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1h 11m #110 Jim Collins: Relationships vs. Transactions
In this episode of The Knowledge Project, renowned researcher and author Jim Collins joins Shane Parrish to discuss the power of mentorship, the distinction between transactional living and …
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1h 1m #109 Angela Duckworth: Grit and Human Behavior
In this episode of The Knowledge Project, psychologist Angela Duckworth and host Shane Parrish explore the science of grit, self-efficacy, and character development, detailing actionable str…
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1h 23m #108 Thomas Zurbuchen: Adventures in Astrophysics
In this episode of The Knowledge Project, host Shane Parrish interviews Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen, former Associate Administrator of NASA's Science Mission Directorate, exploring the scientific q…
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1h 2m #107 Matt Ridley: Infinite Innovation
In this episode of The Knowledge Project, author and biologist Matt Ridley joins Shane Parrish to unpack how trial and error, decentralized cooperation, and human freedom drive societal inno…
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1h 15m #106 Josh Kaufman: Maximizing Our Locus of Control
Author Josh Kaufman joins Shane Parrish on The Knowledge Project to explore practical mental models, rapid skill acquisition, and deliberate experimentation. Kaufman shares actionable framew…
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1h 23m #105 Seth Godin: Failing On Our Way To Mastery
In this in-depth conversation on The Knowledge Project, author and marketer Seth Godin shares actionable frameworks on creative practice, professional discipline, and personal growth. He exp…
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1h 21m #104 Nir Eyal: Mastering Indistraction
Author and behavioral researcher Nir Eyal joins Shane Parrish on The Knowledge Project to deconstruct the root psychological causes of distraction and outline an actionable four-part framewo…
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1h 16m #103 Loch Kelly: Effortless Mindfulness
In this episode of The Knowledge Project, host Shane Parrish interviews meditation teacher Loch Kelly to explore effortless mindfulness, the mechanics of panoramic flow, and practical techni…
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1h 36m #102 Sendhil Mullainathan: The Chaos Inside Us
In this wide-ranging dialogue on The Knowledge Project, Shane Parrish and behavioral scientist Sendhil Mullainathan unpack the mental architecture required to overcome internal cognitive cha…
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57m #101 Jane McGonigal: The Psychology of Gaming
In this episode of The Knowledge Project, game designer and researcher Jane McGonigal joins Shane Parrish to explore how video games foster psychological resilience, rehabilitate brain traum…
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1h 24m #100 Matt Mullenweg: Collaboration Is Key
In this 100th episode of The Knowledge Project, host Shane Parrish interviews WordPress co-founder and Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg about the transformative power of open-source software, t…
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