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Conversations in Review: AI, Geopolitics, and Lifestyle Revelations

We’ve made it to our final episode of 2023! Please enjoy as we highlight a few of the blue flame thinkers who joined us on the pod this year.

Episodes in order of guest appearances:

Conversation with Mustafa Suleyman — The Proliferation of AI & the Next Wave of Technology

The Promises and Perils of Neurotechnology – with Nita Farahany

Behind the Scenes of SVB’s Collapse + A Vision for America — with Ro Khanna

The State of Play: Markets, Economy, and Ukraine & China’s Growing Power, US Diplomacy, and Ukraine’s Counteroffensive — with Ian Bremmer

Conversation with Fareed Zakaria — The Conflict in Israel and the State of Foreign Affairs

Capitalism, Private Equity, and the Seven Deadly Sins — with Stephen Dubner

The Psychology of Money — with Morgan Housel

Conversation with Jennifer B. Wallace — What to Do About Toxic Achievement Culture

How to Get Unstuck — with Adam Alter

Conversation with Jennifer Cohen — Building Healthy Habits and Staying Confident

Understanding AI’s Threats and Opportunities — with Mo Gawdat

Masculinity, Media, and How to Citizen – with Baratunde Thurston

Conversation with Simon Sinek — Finding Your Why, Feeling Stuck, and Building Strong Leaders

Scott closes by thanking YOU for supporting the Prof G Pod in 2023.

Office Hours: How Much Should I Spend on Marketing? When Your Colleagues are Getting Poached, and Talking to Teens About Their Futures

Scott gives entrepreneurial marketing advice, speaking as to why startups should focus on creating an exceptional product over spending on marketing. He then discusses how to deal with management teams within your company when employees keep getting poached. He wraps up by advising a listener who is speaking to their nephew’s high school class about their career path in entrepreneurship.

Prof G Markets: Epic Defeats Google, Ohtani’s Dodgers Contract, and Argentina Devalues the Peso

Scott shares his thoughts on why Google lost Epic’s lawsuit, while Apple was able to win in a similar case. He then discusses what it means to devalue a currency, and whether or not Argentina can turn its economy around. Finally, he breaks down the largest sports contract in history, and explains what working professionals can learn from it when it comes time to negotiate compensation.

Conversation with Dr. Peter Attia — The Pillars of Healthspan and Longevity

Dr. Peter Attia, the founder of Early Medical and the author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller, Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity, joins Scott to discuss how to live a healthier life, specifically from a physical, cognitive, and emotional perspective.

Scott opens with his thoughts on Google losing an antitrust case, why Macy’s is up for sale, and why higher education institutions need to draw a line.

Algebra of Happiness: when not to make decisions.

P.S. You can access Scott’s free brand strategy course for mobile at profgcourse.com/pod.

Conversation with Dan Senor — A Look at Israel’s Leadership, Response to the War, and Cultural Traditions

Dan Senor, a former White House foreign policy advisor and the bestselling author of “The Genius Of Israel: The Surprising Resilience of a Divided Nation in a Turbulent World,” joins Scott to discuss the global response we’ve seen thus far from the war in Israel.

Scott opens with his thoughts on consolidation.

Algebra of Happiness: caring for others.

P.S. You can access Scott’s free brand strategy course for mobile at profgcourse.com/pod.

Office Hours: Cause-Related Marketing, Why Young People Should Get to a City, and How to Talk to Your Boss About Career Development

Scott discusses the trends around cause-based marketing, speaking as to why companies should avoid making statements on social issues. He then gives advice to a listener wondering whether to move to a bigger city for career opportunities. He wraps up with his thoughts on navigating conversations about career goals and aspirations with a manager, particularly when aiming to advance to their position.

Conversation with Mike Birbiglia — On Storytelling, Mortality, and Fatherhood

Mike Birbiglia, a comedian, storyteller, director, and actor, joins Scott to discuss his approach to storytelling, and how he thinks about mortality, comedy, and fatherhood. Follow Mike on Instagram, @birbigs. His latest special, The Old Man & the Pool, is out now on Netflix.

Scott opens with his thoughts on the second-order effects that might follow the Sam Altman debacle. He also shares why he wants Shein to have a successful IPO.

Algebra of Happiness: Less is more.

P.S. You can access Scott’s free brand strategy course for mobile here.