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A provocative exploration about the architecture of power, the forces that stifle us from getting things done, and how we can restore confidence in democratically elected government—“the best book to date on the biggest political issue that nobody is talking about” (Matthew Yglesias)...

This book predicts the decline of today's professions and describes the people and systems that will replace them. In an Internet society, according to Richard Susskind and Daniel Susskind, we will neither need nor want doctors, teachers, accountants, architects, the clergy, consultants, lawyers, and many others to work as they did in the 20th century.

How Words Work with Jack Fox is about the language you choose and the authority it creates or destroys.In this podcast, you will learn how words and phrases commonly used in lying, manipulation, and avoidance also show up in everyday communication, and why using that language causes people to doubt you, question you, or stop listening.Each episode breaks down a specific language pattern, explains how it functions in deception, and shows how people accidentally use the same patterns when they are trying to explain themselves, defend themselves, or sound reasonable.When you remove the language ...

Can jokes win a hostile room, a hopeless argument, or even an election? You bet they can, according to Cicero, and he knew what he was talking about. One of Rome's greatest politicians, speakers, and lawyers, Cicero was also reputedly one of antiquity's funniest people. After he was elected commander-in-chief and head of state, his enemies even started calling him "the stand-up Consul". How to Tell a Joke provides a lively new translation of Cicero's essential writing on humor alongside that of the later Roman orator and educator Quintilian.

On balance, will AI help humanity or harm it? AI could revolutionize science, medicine, and technology, and deliver us a world of abundance and better health. Or it could be a disaster, leading to the downfall of democracy, or even our extinction. In Taming Silicon Valley, Gary Marcus, one of the most trusted voices in AI, explains that we still have a choice. And that the decisions we make now about AI will shape our next century.

Weaponized Reality is a documentary podcast exploring how power, technology, and psychology quietly shape the modern world.This series is not about hidden villains or sensational conspiracy. It is about systems—how they form, how they scale, and how they influence human behavior without force.Each episode examines documented history, emerging technology, and observable patterns to trace a clear evolution: from control through authority, to control through infrastructure, to control through prediction.We live in a time when surveillance no longer looks backward, but forward—anticipating...

A revolution is under way across the globe, yet very few people understand it. Basic Blockchain explains everything you need to know to understand the technology that will soon disrupt and revolutionise everything from financial and health services to the property market and how we vote.

Jay Sherer wants to learn everything about storytelling. He interviews screenwriters, novelists, directors, literary agents, producers, and anyone else who knows about the business of storytelling. Plus he studies screenwriting, prose, writing, and the business models driving film, television, and novels. Learn along side Jay about How Stories Work--not just how to write them, but also how to sell them and get them made. Join the network of storytellers trying to improve, grow, and make valuable connections!

Drawing on four decades of hands-on management experience, the founder of Richer Sounds argues that ethically run businesses are invariably more efficient, more motivated and more innovative than those that care only about the bottom line. He uncovers the simple tools that the best leaders use to make their businesses fair, revealing how others can follow suit. And he also delves into the big questions that modern capitalism has to answer if it is to survive and to thrive.

‘An urgent manifesto for collective healing.’ David Lammy MP This landmark book tackles a deceptively simple idea: the more we spend time with people unlike ourselves, doing things together, the more understanding, tolerant, and even friendly we become. Combining fresh analysis with a wealth...

Each episode delves into the inner workings of one aspect of Nigerian life, and tries to explain why the seemingly most straightforward things don't work the way they should, or do in other countries. HNW(BD) aims to bust the myth that Nigeria's problems are unique, by showing the universal principles at work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Publishing is a massive, complicated industry. It began in English with William Caxton in the fifteenth century, and it’s still evolving. Join Kate Macdonald, the publisher at Handheld Press and a visiting research fellow at Oxford Brookes University, in conversation with weekly guests to break down the mysteries of publishing as a business, as a trade, as an art, and as a culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tune into the latest episode of OFFICE PLANT SERVICES —COST, SETUP, AND HOW IT WORKS to discover how office plant services can transform your workspace! We're digging into the nitty-gritty of cost, setup, and the science-backed benefits of bringing the outdoors in. #officeplants #workplacewellness #productivity #podcast

Your Adulting Instruction Manual Life does not come with an instruction manual. It should. You are expected to find a job, handle finances, pay taxes, vote, buy a car, buy property, raise children, and organise committees - all with no instruction manual. This podcast tackles adulting skills in a story-based, easy to consume, format. We talk to experts, doers, and those who are winning in adulting, and share their knowledge with you. This is your adulting instruction manual.

This is for your curious inner child. You can also think of this show as a deep dive into a wide variety of subject matters with 100 experts. On the first season, we had 23 guests from a variety of backgrounds — creative director, infectious disease expert, actor, recruiter, cannabis expert, chef, musician, film director, architect, permaculturist, runner, meditation teacher, chef, sex educator, and mastering engineer among others. Some are old friends, some are people we've just met, but all are human beings in the world who've agreed to have a conversation with us about the things that ...

While religion and science often seem at odds, there’s one thing they can agree on: people who take part in spiritual practices tend to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. The big question is: Why? In How God Works, professor Dave DeSteno takes us on a journey to find out how spirituality impacts our minds and bodies, as well as the world in which we live.He speaks to leading scientists and philosophers, religious thinkers, and thought leaders to explore what we can learn from the world’s faith traditions to help us meet some of life’s biggest challenges. Along the way, he’ll ...

Welcome to the How People Work podcast, where we explore the intersection of how humans think and act and how they apply themselves to their work. Every week, startup co-founders Jordan Peace and Jason Murray discuss topics ranging from human psychology and anthropology to leadership, business trends, people strategy & more. This podcast is for anyone who strives to be a compassionate and compelling leader and organization builder. If you are a people leader who wants to better understand and serve your people, this podcast is for you. Jordan Peace (CEO) and Jason Murray (Head of Innovation) ...

Join Jef Szi—renaissance acupuncturist and insatiably curious show host—as he guides us into the labyrinths of human nature. Each season and each episode explores a central theme through conversations with guests from diverse traditions: thinkers like Robert Sapolsky, Deb Dana, and Michael Meade, alongside artists, activists, and explorers such as Luis J. Rodriguez, Orin Carpenter, and Dossie Easton. Together, we uncover personal stories and timeless wisdom—insights that stir, resonate, and inspire. Tune in and journey into the forces that shape who we are and how we live as we navigate ...

Yingying Li & Brendan Davis use a hybrid East-West perspective to help foreigners become China smart and Chinese people go global.