What if Adam Grant discussed Think Again with the mentors who taught him how minds actually change—without shame?Think Again Explained is my invitation to take certainty less personally—and curiosity more seriously. I chose this title because most of our mistakes aren’t caused by a lack of intelligence; they’re caused by a lack of rethinking. We get rewarded for … [Read more...] about Adam Grant Think Again Explained: The Skill of Updating Fast
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The Art of Seduction Explained: Power, Persona, Ethics
What if Robert Greene debated seduction vs coercion with Ovid and Esther Perel?Introduction Robert Greene The Art of Seduction was written for one reason: most people are living inside forces they don’t understand. They think they choose with logic, but they’re pulled by desire, mood, memory, status, fantasy, and hunger. Seduction is the name we give to that … [Read more...] about The Art of Seduction Explained: Power, Persona, Ethics
The Korean Broadcasting Academy Experience: Full Breakdown
How to become a broadcast writer in Korea often begins with a single spark — maybe from watching global sensations like Squid Game, Oscar-winner Parasite, the heart-melting Crash Landing on You, the brilliant Extraordinary Attorney Woo, or even Netflix sensations like K-pop Demon Hunters. Or maybe the spark begins the same way it did for writer Kim Jiyun — … [Read more...] about The Korean Broadcasting Academy Experience: Full Breakdown
Learning to Disagree: Repairing Epistemic Trust
Introduction by Megan Phelps-Roper “When I first stepped out of the world I had always known — a world where disagreement was treated as betrayal — I had to learn almost from scratch how to see others not as enemies, but as fellow human beings. That journey taught me something profound: our survival as communities, as nations, even as a species, depends on … [Read more...] about Learning to Disagree: Repairing Epistemic Trust
Think Faster, Talk Smarter by Matt Abrahams: 6 Key Steps
Introduction by Matt AbrahamsWhen I wrote Think Faster, Talk Smarter, my goal was simple: to help people feel more confident and capable in the moments that matter most—when we don’t have the luxury of preparation. These spontaneous speaking situations—answering a tough question, giving an impromptu toast, or speaking up in a meeting—can be daunting. But … [Read more...] about Think Faster, Talk Smarter by Matt Abrahams: 6 Key Steps
Top Podcasters Roundtable: Shaping the Future of Storytelling
Introduction by Ira Glass “Podcasting didn’t begin as an industry. It began as voices in rooms—people telling stories with nothing but their breath and a microphone. When This American Life first dipped into the medium, we didn’t know we were lighting a fuse. But look around: podcasts have become where people go for news, for laughter, for therapy, for … [Read more...] about Top Podcasters Roundtable: Shaping the Future of Storytelling
Debate Mastery with Charlie Kirk and History’s Top Orators
Introduction by AristotleMen and women of reason, across every age, have sought to persuade — for persuasion is the art by which societies are built, defended, and reformed. It is not merely a contest of clever words, but a study of the human soul.I taught long ago that persuasion rests upon three pillars: logos, the reason which appeals to the mind; ethos, the … [Read more...] about Debate Mastery with Charlie Kirk and History’s Top Orators
Kind Words Echo Forever: Short to Speak, Endless to Hear
Mother Teresa: My dear friends,In this world, we are all hungry for love — not just for food or shelter, but for one kind word, spoken from the heart. Many people pass through life without ever hearing that they are enough, that they are precious, that they are loved.Kindness is not something small. It is everything. One kind word, spoken at the right … [Read more...] about Kind Words Echo Forever: Short to Speak, Endless to Hear
Better Small Talk by Patrick King: How to Master Conversations
Patrick King: Welcome, everyone! This is an imaginary conversation, but the insights we’ll explore here are very real. If you've ever struggled with small talk—whether it feels awkward, forced, or just plain pointless—you're not alone. But what if I told you that small talk isn’t just about filling silence? It’s the foundation of meaningful … [Read more...] about Better Small Talk by Patrick King: How to Master Conversations
Ending the Russia-Ukraine War: How AI & Diplomacy Made Peace
António Guterres (UN Secretary-General):"Distinguished leaders, we gather today not just to end a war but to build a sustainable peace. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has caused immeasurable suffering, disrupted economies, and strained global stability. The world now looks to us for a resolution that is not only immediate but lasting.""Our imaginary … [Read more...] about Ending the Russia-Ukraine War: How AI & Diplomacy Made Peace