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Scientific Wellness: How to use your blood, your genes, and AI to help you live longer with Dr. Nathan Price Jun 06, 2023

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We are on the cusp of a major transformation in healthcare—yet few people know it. At top hospitals and a few innovative health-tech startups, scientists are working closely with patients to dramatically extend their “healthspan”—the number of healthy years before disease sets in. In The Age of Scientific Wellness, two visionary leaders of this revolution in health take us on a thrilling journey to this new frontier of medicine.

Today, most doctors wait for clinical symptoms to appear before they act, and the ten most commonly prescribed medications confer little or no benefit to most people taking them. Leroy Hood and Nathan Price argue that we must move beyond this reactive, hit-or-miss approach to usher in real precision health—a form of highly personalized care they call “scientific wellness.” Using information gleaned from our blood and genes and tapping into the data revolution made possible by AI, doctors can catch the onset of disease years before symptoms arise, revolutionizing prevention. Current applications have shown startling results: diabetes reversed, cancers eliminated, Alzheimer’s avoided, autoimmune conditions kept at bay.

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What does it mean to be you? A powerful exploration of identity with Stanford psychologist Brian Lowery May 23, 2023

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Social psychologist and Stanford professor Brian Lowery presents a provocative, powerful theory of identity, arguing that there is no essential "self"—our selves are social creations of those with whom we interact —exploring what that means for who we can be and who we allow others to be.

There’s nothing we spend more time with, but understand less, than ourselves. You’ve been with yourself every waking moment of your life. But who—or, rather, what—are you? In this podcast, Brian Lowery argues for the radical idea that the “self” as we know it—that “voice in your head”—is a social construct, created in our relationships and social interactions. We are unique because our individual pattern of relationships is unique. We change because our relationships change. Your self isn’t just you, it’s all around you.

Brian's book, Selfless: The Social Creation of “You”, is available now!

Check out more about Brian at https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/experience/learning/leadership/leadership-society-program and knowwhatyousee.com.

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Turn Your Flaws Into Fuel with Shark Tank Investor Matt Higgins May 09, 2023

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Matt Higgins was a Guest Shark on ABC’s Shark Tank, is an Executive Fellow and teacher at Harvard Business School, and, through RSE Ventures, the private investment firm he co-founded, an investor in some of America’s most beloved brands.

Matt began his career as the youngest press secretary in New York City history, where he helped manage the global press response during 9/11. He has been an executive for two NFL teams – currently serving as vice chairman of the Miami Dolphins.

Matt's newest book, Burn the Boats: Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential, is available now.

Find out more about Matt at burntheboatsbook.com.

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The Surprising Benefits of 'Bad' English: Lessons from Linguistics Expert Valerie Fridland Apr 25, 2023

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Have you ever been criticized for the way you speak? If you have, you're not alone. As human beings, our need to communicate is inherent, but linguistic standards are often indoctrinated in us early on, leading to a perception of slang and informal language as being incorrect. In our latest episode, we explore the true nature of language and its function beyond correctness.

We discuss how language is an accident of socio-historical-political factors and how there is nothing intrinsically wrong with slang or informal language. In fact, they serve a purpose, and embracing them can lead to better communication and connections.

We also delve into the evolution of language and how words and phrases that were once considered poor speech are now an integral part of standard English. Moreover, we explore how social forces and invasions have led to massive shifts in language, such as the Vikings being responsible for introducing Old Norse words like "window" and "sister" into the English language.

Chris Stemp is joined by linguistic expert Valerie Fridland to discuss her new book, Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English, which takes a scientific approach to language and challenges the misconceptions associated with slang and speech features.

Join us now as we explore our relationship with language and the nuanced ways in which it affects our interactions. Don't forget to check out Valerie's website at valeriefridland.com and her monthly blog on Language in the Wild.

Topics Discussed:

Language as a socio-political accident
The evolution of slang and speech features
The usefulness and function of common phrases like 'like'
The changing perception of speech throughout history
The role of social forces in language change
The impact of social influencers on language
The role of children in language change
The importance of efficient communication and reducing redundancy in language
The challenges of linguistic accommodation
Dr. Fridland's book, Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English

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Should America Pay Reparations for Slavery? A Discussion on Racism with Coleman Hughes Apr 11, 2023

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Coleman Hughes is an American writer, podcast host, and opinion columnist who specializes in issues related to race, public policy and applied ethics. He was a fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research and a fellow and contributing editor at their City Journal, and is the host of the podcast Conversations with Coleman.

Find out more about Coleman at colemanhughes.org and check out his Youtube channel.

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Evolution, The Big Bang, and How We Can Live Better By Understanding Our Origin Story with Dan Levitt Mar 28, 2023

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It all started with the Big Bang. We all know that. But what does that even mean? And how did the big bang lead to us?! Our body is made up of “starstuff”, and by by understanding how everything started, we can make better choices on living.

Dan Levitt spent over twenty-five years writing, producing, and directing award-winning documentaries for National Geographic, Discovery, Science, History, PBS, and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. He began his career as a Peace Corps volunteer in Kenya, teaching high school physics and biology.

Dan's book, What's Gotten Into You: The Story of Your Body's Atoms, from the Big Bang Through Last Night's Dinner, is available now.

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Steven Kotler - Peak Performance Aging: Crushing It As You Get Older Mar 14, 2023

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Steven Kotler is a New York Times bestselling author, an award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. He is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance and is the author of 11 bestselling books (out of 14!!!). His work has been nominated for two Pulitzer Prizes.

Steven's newest book, Gnar Country: Growing Old, Staying Rad, is available now.

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Garrett Brown and Colin Coggins - Authentic Influence: A New Paradigm in Sales and Effectiveness Feb 28, 2023

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Colin Coggins and Garrett Brown are adjunct professors of entrepreneurship at USC’s Marshall School of Business where they teach the popular class they created, “Sales Mindset for Entrepreneurs.” They are also authors, speakers, longtime sales professionals, and best friends who met while working at enterprise software startup Bitium, which they helped lead to an acquisition by Google.

Garret and Colin's book, The Unsold Mindset: Redefining What It Means to Sell, is available now!

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Stefan Falk - Creating Intrinsic Motivation: The Key to Loving Your Work Feb 14, 2023

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Stefan Falkis an internationally-recognized executive coach and human performance expert. A McKinsey & Company alumnus specializing in leadership and corporate transformation, he has trained over 4,000 leaders across more than 60 different client organizations in North America and Europe.

Stefan's book, Intrinsic Motivation: Learn to Love Your Work and Succeed as Never Before, is available now!

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Gloria Mark - How to Find Focus, Fight Distraction, and Get More Done Jan 31, 2023

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Gloria Mark is Chancellor’s Professor of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine. She received her PhD from Columbia University in psychology and studies the impact of digital media on people’s lives. She takes a deep dive in examining multitasking, interruptions, and mood with the use of digital devices. She has published over 200 articles, and in 2017 was inducted into the ACM SIGCHI Academy which recognizes leaders in the field of human-computer interaction.

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