Knowledge Project
June 11, 2021
The Knowledge Project #103 – Loch Kelly: Effortless Mindfulness
Key Takeaways Consciousness is understanding that you are “you are not your thoughts”. Two different types of flow systems: Absorbed...
June 7, 2021
Adam Grant: Rethinking Your Position | The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish
Adam Grant joins Shane Parrish to discuss our elected leaders, learning, and cognitive...
April 10, 2021
The Knowledge Project | Thomas Zurbuchen: Adventures in Astrophysics
Key Takeaways The most important question is: “Is somebody else watching the other way?” – Dr. Zurbuchen Life, like planetary...
February 23, 2021
Failing On Our Way To Mastery | Seth Godin on The Knowledge Project
Seth Godin joins Shane Parrish to discuss why you don't want your company to be for everyone, how we learn, professionals vs amateurs, and...
January 20, 2021
Jane McGonigal: The Psychology of Gaming (#101) | The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish
Shane and Jane discuss how video games help with decision making and anxiety, as well tips for parents, what to watch out for and...
January 6, 2021
Matt Mullenweg: Collaboration Is Key (#100) | The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish
In this chat, Matt discusses his philosophy about open-source software, company organization, collective decision-making and much...
December 11, 2020
Becoming a Founder, the Most Important Skill, and How to Write a Great Tweet with Sahil Lavingia on The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish
Sahil Lavingia is the founder and CEO of Gumroad, an online marketplace for...
November 13, 2020
The Essence of Leadership | Randall Stutman on The Knowledge Project
Randall Stutman joins Shane Parrish to discuss the different types of leaders, how to give feedback properly, common mistakes in leaders,...
October 14, 2020
Understanding Yourself | Chamath Palihapitiya on The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish
Chamath Palihapitiya joins Shane Parrish to discuss emotions, investing, mental health, bitcoin, and...
September 20, 2020
Balancing the Brain Budget | Lisa Feldman Barrett on The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish
Lisa Feldman Barrett discusses her findings on the brain, how human emotions work, and some practical advice to improve our...
August 19, 2020
Process Versus Prize | Apolo Ohno on The Knowledge Project
Apolo Ohno joins Shane Parrish to discuss how he got into speed skating, battling self-sabotage, what it takes to be a top performer, and...
July 21, 2020
Innovation Versus Imitation | Derek Sivers on The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish
Derek Sivers joins Shane Parrish to discuss the Hell Yes rule, the importance of delegation, how to value a business, and much...
July 7, 2020
The Role of Algorithms | Hannah Fry on The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish
Hannah Fry joins Shane Parrish to discuss the importance of math, the pros and cons of algorithms, and using math in your love...
June 28, 2020
Create Lasting Change | BJ Fogg on The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish
BJ Fogg joins Shane Parrish to discuss behavioral change, motivation, and how tiny habits can change your...
June 11, 2020
How Companies Go Awry, Journalism Business Models, and Advice for Writers | Bethany McLean on The Knowledge Project
Author Bethany McLean joins Shane Parrish to discuss how companies go awry, the different business models of journalism, and advice for...