Jim talks with evolutionary biologistHeather Heyingabout her &Bret Weinsteins new book,A Hunter-Gatherers Guide to the 21stCentury: Evolution and the Challenges of Modern Life...

Jim talks toRobin Dunbar (ofDunbar's number) about his new book,Friends: Understanding the Power of our Most Important Relationships...

John Robb & Jim meet for a timely discussion about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan...

Robert Tercek & Jim continue their conversation in this wide-ranging chat about learning & education...

Jim talks to Jonathan Rowsonabout his recent essay,Tasting the Pickle: Ten flavours of meta-crisis & the appetite for a new civilization...

JRS producer, Jared Janes & Jim announce some changes to the podcast, preview upcoming guests, & reflect on the past 2 years of the podcast...

W. Brian Arthur& Jim have a wide-ranging talk about his book,The Nature of Technology: What It Is and How It Evolves...

Alexander Beiner& Jim have a wide-ranging talk about Beiners recent essay Whos in Charge of Psilocybin?...

Connor Leahycontinues hisconversionwith Jim in this wide-ranging chat about Artificial Intelligence dynamics, risks, rewards & much more...

Ken Stanley& Jim have a wide-rangingtalk about one of his co-authored paper, "Designing neural networks through neuroevolution"...