A small number of tech companies have amassed enormous power in our modern world. Do they wield that power responsibly, or do they abuse it to benefit themselves? I talked to Tristan Harris, “the closest thing Silicon Valley has to a conscience,” to better understand what we can do about our social dilemma. 

This is… A Bit of Optimism.


If you want to know more about Tristan and his work, check out:

About | TRISTAN HARRIS

Center for Humane Technology

https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/

A small number of tech companies have amassed enormous power in our modern world. Do they wield that power responsibly, or do they abuse it to benefit themselves? I talked to Tristan Harris, “the closest thing Silicon Valley has to a conscience,” to better understand what we can do about our social dilemma. This is… A Bit of Optimism.  If you want to know more about Tristan and his work, check out:<a href="https://www.tristanharris.com/" target="_blank">About | TRISTAN HARRIS</a><a href="https://www.humanetech.com/" target="_blank">Center for Humane Technology</a><a href="https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/">https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/</a>

The future is always bright…if you know where to look. Join me each week for A Bit of Optimism - I talk to inspiring people who teach me more about life, leadership and general interesting things.

A Bit of Optimism

A Bit of Optimism will return with new episodes starting January 9, 2024.

The future is always bright…if you know where to look. Join me each week for A Bit of Optimism - I talk to inspiring people who teach me more about life, leadership and general interesting things.

A Bit of Optimism will return with new episodes starting January 9, 2024.
The future is always bright…if you know where to look. Join me each week for A Bit of Optimism - I talk to inspiring people who teach me more about life, leadership and general interesting things.

A small number of tech companies have amassed enormous power in our modern world. Do they wield that power responsibly, or do they abuse it to benefit themselves? I talked to Tristan Harris, “the closest thing Silicon Valley has to a conscience,” to better understand what we can do about our social dilemma. 

This is… A Bit of Optimism.

The Asymmetry of Power with Tristan Harris

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/30a145f9-83ce-4592-8c4d-b0a60120cdd4/transcript

Society treats marriage like the end goal of human intimacy. Platonic friends can never be as important as romantic partners. 

What would life look like if we made friendship the goal? Journalist and producer Rhaina Cohen tackles this question in her book The Other Significant Others. She tells the stories of people who made platonic friends the closest people in their lives, doing things together like buying houses, executing a will, and raising children. 

I wanted to talk with Rhaina because redefining what friendship means in our lives lets us connect in new and deeper ways outside the rigid boundaries of a marriage or relationship. And it might take the pressure off our romantic partners to fulfill every one of our social needs.

This...is A Bit of Optimism.

To learn more about Rhaina and her work, check out:

rhainacohen.com

her book The Other Significant Others

Society treats marriage like the end goal of human intimacy. Platonic friends can never be as important as romantic partners.  What would life look like if we made friendship the goal? Journalist and producer Rhaina Cohen tackles this question in her book The Other Significant Others. She tells the stories of people who made platonic friends the closest people in their lives, doing things together like buying houses, executing a will, and raising children.  I wanted to talk with Rhaina because redefining what friendship means in our lives lets us connect in new and deeper ways outside the rigid boundaries of a marriage or relationship. And it might take the pressure off our romantic partners to fulfill every one of our social needs. This...is A Bit of Optimism. To learn more about Rhaina and her work, check out:
<a href="rhainacohen.com">rhainacohen.com</a>
her book <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-other-significant-others-rhaina-cohen/1143330013">The Other Significant Others</a>

Happily Friended with author Rhaina Cohen

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/c3c5c7c0-299f-497d-a7bd-b1620030e925/transcript

It's not just what we eat but how we eat it that counts. Eating the same meal in a different order can dramatically change how we feel!

Glucose Goddess is the viral Instagram account of Jessie Inchauspé, who's inspired millions of people to change how they eat. With simple and easy dietary hacks, Jessie teaches people how to prevent glucose spikes -- large influxes of sugar into our bodies that make us tired, stress our organs, and cause us to age.

Since adopting her eating habits, my energy has never been better. I was thrilled to talk with Jessie about creating Glucose Goddess and her personal story behind showing people a better way to eat.

This...is A Bit of Optimism.

For more on Jessie and her work, check out:

@glucosegoddess

glucosegoddess.com

It's not just what we eat but how we eat it that counts. Eating the same meal in a different order can dramatically change how we feel!
Glucose Goddess is the viral Instagram account of Jessie Inchauspé, who's inspired millions of people to change how they eat. With simple and easy dietary hacks, Jessie teaches people how to prevent glucose spikes -- large influxes of sugar into our bodies that make us tired, stress our organs, and cause us to age.
Since adopting her eating habits, my energy has never been better. I was thrilled to talk with Jessie about creating Glucose Goddess and her personal story behind showing people a better way to eat. This...is A Bit of Optimism.
For more on Jessie and her work, check out:
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/glucosegoddess/?hl=en">@glucosegoddess</a>
<a href="https://www.glucosegoddess.com/">glucosegoddess.com</a>

How To Eat with Glucose Goddess Jessie Inchauspé

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/12b4bfc5-f7b6-40a1-89de-b15b0001b721/transcript

Relationships are hard. No matter how much we like, respect, or love someone, conflict seems inevitable.

But even as we fight and disagree, we can also learn the skills we need to resolve our problems. For over two decades, Shawn McBride has helped thousands of couples do the work to strengthen their relationships. And he has tons of practical advice.

Shawn sat down with me to discuss the three biggest problems couples face, why I'm a huge fan of his Instagram, and how love can keep relationships afloat, but it's often not enough.

This...is A Bit of Optimism.

For more on Shawn and his work, check out:

@couples_counseling_center
@shawnmcbridespeaks

and couplescounselingcenter.org

Relationships are hard. No matter how much we like, respect, or love someone, conflict seems inevitable.
But even as we fight and disagree, we can also learn the skills we need to resolve our problems. For over two decades, Shawn McBride has helped thousands of couples do the work to strengthen their relationships. And he has tons of practical advice.
Shawn sat down with me to discuss the three biggest problems couples face, why I'm a huge fan of his Instagram, and how love can keep relationships afloat, but it's often not enough. This...is A Bit of Optimism. For more on Shawn and his work, check out:
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/couples_counseling_center/">@couples_counseling_center</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shawnmcbridespeaks/">@shawnmcbridespeaks</a> and <a href="https://www.couplescounselingcenter.org/team">couplescounselingcenter.org</a>

Love Is Not Enough with couples therapist Shawn McBride

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/93da81c8-601b-4787-9672-b154000e3606/transcript

The Asymmetry of Power with Tristan Harris

In 1 playlist(s)

A Bit of Optimism

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips