Work 2.0: Life, Interrupted

This week, we bring you the second part of our 2023 conversation on the perils of too much pleasure. Psychiatrist Anna Lembke explains the neuroscience behind compulsive consumption. She also shares techniques she’s learned from her patients to overcome the lure of addictive subs ...  Afficher plus

All of us think we know what addiction looks like. It’s the compulsive consumption of drugs, alcohol, or nicotine. But psychiatrist Anna Lembke argues that our conception of addiction is far too narrow — and that a broader view might help us to understand why so many people are a ...  Afficher plus

It’s been a heavy couple of weeks here at Mission HQ. We’ve covered a ton of awesome topics -- from how to be an amazing leader and effective altruist to what the future of humanity may hold. But, today we’d like to take a minute to decompress and share our methods for recovering ...  Afficher plus

Sam Harris speaks with Cal Newport about our use of information technology and the cult of productivity. They discuss the state of social media, the "academic-in-exile effect," free speech and moderation, the effect of the pandemic on knowledge work, slow productivity, the exa ...

Today's episode is something a bit different. We create loads of content around SEO, AI, tips and tools, latest news, and loads of other technical topics, but how often do we take a step back and look at our wellbeing? Is sitting at your desk for a 9 hours a day helping you be th ...  Afficher plus

James Clear studies successful people across a wide range of disciplines to uncover the habits and routines that make them the best at what they do. In this episode, we speak with James about his behavioral psychology background to uncover practical advice on how to flourish. The ...  Afficher plus