Henry Gee: Paleontologist, Author, and Senior Editor at Nature

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Dolly Chugh: Why “Good People” Struggle with Bias and What to Do About It

We first released this episode with Dolly Chugh more than a year ago, but it feels even more relevant today.Dolly is a social psychologist at NYU who studies how well-intentioned people deal with bias, identity, and the stories we tell ourselves about the world. Her work challeng ...  Show more

How Apple Survived and Thrived: The First Fifty Years with David Pogue

What really happened inside Apple’s first fifty years? David Pogue joins Guy Kawasaki to unpack the myths, the meltdowns, and the moments that built the world’s most influential tech company. From near-misses aboard OceanGate to tense interviews with Elon Musk, Pogue shares stori ...  Show more

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