60 acast.com Brave New World https://shows.acast.com/brave-new-world-evgeny-lebedev en Evening Standard longevity,psychedelics,biohack,sleep,genomics,trauma,mental health,health Evening Standard Welcome to Brave New World, hosted by Evgeny Lebedev, for the London Standard. We dive deep into the ideas of thought leaders, scientists, and intellectuals who are shaping the future and transforming our culture.


Tune in each week for interviews with some of the brightest minds of our time, and explore the realms of longevity, neuroscience, biohacking, and psychedelics.


Join Evgeny as he leads thought-provoking conversations with guests such as Dame Helen Mirren, Wim Hof, Deepak Chopra and Sam Harris – and others who are driving change, thoughtful debate, and challenging our views and preconceptions.


Whether you're curious about the secrets to longer life, the mysteries of sleep, or the future of medical technology, it’s all here in Brave New World.

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]]> Welcome to Brave New World, hosted by Evgeny Lebedev, for the London Standard. We dive deep into the ideas of thought leaders, scientists, and intellectuals who are shaping the future and transforming our culture.


Tune in each week for interviews with some of the brightest minds of our time, and explore the realms of longevity, neuroscience, biohacking, and psychedelics.


Join Evgeny as he leads thought-provoking conversations with guests such as Dame Helen Mirren, Wim Hof, Deepak Chopra and Sam Harris – and others who are driving change, thoughtful debate, and challenging our views and preconceptions.


Whether you're curious about the secrets to longer life, the mysteries of sleep, or the future of medical technology, it’s all here in Brave New World.

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]]> false Evening Standard bnw@standard.co.uk 6596ba75d414f00016c8a9bd brave-new-world-evgeny-lebedev episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6596ba75d414f00016c8a9bd/1763572035622-0068e1a6-38e1-406a-9c14-bf1c6c10eac1.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/brave-new-world-evgeny-lebedev Brave New World Michael Pollan on Consciousness, Psychedelics and the Fight for Free Thought Michael Pollan on Consciousness, Psychedelics and the Fight for Free Thought Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT 1:22:15 69d7804c2a193257ad371410 false https://shows.acast.com/brave-new-world-evgeny-lebedev/episodes/michael-pollan-on-consciousness-psychedelics-and-the-fight-f 69d7804c2a193257ad371410 6596ba75d414f00016c8a9bd michael-pollan-on-consciousness-psychedelics-and-the-fight-f full 4 9 For Episode Nine, Evgeny is joined by Michael Pollan, journalist, author, and one of the leading voices exploring the human mind. Drawing on his new book A World Appears, Pollan makes an impassioned case for consciousness as something precious, private, and increasingly under threat. Together, they explore how social media and AI are not just competing for our attention, but beginning to shape attachment, emotion, and even our sense of self.


The conversation ranges from chatbots and “AI psychosis” to meditation, psychedelics, and the idea of “consciousness hygiene” - the habits and practices that might help us protect our inner lives. Pollan also reflects on why writing is a form of thinking, why boredom and mind-wandering matter, and how experiences of ego dissolution, art, and nature can deepen our understanding of consciousness. The episode ends on a wider question: whether the real challenge is not only understanding consciousness, but learning how to practise it.


This episode was produced by Message Heard and The Standard.


Producer: Florence de Schlichting

Production Coordinator: James Cox

Production Manager: Kirsty McLean

Video Editor: Nani Wenani


The Standard team: 

Joe Bromley

Will Rogers-Coltman

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]]> For Episode Nine, Evgeny is joined by Michael Pollan, journalist, author, and one of the leading voices exploring the human mind. Drawing on his new book A World Appears, Pollan makes an impassioned case for consciousness as something precious, private, and increasingly under threat. Together, they explore how social media and AI are not just competing for our attention, but beginning to shape attachment, emotion, and even our sense of self.


The conversation ranges from chatbots and “AI psychosis” to meditation, psychedelics, and the idea of “consciousness hygiene” - the habits and practices that might help us protect our inner lives. Pollan also reflects on why writing is a form of thinking, why boredom and mind-wandering matter, and how experiences of ego dissolution, art, and nature can deepen our understanding of consciousness. The episode ends on a wider question: whether the real challenge is not only understanding consciousness, but learning how to practise it.


This episode was produced by Message Heard and The Standard.


Producer: Florence de Schlichting

Production Coordinator: James Cox

Production Manager: Kirsty McLean

Video Editor: Nani Wenani


The Standard team: 

Joe Bromley

Will Rogers-Coltman

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]]> Carl Pei on Futurism, AI and the Prospect of Civil War Carl Pei on Futurism, AI and the Prospect of Civil War Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:30:00 GMT 47:38 69b021b01178b2c280c1bf4e false https://shows.acast.com/brave-new-world-evgeny-lebedev/episodes/carl-pei-on-futurim-ai-and-the-prospect-of-civil-war 69b021b01178b2c280c1bf4e 6596ba75d414f00016c8a9bd carl-pei-on-futurim-ai-and-the-prospect-of-civil-war full 4 8 For Episode Eight, Evgeny is joined by Carl Pei, founder and CEO of Nothing, the London-based consumer tech company trying to make devices feel fun. 

Carl explains how Nothing evolved from earbuds to smartphones, why he believes design and “focus-first” features can counter distraction, and what it means to build products with a distinct, instantly recognisable identity.


Evgeny and Carl also explore the psychological cost of always-on devices, the battle for attention and consciousness, and what it might mean to build technology that helps people stay intentional. The episode ends on a wider view of the AI era: enormous promise for medicine and science, but serious unanswered questions about jobs, governance, and whether society is ready for what comes next.


This episode was produced by Message Heard and The Standard.



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]]> For Episode Eight, Evgeny is joined by Carl Pei, founder and CEO of Nothing, the London-based consumer tech company trying to make devices feel fun. 

Carl explains how Nothing evolved from earbuds to smartphones, why he believes design and “focus-first” features can counter distraction, and what it means to build products with a distinct, instantly recognisable identity.


Evgeny and Carl also explore the psychological cost of always-on devices, the battle for attention and consciousness, and what it might mean to build technology that helps people stay intentional. The episode ends on a wider view of the AI era: enormous promise for medicine and science, but serious unanswered questions about jobs, governance, and whether society is ready for what comes next.


This episode was produced by Message Heard and The Standard.



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]]> Dr Sabine Donnai on Mapping the Microbiome and the Secrets to Longevity Dr Sabine Donnai on Mapping the Microbiome and the Secrets to Longevity Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT 1:01:35 699584b96415006ed26351c0 false https://shows.acast.com/brave-new-world-evgeny-lebedev/episodes/dr-sabine-donnai-on-mapping-a-longer-life 699584b96415006ed26351c0 6596ba75d414f00016c8a9bd dr-sabine-donnai-on-mapping-a-longer-life full 4 7 For this episode of Brave New World, Evgeny is joined by Dr Sabine Donnai, a physician specialising in precision medicine, preventive health and the founder of Viavi Healthcare. Together, they explore brain health beyond standard scans, discussing how gut function, inflammation, environmental exposure, and stress interact over time. 


Drawing on Evgeny’s own test results, Sabine uses her trademark pragmatism to explain why she believes long-term cognitive resilience starts with fixing the basics - particularly the gut – and gives the listener some touchstone takeaways to improve their daily health. For anyone interested in practical measures you can install in your day-to-day, this episode is for you.


This episode was produced by Message Heard and The Standard.


Producer: Florence de Schlichting

Production Coordinator: James Cox

Production Manager: Kirsty McLean

Video Editor: Nani Wenani


The London Standard team:


Joe Bromley

Will Rogers-Coltman

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]]> For this episode of Brave New World, Evgeny is joined by Dr Sabine Donnai, a physician specialising in precision medicine, preventive health and the founder of Viavi Healthcare. Together, they explore brain health beyond standard scans, discussing how gut function, inflammation, environmental exposure, and stress interact over time. 


Drawing on Evgeny’s own test results, Sabine uses her trademark pragmatism to explain why she believes long-term cognitive resilience starts with fixing the basics - particularly the gut – and gives the listener some touchstone takeaways to improve their daily health. For anyone interested in practical measures you can install in your day-to-day, this episode is for you.


This episode was produced by Message Heard and The Standard.


Producer: Florence de Schlichting

Production Coordinator: James Cox

Production Manager: Kirsty McLean

Video Editor: Nani Wenani


The London Standard team:


Joe Bromley

Will Rogers-Coltman

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]]> <![CDATA[Dr Jim Fadiman: The 'Father of Microdosing' on Psychedelics’ Second Act]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:01:00 GMT 32:30 6980db37e364600d37f8a4e3 false https://shows.acast.com/brave-new-world-evgeny-lebedev/episodes/dr-jim-fadiman-on-microdosing-and 6980db37e364600d37f8a4e3 6596ba75d414f00016c8a9bd dr-jim-fadiman-on-microdosing-and full 4 6 For this episode of Brave New World, Evgeny is joined by psychologist, author, and researcher Dr Jim Fadiman, a central figure in the modern understanding of psychedelics, who also goes by the “father of microdosing”.


Drawing on decades of research and thousands of user reports, the conversation traces the history of psychedelics - from early scientific study in the 1950s and 60s, through prohibition, to today’s renewed interest in clinical and psychiatric settings. Jim discusses why most formal research has focused on high doses, how observational reports have shaped microdosing research, where evidence is strongest and still emerging.


Evgeny and Jim look ahead to the future of psychedelics in medicine, the balance between scientific caution and public interest, and what a first step might look like for someone curious but sceptical.


This episode was produced by Message Heard and The Standard.


Producer: Florence de Schlichting

Production Coordinator: James Cox

Production Manager: Kirsty McLean

Video Editor: Nani Wenani


The Standard team:


Joe Bromley

Will Rogers-Coltman


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]]> For this episode of Brave New World, Evgeny is joined by psychologist, author, and researcher Dr Jim Fadiman, a central figure in the modern understanding of psychedelics, who also goes by the “father of microdosing”.


Drawing on decades of research and thousands of user reports, the conversation traces the history of psychedelics - from early scientific study in the 1950s and 60s, through prohibition, to today’s renewed interest in clinical and psychiatric settings. Jim discusses why most formal research has focused on high doses, how observational reports have shaped microdosing research, where evidence is strongest and still emerging.


Evgeny and Jim look ahead to the future of psychedelics in medicine, the balance between scientific caution and public interest, and what a first step might look like for someone curious but sceptical.


This episode was produced by Message Heard and The Standard.


Producer: Florence de Schlichting

Production Coordinator: James Cox

Production Manager: Kirsty McLean

Video Editor: Nani Wenani


The Standard team:


Joe Bromley

Will Rogers-Coltman


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]]> <![CDATA[Ben Lamm on Colossal's De-Extinction Mission — From Dire Wolves to Woolly Mammoths]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:01:00 GMT 1:06:37 697019f391e0adb30bbd68d1 false https://shows.acast.com/brave-new-world-evgeny-lebedev/episodes/ben-lamm-on-colossals-de-extinction-mission-from-dire-wolves 697019f391e0adb30bbd68d1 6596ba75d414f00016c8a9bd ben-lamm-on-colossals-de-extinction-mission-from-dire-wolves full 4 5 Did you ever think you’d live to see woolly mammoths return? For Episode Five of Brave New World, Evgeny is joined by Ben Lamm, CEO and co-founder of the most forward thinking de-extinction company on the planet, Colossal Biosciences.


Since Ben co-founded the Austin based biotech start-up with legendary geneticist George Church in 2021, Colossal has consistently made headlines with their Jurassic Park-esque breakthroughs. In this conversation, Ben goes into the science behind “bringing back” an extinct species, how sci-fi and speculative fiction has inspired Colossal’s work, and the incredible implications de-extinction could have for conservation and the planet.


This episode was produced by Message Heard and The Standard.


Producer: Florence de Schlichting

Production Coordinator: James Cox

Production Manager: Kirsty McLean

Video Editor: Nani Wenani


The Standard team:


Joe Bromley

Will Rogers-Coltman

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]]> Did you ever think you’d live to see woolly mammoths return? For Episode Five of Brave New World, Evgeny is joined by Ben Lamm, CEO and co-founder of the most forward thinking de-extinction company on the planet, Colossal Biosciences.


Since Ben co-founded the Austin based biotech start-up with legendary geneticist George Church in 2021, Colossal has consistently made headlines with their Jurassic Park-esque breakthroughs. In this conversation, Ben goes into the science behind “bringing back” an extinct species, how sci-fi and speculative fiction has inspired Colossal’s work, and the incredible implications de-extinction could have for conservation and the planet.


This episode was produced by Message Heard and The Standard.


Producer: Florence de Schlichting

Production Coordinator: James Cox

Production Manager: Kirsty McLean

Video Editor: Nani Wenani


The Standard team:


Joe Bromley

Will Rogers-Coltman

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]]> <![CDATA[Gary Brecka on What's Wrong with Modern Medicine and the Secrets to a Longer Life]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:01:00 GMT 45:57 695bf4d03edf36b79006112f false https://shows.acast.com/brave-new-world-evgeny-lebedev/episodes/gary-brecka-on-the-flaws-of-modern-medicine-and-the-secrets 695bf4d03edf36b79006112f 6596ba75d414f00016c8a9bd gary-brecka-on-the-flaws-of-modern-medicine-and-the-secrets full 4 4 For Episode Four, Evgeny is joined by human biologist, longevity science monolith and founder of The Ultimate Human, Gary Brecka. Together, they explore why so many people feel stuck at a “six out of ten,” what Gary believes to be the cause of fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep, soreness, low mood, and why poor exercise recovery is often driven by nutrient deficiencies.


Gary shares his unconventional background as a mortality expert in life insurance, where he used massive datasets to predict lifespan with extreme accuracy. In the conversation, he challenges modern medicine’s tendency to label many chronic conditions as “familial” or “idiopathic” and details how to treat the most common gene mutation in the world, which is also Gary's bêtes noire: MHTF.


We’d like to thank The Ultimate Human for providing the video clips featured in this episode. 


This episode was produced by Message Heard and The Standard.


Producer: Florence de Schlichting

Production Coordinator: James Cox

Production Manager: Kirsty McLean

Video Editor: Nani Wenani


The Standard team: 

Joe Bromley

Will Rogers-Coltman



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]]> For Episode Four, Evgeny is joined by human biologist, longevity science monolith and founder of The Ultimate Human, Gary Brecka. Together, they explore why so many people feel stuck at a “six out of ten,” what Gary believes to be the cause of fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep, soreness, low mood, and why poor exercise recovery is often driven by nutrient deficiencies.


Gary shares his unconventional background as a mortality expert in life insurance, where he used massive datasets to predict lifespan with extreme accuracy. In the conversation, he challenges modern medicine’s tendency to label many chronic conditions as “familial” or “idiopathic” and details how to treat the most common gene mutation in the world, which is also Gary's bêtes noire: MHTF.


We’d like to thank The Ultimate Human for providing the video clips featured in this episode. 


This episode was produced by Message Heard and The Standard.


Producer: Florence de Schlichting

Production Coordinator: James Cox

Production Manager: Kirsty McLean

Video Editor: Nani Wenani


The Standard team: 

Joe Bromley

Will Rogers-Coltman



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]]> Will Ahmed on Perfecting Your Sleep Routine and Analysis Paralysis Will Ahmed on Perfecting Your Sleep Routine and Analysis Paralysis Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:01:00 GMT 37:55 69493e49e2b7985fa22dc868 false https://shows.acast.com/brave-new-world-evgeny-lebedev/episodes/will-ahmed-on-perfecting-your-sleep-routine 69493e49e2b7985fa22dc868 6596ba75d414f00016c8a9bd will-ahmed-on-perfecting-your-sleep-routine full 4 3 In Episode Three of Brave New World, Evgeny is joined by Will Ahmed, founder and CEO of WHOOP. Together, they explore recovery, sleep, and the idea that “you can’t manage what you don’t measure.” Ahmed explains how overtraining as a Harvard athlete led him to build his own wearable, identifying a major gap in health diagnostics at the time: measuring recovery, not just performance.


He explains what WHOOP tracks - sleep quality, strain, heart rate variability (HRV), recovery, and stress; dives into why seven hours in bed can still mean poor sleep; and why consistency of bedtime and wake time often matters more than raw hours.


Evgeny and Ahmed get practical on health trends, address the criticism that wearables culture a state of analysis paralysis and how to use metrics as a tool, not a verdict.


This episode was produced by Message Heard and The Standard.


Producer: Florence de Schlichting

Production Coordinator: James Cox

Production Manager: Kirsty McLean

Video Editor: Nani Wenani


The Standard team:


Joe Bromley

Will Rogers-Coltman

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]]> In Episode Three of Brave New World, Evgeny is joined by Will Ahmed, founder and CEO of WHOOP. Together, they explore recovery, sleep, and the idea that “you can’t manage what you don’t measure.” Ahmed explains how overtraining as a Harvard athlete led him to build his own wearable, identifying a major gap in health diagnostics at the time: measuring recovery, not just performance.


He explains what WHOOP tracks - sleep quality, strain, heart rate variability (HRV), recovery, and stress; dives into why seven hours in bed can still mean poor sleep; and why consistency of bedtime and wake time often matters more than raw hours.


Evgeny and Ahmed get practical on health trends, address the criticism that wearables culture a state of analysis paralysis and how to use metrics as a tool, not a verdict.


This episode was produced by Message Heard and The Standard.


Producer: Florence de Schlichting

Production Coordinator: James Cox

Production Manager: Kirsty McLean

Video Editor: Nani Wenani


The Standard team:


Joe Bromley

Will Rogers-Coltman

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]]> <![CDATA[ZOE's Dr Federica Amati and Professor Tim Spector Debunk the Biggest Food Myths]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:01:00 GMT 48:00 69370decc3bfafbbda2aa987 false 69370decc3bfafbbda2aa987 6596ba75d414f00016c8a9bd dr-federica-amati-and-professor-tim-spector-debunk-food-myth full 4 2 In this episode, Evgeny sits down with Professor Tim Spector and Dr Federica Amati - two of the leading scientific voices behind personalised nutrition company ZOE - to rethink everything we’ve been told about food.


From the myth of “good” and “bad” fats to calorie-counting obsessions, Tim and Federica uncover why so much of our nutritional advice is outdated, over-simplified - and in some cases, actively harmful. They unpack how ultra-processed foods and constant snacking damage our gut, why breakfast is not magically the most important meal of the day, and how time-restricted eating might be the key to optimising your daily health.


At the core of their discussion is a simple idea: eat for your gut microbes. 


This episode was produced by Message Heard and The Standard.


Producer: Florence de Schlichting

Production Coordinator: James Cox

Production Manager: Kirsty McLean

Video Editor: Nani Wenani


The Standard team:

Joe Bromley

Will Rogers-Coltman

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]]> In this episode, Evgeny sits down with Professor Tim Spector and Dr Federica Amati - two of the leading scientific voices behind personalised nutrition company ZOE - to rethink everything we’ve been told about food.


From the myth of “good” and “bad” fats to calorie-counting obsessions, Tim and Federica uncover why so much of our nutritional advice is outdated, over-simplified - and in some cases, actively harmful. They unpack how ultra-processed foods and constant snacking damage our gut, why breakfast is not magically the most important meal of the day, and how time-restricted eating might be the key to optimising your daily health.


At the core of their discussion is a simple idea: eat for your gut microbes. 


This episode was produced by Message Heard and The Standard.


Producer: Florence de Schlichting

Production Coordinator: James Cox

Production Manager: Kirsty McLean

Video Editor: Nani Wenani


The Standard team:

Joe Bromley

Will Rogers-Coltman

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]]> <![CDATA[Steven Bartlett on How to Supercharge Your Company and Why He's Scared of an AI Apocalypse]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:01:00 GMT 1:24:16 692485e1ac4db2b031b9f16b true 692485e1ac4db2b031b9f16b 6596ba75d414f00016c8a9bd steven-bartlett-how-to-supercharge-your-company full 4 1 Welcome to the first episode of Season 4 of Brave New World.


This time, Evgeny is joined by Steven Bartlett to talk about mindset, ambition and the future. He shares how he manages “a million tabs” without burning out, why self-empathy boosts performance, and how a humiliating paddle match taught him a breakthrough lesson on failure.


He opens up about growing up in poverty and shame, the influence of his mum, and why the biggest entrepreneurial lesson he learned was simply: have an idea, then do it.


Steven unpacks the thinking behind his book Just F**ing Do It, the neuroscience of hard things, his obsession with 1% gains, and why his company has a “Head of Failure.”


The conversation expands to happiness, arrival fallacy, AI, humanoid robots, the future of work, the creator economy, and why he’d homeschool his future kids to double down on uniquely human skills.


This episode was produced by Message Heard and The London Standard.


Producer: Florence de Schlichting

Production Coordinator: James Cox

Production Manager: Kirsty McLean

Video Editor: Nani Wenani


The Standard team:


Joe Bromley

Will Rogers-Coltman

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Welcome to the first episode of Season 4 of Brave New World.


This time, Evgeny is joined by Steven Bartlett to talk about mindset, ambition and the future. He shares how he manages “a million tabs” without burning out, why self-empathy boosts performance, and how a humiliating paddle match taught him a breakthrough lesson on failure.


He opens up about growing up in poverty and shame, the influence of his mum, and why the biggest entrepreneurial lesson he learned was simply: have an idea, then do it.


Steven unpacks the thinking behind his book Just F**ing Do It, the neuroscience of hard things, his obsession with 1% gains, and why his company has a “Head of Failure.”


The conversation expands to happiness, arrival fallacy, AI, humanoid robots, the future of work, the creator economy, and why he’d homeschool his future kids to double down on uniquely human skills.


This episode was produced by Message Heard and The London Standard.


Producer: Florence de Schlichting

Production Coordinator: James Cox

Production Manager: Kirsty McLean

Video Editor: Nani Wenani


The Standard team:


Joe Bromley

Will Rogers-Coltman

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Dr John Krystal: Why ketamine can solve a mental health epidemic Dr John Krystal: Why ketamine can solve a mental health epidemic Thu, 05 Dec 2024 07:00:48 GMT 1:13:35 6750dd600ee2b79e33298e23 true https://shows.acast.com/brave-new-world-evgeny-lebedev/episodes/dr-john-krystal-why-ketamines-reputation-needs-to-change 6750dd600ee2b79e33298e23 6596ba75d414f00016c8a9bd dr-john-krystal-why-ketamines-reputation-needs-to-change full 3 6 In today’s episode, Evgeny Lebedev talks about the remarkable potential of ketamine with Dr John Krystal, Professor of neuroscience at the Yale School of Medicine. 


Their discussion delves into the world of neurology, what ketamine actually does to our brain and the importance of glutamate receptors in treating depression. Ketamine may have gotten bad press after Friends actor Matthew Perry died of an overdose while receiving treatment with the drug, but for Dr Krystal, it is a critically overlooked solution to the epidemic of mental illness.


Also in this episode:

  • Ketamine’s complicated history starting in the 1950s
  • The real reason depression leads to suicide
  • Why ketamine is effective at dealing with trauma
  • The detailed procedure of ketamine therapy 
  • The importance of ketamine’s “narrow window” dosage
  • Ketamine’s reputation and why it needs to change

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]]> In today’s episode, Evgeny Lebedev talks about the remarkable potential of ketamine with Dr John Krystal, Professor of neuroscience at the Yale School of Medicine. 


Their discussion delves into the world of neurology, what ketamine actually does to our brain and the importance of glutamate receptors in treating depression. Ketamine may have gotten bad press after Friends actor Matthew Perry died of an overdose while receiving treatment with the drug, but for Dr Krystal, it is a critically overlooked solution to the epidemic of mental illness.


Also in this episode:

  • Ketamine’s complicated history starting in the 1950s
  • The real reason depression leads to suicide
  • Why ketamine is effective at dealing with trauma
  • The detailed procedure of ketamine therapy 
  • The importance of ketamine’s “narrow window” dosage
  • Ketamine’s reputation and why it needs to change

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]]> Dr Peter Attia: Medicine 3.0 Dr Peter Attia: Medicine 3.0 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:00:42 GMT 53:48 673e1df6d1a6d05d3cb41134 false https://shows.acast.com/brave-new-world-evgeny-lebedev/episodes/dr-peter-attia-medicine-longevity-researcher-physician 673e1df6d1a6d05d3cb41134 6596ba75d414f00016c8a9bd dr-peter-attia-medicine-longevity-researcher-physician full 3 5 In today’s episode, we are excited to be joined by Peter Attia: a longevity expert, physician, and bestselling author.

 

Peter’s podcast, The Drive, is one of the most popular in the world. Through it, he’s brought cutting edge science to the masses, sharing tips and tricks, some of which are still experimental, on how to boost your chances of ageing well.

 

Tune into Peter and Evgeny’s conversation on what the former calls “Medicine 3.0” — his blueprint for good health — and how happiness is essential to longevity, not just a bonus. “It doesn’t matter how healthy you are,” Peter says, “if the most important relationships in your life are not happy.”

 

Topics covered include: 

  • The difference between health span and lifespan
  • How AI can revolutionise clinical trials and the development of new medicines 
  • ⁠How to regulate glucose levels
  • Tips to reducing caloric intake
  • Why cancer immunity is under-researched
  • How to prevent heart disease
  • ⁠Debunking the biggest myths around nutrition

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]]> In today’s episode, we are excited to be joined by Peter Attia: a longevity expert, physician, and bestselling author.

 

Peter’s podcast, The Drive, is one of the most popular in the world. Through it, he’s brought cutting edge science to the masses, sharing tips and tricks, some of which are still experimental, on how to boost your chances of ageing well.

 

Tune into Peter and Evgeny’s conversation on what the former calls “Medicine 3.0” — his blueprint for good health — and how happiness is essential to longevity, not just a bonus. “It doesn’t matter how healthy you are,” Peter says, “if the most important relationships in your life are not happy.”

 

Topics covered include: 

  • The difference between health span and lifespan
  • How AI can revolutionise clinical trials and the development of new medicines 
  • ⁠How to regulate glucose levels
  • Tips to reducing caloric intake
  • Why cancer immunity is under-researched
  • How to prevent heart disease
  • ⁠Debunking the biggest myths around nutrition

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]]> Dr. Aubrey de Grey: Why we don’t “have” to age Dr. Aubrey de Grey: Why we don’t “have” to age Thu, 07 Nov 2024 07:00:41 GMT 45:25 672bae2c5095c9add9d99172 false https://shows.acast.com/brave-new-world-evgeny-lebedev/episodes/dr-aubrey-de-grey 672bae2c5095c9add9d99172 6596ba75d414f00016c8a9bd dr-aubrey-de-grey full 3 4 Evgeny Lebedev joins Dr. Aubrey de Grey, a visionary in biomedical gerontology and co-founder of the SENS Research Foundation.

Known for his radical approach to ageing, Dr. de Grey discusses why some need to awaken from a "pro-ageing trance".

What’s Aubrey’s biological age?

In this episode:

  • Why we don’t “have” to age
  • Reversing cellular aging
  • The ethical questions surrounding life extension
  • The societal shifts we might expect if ageing becomes a treatable condition
  • The science behind extending the human healthspan

Plus more.

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]]> Evgeny Lebedev joins Dr. Aubrey de Grey, a visionary in biomedical gerontology and co-founder of the SENS Research Foundation.

Known for his radical approach to ageing, Dr. de Grey discusses why some need to awaken from a "pro-ageing trance".

What’s Aubrey’s biological age?

In this episode:

  • Why we don’t “have” to age
  • Reversing cellular aging
  • The ethical questions surrounding life extension
  • The societal shifts we might expect if ageing becomes a treatable condition
  • The science behind extending the human healthspan

Plus more.

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]]> <![CDATA[Dame Helen Mirren: “Religion is a passport to violence and greed"]]> Thu, 24 Oct 2024 06:00:40 GMT 40:15 67192806e16fb75ed5b9d654 true https://shows.acast.com/brave-new-world-evgeny-lebedev/episodes/dame-helen-interview-brave-new-world-podcast 67192806e16fb75ed5b9d654 6596ba75d414f00016c8a9bd dame-helen-interview-brave-new-world-podcast full 3 3 On today’s show Evgeny Lebedev is in conversation with the Oscar-winning actor, Dame Helen Mirren.


They discuss everything from the evolution of fashion to the contemporary media landscape.


“It’s so sad that Kurt Cobain died when he did, because he never got to see GPS”


Also in this episode:

  • The evolution of technology and why Helen is grateful to have been around in a world without it
  • How young people rediscover previously forgotten tech and bring it back to life
  • Helen reflects on spirituality, the power of belief and how it shapes our lives, but why she doesn't believe in God.
  • Russian heritage and the complexities of her identity
  • How Helen stays youthful, both in body and mind


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]]> On today’s show Evgeny Lebedev is in conversation with the Oscar-winning actor, Dame Helen Mirren.


They discuss everything from the evolution of fashion to the contemporary media landscape.


“It’s so sad that Kurt Cobain died when he did, because he never got to see GPS”


Also in this episode:

  • The evolution of technology and why Helen is grateful to have been around in a world without it
  • How young people rediscover previously forgotten tech and bring it back to life
  • Helen reflects on spirituality, the power of belief and how it shapes our lives, but why she doesn't believe in God.
  • Russian heritage and the complexities of her identity
  • How Helen stays youthful, both in body and mind


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]]> NuCalm’s Jim Poole on anxiety: Why the brain ‘knows how to heal’ NuCalm’s Jim Poole on anxiety: Why the brain ‘knows how to heal’ Thu, 10 Oct 2024 06:00:04 GMT 43:45 67065fafed8ff5205e2cba38 false https://shows.acast.com/brave-new-world-evgeny-lebedev/episodes/nucalms-jim-poole-on-anxiety-why-the-brain-knows-how-to-heal 67065fafed8ff5205e2cba38 6596ba75d414f00016c8a9bd nucalms-jim-poole-on-anxiety-why-the-brain-knows-how-to-heal full 3 2 Evgeny Lebedev is joined by Jim Poole, chairman, president and chief executive of neuroscience company Solace Life Sciences.

The company owns NuCalm, a technology designed to reduce stress and improve sleep without recourse to drugs.

You may have even spotted the Duchess of Sussex wearing one of their stress relief patches.

In this episode, Evgeny and Jim explore the evolution of the human brain, anxiety and how to deregulate the amygdala, a small, almond-shaped part of the brain that plays a central role, which Jim says ‘feeds on fear’.

 

In this episode:

  • The current state of brain understanding
  • Brain psychology and its evolution
  • The autonomic nervous system and how it shapes everything from stress to relaxation
  • Ho to control anxious thoughts
  • How to downregulate the amygdala, the part of the brain that triggers intense fear responses
  • Different frequencies in the brain and how they influence mental states
  • Why “the Western world may be leading the cause” of anxiety

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]]> Evgeny Lebedev is joined by Jim Poole, chairman, president and chief executive of neuroscience company Solace Life Sciences.

The company owns NuCalm, a technology designed to reduce stress and improve sleep without recourse to drugs.

You may have even spotted the Duchess of Sussex wearing one of their stress relief patches.

In this episode, Evgeny and Jim explore the evolution of the human brain, anxiety and how to deregulate the amygdala, a small, almond-shaped part of the brain that plays a central role, which Jim says ‘feeds on fear’.

 

In this episode:

  • The current state of brain understanding
  • Brain psychology and its evolution
  • The autonomic nervous system and how it shapes everything from stress to relaxation
  • Ho to control anxious thoughts
  • How to downregulate the amygdala, the part of the brain that triggers intense fear responses
  • Different frequencies in the brain and how they influence mental states
  • Why “the Western world may be leading the cause” of anxiety

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]]> Deepak Chopra: Why AI is the future of medicine Deepak Chopra: Why AI is the future of medicine Thu, 26 Sep 2024 06:00:50 GMT 43:04 66f455fddf6fe6a71839ae48 false https://shows.acast.com/brave-new-world-evgeny-lebedev/episodes/deepak-chopra-why-ai-is-the-future-of-medicine 66f455fddf6fe6a71839ae48 6596ba75d414f00016c8a9bd deepak-chopra-why-ai-is-the-future-of-medicine full 3 1 We’re joined by one of the most famous faces of alternative medicine on the planet, Deepak Chopra. 


The world-renowned author, health and wellness expert has been at the intersection of science and spirituality for nearly 50 years.


Deepak sits down with host Evgeny Lebedev to mark the release of his 95th book ‘Digital Dharma’. He explains why artificial intelligence is the key to unlocking both personal and spiritual growth, and why humanity is at a crucial crossroads with technology. One of those roads, he says, "leads to the extinction of humanity."


Other topics discussed in this episode: 

  • Ideas for a preventative health service in the UK & beyond
  • How VR is going to lead the future of therapeutics 
  • Why 'living our best life' needs to be more than just a soundbite 
  • How technology can change our biology 
  • What is consciousness, and why science alone doesn’t have the answer
  • Digital Deepak, his new AI twin dispensing medical and spiritual advice
  • Mortality and longevity 


Get in touch with us at podcasts@standard.co.uk 

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]]> We’re joined by one of the most famous faces of alternative medicine on the planet, Deepak Chopra. 


The world-renowned author, health and wellness expert has been at the intersection of science and spirituality for nearly 50 years.


Deepak sits down with host Evgeny Lebedev to mark the release of his 95th book ‘Digital Dharma’. He explains why artificial intelligence is the key to unlocking both personal and spiritual growth, and why humanity is at a crucial crossroads with technology. One of those roads, he says, "leads to the extinction of humanity."


Other topics discussed in this episode: 

  • Ideas for a preventative health service in the UK & beyond
  • How VR is going to lead the future of therapeutics 
  • Why 'living our best life' needs to be more than just a soundbite 
  • How technology can change our biology 
  • What is consciousness, and why science alone doesn’t have the answer
  • Digital Deepak, his new AI twin dispensing medical and spiritual advice
  • Mortality and longevity 


Get in touch with us at podcasts@standard.co.uk 

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]]> The science of sleep with Professor Russell Foster The science of sleep with Professor Russell Foster Thu, 22 Aug 2024 06:00:28 GMT 47:11 66c60955b0de8bdc2ff7c1c1 false https://shows.acast.com/brave-new-world-evgeny-lebedev/episodes/the-science-of-sleep-with-professor-russel-foster 66c60955b0de8bdc2ff7c1c1 6596ba75d414f00016c8a9bd the-science-of-sleep-with-professor-russel-foster full 2 8 Is there such a thing as perfect sleep? Leading expert in circadian neuroscience from Oxford University, Professor Russell Foster, joins host Evgeny Lebedev, to explain the science behind nighttime slumber and why it's crucial to living our best lives awake. 

The pair discuss everything from sleep hygiene, our circadian rhythm and body clocks, the impact of technology before bed and whether it actually affects us, the myths, and even some tips to improve longevity. This episode also includes excerpts from Eight Sleep founder Matteo Franceschetti, the pop star Rita Ora, and the author and actress Davinia Taylor.


Topics discussed in this episode:

  • Is sleep an indulgence?
  • How a bad culture of sleep was heightened in the 1980s
  • Can poor sleep link to dementia?
  • The different types of sleep: Deep and Rem
  • The science of our dreams
  • Understanding how circadian rhythms work and how they relate to our genetic makeup
  • The perfect recipe for a nap
  • Sleeping pills and memory loss
  • Are sleep apps worth the hype?
  • The critical role of body temperature
  • Sleep myths: Cheese and dreams, sipping Horlicks and counting sheep
  • Rita Ora’s sleep routine


Get in touch with us at podcasts@standard.co.uk

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]]> Is there such a thing as perfect sleep? Leading expert in circadian neuroscience from Oxford University, Professor Russell Foster, joins host Evgeny Lebedev, to explain the science behind nighttime slumber and why it's crucial to living our best lives awake. 

The pair discuss everything from sleep hygiene, our circadian rhythm and body clocks, the impact of technology before bed and whether it actually affects us, the myths, and even some tips to improve longevity. This episode also includes excerpts from Eight Sleep founder Matteo Franceschetti, the pop star Rita Ora, and the author and actress Davinia Taylor.


Topics discussed in this episode:

  • Is sleep an indulgence?
  • How a bad culture of sleep was heightened in the 1980s
  • Can poor sleep link to dementia?
  • The different types of sleep: Deep and Rem
  • The science of our dreams
  • Understanding how circadian rhythms work and how they relate to our genetic makeup
  • The perfect recipe for a nap
  • Sleeping pills and memory loss
  • Are sleep apps worth the hype?
  • The critical role of body temperature
  • Sleep myths: Cheese and dreams, sipping Horlicks and counting sheep
  • Rita Ora’s sleep routine


Get in touch with us at podcasts@standard.co.uk

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]]> Mark Effinger: Unlocking your brain with nootropics Mark Effinger: Unlocking your brain with nootropics Thu, 08 Aug 2024 06:00:58 GMT 43:50 66b3aa668ad6ad827c7b96d9 true https://shows.acast.com/brave-new-world-evgeny-lebedev/episodes/mark-effinger-unlocking-your-brain-with-nootropics 66b3aa668ad6ad827c7b96d9 6596ba75d414f00016c8a9bd mark-effinger-unlocking-your-brain-with-nootropics full 2 7 On this episode of Brave New World, we’re turning our attention to nootropics and neuroscience. 

Nootropics are drugs and supplements which proponents say can boost alertness, increase focus, and improve memory. 

Today, Evgeny Lebedev meets Nootopia founder Mark Effinger, AKA Mr Noots. Since launching in 2004, Nootopia has helped 300,000 people- including doctors, biohackers, and fitness instructors- unlock their potential. 

 

The two discuss:

- The Nootopia lab and its research methods 

- Mark’s journey from child prodigy to entrepreneur 

- How the loss of his wife was the catalyst for Mark to start Nootopia

- Why everyone has an ‘inherent Achilles heel’

-The complexities of ADHD treatment

-Natural ways to rebuild neural pathways 

 

Plus more… 

 

If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review and rating. The next episode will drop on 22 Aug.


Drop us a line at podcasts@standard.co.uk

 

Disclaimer: you should always seek own medical advice.

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]]> On this episode of Brave New World, we’re turning our attention to nootropics and neuroscience. 

Nootropics are drugs and supplements which proponents say can boost alertness, increase focus, and improve memory. 

Today, Evgeny Lebedev meets Nootopia founder Mark Effinger, AKA Mr Noots. Since launching in 2004, Nootopia has helped 300,000 people- including doctors, biohackers, and fitness instructors- unlock their potential. 

 

The two discuss:

- The Nootopia lab and its research methods 

- Mark’s journey from child prodigy to entrepreneur 

- How the loss of his wife was the catalyst for Mark to start Nootopia

- Why everyone has an ‘inherent Achilles heel’

-The complexities of ADHD treatment

-Natural ways to rebuild neural pathways 

 

Plus more… 

 

If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review and rating. The next episode will drop on 22 Aug.


Drop us a line at podcasts@standard.co.uk

 

Disclaimer: you should always seek own medical advice.

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]]> Christian Angermayer: The Enhanced Games Christian Angermayer: The Enhanced Games Thu, 25 Jul 2024 06:00:31 GMT 1:06:29 66a1270bb4ed238ba57efe93 true https://shows.acast.com/brave-new-world-evgeny-lebedev/episodes/christian-angermayer-and-james-magnussen-olympics 66a1270bb4ed238ba57efe93 6596ba75d414f00016c8a9bd christian-angermayer-and-james-magnussen-olympics full 2 6 In this episode of Brave New World, billionaire entrepreneur Christian Angermayer and Olympic athlete James Magnussen – who's been offered $1 million if he wins the competition's 100m freestyle swimming race – talk to Evgeny about taking part in the most radical sports event ever conceived; where doping is not just allowed but encouraged. 

 

Christian talks about: 

  • Dropping out of university and becoming an entrepreneur 
  • Why he believes medical psychedelics will be available to prescribe within a couple of years
  • How psychedelics can help us cope with change, AI panic and our fear of the "new reality"
  • How Ozempic has changed the game for pharmaceutical companies 
  • Why alcohol is "the worse drug of all" 
  • How the Enhanced Games will actually improve drug testing at the Olympics 
  • How most athletes struggle to make ends meet – and how the competition will help them earn proper money 

 

James talks about:

  • How the Enhanced Games have given him fresh purpose
  • Why he isn’t worried about using testosterone to “juice to the gills” – safe for the impact on his fertility 
  • Why stigma persists around performance enhancing drugs
  • Why this could become one of the biggest industries in the world 

 

If you enjoyed the episode, please follow, leave us a review and vote in the poll below. The next episode will drop on 8 August.

 

Get in touch with us at podcasts@standard.co.uk

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]]> In this episode of Brave New World, billionaire entrepreneur Christian Angermayer and Olympic athlete James Magnussen – who's been offered $1 million if he wins the competition's 100m freestyle swimming race – talk to Evgeny about taking part in the most radical sports event ever conceived; where doping is not just allowed but encouraged. 

 

Christian talks about: 

  • Dropping out of university and becoming an entrepreneur 
  • Why he believes medical psychedelics will be available to prescribe within a couple of years
  • How psychedelics can help us cope with change, AI panic and our fear of the "new reality"
  • How Ozempic has changed the game for pharmaceutical companies 
  • Why alcohol is "the worse drug of all" 
  • How the Enhanced Games will actually improve drug testing at the Olympics 
  • How most athletes struggle to make ends meet – and how the competition will help them earn proper money 

 

James talks about:

  • How the Enhanced Games have given him fresh purpose
  • Why he isn’t worried about using testosterone to “juice to the gills” – safe for the impact on his fertility 
  • Why stigma persists around performance enhancing drugs
  • Why this could become one of the biggest industries in the world 

 

If you enjoyed the episode, please follow, leave us a review and vote in the poll below. The next episode will drop on 8 August.

 

Get in touch with us at podcasts@standard.co.uk

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]]> Jim Kwik: Top tips to boost your brain Jim Kwik: Top tips to boost your brain Thu, 11 Jul 2024 06:00:47 GMT 46:24 668e891792536da325af1f20 false https://shows.acast.com/brave-new-world-evgeny-lebedev/episodes/jim-kwik-top-tips-to-boost-your-brain 668e891792536da325af1f20 6596ba75d414f00016c8a9bd jim-kwik-top-tips-to-boost-your-brain full 2 5 In this episode of Brave New World, Evgeny talks to bestselling author and brain coach Jim Kwik. Kwik suffered a traumatic brain injury aged 5 and is now a world authority on brain optimisation. He shares his top tips on how to boost cognitive function. The two discuss:

  • Why adding Omega 3s to your diet – and cutting out sugar – are vital to brain health.
  • What to do with negative thoughts
  • Why we need to keep moving throughout the day – and how
  • Why a tidy work environment can help with clarity of thought
  • How to deal with information fatigue and create boundaries between us and our devices
  • Why we need to stop delegating organisational tasks to our phones

If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review and rating. The next episode will drop on 25 July. 

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]]> In this episode of Brave New World, Evgeny talks to bestselling author and brain coach Jim Kwik. Kwik suffered a traumatic brain injury aged 5 and is now a world authority on brain optimisation. He shares his top tips on how to boost cognitive function. The two discuss:

  • Why adding Omega 3s to your diet – and cutting out sugar – are vital to brain health.
  • What to do with negative thoughts
  • Why we need to keep moving throughout the day – and how
  • Why a tidy work environment can help with clarity of thought
  • How to deal with information fatigue and create boundaries between us and our devices
  • Why we need to stop delegating organisational tasks to our phones

If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review and rating. The next episode will drop on 25 July. 

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]]> Mark Hyman: The rise of longevity medicine Mark Hyman: The rise of longevity medicine Thu, 27 Jun 2024 06:00:46 GMT 47:13 667c755b9e1803392ecec33e false https://shows.acast.com/brave-new-world-evgeny-lebedev/episodes/mark-hyman-the-rise-and-rise-of-longevity-medicine 667c755b9e1803392ecec33e 6596ba75d414f00016c8a9bd mark-hyman-the-rise-and-rise-of-longevity-medicine full 2 4 In this episode of Brave New World, Evgeny talks to physician and longevity expert Mark Hyman. The two discuss the rise of functional medicine and what lifestyle changes we can make to enhance our healthspan. They cover: 

  • The paradigm shift happening in medicine today 
  • The underlying mechanisms that drive dysfunction and disease
  • How nutrition and exercise impact the pathways of ageing 
  • Insulin resistance and the effect of UPFs 
  • Why we should be eating animal protein and fat for breakfast, and fasting overnight
  • Why we need to pay more attention to mitochondria 
  • The benefits of strength training, saunas and cold plunges 
  • Why it's never too late to start making lifestyle changes to enhance longevity

If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review and rating. The next episode will drop on 11 July. 

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]]> In this episode of Brave New World, Evgeny talks to physician and longevity expert Mark Hyman. The two discuss the rise of functional medicine and what lifestyle changes we can make to enhance our healthspan. They cover: 

  • The paradigm shift happening in medicine today 
  • The underlying mechanisms that drive dysfunction and disease
  • How nutrition and exercise impact the pathways of ageing 
  • Insulin resistance and the effect of UPFs 
  • Why we should be eating animal protein and fat for breakfast, and fasting overnight
  • Why we need to pay more attention to mitochondria 
  • The benefits of strength training, saunas and cold plunges 
  • Why it's never too late to start making lifestyle changes to enhance longevity

If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review and rating. The next episode will drop on 11 July. 

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]]> Ryan Holiday: What we can learn from Marcus Aurelius Ryan Holiday: What we can learn from Marcus Aurelius Thu, 13 Jun 2024 15:27:41 GMT 48:07 666b0fed6312350012fb4b5b true https://shows.acast.com/brave-new-world-evgeny-lebedev/episodes/ryan-holiday-what-we-can-learn-from-marcus-aurelius 666b0fed6312350012fb4b5b 6596ba75d414f00016c8a9bd ryan-holiday-what-we-can-learn-from-marcus-aurelius full 2 3 In this episode of Brave New World, Evgeny talks to author and podcaster Ryan Holiday about the modern media landscape, echo chambers and the value of Stoic leadership. The two discuss: 

  • The common misunderstanding of stoicism as apathy
  • Why we need stoicism now more than ever
  • Why it's so hard to be stoic in the information age
  • Why we ought to be more cautious about live news 
  • What other world leaders can learn from President Kennedy during the 1962 Missile

If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review and follow. The next episode will drop on 27 June. 

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]]> In this episode of Brave New World, Evgeny talks to author and podcaster Ryan Holiday about the modern media landscape, echo chambers and the value of Stoic leadership. The two discuss: 

  • The common misunderstanding of stoicism as apathy
  • Why we need stoicism now more than ever
  • Why it's so hard to be stoic in the information age
  • Why we ought to be more cautious about live news 
  • What other world leaders can learn from President Kennedy during the 1962 Missile

If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review and follow. The next episode will drop on 27 June. 

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]]> Rhonda Patrick: Powerful health habits to delay ageing Rhonda Patrick: Powerful health habits to delay ageing Thu, 30 May 2024 06:00:17 GMT 46:34 6657106ec4dbe50012be1dda false https://shows.acast.com/brave-new-world-evgeny-lebedev/episodes/rhonda-patrick-powerful-health-habits-to-delay-ageing 6657106ec4dbe50012be1dda 6596ba75d414f00016c8a9bd rhonda-patrick-powerful-health-habits-to-delay-ageing full 2 2 In this episode of Brave New World, Evgeny talks to researcher and podcaster Rhonda Patrick.


The two discuss anti-ageing, with Patrick sharing her unique insights.


Together they cover: 

  • How experiments on genetic pathways in worms got Patrick interested in the science of anti-ageing in humans
  • The impact of nutrition on our wellbeing
  • Which brands they trust most for supplements 
  • How to maintain adequate micronutrient levels
  • Why nothing will ever be more effective than vigorous exercise 
  • The benefits of intermittent fasting 
  • The benefits of saunas and why we should use them more often. (With bonus guest Tamsin Lewis of Sunlighten.)


If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review and follow.


The next episode will drop on 13 June. 

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]]> In this episode of Brave New World, Evgeny talks to researcher and podcaster Rhonda Patrick.


The two discuss anti-ageing, with Patrick sharing her unique insights.


Together they cover: 

  • How experiments on genetic pathways in worms got Patrick interested in the science of anti-ageing in humans
  • The impact of nutrition on our wellbeing
  • Which brands they trust most for supplements 
  • How to maintain adequate micronutrient levels
  • Why nothing will ever be more effective than vigorous exercise 
  • The benefits of intermittent fasting 
  • The benefits of saunas and why we should use them more often. (With bonus guest Tamsin Lewis of Sunlighten.)


If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review and follow.


The next episode will drop on 13 June. 

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]]> Bill Irvine: The truth about the Stoics Bill Irvine: The truth about the Stoics Thu, 16 May 2024 06:00:00 GMT 46:38 66453e143fa3790012d902f1 false https://shows.acast.com/brave-new-world-evgeny-lebedev/episodes/bill-irvine-the-truth-about-the-stoics 66453e143fa3790012d902f1 6596ba75d414f00016c8a9bd bill-irvine-the-truth-about-the-stoics full 2 1 In the first episode of our second season, Evgeny talks to professor Bill Irvine, an expert on stoicism whose books have democratised the ancient wisdom of Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius for a new generation which, he says, can benefit from it greatly. The two discuss:

·     The unexpected success of his books and the “stoic renaissance” in the 21st century.

·     What it actually means to be a stoic and how this helps us rise to different challenges.

·     The core techniques of stoicism explored in his book The Stoic Challenge.

·     Stoicism as an antidote to offence-taking.

·     How stoicism helps us reframe setbacks as opportunities.

·     What Seneca would have to say about free speech on college campuses.

If you enjoyed the episode, please hit follow and leave us a review.


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]]> In the first episode of our second season, Evgeny talks to professor Bill Irvine, an expert on stoicism whose books have democratised the ancient wisdom of Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius for a new generation which, he says, can benefit from it greatly. The two discuss:

·     The unexpected success of his books and the “stoic renaissance” in the 21st century.

·     What it actually means to be a stoic and how this helps us rise to different challenges.

·     The core techniques of stoicism explored in his book The Stoic Challenge.

·     Stoicism as an antidote to offence-taking.

·     How stoicism helps us reframe setbacks as opportunities.

·     What Seneca would have to say about free speech on college campuses.

If you enjoyed the episode, please hit follow and leave us a review.


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]]> Jonathan Haidt: What has social media done to our children? Jonathan Haidt: What has social media done to our children? Thu, 04 Apr 2024 06:00:37 GMT 54:15 660d8fe3c4e46500164fe4f6 false https://shows.acast.com/brave-new-world-evgeny-lebedev/episodes/jonathan-haidt-what-has-social-media-done-to-our-children 660d8fe3c4e46500164fe4f6 6596ba75d414f00016c8a9bd jonathan-haidt-what-has-social-media-done-to-our-children full Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt’s new book ‘The Anxious Generation’ argues we’re overprotecting our children in real life, and underprotecting them online. In this special episode he tells Evgeny why he believes smartphones and social media have led to rises in anxiety, depression and suicide among young people, and why we have to “put the technology genie back in the bottle”. They also discuss:


·      The polarisation of politics and how it began before social media

·      Why the evolution of social media has led to the return of “tribalism” in society

·      Why war between competing powers is “likely to return”

·      How ideas spread on US college campuses can go viral across the world

·      What happens when you introduce fear into a liberal democracy

·      How we “utterly failed” with the introduction of AI

·      Has social media “rewired our children’s brains”?

·      Why parents have to let their kids go out again, and learn to fend for themselves

·      Why he believes Mark Zuckerberg “could and should have done more” to protect young people


The second season of Brave New World is coming soon, hit the follow button on your podcast provider so you don’t miss an episode, and if you enjoyed this show please leave us a rating and review.

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]]> Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt’s new book ‘The Anxious Generation’ argues we’re overprotecting our children in real life, and underprotecting them online. In this special episode he tells Evgeny why he believes smartphones and social media have led to rises in anxiety, depression and suicide among young people, and why we have to “put the technology genie back in the bottle”. They also discuss:


·      The polarisation of politics and how it began before social media

·      Why the evolution of social media has led to the return of “tribalism” in society

·      Why war between competing powers is “likely to return”

·      How ideas spread on US college campuses can go viral across the world

·      What happens when you introduce fear into a liberal democracy

·      How we “utterly failed” with the introduction of AI

·      Has social media “rewired our children’s brains”?

·      Why parents have to let their kids go out again, and learn to fend for themselves

·      Why he believes Mark Zuckerberg “could and should have done more” to protect young people


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]]> Bill Richards: Magic Mushrooms and Epic Poetry Bill Richards: Magic Mushrooms and Epic Poetry Thu, 07 Mar 2024 07:00:03 GMT 46:23 65e8a63b98633700171dcef8 false https://shows.acast.com/brave-new-world-evgeny-lebedev/episodes/bill-richards-brave-new-world 65e8a63b98633700171dcef8 6596ba75d414f00016c8a9bd bill-richards-brave-new-world full In the final episode of our first season, Evgeny talks to psychologist and researcher Bill Richards, whose book Sacred Knowledge: Psychedelics and Religious Experiences is considered a seminal work in the field and is now in its 10th edition. In this discussion, they talk about:

 

·      Why science and spiritualism don’t have to be separate from each other

·      How he thinks transcendental experiences like those provoked by psychedelics are the "origin of most of the world's religions"

·      His research into their benefits for those near the end of their lives

·      Why is there a taboo against psychedelics research in health?

·      What is our definition of “normal” and should we think about it differently.

·      Bill’s summer as an ordained minister, and his first psychedelic experience

·      Why he doesn’t think people should “pop psychedelics” just for fun.

 

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]]> In the final episode of our first season, Evgeny talks to psychologist and researcher Bill Richards, whose book Sacred Knowledge: Psychedelics and Religious Experiences is considered a seminal work in the field and is now in its 10th edition. In this discussion, they talk about:

 

·      Why science and spiritualism don’t have to be separate from each other

·      How he thinks transcendental experiences like those provoked by psychedelics are the "origin of most of the world's religions"

·      His research into their benefits for those near the end of their lives

·      Why is there a taboo against psychedelics research in health?

·      What is our definition of “normal” and should we think about it differently.

·      Bill’s summer as an ordained minister, and his first psychedelic experience

·      Why he doesn’t think people should “pop psychedelics” just for fun.

 

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]]> <![CDATA[Wim Hof & Rita Ora: Braving the Ice]]> Thu, 29 Feb 2024 07:00:53 GMT 41:03 65df72a38e58a6001780d208 false https://shows.acast.com/brave-new-world-evgeny-lebedev/episodes/wim-hof-rita-ora-ice-fire-and-the-method 65df72a38e58a6001780d208 6596ba75d414f00016c8a9bd wim-hof-rita-ora-ice-fire-and-the-method full Evgeny meets Wim Hof to learn more about the Dutch athlete’s ‘Method’; a combination of breathing and cold-water immersion that he claims can have health and psychological benefits. Rita Ora also joins the show and talks about her own experience using Wim’s techniques as part of her wellness routines. And musician Marcus Flaherty tells us how he thinks the Method has helped him with some of the symptoms of MS. In this episode:


·      Wim Hof reveals he developed ‘The Method’ to recover from the “emotional agony” following the death of his wife

·      What happened the first time he entered ice cold water, and why did he want to do it again?

·      How he’s trained his body to stay under the ice “for up to seven minutes”

·      The scientific studies he says support his claims

·      Rita Ora tells us about the surprise birthday visit she arranged with Wim for her husband Taika Waititi – and how he stayed in an ice bath for 30 minutes

·      Her own use of both heat and cold as part of her wellness routine

·      Her struggles with anxiety and panic attacks, and the techniques she uses to overcome them

·      Why she wants Wim to release a playlist of music he gave her as an album.


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]]> Evgeny meets Wim Hof to learn more about the Dutch athlete’s ‘Method’; a combination of breathing and cold-water immersion that he claims can have health and psychological benefits. Rita Ora also joins the show and talks about her own experience using Wim’s techniques as part of her wellness routines. And musician Marcus Flaherty tells us how he thinks the Method has helped him with some of the symptoms of MS. In this episode:


·      Wim Hof reveals he developed ‘The Method’ to recover from the “emotional agony” following the death of his wife

·      What happened the first time he entered ice cold water, and why did he want to do it again?

·      How he’s trained his body to stay under the ice “for up to seven minutes”

·      The scientific studies he says support his claims

·      Rita Ora tells us about the surprise birthday visit she arranged with Wim for her husband Taika Waititi – and how he stayed in an ice bath for 30 minutes

·      Her own use of both heat and cold as part of her wellness routine

·      Her struggles with anxiety and panic attacks, and the techniques she uses to overcome them

·      Why she wants Wim to release a playlist of music he gave her as an album.


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]]> <![CDATA[Ben Greenfield & Davinia Taylor: The Human Guinea Pigs]]> Thu, 22 Feb 2024 07:00:00 GMT 47:46 65d611a06deb7b00180901b9 false https://shows.acast.com/brave-new-world-evgeny-lebedev/episodes/ben-greenfield-davinia-taylor-the-human-guinea-pigs 65d611a06deb7b00180901b9 6596ba75d414f00016c8a9bd ben-greenfield-davinia-taylor-the-human-guinea-pigs full What is biohacking and are you already doing it without realising? Evgeny spends a day with the ‘world’s fittest man’, Ben Greenfield, to learn how exercise, diet and light contribute to wellness. He also meets actress and author Davinia Taylor, who tells him how biohacking helped her get over the alcoholism she developed at the height of her TV success in the 90s. In this episode we learn about:


·      Ben Greenfield’s journey from “fantasy novel reading, home-schooled kid” to ‘America’s Best Fitness Coach’

·      His six tips on how to improve your health

·      How and why to safely expose your body to heat and cold

·      The importance of his faith to his wellbeing and business

·      The genetic reasons why diets can work for some but not for others

·      Why Davinia Taylor’s declaring “war” on vegetable oil

·      How she’s turned her back on drink and drugs after years of addiction

·      Her teaspoon of collagen tip to help with intermittent fasting


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]]> What is biohacking and are you already doing it without realising? Evgeny spends a day with the ‘world’s fittest man’, Ben Greenfield, to learn how exercise, diet and light contribute to wellness. He also meets actress and author Davinia Taylor, who tells him how biohacking helped her get over the alcoholism she developed at the height of her TV success in the 90s. In this episode we learn about:


·      Ben Greenfield’s journey from “fantasy novel reading, home-schooled kid” to ‘America’s Best Fitness Coach’

·      His six tips on how to improve your health

·      How and why to safely expose your body to heat and cold

·      The importance of his faith to his wellbeing and business

·      The genetic reasons why diets can work for some but not for others

·      Why Davinia Taylor’s declaring “war” on vegetable oil

·      How she’s turned her back on drink and drugs after years of addiction

·      Her teaspoon of collagen tip to help with intermittent fasting


Next week, Rita Ora and Wim Hoff join the show to talk about the benefits of cold-water immersion and breathing exercises. Hit your follow button so you don’t miss an episode. 

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]]> Bryan Johnson: Turning Back Time Bryan Johnson: Turning Back Time Thu, 15 Feb 2024 07:00:26 GMT 44:20 65ccf90afcbe4d0016a8b948 false https://shows.acast.com/brave-new-world-evgeny-lebedev/episodes/bryan-johnson-turning-back-time 65ccf90afcbe4d0016a8b948 6596ba75d414f00016c8a9bd bryan-johnson-turning-back-time full Evgeny meets ‘anti-ageing poster boy’ Bryan Johnson, the entrepreneur whose ‘Project Blueprint’ aims to extend the human lifespan. He also talks to the 46-year-old’s doctor Oliver Zolman, who details how they’re approaching a controversial area of emerging science. In this episode we talk about:


·      How they slowed Bryan’s speed of ageing “by the equivalent of 31 years”

·      Why Oliver Zolman thinks humans “can live 25% longer”

·      Can we improve humans “at the speed of technology”?

·      How the emergence of AI has made “death our only enemy”

·      Oliver Zolman’s Six Principles for biohacking beginners

·      How Bryan achieved “8 months of perfect sleep” by designing his life around the need for it

·      What Dr Zolman sees as the biggest health threat to western countries

·      Is the resistance to longevity research more cultural than scientific?


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]]> Evgeny meets ‘anti-ageing poster boy’ Bryan Johnson, the entrepreneur whose ‘Project Blueprint’ aims to extend the human lifespan. He also talks to the 46-year-old’s doctor Oliver Zolman, who details how they’re approaching a controversial area of emerging science. In this episode we talk about:


·      How they slowed Bryan’s speed of ageing “by the equivalent of 31 years”

·      Why Oliver Zolman thinks humans “can live 25% longer”

·      Can we improve humans “at the speed of technology”?

·      How the emergence of AI has made “death our only enemy”

·      Oliver Zolman’s Six Principles for biohacking beginners

·      How Bryan achieved “8 months of perfect sleep” by designing his life around the need for it

·      What Dr Zolman sees as the biggest health threat to western countries

·      Is the resistance to longevity research more cultural than scientific?


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]]> My Ayahuasca Journey My Ayahuasca Journey Thu, 08 Feb 2024 07:00:16 GMT 34:30 65c3ce6da98dfd0017ec2fa5 false https://shows.acast.com/brave-new-world-evgeny-lebedev/episodes/my-ayahuasca-trip 65c3ce6da98dfd0017ec2fa5 6596ba75d414f00016c8a9bd my-ayahuasca-trip full Evgeny Lebedev describes his experience at a psychedelic retreat in Costa Rica where he encountered Ayahuasca, a plant-based brew used by indigenous healers. Psychedelics researcher Professor David Nutt, psychologist Bill Richards and physician Gabor Maté return to the show to explain what’s happening to the mind when DMT is used and how some believe it can help with recovery from trauma. In this episode:


  • Evgeny reveals that Ayahuasca brought old fears home to roost
  • David Nutt tells us about the history of psychedelic use, dating back to 5,000 BC
  • Bill Richards looks at the use of them by artists and writers
  • Gabor Maté examines what Evgeny’s experience with Ayahuasca really says about his mental state


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]]> Evgeny Lebedev describes his experience at a psychedelic retreat in Costa Rica where he encountered Ayahuasca, a plant-based brew used by indigenous healers. Psychedelics researcher Professor David Nutt, psychologist Bill Richards and physician Gabor Maté return to the show to explain what’s happening to the mind when DMT is used and how some believe it can help with recovery from trauma. In this episode:


  • Evgeny reveals that Ayahuasca brought old fears home to roost
  • David Nutt tells us about the history of psychedelic use, dating back to 5,000 BC
  • Bill Richards looks at the use of them by artists and writers
  • Gabor Maté examines what Evgeny’s experience with Ayahuasca really says about his mental state


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]]> David Nutt and Amanda Feilding: The Psychedelic Renaissance David Nutt and Amanda Feilding: The Psychedelic Renaissance Thu, 01 Feb 2024 08:43:44 GMT 43:05 65babca703341c00164add18 false https://shows.acast.com/brave-new-world-evgeny-lebedev/episodes/david-nutt-and-amanda-feilding-the-psychedelic-renaissance 65babca703341c00164add18 6596ba75d414f00016c8a9bd david-nutt-and-amanda-feilding-the-psychedelic-renaissance full Could psychedelics be used to help tackle mental health issues like depression and addiction? In this episode of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev speaks to Professor David Nutt, one the leading researchers in this controversial field. His former student, now professor, Robin Carhart-Harris, describes the impact of his study comparing psychedelic medicine with mainstream medicine. Evgeny also meets pioneers like Amanda Feilding who developed the first images of the brain on LSD, and the psychologist Bill Richards who explains his research into consciousness. He also speaks to Buzzfeed journalist Lara Parker who used ketamine assisted therapy to treat clinical depression. In this episode:


  • How do psychedelics really affect the brain?
  • Why David Nutt says they can “disrupt the thought loops” behind depression
  • How effective is ketamine assisted therapy?
  • Robin Carhart-Harris describes his work with ‘magic mushrooms’
  • Why Amanda Feilding set up the Foundation to Further Consciousness
  • Bill Richardson on why ‘mystical consciousness’ is becoming “a scientific term”


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]]> Could psychedelics be used to help tackle mental health issues like depression and addiction? In this episode of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev speaks to Professor David Nutt, one the leading researchers in this controversial field. His former student, now professor, Robin Carhart-Harris, describes the impact of his study comparing psychedelic medicine with mainstream medicine. Evgeny also meets pioneers like Amanda Feilding who developed the first images of the brain on LSD, and the psychologist Bill Richards who explains his research into consciousness. He also speaks to Buzzfeed journalist Lara Parker who used ketamine assisted therapy to treat clinical depression. In this episode:


  • How do psychedelics really affect the brain?
  • Why David Nutt says they can “disrupt the thought loops” behind depression
  • How effective is ketamine assisted therapy?
  • Robin Carhart-Harris describes his work with ‘magic mushrooms’
  • Why Amanda Feilding set up the Foundation to Further Consciousness
  • Bill Richardson on why ‘mystical consciousness’ is becoming “a scientific term”


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]]> David Sinclair: How Not To Die (with special guests Stephen Fry and David Walliams) David Sinclair: How Not To Die (with special guests Stephen Fry and David Walliams) Thu, 25 Jan 2024 07:00:41 GMT 47:29 65b0ffa69b9a840016f8a197 false https://shows.acast.com/brave-new-world-evgeny-lebedev/episodes/how-not-to-die-with-stephen-fry-david-walliams-and-dr-david- 65b0ffa69b9a840016f8a197 6596ba75d414f00016c8a9bd how-not-to-die-with-stephen-fry-david-walliams-and-dr-david- full 3 Is it possible to live forever – and would you even want to? Evgeny Lebedev is joined by Stephen Fry and David Walliams to explore the science and ethics of age reversal. He also meets longevity pioneer Dr David Sinclair, who gives advice on how to extend lifespans - and tells David Walliams how to reverse his biological clock. In this episode: 


  • David Walliams’ fear he’ll have the same death as his father, aged 71 
  • Why Stephen Fry doesn’t want to live forever 
  • What causes us to age faster and can we reverse it? 
  • Has the first human to live to 150 already been born? 
  • Are worries about ‘fat shaming’ encouraging unhealthy lifestyles? 
  • Can intermittent fasting work? 
  • Do individual health choices place a burden on society? 
  • Can David Walliams extend his life? 


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]]> Is it possible to live forever – and would you even want to? Evgeny Lebedev is joined by Stephen Fry and David Walliams to explore the science and ethics of age reversal. He also meets longevity pioneer Dr David Sinclair, who gives advice on how to extend lifespans - and tells David Walliams how to reverse his biological clock. In this episode: 


  • David Walliams’ fear he’ll have the same death as his father, aged 71 
  • Why Stephen Fry doesn’t want to live forever 
  • What causes us to age faster and can we reverse it? 
  • Has the first human to live to 150 already been born? 
  • Are worries about ‘fat shaming’ encouraging unhealthy lifestyles? 
  • Can intermittent fasting work? 
  • Do individual health choices place a burden on society? 
  • Can David Walliams extend his life? 


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]]> Sam Harris: Freedom of Speech Sam Harris: Freedom of Speech Thu, 18 Jan 2024 07:01:58 GMT 55:25 65a7f79f66fa0d0017e739d2 false https://shows.acast.com/brave-new-world-evgeny-lebedev/episodes/sam-harris-freedom-of-speech 65a7f79f66fa0d0017e739d2 6596ba75d414f00016c8a9bd sam-harris-freedom-of-speech full 2 Sam Harris is an American philosopher, neuroscientist and host of the Making Sense podcast. His work touches on topics including rationality, ethics, psychedelics and artificial intelligence. In this episode of Brave New World, he and Evgeny talk about: 

  • Why free speech is the “best error correcting asset we have” to enable cooperation 
  • How the US and UK differ in protecting freedom of speech 
  • Why “tolerance of intolerance is cowardice” 
  • Why populist politics are a problem for democracies 
  • The “insanity machine” built by social media 
  • The role of traditional newspapers as gatekeepers against misinformation in the AI age 

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]]> Sam Harris is an American philosopher, neuroscientist and host of the Making Sense podcast. His work touches on topics including rationality, ethics, psychedelics and artificial intelligence. In this episode of Brave New World, he and Evgeny talk about: 

  • Why free speech is the “best error correcting asset we have” to enable cooperation 
  • How the US and UK differ in protecting freedom of speech 
  • Why “tolerance of intolerance is cowardice” 
  • Why populist politics are a problem for democracies 
  • The “insanity machine” built by social media 
  • The role of traditional newspapers as gatekeepers against misinformation in the AI age 

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]]> Gabor Maté: Tackling Trauma Gabor Maté: Tackling Trauma Thu, 18 Jan 2024 07:00:44 GMT 39:48 65a7f5e579c4840017151a50 false https://shows.acast.com/brave-new-world-evgeny-lebedev/episodes/gabor-mate-tackling-trauma 65a7f5e579c4840017151a50 6596ba75d414f00016c8a9bd gabor-mate-tackling-trauma full 1 Our first episode features Dr Gabor Maté, a renowned physician and best-selling author recognised for his ground-breaking work in the fields of addiction and mental health. In this conversation, he talks to Evgeny about: 


  • Trauma and resilience 
  • Self-limiting beliefs and how to overcome them 
  • Are western children being raised in a ‘toxic culture’? 
  • What he really thought when he interviewed Prince Harry 
  • Why he would “wave a magic wand" and make the internet "disappear"
  • The medical studies showing connections between mental health and physical illness 
  • His work with violent prisoners and how he met “some of the most gentle people” on murderer’s row. 


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]]> Our first episode features Dr Gabor Maté, a renowned physician and best-selling author recognised for his ground-breaking work in the fields of addiction and mental health. In this conversation, he talks to Evgeny about: 


  • Trauma and resilience 
  • Self-limiting beliefs and how to overcome them 
  • Are western children being raised in a ‘toxic culture’? 
  • What he really thought when he interviewed Prince Harry 
  • Why he would “wave a magic wand" and make the internet "disappear"
  • The medical studies showing connections between mental health and physical illness 
  • His work with violent prisoners and how he met “some of the most gentle people” on murderer’s row. 


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]]> <![CDATA[Introducing 'Brave New World']]> Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:01:44 GMT 0:52 6596cb13406b810017169055 false https://www.standard.co.uk/ 6596cb13406b810017169055 6596ba75d414f00016c8a9bd introducing-brave-new-world A trailer for the new series trailer 1

Welcome to Brave New World, the groundbreaking podcast hosted by Evgeny Lebedev, for the Evening Standard. In this exhilarating series, we dive deep into the ideas of thought leaders, scientists, and intellectuals who are shaping the future and transforming our culture.

 

Tune in each week for captivating interviews with some of the brightest minds of our time, and explore the realms of longevity, neuroscience,

biohacking, and psychedelics like never before.

 

Join Evgeny as he leads thought-provoking conversations with guests such as Amanda Fielding, Wim Hof, David Sinclair and Sam Harris – and

others who are driving change, thoughtful debate, and challenging our views and preconceptions.

 

Whether you're curious about the secrets to longer life, the mysteries of sleep, or the future of medical technology, it’s all here in Brave

New World.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]>

Welcome to Brave New World, the groundbreaking podcast hosted by Evgeny Lebedev, for the Evening Standard. In this exhilarating series, we dive deep into the ideas of thought leaders, scientists, and intellectuals who are shaping the future and transforming our culture.

 

Tune in each week for captivating interviews with some of the brightest minds of our time, and explore the realms of longevity, neuroscience,

biohacking, and psychedelics like never before.

 

Join Evgeny as he leads thought-provoking conversations with guests such as Amanda Fielding, Wim Hof, David Sinclair and Sam Harris – and

others who are driving change, thoughtful debate, and challenging our views and preconceptions.

 

Whether you're curious about the secrets to longer life, the mysteries of sleep, or the future of medical technology, it’s all here in Brave

New World.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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