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PredictiveHistorySep 12, 2025Death by Meritocracy: A Critique of Elite University Admissions and Societal Trauma
PsychologyMeritocracyHolistic admissionsCharacter (admissions criterion)Secrecy (admissions)
psychacksJan 6, 2025Put Her to Work: Cultivating Reciprocity and Authentic Interest in Relationships
RelationshipsValue provision in relationshipsTakers vs. givers dynamicOpportunity costSexual marketplace dynamics- psychacksDec 2, 2024
Screening for 'Bombs': Testing Women in Dating to Avoid Dysfunctional Relationships
PsychologyControlled DetonationEmotional DysregulationPersonality DysfunctionDating Market Economics 
lexfridmanJun 5, 2024Kevin Spacey on the Craft of Acting, Directorial Vision, and Embodying Dark Characters in Film and Theater
PsychologyServing the writingNaturalism in actingSubtlety in performanceCharacter manipulation- lexfridmanJun 5, 2024
Kevin Spacey on the Craft of Acting, Directorial Vision, and Embodying Dark Characters in Film and Theater
PsychologyServing the writingNaturalism in actingSubtlety in performanceCharacter manipulation 
DocSnipesDec 19, 2023Developing Endurance for a Resilient and God-Centered Marriage
RelationshipsEnduranceCourageHopeCharacter development
hubermanlabSep 20, 2023Understanding and Cultivating Healthy Relationships: The Role of Self, Agency, and Generative Drive with Dr. Paul Conti
RelationshipsHealthy relationshipsPsychology of selfAgency (as a verb)Gratitude (as a verb)- hubermanlabSep 13, 2023
Improving Mental Health: Self-Inquiry, Drives, and the Generative Self
PsychologyMental health improvementSelf-inquiryAggressive drivePleasure drive - hubermanlabSep 6, 2023
Dr. Paul Conti on the Structure and Function of Self for Optimal Mental Health, Agency, and Gratitude
PsychologyMental healthStructure of selfFunction of selfAgency - lexfridmanNov 29, 2022
Todd Howard on Designing Open Worlds, Immersion, and the Future of Gaming with Elder Scrolls, Fallout, and Starfield
TechnologyOpen-world designPlayer agencyNPC reactivityState machines (AI) - psychacksNov 6, 2022
The Fundamental Attribution Error: A Universal Cognitive Bias and Its Impact on Relationships and Self-Improvement
PsychologyFundamental Attribution Error (FAE)Cognitive biasAttribution errorCharacterological attribution - lexfridmanSep 24, 2022
Will Sasso on the Craft of Comedy, Navigating Mental Health, and the Profound Search for Human Connection
PsychologyRaw performanceMetaphorical expression in comedySelf-publishing in artMental illness and comedy - lexfridmanNov 16, 2021
Boris Sofman on Anki's Cozmo, Human-Robot Interaction, and the Future of Autonomous Robotics
TechnologySocial RoboticsHuman-Robot Interaction (HRI)Autonomous Vehicles (AVs)Emotional Intelligence (in robots) 
HealthyGamerGGDec 15, 2019Mastering Subconscious Beliefs: The Power of a Calm Mind for Deep Learning and Self-Transformation
Self-DevelopmentSubconscious beliefsBelief internalizationState of mindFocused attention- lexfridmanSep 2, 2019
Deep Learning's Inevitable Role in Autonomous Driving: Evolution from Engineering to Learning
TechnologyDeep LearningAutonomous DrivingSupervised LearningModel-based Reinforcement Learning - DocSnipesMay 2, 2017
Enhancing Group Counseling and Therapy Skills: Overview, Models, and Applications in Mental Health and Substance Abuse
PsychologyGroup therapySubstance abuse treatmentMental health treatmentPsycho-educational groups - lexfridmanDec 23, 2014
The Unyielding Path: Jimmy Pedro on Judo, Coaching Philosophy, and the Champion's Mindset
Self-DevelopmentJudo styles (Russian vs. Japanese)Parenting in elite sportsCoaching philosophyAthlete development - psychacks
James Bond, Modern Masculinity, and the Evolution of Male Fantasy
PsychologyModern MasculinityMale FantasyCinematic RealismCharacter Archetype - psychacks
Drax and the Warrior's Mindset: Embracing Challenge and a Glorious End
PsychologyWarrior's MindsetEmbracing ChallengeExistential AcceptanceLegacy Building - psychacks
Embracing Side Quests: Increasing Life Achievement and Joy Through Varied Goals
Self-DevelopmentSide quests (metaphor)Main story arcs (metaphor)Intermittent rewardsCharacter development (life/RPG) - psychacks
An Optimal Dating Strategy for Men: Finding Your 'Ugly Duckling' for a Fulfilling Relationship
RelationshipsOptimal dating strategyPhysical attractivenessSense of entitlementEmotional intelligence