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We live in a brave new world, one that requires modern tools. Social media algorithms are more manipulative than ever. Meanwhile, mainstream media distorts the truth, deepening public skepticism and confusion. Since 2020, much has changed — some of it irreconcilable. Those of us who can master the new landscape will thrive, but those who fail to adapt will fall further behind. That’s why Podcast Notes Premium has curated this Modern Survival Guide, offering practical mental models and insights on prioritizing truth-seeking, understanding the self in today’s society, navigating politically charged conversations, avoiding social media traps, and keeping pace with a world that seems to be moving at an unprecedented and erratic pace.

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Tom Holland is the star of Spider-Man, a nascent entrepreneur, and one of Hollywood’s most grounded young actors.

This conversation traverses the nexus of fame, personal growth, and Tom’s journey toward sobriety, which catalyzed his foray into the non-alcoholic beverage industry. We explore his evolution from child actor to global superstar, his therapeutic relationship with golf, and how he’s remained attuned to his authentic self amidst Hollywood’s gilded chaos.

Tom candidly reflects on navigating the intricacies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and his recent return to the verité of Shakespearean theatre.

Tom’s infectious enthusiasm is palpable. Enjoy!

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• The benefits of conventional medicine for surgical intervention, emergencies, and palliative care can’t be understated but the field falls short in identifying the root cause of illness and taking preventive action
• Appointments no one should skip: Annual check-up with primary care doctor, colonoscopy

• Your annual checkup may seem futile and outdated but some tests are better than no tests to establish a baseline
• Colon cancer is preventable and treatable

Are you up to date on the doctor appointments that could save your life? In this episode, I dive into the essential screenings you can’t afford to skip, from mammograms and colonoscopies to functional lab tests that reveal much more than standard checkups. We’ll break down how conventional medicine is great for emergency care and early detection, but it often misses the root causes of illness.

Money can't buy happiness. It sounds good as a bumper sticker platitude.

But the truth is, money can buy happiness. At least sometimes. In certain circumstances. If we view it and use it in the right ways.

Here to unpack the conditions under which money can buy happiness and facilitate our flourishing is Dr. Daniel Crosby, a psychologist and behavioral finance expert and the author of The Soul of Wealth: 50 Reflections on Money and Meaning. Today on the show, Daniel shares the minimum income level at which money buys happiness, at least in the sense of avoiding pain. We talk about how to purchase material things in a way that increases happiness, while avoiding materialism, and the value of using your money to buy health and freedom. And we discuss the importance of finding an overarching why that guides the way you allocate your money and doing a values audit to see if your purpose and spending habits are aligned.

• Daniel's previous appearances on the AoM podcast:
  • Episode #222: The Laws of Wealth
  • Episode #511: Mastering the Psychology of Investing
• AoM Podcast #659: Do You Want to Be Rich or Wealthy? (And Why the Difference Matters)
• AoM Podcast #321: How to Think About Money
• "Experiences Won’t Make You Happier Than Possessions"
• Die with Zero by Bill Perkins

• Daniel on X
• Daniel's podcast, Standard Deviations
• Daniel on LinkedIn

• Some failure is inevitable; learn from it, do not beat yourself up over it, and keep moving forward
• Business is not a battle to be waged; it is a puzzle to be solved 
• True entrepreneurs never fail; sometimes the business venture doesn’t work out for them, but they never fail 
• Go to where it is less crowded; there is no substitute for limited competition 
• Be someone that people make money with 
• Have a long-term view and do not sacrifice your ability to do future deals by burning bridges to close the current one 
• If you love what you do, then you will get really good at it and do it for a long time;money will come as a result
• The true test of an entrepreneur is someone who spends his life constantly testing his limits 
• “Fear and courage are cousins – and very closely related.” – Sam Zell 

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• Understanding Big Food: Ten companies own the entity of our food system – these companies have outsized control over our food system, and they care more about profits than human health
• Our ancestors would not recognize the “foods” that we eat today; most people do not realize that new ingredients have been snuck into our food supply over the last fifty years
• Following World War II, in search of a new market, the chemical companies shifted their focus towards American farmlands and launched a new war on the bugs and pests on American farmlands
• The World Health Organization classifies glyphosate as a known carcinogen, and yet, approximately 280 billion pounds of glyphosate are sprayed on American crops per year; about 80-90% of grain products on grocery store shelves contain very high levels of glyphosate 
• Companies such as Bayer make the chemicals that destroy our soil and give us cancer, then also produce and profit from drugs designed to treat those cancers 
• Studies that go against the interests of the agrochemical companies are rare because those same chemical companies fund the majority of the research in the industry 
• The way that we are farming now is not sustainable; if we continue down our current path of spraying all these chemicals on our food and destroying the soil, then we will only have 55 years of harvests left before plantable soil is gone 
• The fruits and vegetables in the grocery store are losing vitamin and mineral content because the soil they were harvested in is not as healthy as it once was
• Approximately 77% of adults between the ages of 17 and 24 are ineligible for military service due to obesity 
• Tips from Courtney Swan: Buy organic, buy local produce from nearby farmers, form a relationship with a local rancher, shop the perimeter of the grocery store, buy real foods with simple ingredients, prioritize protein, and eliminate ultra-processed foods

An integrative nutritionist on a mission to change how America eats, Courtney Swan (aka @realfoodology on Instagram and host of the podcast of the same name) educates Alex on glyphosate, GMOs, how to start shopping for real food, and why parents need to choose between wellness and illness for their kids. 

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• The soul is the battleground between the forces of good and evil; it is your moral duty to constrain evil within yourself 
• Communism does not scale and it does not iterate – whereas religious thought is the record of those ideas that have scaled and iterated  
• If you follow the voice of adventure and make the necessary sacrifices to follow the path that takes you out of your comfort zone, then you will experience the following benefits:
  • Your life will be a blessing 
  • Everyone will hold you in high esteem 
  • You will establish something of permanent value 
  • You will do these things in a way that is maximally beneficial to everyone else
• There is no distinction between the truest adventure of life and taking on the maximal responsibility and burden
• Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not to who someone else is today 
• Make the presumption that if you move forward in good faith, whatever happens to you will be the best thing that could happen – no matter what it is  
• Men should have a temper, but they should be able to regulate it; most of what passes for morality is nothing but cowardice
• A good man has to be formidable: The capacity that could be the most potent force for evil can also be the most powerful force for good 
• Welcome the adversity of life as a redemptive challenge; the best parts of yourself activate when you voluntarily contend with challenges
• After you go through a period of pain, you will have more gratitude for the ordinariness of life 
• We have an existential moral duty to aim upward and to tell the truth 

Jordan Peterson is a psychologist, author, lecturer, and podcast host.

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Friedrich Hayek credited Bruno Leoni with shaping his ideas on laws and legislation. James Buchanan said that Leoni identified problems that led to his own work on public choice. How is it possible, then, that so few of us know of the groundbreaking Italian political philosopher? Listen as Duke economist Michael Munger talks with EconTalk's Russ Roberts about Leoni's ideas and the gruesome murder that ended his life before its time.

• Our society obsesses over African slavery; it has become a deep psychological neurosis that tears society apart 
• Africa had three different slave trades from the Middle Ages to the 20th century
  • The internal African slave (the largest) 
  • The Muslim slave trade (selling slaves to the Muslim world; 2nd largest) 
  • The Western European slave trade (3rd largest)
• Throughout human history, Africa was the place that the most slaves were pulled out of – contrasted with other areas such as Europe and Asia, which had centralized governments that were able to protect their citizens 
• Once Africa became a part of the global economy, it realized that it could offer slaves in exchange for goods and services
• The vast majority of people involved in the African slave trade were black 
• “I don’t think any serious historian could ever support the 1619 Project who is not an ideologue. It’s not even a historical argument; it’s a political argument masquerading through history.” – Rudyard Lynch 
• Because America was so wealthy, African-American slaves had a higher quality of living than the peasantries of Europe did; however, African-American slaves were disenfranchised from any sort of respect or social standards 
• “I think the British ending slavery in the 1830s and 40s is one of the most admirable things a country has done.” – Rudyard Lynch 
  • The West practiced slavery, but it was also a society that ended it – which is historically rare
• As religions developed and spread around the globe, they eventually abolished slavery among their people 

In this episode of History 102, WhatifAltHist creator Rudyard Lynch and Erik Torenberg discuss the history of the Muslim slave trade, a forgotten tragedy that predates and rivals the Atlantic slave trade in both scale and brutality.

Dive into the complex dynamics and enduring impact of this dark chapter in African history, and explore the Muslim and internal slave trades while also challenging the 1619 Project's narrative. Learn about the broader context of global slavery, the complex origins of racial inequality, and the global network that fueled the transatlantic slave trade.

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• Everything sold at Whole Foods, Erewhon, or other specialty stores is not healthy; become a savvy shopper and don’t fall into the trap

• Be wary of packaging: “If it has a health claim, it’s not good for you.” – Mark Hyman

• For every 10% of your diet that comes from ultra-processed foods, the risk of death increases by 14%

Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to put down that bag of chips? In this episode, my guests Dr. Shebani Sethi and Calley Means and I break down how ultra-processed foods are contributing to the obesity epidemic, diabetes, heart disease, and even mental health issues. From understanding the science of addiction to decoding food labels, we’ll explore how big food companies are manipulating us—and what we can do to fight back.