New York Fashion Week wrapped up last month, but the questions it raises don't go away once the runways come down: why do clothes carry so much meaning, and who really gets to decide what "professional" looks like? Today we’re re-releasing a conversation I had with Stanford law professor Richard Ford, who's spent his career studying the surprising legal history behind our clothes — from laws in the Middle Ages that dictated what you could wear based on rank, to modern fights over workplace hairstyles and school dress codes. We get into how dress codes have shaped the fight for civil rights, and why so many workers in Silicon Valley wear the exact same fleece vest. Whether your closet is full of statement pieces or you’ve been wearing the same shirt on repeat all week, we hope you’ll take another listen to this interesting conversation.Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your question. You can send questions to thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu.Episode Reference Links:<ul><li>Stanford Profile: <a href="https://law.stanford.edu/richard-thompson-ford/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rich Ford</a></li></ul>Connect With Us:<ul><li>Episode Transcripts >>><a href="https://engineering.stanford.edu/magazine/collection/future-everything-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer"> The Future of Everything Website</a></li><li>Connect with Russ >>><a href="https://www.threads.net/@russbaltman" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Threads</a> /<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/rbaltman.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Bluesky</a> /<a href="https://mastodon.social/@rbaltman" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Mastodon</a></li><li>Connect with School of Engineering >>><a href="https://twitter.com/stanfordENG" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Twitter/X</a> /<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stanfordeng/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Instagram</a> /<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/school/stanford-university-school-of-engineering/posts/?feedView=all&viewAsMember=true" rel="noopener noreferrer"> LinkedIn</a> /<a href="https://www.facebook.com/stanford.engineering/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Facebook</a></li></ul>Chapters:(00:00:00) Introduction Russ Altman introduces this re-release with Richard Ford, a professor of law at Stanford University, on the history, meaning, and power of dress codes.  (00:02:12) Why Study Dress Codes? How civil rights, constitutional law, workplace rules, and school policies led Ford to study fashion and dress codes.  (00:03:30) The Origins of Dress Codes How fashion emerged in the late Middle Ages and sumptuary laws regulated clothing by social rank.  (00:05:09) Written and Unwritten Rules How formal dress codes gave way to powerful social expectations about what people should wear.  (00:06:31) Fashion and Self-Expression How people, especially young people, find ways to express themselves even within strict dress codes.  (00:08:04) The Great Masculine Renunciation How men’s fashion shifted toward sober, practical clothing as political and social values changed.  (00:11:00) Dress Codes and Social Control How rules about clothing can reinforce hierarchy while also inspiring resistance and social change.  (00:12:46) Hair as Fashion and Identity How hairstyles have reflected class, professionalism, gender, and cultural identity across history.  (00:14:51) Dress Codes and Civil Rights How clothing and hairstyles became tools of protest, respectability, and racial identity during the civil rights era.  (00:17:45) Clothing, Race, and Respect How Ford’s father shaped his understanding of dress as a way to express self-respect and command respect from others. (00:20:29) Reverse Snobbery Why dressing down can sometimes signal higher status in academia, Silicon Valley, and other elite environments.  (00:22:18) Gender and Fashion How clothing expectations have historically constrained women and reinforced ideas about gender.  (00:24:38) The Midtown Uniform Why workers can converge on an unofficial uniform even after formal workplace dress codes disappear.  (00:25:54) The Case for Uniforms How uniforms can reduce status competition while creating tension with self-expression. (00:27:36) The Future of Dress Codes Why self-expression through clothing is unlikely to disappear even as fashion becomes increasingly casual.  (00:28:41) Future In a Minute Rapid-fire Q&A: fashion, young people, sustainability, equality, and the future. (00:30:07) Conclusion  
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New York Fashion Week wrapped up last month, but the questions it raises don't go away once the runways come down: why do clothes carry so much meaning, and who really gets to decide what "professional" looks like? Today we’re re-releasing a conversation I had with Stanford law professor Richard Ford, who's spent his career studying the surprising legal history behind our clothes — from laws in the Middle Ages that dictated what you could wear based on rank, to modern fights over workplace hairstyles and school dress codes. We get into how dress codes have shaped the fight for civil rights, and why so many workers in Silicon Valley wear the exact same fleece vest. Whether your closet is full of statement pieces or you’ve been wearing the same shirt on repeat all week, we hope you’ll take another listen to this interesting conversation. Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your question. You can send questions to thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu. Episode Reference Links:Stanford Profile: Rich FordConnect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / FacebookChapters: (00:00:00) Introduction Russ Altman introduces this re-release with Richard Ford, a professor of law at Stanford University, on the history, meaning, and power of dress codes. (00:02:12) Why Study Dress Codes? How civil rights, constitutional law, workplace rules, and school policies led Ford to study fashion and dress codes. (00:03:30) The Origins of Dress Codes How fashion emerged in the late Middle Ages and sumptuary laws regulated clothing by social rank. (00:05:09) Written and Unwritten Rules How formal dress codes gave way to powerful social expectations about what people should wear. (00:06:31) Fashion and Self-Expression How people, especially young people, find ways to express themselves even within strict dress codes. (00:08:04) The Great Masculine Renunciation How men’s fashion shifted toward sober, practical clothing as political and social values changed. (00:11:00) Dress Codes and Social Control How rules about clothing can reinforce hierarchy while also inspiring resistance and social change. (00:12:46) Hair as Fashion and Identity How hairstyles have reflected class, professionalism, gender, and cultural identity across history. (00:14:51) Dress Codes and Civil Rights How clothing and hairstyles became tools of protest, respectability, and racial identity during the civil rights era. (00:17:45) Clothing, Race, and Respect How Ford’s father shaped his understanding of dress as a way to express self-respect and command respect from others. (00:20:29) Reverse Snobbery Why dressing down can sometimes signal higher status in academia, Silicon Valley, and other elite environments. (00:22:18) Gender and Fashion How clothing expectations have historically constrained women and reinforced ideas about gender. (00:24:38) The Midtown Uniform Why workers can converge on an unofficial uniform even after formal workplace dress codes disappear. (00:25:54) The Case for Uniforms How uniforms can reduce status competition while creating tension with self-expression. (00:27:36) The Future of Dress Codes Why self-expression through clothing is unlikely to disappear even as fashion becomes increasingly casual. (00:28:41) Future In a Minute Rapid-fire Q&A: fashion, young people, sustainability, equality, and the future. (00:30:07) Conclusion Connect With Us: Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything Website Connect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / Mastodon Connect with School of Engineering >>>Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New York Fashion Week wrapped up last month, but the questions it raises don't go away once the runways come down: why do clothes carry so much meaning, and who really gets to decide what "professional" looks like? Today we’re re-releasing a conversation I had with Stanford law professor Richard Ford, who's spent his career studying the surprising legal history behind our clothes — from laws in the Middle Ages that dictated what you could wear based on rank, to modern fights over workplace hairstyles and school dress codes. We get into how dress codes have shaped the fight for civil rights, and why so many workers in Silicon Valley wear the exact same fleece vest. Whether your closet is full of statement pieces or you’ve been wearing the same shirt on repeat all week, we hope you’ll take another listen to this interesting conversation.Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your question. You can send questions to thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu.Episode Reference Links:<ul><li>Stanford Profile: <a href="https://law.stanford.edu/richard-thompson-ford/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rich Ford</a></li></ul>Connect With Us:<ul><li>Episode Transcripts &gt;&gt;&gt;<a href="https://engineering.stanford.edu/magazine/collection/future-everything-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer"> The Future of Everything Website</a></li><li>Connect with Russ &gt;&gt;&gt;<a href="https://www.threads.net/@russbaltman" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Threads</a> /<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/rbaltman.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Bluesky</a> /<a href="https://mastodon.social/@rbaltman" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Mastodon</a></li><li>Connect with School of Engineering &gt;&gt;&gt;<a href="https://twitter.com/stanfordENG" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Twitter/X</a> /<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stanfordeng/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Instagram</a> /<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/school/stanford-university-school-of-engineering/posts/?feedView=all&amp;viewAsMember=true" rel="noopener noreferrer"> LinkedIn</a> /<a href="https://www.facebook.com/stanford.engineering/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Facebook</a></li></ul>Chapters:(00:00:00) Introduction Russ Altman introduces this re-release with Richard Ford, a professor of law at Stanford University, on the history, meaning, and power of dress codes.&nbsp; (00:02:12) Why Study Dress Codes? How civil rights, constitutional law, workplace rules, and school policies led Ford to study fashion and dress codes.&nbsp; (00:03:30) The Origins of Dress Codes How fashion emerged in the late Middle Ages and sumptuary laws regulated clothing by social rank.&nbsp; (00:05:09) Written and Unwritten Rules How formal dress codes gave way to powerful social expectations about what people should wear.&nbsp; (00:06:31) Fashion and Self-Expression How people, especially young people, find ways to express themselves even within strict dress codes.&nbsp; (00:08:04) The Great Masculine Renunciation How men’s fashion shifted toward sober, practical clothing as political and social values changed.&nbsp; (00:11:00) Dress Codes and Social Control How rules about clothing can reinforce hierarchy while also inspiring resistance and social change.&nbsp; (00:12:46) Hair as Fashion and Identity How hairstyles have reflected class, professionalism, gender, and cultural identity across history.&nbsp; (00:14:51) Dress Codes and Civil Rights How clothing and hairstyles became tools of protest, respectability, and racial identity during the civil rights era.&nbsp; (00:17:45) Clothing, Race, and Respect How Ford’s father shaped his understanding of dress as a way to express self-respect and command respect from others. (00:20:29) Reverse Snobbery Why dressing down can sometimes signal higher status in academia, Silicon Valley, and other elite environments.&nbsp; (00:22:18) Gender and Fashion How clothing expectations have historically constrained women and reinforced ideas about gender.&nbsp; (00:24:38) The Midtown Uniform Why workers can converge on an unofficial uniform even after formal workplace dress codes disappear.&nbsp; (00:25:54) The Case for Uniforms How uniforms can reduce status competition while creating tension with self-expression. (00:27:36) The Future of Dress Codes Why self-expression through clothing is unlikely to disappear even as fashion becomes increasingly casual.&nbsp; (00:28:41) Future In a Minute Rapid-fire Q&amp;A: fashion, young people, sustainability, equality, and the future. (00:30:07) Conclusion &nbsp;
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Nir Halevy, an expert on organizational behavior, first grew interested in social hierarchies as a basketball fan. He now studies what makes for healthy workplaces. Organizational hierarchies can be beneficial, but can turn toxic. When people have power without status – control but little respect – conflict often follows. Halevy says that collaboration, not competition, is key to employee well-being. “If you care about freedom, seek cooperative environments. They will liberate you,” Halevy tells listeners – and host Russ Altman – on this episode of Stanford Engineering’s The Future of Everything podcast.Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your question. You can send questions to thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu.Episode Reference Links:<ul><li>Stanford Profile: <a href="https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/faculty/nir-halevy" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nir Halevy</a></li><li>Learn more about Nir’s Book <a href="https://www.promotiongame.org/levelupbook" rel="noopener noreferrer">‘Level Up’</a></li></ul>Connect With Us:<ul><li>Episode Transcripts >>><a href="https://engineering.stanford.edu/magazine/collection/future-everything-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer"> The Future of Everything Website</a></li><li>Connect with Russ >>><a href="https://www.threads.net/@russbaltman" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Threads</a> /<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/rbaltman.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Bluesky</a> /<a href="https://mastodon.social/@rbaltman" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Mastodon</a></li><li>Connect with School of Engineering >>><a href="https://twitter.com/stanfordENG" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Twitter/X</a> /<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stanfordeng/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Instagram</a> /<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/school/stanford-university-school-of-engineering/posts/?feedView=all&viewAsMember=true" rel="noopener noreferrer"> LinkedIn</a> /<a href="https://www.facebook.com/stanford.engineering/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Facebook</a></li></ul>Chapters:(00:00:00) Introduction Russ Altman introduces guest Nir Halevy, a professor of organizational behavior at Stanford Graduate School of Business, and the dynamics of power, status, and hierarchy. (00:03:42) Studying Social Influence How Halevy became interested in the ways people gain influence in groups, teams, and organizations. (00:05:40) What Is a Hierarchy? How formal and informal hierarchies emerge around power, status, achievement, and influence. (00:07:56) Why Hierarchies Are Sticky The Positive and negative forces that contribute to the persistence of hierarchies (00:10:15) Navigating Hierarchies How people lower in a hierarchy can influence others without resorting to manipulation or undermining colleagues. (00:13:01) Power vs. Status Why having control over resources is different from being respected and admired. (00:14:36) The Danger of Power Without Status How low status combined with power can fuel resentment, conflict, and abuse of authority. (00:16:39) Respect and Recognition Why giving people dignity, appreciation, and status can matter as much as giving them more power. (00:20:03) Autonomy at Work How cooperation and competition shape people’s sense of freedom and control in the workplace.(00:23:26) Secrets at Work How workplace secrecy can increase stress and loneliness while also making work feel more meaningful and important.(00:25:30) Supporting People in Confidential Work Why social support can help reduce the isolation that comes with confidential work.(00:26:12) Three Dimensions of Wellbeing How happiness, interestingness, and meaningfulness can each shape the experience of work.(00:28:30) A Pluralistic Approach to Leadership Why recognizing different ways people contribute can help leaders support status, value, and wellbeing. (00:29:54) Future In a Minute Rapid-fire Q&A: cooperation, work-life balance, research partnerships, and hope for the future.(00:30:56) Conclusion
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Nir Halevy, an expert on organizational behavior, first grew interested in social hierarchies as a basketball fan. He now studies what makes for healthy workplaces. Organizational hierarchies can be beneficial, but can turn toxic. When people have power without status – control but little respect – conflict often follows. Halevy says that collaboration, not competition, is key to employee well-being. “If you care about freedom, seek cooperative environments. They will liberate you,” Halevy tells listeners – and host Russ Altman – on this episode of Stanford Engineering’s The Future of Everything podcast. Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your question. You can send questions to thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu. Episode Reference Links:Stanford Profile: Nir HalevyLearn more about Nir’s Book ‘Level Up’Connect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / FacebookChapters: (00:00:00) Introduction Russ Altman introduces guest Nir Halevy, a professor of organizational behavior at Stanford Graduate School of Business, and the dynamics of power, status, and hierarchy. (00:03:42) Studying Social Influence How Halevy became interested in the ways people gain influence in groups, teams, and organizations. (00:05:40) What Is a Hierarchy? How formal and informal hierarchies emerge around power, status, achievement, and influence. (00:07:56) Why Hierarchies Are Sticky The Positive and negative forces that contribute to the persistence of hierarchies (00:10:15) Navigating Hierarchies How people lower in a hierarchy can influence others without resorting to manipulation or undermining colleagues. (00:13:01) Power vs. Status Why having control over resources is different from being respected and admired. (00:14:36) The Danger of Power Without Status How low status combined with power can fuel resentment, conflict, and abuse of authority. (00:16:39) Respect and Recognition Why giving people dignity, appreciation, and status can matter as much as giving them more power. (00:20:03) Autonomy at Work How cooperation and competition shape people’s sense of freedom and control in the workplace. (00:23:26) Secrets at Work How workplace secrecy can increase stress and loneliness while also making work feel more meaningful and important. (00:25:30) Supporting People in Confidential Work Why social support can help reduce the isolation that comes with confidential work. (00:26:12) Three Dimensions of Wellbeing How happiness, interestingness, and meaningfulness can each shape the experience of work. (00:28:30) A Pluralistic Approach to Leadership Why recognizing different ways people contribute can help leaders support status, value, and wellbeing. (00:29:54) Future In a Minute Rapid-fire Q&A: cooperation, work-life balance, research partnerships, and hope for the future. (00:30:56) Conclusion Connect With Us: Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything Website Connect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / Mastodon Connect with School of Engineering >>>Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nir Halevy, an expert on organizational behavior, first grew interested in social hierarchies as a basketball fan. He now studies what makes for healthy workplaces. Organizational hierarchies can be beneficial, but can turn toxic. When people have power without status – control but little respect – conflict often follows. Halevy says that collaboration, not competition, is key to employee well-being. “If you care about freedom, seek cooperative environments. They will liberate you,” Halevy tells listeners – and host Russ Altman – on this episode of Stanford Engineering’s The Future of Everything podcast.Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your question. You can send questions to thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu.Episode Reference Links:<ul><li>Stanford Profile: <a href="https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/faculty/nir-halevy" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nir Halevy</a></li><li>Learn more about Nir’s Book <a href="https://www.promotiongame.org/levelupbook" rel="noopener noreferrer">‘Level Up’</a></li></ul>Connect With Us:<ul><li>Episode Transcripts &gt;&gt;&gt;<a href="https://engineering.stanford.edu/magazine/collection/future-everything-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer"> The Future of Everything Website</a></li><li>Connect with Russ &gt;&gt;&gt;<a href="https://www.threads.net/@russbaltman" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Threads</a> /<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/rbaltman.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Bluesky</a> /<a href="https://mastodon.social/@rbaltman" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Mastodon</a></li><li>Connect with School of Engineering &gt;&gt;&gt;<a href="https://twitter.com/stanfordENG" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Twitter/X</a> /<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stanfordeng/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Instagram</a> /<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/school/stanford-university-school-of-engineering/posts/?feedView=all&amp;viewAsMember=true" rel="noopener noreferrer"> LinkedIn</a> /<a href="https://www.facebook.com/stanford.engineering/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Facebook</a></li></ul>Chapters:(00:00:00) Introduction Russ Altman introduces guest Nir Halevy, a professor of organizational behavior at Stanford Graduate School of Business, and the dynamics of power, status, and hierarchy.&nbsp;(00:03:42) Studying Social Influence How Halevy became interested in the ways people gain influence in groups, teams, and organizations.&nbsp;(00:05:40) What Is a Hierarchy? How formal and informal hierarchies emerge around power, status, achievement, and influence.&nbsp;(00:07:56) Why Hierarchies Are Sticky The Positive and negative forces that contribute to the persistence of hierarchies&nbsp;(00:10:15) Navigating Hierarchies How people lower in a hierarchy can influence others without resorting to manipulation or undermining colleagues.&nbsp;(00:13:01) Power vs. Status Why having control over resources is different from being respected and admired.&nbsp;(00:14:36) The Danger of Power Without Status How low status combined with power can fuel resentment, conflict, and abuse of authority.&nbsp;(00:16:39) Respect and Recognition Why giving people dignity, appreciation, and status can matter as much as giving them more power.&nbsp;(00:20:03) Autonomy at Work How cooperation and competition shape people’s sense of freedom and control in the workplace.(00:23:26) Secrets at Work How workplace secrecy can increase stress and loneliness while also making work feel more meaningful and important.(00:25:30) Supporting People in Confidential Work Why social support can help reduce the isolation that comes with confidential work.(00:26:12) Three Dimensions of Wellbeing How happiness, interestingness, and meaningfulness can each shape the experience of work.(00:28:30) A Pluralistic Approach to Leadership Why recognizing different ways people contribute can help leaders support status, value, and wellbeing.&nbsp;(00:29:54) Future In a Minute Rapid-fire Q&amp;A: cooperation, work-life balance, research partnerships, and hope for the future.(00:30:56) Conclusion
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The future of social hierarchies

We're here to wish you a very happy New Year! We hope you’re ringing in the new year in good health and looking forward to what’s ahead in 2026. As people are setting goals and making resolutions, we’re re-running an episode today on the future of motivation. Last year, we sat down with <a href="https://profiles.stanford.edu/szu-chi-huang">Szu-chi Huang</a>, an expert in motivation. She explained how science is changing our understanding of goal-setting and achievement, and offered a few tricks you can try when you feel stuck. We hope you’ll tune in again today and pick up a few insights on how to sustain enthusiasm for your goals over time.Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your question. You can send questions to <a href="mailto:thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu">thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu</a>.Episode Reference Links:<ul><li>Stanford Profile: ​​<a href="https://profiles.stanford.edu/szu-chi-huang">Szu-chi Huang</a></li></ul>Connect With Us:<ul><li>Episode Transcripts >>> <a href="https://engineering.stanford.edu/magazine/collection/future-everything-podcast">The Future of Everything Website</a></li><li>Connect with Russ >>> <a href="https://www.threads.net/@russbaltman">Threads</a> / <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/rbaltman.bsky.social">Bluesky</a> / <a href="https://mastodon.social/@rbaltman">Mastodon</a></li><li>Connect with School of Engineering >>> <a href="https://twitter.com/stanfordENG">Twitter/X</a> / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stanfordeng/">Instagram</a> / <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/school/stanford-university-school-of-engineering/posts/?feedView=all&viewAsMember=true">LinkedIn</a> / <a href="https://www.facebook.com/stanford.engineering/">Facebook</a></li></ul>Chapters:(00:00:00) IntroductionRuss Altman introduces Szu-chi Huang, a professor of Marketing at Stanford GSB.(00:02:13) Studying MotivationSzu-chi shares what led her to study motivational science.(00:02:45) Defining MotivationMotivation as the drive to close the gap between current and ideal self.(00:03:39) The Science of MotivationStudying motivation through behavioral and neurological data.(00:04:30) Why It Matters in BusinessHow motivation science applies to leaders, teams, and customers.(00:05:21) The Motivation FrameworkThe strategies needed in order to stay motivated over time.(00:06:24) Journey vs. Destination MindsetThe different mindsets needed throughout the stages of motivation.(00:08:03) Motivating Kids to Choose HealthyCollaborating with UNICEF to study what motivates children.(00:09:37) Gamified Coupons in PanamaA study using gamified coupons to influence children's food choices.(00:13:08) Loyalty Programs as MotivationHow customer reward programs act as structured goal journeys.(00:15:29) Progress Versus PurposeThe different incentives needed in each stage of loyalty programs.(00:17:11) Retirement Saving LessonsHow financial institutions apply motivational science to long-term goals.(00:19:54) Motivation in Social ContextThe role of social connections in goal pursuit and sustaining motivation.(00:21:20) Support vs. Competition in Shared GoalsThe benefits and drawbacks of sharing goal journeys with others.(00:24:52) Designing Apps for MotivationHow redesigning user interfaces can help users stay motivated.(00:26:02) AI as a Motivation CoachUsing AI to personalize feedback across all stages of goal pursuit.(00:28:50) Starting and Sustaining a GoalPractical strategies for launching and sustaining a goal.(00:30:59) Conclusion
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We're here to wish you a very happy New Year! We hope you’re ringing in the new year in good health and looking forward to what’s ahead in 2026. As people are setting goals and making resolutions, we’re re-running an episode today on the future of motivation. Last year, we sat down with Szu-chi Huang, an expert in motivation. She explained how science is changing our understanding of goal-setting and achievement, and offered a few tricks you can try when you feel stuck. We hope you’ll tune in again today and pick up a few insights on how to sustain enthusiasm for your goals over time. Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your question. You can send questions to thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu. Episode Reference Links:Stanford Profile: ​​Szu-chi HuangConnect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / FacebookChapters: (00:00:00) Introduction Russ Altman introduces Szu-chi Huang, a professor of Marketing at Stanford GSB. (00:02:13) Studying Motivation Szu-chi shares what led her to study motivational science. (00:02:45) Defining Motivation Motivation as the drive to close the gap between current and ideal self. (00:03:39) The Science of Motivation Studying motivation through behavioral and neurological data. (00:04:30) Why It Matters in Business How motivation science applies to leaders, teams, and customers. (00:05:21) The Motivation Framework The strategies needed in order to stay motivated over time. (00:06:24) Journey vs. Destination Mindset The different mindsets needed throughout the stages of motivation. (00:08:03) Motivating Kids to Choose Healthy Collaborating with UNICEF to study what motivates children. (00:09:37) Gamified Coupons in Panama A study using gamified coupons to influence children's food choices. (00:13:08) Loyalty Programs as Motivation How customer reward programs act as structured goal journeys. (00:15:29) Progress Versus Purpose The different incentives needed in each stage of loyalty programs. (00:17:11) Retirement Saving Lessons How financial institutions apply motivational science to long-term goals. (00:19:54) Motivation in Social Context The role of social connections in goal pursuit and sustaining motivation. (00:21:20) Support vs. Competition in Shared Goals The benefits and drawbacks of sharing goal journeys with others. (00:24:52) Designing Apps for Motivation How redesigning user interfaces can help users stay motivated. (00:26:02) AI as a Motivation Coach Using AI to personalize feedback across all stages of goal pursuit. (00:28:50) Starting and Sustaining a Goal Practical strategies for launching and sustaining a goal. (00:30:59) Conclusion Connect With Us: Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything Website Connect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / Mastodon Connect with School of Engineering >>>Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're here to wish you a very happy New Year! We hope you’re ringing in the new year in good health and looking forward to what’s ahead in 2026. As people are setting goals and making resolutions, we’re re-running an episode today on the future of motivation. Last year, we sat down with <a href="https://profiles.stanford.edu/szu-chi-huang" rel="noopener noreferrer">Szu-chi Huang</a>, an expert in motivation. She explained how science is changing our understanding of goal-setting and achievement, and offered a few tricks you can try when you feel stuck. We hope you’ll tune in again today and pick up a few insights on how to sustain enthusiasm for your goals over time.Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your question. You can send questions to <a href="mailto:thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu" rel="noopener noreferrer">thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu</a>.Episode Reference Links:<ul><li>Stanford Profile: ​​<a href="https://profiles.stanford.edu/szu-chi-huang" rel="noopener noreferrer">Szu-chi Huang</a></li></ul>Connect With Us:<ul><li>Episode Transcripts &gt;&gt;&gt; <a href="https://engineering.stanford.edu/magazine/collection/future-everything-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Future of Everything Website</a></li><li>Connect with Russ &gt;&gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.threads.net/@russbaltman" rel="noopener noreferrer">Threads</a> / <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/rbaltman.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bluesky</a> / <a href="https://mastodon.social/@rbaltman" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mastodon</a></li><li>Connect with School of Engineering &gt;&gt;&gt; <a href="https://twitter.com/stanfordENG" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter/X</a> / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stanfordeng/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> / <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/school/stanford-university-school-of-engineering/posts/?feedView=all&amp;viewAsMember=true" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a> / <a href="https://www.facebook.com/stanford.engineering/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></li></ul>Chapters:(00:00:00) IntroductionRuss Altman introduces Szu-chi Huang, a professor of Marketing at Stanford GSB.(00:02:13) Studying MotivationSzu-chi shares what led her to study motivational science.(00:02:45) Defining MotivationMotivation as the drive to close the gap between current and ideal self.(00:03:39) The Science of MotivationStudying motivation through behavioral and neurological data.(00:04:30) Why It Matters in BusinessHow motivation science applies to leaders, teams, and customers.(00:05:21) The Motivation FrameworkThe strategies needed in order to stay motivated over time.(00:06:24) Journey vs. Destination MindsetThe different mindsets needed throughout the stages of motivation.(00:08:03) Motivating Kids to Choose HealthyCollaborating with UNICEF to study what motivates children.(00:09:37) Gamified Coupons in PanamaA study using gamified coupons to influence children's food choices.(00:13:08) Loyalty Programs as MotivationHow customer reward programs act as structured goal journeys.(00:15:29) Progress Versus PurposeThe different incentives needed in each stage of loyalty programs.(00:17:11) Retirement Saving LessonsHow financial institutions apply motivational science to long-term goals.(00:19:54) Motivation in Social ContextThe role of social connections in goal pursuit and sustaining motivation.(00:21:20) Support vs. Competition in Shared GoalsThe benefits and drawbacks of sharing goal journeys with others.(00:24:52) Designing Apps for MotivationHow redesigning user interfaces can help users stay motivated.(00:26:02) AI as a Motivation CoachUsing AI to personalize feedback across all stages of goal pursuit.(00:28:50) Starting and Sustaining a GoalPractical strategies for launching and sustaining a goal.(00:30:59) Conclusion
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In the not too distant future, our ability to measure very tiny things will change the way we fight diseases ranging from cancer to the common cold.
In the Future of Everything radio show, Stanford bioengineering Professor Russ Altman discusses how we will arrive at that point with Marc Salit, an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Bioengineering, who leads the Genome-Scale Measurements Group at the US National Institute of Standards and Technology.
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In the not too distant future, our ability to measure very tiny things will change the way we fight diseases ranging from cancer to the common cold. In the Future of Everything radio show, Stanford bioengineering Professor Russ Altman discusses how we will arrive at that point with Marc Salit, an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Bioengineering, who leads the Genome-Scale Measurements Group at the US National Institute of Standards and Technology. Connect With Us: Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything Website Connect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / Mastodon Connect with School of Engineering >>>Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the not too distant future, our ability to measure very tiny things will change the way we fight diseases ranging from cancer to the common cold.
In the Future of Everything radio show, Stanford bioengineering Professor Russ Altman discusses how we will arrive at that point with Marc Salit, an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Bioengineering, who leads the Genome-Scale Measurements Group at the US National Institute of Standards and Technology.
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Marc Salit: What is the future of genome measurement?

Host Russ Altman, a professor of bioengineering, genetics, and medicine at Stanford, is your guide to the latest science and engineering breakthroughs. Join Russ and his guests as they explore cutting-edge advances that are shaping the future of everything from AI to health and renewable energy. 
Along the way, “The Future of Everything” delves into ethical implications to give listeners a well-rounded understanding of how new technologies and discoveries will impact society. Whether you’re a researcher, a student, or simply curious about what’s on the horizon, tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest developments that are transforming our world.

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Host Russ Altman, a professor of bioengineering, genetics, and medicine at Stanford, is your guide to the latest science and engineering breakthroughs. Join Russ and his guests as they explore cutting-edge advances that are shaping the future of everything from AI to health and renewable energy. Along the way, “The Future of Everything” delves into ethical implications to give listeners a well-rounded understanding of how new technologies and discoveries will impact society. Whether you’re a researcher, a student, or simply curious about what’s on the horizon, tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest developments that are transforming our world.

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