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3 Takeaways features insights from the world’s best thinkers, business leaders, writers, politicians, scientists and other newsmakers. Each episode ends with 3 key takeaways to help you understand the world in new ways that can benefit your life and career. Hosted by Lynn Thoman.

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Cass Sunstein Reveals How to Become Famous: lost Beatles, lost Steve Jobs, lost Mona Lisas, lost Tom Bradys and other missed superstars (#197)

Episode Date: May 14, 2024

The world is filled with talented, amazing people, but only a few find fame and success. What’s the essential magic behind Taylor Swift, The Beatles,...

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A Bold, Fresh, Stunning Look At The U.S. Constitution (#196)

Episode Date: May 7, 2024

A.J. Jacobs spent an entire year living as America’s Founding Fathers did 200 years ago. Really. He learned they envisioned a very different balance o...

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Former Oxford University Head and Terrorism Expert - Finally, A Knowing, Clear-Eyed Look At Terrorism (#195)

Episode Date: April 30, 2024

Terrorism is roiling the Middle East and is a fact of life in many places around the world. How should civilized societies respond? What is an effecti...

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How Taylor Swift, Barbie and Louis Vuitton Redefined Movies, Music, Art and Fashion: the Billion-Dollar Marketing Era (#194)

Episode Date: April 23, 2024

We live in an age of hyper-marketing, when the marketing of events like Taylor Swift and the “Barbie” movie overwhelm the offering itself and takes on...

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The Keys To Ending Conflict, From A Negotiator Who Knows (#193)

Episode Date: April 16, 2024

People and countries are at each other’s throats these days. How can some of this conflict be resolved? Here, world-class negotiator William Ury revea...

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An Other-Worldly Talk About Other Worlds With The Chillest Astrophysicist Alive (#192)

Episode Date: April 9, 2024

According to Janna Levin, “the chillest astrophysicist alive” (says Wired Magazine), there’s a great probability that other life exists in the univers...

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Why Do We Keep Getting Walloped By Black Swan Events? Is The World On The Edge Of Chaos? Tune In. (#191)

Episode Date: April 2, 2024

“We have this notion that we have more control than ever, but I think we have it less and less,” says the brilliant Brian Klaas. Don’t miss this mind-...

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The Battle for Your Brain: The Emerging World of Neurotechnology, Brain Hacking and Thought Control (#190)

Episode Date: March 26, 2024

Brain sensors embedded in watches. Earbuds that decode our brainwaves. Neurotechnology that reads our emotions and thoughts, and can be used to manipu...

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Climate Future: What We Know and Don’t Know About Our Future (#189)

Episode Date: March 19, 2024

Current debates over climate change are focused almost entirely on reducing emissions - which is something we should do - but we also need to answer t...

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Liespotting — An Expert Reveals How To Know When You’re Being Deceived. Honestly. (#188)

Episode Date: March 12, 2024

There’s an epidemic of deception taking place, and while some lying has a valid function, it helps to know when you’re being deceived. Expert Pamela M...

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AI That’s More Powerful Than Humans Is Coming. How Will We Be Able To Control It? (#187)

Episode Date: March 5, 2024

Super intelligent AI is coming that will make today’s AI seem primitive. It will be vastly more powerful than humans, have access to extensive real-ti...

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Look Again: The Power of Noticing What Was Always There (#186)

Episode Date: February 27, 2024

Our lives are filled with joyful, positive experiences — a beautiful sunset, a good meal, laughter with someone we love — but we tend to forget them q...

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These Times Demand This Fascinating Look At How Abraham Lincoln Kept America One Country (#185)

Episode Date: February 20, 2024

With political contentiousness now at a fever pitch and with Presidents Day in mind, there’s much to be gained by learning about the savvy genius and...

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Starbucks Board Chair Mellody Hobson’s Life Sounds Like Fiction, But It’s Fact. Here, She Discusses Her Success (#184)

Episode Date: February 13, 2024

Mellody Hobson’s life—from her tough Chicago childhood to becoming Starbucks board chair to her marriage to George Lucas — has shattered stereotypes....

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Taste What You're Missing: Surprising Stories and Science Why Food Tastes Good (#183)

Episode Date: February 6, 2024

Chew on this: The way food looks, smells, and even sounds affects how much we like it. We have taste buds in our stomach. Adding salt to grapefruit ma...

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The One And Only Dr. Atul Gawande In An Eye-Opening, Wide-Ranging Talk About Global Health (#182)

Episode Date: January 30, 2024

Surgeon, professor, public health leader, bestselling author, global healthcare legend. Listen as Dr. Atul Gawande talks about the astonishing success...

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Top Takeaways of 2023 (#181)

Episode Date: January 23, 2024

3 Takeaways brings you conversations with people who are changing the world. The world’s foremost thinkers, business leaders, writers, politicians, s...

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An Eye-Opening, Cautionary Look At The Problematic Clout Of A Few Giant Index Funds (#180)

Episode Date: January 16, 2024

Four index funds are now so large they have unprecedented, concentrated power in public companies, enabling them to exert enormous influence over our...

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The CEO of U.S. News & World Report On Why Today’s Most Critical News Story May Be The News Media Itself (#179)

Episode Date: January 9, 2024

Credible journalism is crucial for democracy, and trust in our news media is alarmingly low. The CEO of U.S. News & World Report, Eric Gertler, ex...

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Made New Year’s Resolutions? An Expert Shares Scientific Strategies To Achieve Lasting Change (#178)

Episode Date: January 2, 2024

Many people have important personal goals they want to achieve, but come up short. Here, behavioral change expert and Wharton professor Katy Milkman s...

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