Brave New World
By Evening Standard
Welcome to Brave New World, hosted by Evgeny Lebedev, for the Evening 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 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.
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Latest episode
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Dr Peter Attia: Medicine 3.0
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 sc… -
Dr. Aubrey de Grey: Why we don’t “have” to age
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 tr… -
Dame Helen Mirren: “Religion is a passport to violence and greed"
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 wh… -
NuCalm’s Jim Poole on anxiety: Why the brain ‘knows how to heal’
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.Y… -
Deepak Chopra: Why AI is the future of medicine
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. -
The science of sleep with Professor Russel Foster
Is there such a thing as perfect sleep? Leading expert in circadian neuroscience from Oxford University, Professor Russel Foster, joins host Evgeny Lebedev, to explain the science behind nighttime slumber and why it's crucial to living our best li… -
Mark Effinger: Unlocking your brain with nootropics
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, … -
Christian Angermayer and James Magnussen: Why the Enhanced Games are a game changer for sports
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 t… -
Jim Kwik: Top tips to boost your brain
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 fun… -
Mark Hyman: The rise and rise of longevity medicine
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 parad…
