unSILOed with Greg LaBlanc
By Greg La Blanc
unSILOed is a series of interdisciplinary conversations that inspire new ways of thinking about our world. Our goal is to build a community of lifelong learners addicted to curiosity and the pursuit of insight about themselves and the world around them.*unSILOed Podcast is produced by University FM.*
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563. How the Container Changed the World feat. Marc Levinson
It may be not much to look at, but the unassuming shipping container has had a massive impact on the global economy since its invention in the 1950s. The story of its rise as the dominant form of shipping is filled with dramatic turns and insights in… -
562. Decoding Digital Transformation Then and Now feat. David Rogers
It might sound counterintuitive but digital transformation is not about technology. So, what does it mean for companies to keep up in an ever-evolving digital age? Well, according to today’s guest, it’s about having a “strategic imagination.” David … -
561. Exploring The Human Drive to Explore feat. Alex Hutchinson
What drives humans to seek and discover the previously unknown? Does the wanderlust that so many of us share in common have a scientific explanation? Science journalist Alex Hutchinson is the author of The Explorer's Gene: Why We Seek Big Challenge… -
560. Mastering Distraction at Work and in Life with Nir Eyal
Being easily distracted by the latest technologies has been a consistent feature of the human race since the time of Plato. But is the technology to blame? Or is the key to being more productive and present in life have to do with forming healthy hab… -
559. Modeling Persuasion and Connectivity: From Pandemics to Finance feat. Adam Kucharski
There is a shift happening in the complex world of proof. Simulation and probabilistic approaches are increasingly accepted as ‘good enough’ in areas traditionally dominated by exact proofs. Persuasion depends on the degree of certainty needed. Adam… -
558. The Psychology Behind Morality and Empathy feat. Kurt Gray
How do individuals navigate moral typecasting? What is the dual nature of empathy in the context of human pain and suffering? When is there a disconnect between the perceptions of what is right and what is moral? Kurt Gray is a Professor of Psycholo… -
557. Beyond The Myth of Silicon Valley’s Origins feat. Margaret O’Mara
You know what they say — Silicon Valley wasn’t built in a day, nor was it built by just a small group of tech gurus. In fact, the origin story of the Valley is a complex story involving government, industry, and academia. Margaret O’Mara is a histor… -
556. Rewriting Your Personality and Overcoming Anxiety feat. Olga Khazan
Are there ways to change your personality? What traits are easier to change than others? How does environment and life events tend to influence the Big Five traits of your personality? Olga Khazan is a staff writer at The Atlantic magazine and also … -
555. Happiness As Evolution’s Best Tool feat. William Von Hippel
Could the key to a happier life be found with our most ancient ancestors and the way they depended on community over autonomy? In a modern world built to encourage independence, how do we find the right balance between connectedness and autonomy? W… -
554. Trading at Light Speed: The Impact of Ultra-Fast Algorithms on Financial Markets feat. Donald MacKenzie
What happens to the speed of trading as technology advances? How do we move from automated button pressing machines to ultra-fast algorithms? What surprising impact does the rain have on the trading windows of financial markets? Donald MacKenzie is …
