A Conversation with Robert Sapolsky on the Illusion of Free Will.

September 17th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
In this interview, I speak to Robert Sapolsky about the foundational relationship between the idea of free will and human civilisation. We discuss how science demonstrates that free will is nothing more than a cognitive illusion, and how accepting this reality can lead to a more just, and humane world.
17-09-2025 20:10:08
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A Conversation with Myleene Klass on Her Extraordinary Campaign to Change the Law and Improve Outcomes for Women Who Experience Miscarriages & Pregnancy Loss.

September 18th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Myleene Klass has had a remarkable career. She is a classically trained musician, TV & radio presenter, businesswoman, and designer. In 2023 however, she changed history. Following four of her own ‘tortuous’ miscarriages, Myleene joined forces with MP Olivia Blake and spent over four years campaigning for changes to the…
18-09-2025 14:26:14
Thought Economics

 

Transforming our Health & Lifespan: A Conversation with Bryan Johnson, The World’s Most Measured Human.

September 18th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Bryan Johnson is the world's most measured human. Johnson sold his company, Braintree Venmo, to PayPal for $800m in 2013. Through his Project Blueprint, Johnson has achieved metabolic health equal to the top 1.5% of 18-year-olds, inflammation 66% lower than the average 10-year-old, and reduced his speed of aging by…
18-09-2025 14:28:17
Thought Economics

 

A Conversation with One of the World’s Foremost Experts on the Psychology of Stress & Human Performance, Rebecca Heiss, PhD.

September 18th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Rebecca Heiss, PhD, is an evolutionary biologist and stress physiologist who empowers the current and next generation of leaders to live more, fear(less) lives.  Through her deep understanding of how evolution has shaped our brains in a less than optimal fashion, Dr. Heiss breaks down the barriers that hold us…
18-09-2025 14:29:46
Thought Economics

 

Redefining our Work, Ambition & Well-Being; A Conversation with Suneel Gupta

September 18th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Suneel Gupta is redefining our understanding of work, ambition, and well-being. He is a tech entrepreneur, visiting scholar at Harvard, and has been featured in NYT, CNBC and TED. He researches and promotes how ancient wisdom, reimagined for modern times, can help us replace the relentless pursuit of success with…
18-09-2025 15:07:56
Thought Economics

 

A Conversation with Prof. Andy Galpin, One of the World’s Foremost Experts on Human Health & Performance.

September 18th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Professor Andy Galpin is a tenured full Professor at California State University, Fullerton. He is the Co-Director of the Center for Sport Performance and Founder/Director of the Biochemistry and Molecular Exercise Physiology Laboratory. He is a Human Performance scientist with a PhD in Human Bioenergetics and over 100 peer-reviewed publications…
18-09-2025 15:08:37
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A Conversation with Dr Stan Tatkin; One of the World’s Foremost Experts on Relationships.

September 18th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Dr. Stan Tatkin, is a PsyD, MFT, clinician, researcher, and developer of the Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy® (PACT), best-selling author of his most recent book, In Each Other’s Care. And the relationship must have book, Wired for Love and More than 1.7 million people have tuned in to Dr.…
18-09-2025 15:09:23
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A Conversation with Dr. Robert J. Waldinger on The Largest Ever Study into Happiness.

September 18th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
The Harvard Study of Adult Development is an extraordinary scientific endeavour that began in 1938 and is still going strong. For over eight decades, the study has tracked the same individuals and their families, asking thousands of questions and taking hundreds of measurements—from brain scans to blood work—with the goal…
18-09-2025 15:12:48
Thought Economics

 

My Conversation with Dr. Rudolph Tanzi, One of the World’s Foremost Experts on Alzheimer’s Disease & Brain Health.

September 18th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Dr. Rudolph Tanzi is a titan in the field of neurogenetics, where his groundbreaking research is reshaping our understanding of Alzheimer's disease. As the Director of the Genetics and Aging Research Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital, Co-Director of the McCance Center for Brain Health and the Joseph P. and Rose…
18-09-2025 15:16:02
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A Conversation with Tara Brach on Meditation, Emotional Healing and Spiritual Awakening.

September 18th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Tara Brach, a renowned meditation teacher, psychologist, and author, has long been a beacon of hope and inspiration for countless individuals seeking solace, healing, and spiritual growth. With her profound wisdom and compassionate guidance, Tara has helped people from all walks of life navigate the complexities of the human experience,…
18-09-2025 15:19:34
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A Conversation with Psychiatrist Carl Marci, MD on Protecting our Brains in the Digital Age.

September 18th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
In our age of digital omnipresence, a discordance has evolved between our ever-connected world and our increasing sense of disconnection. This imbalance, brought about by the saturation of our lives with smartphones and social media, is causing significant disruptions to our brains, and consequently, our lives. Carl D. Marci, MD,…
18-09-2025 15:21:31
Thought Economics