Aiming for the Moon

Send a text “When am I going to use this in my life?” is probably the most common question in math class right behind “when does class end?” This subject is notorious for being, we can say, less than loved by students. However, today, we’re applying math to an unexpected and interesting area. I'll be talking to mathematician Dr. Sarah Hart on how math is the structure of beauty as well as how...

Send a text Johann Hari and I explore why and how our attention spans are getting systematically destroyed by the modern world as we investigate his new book, "Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention and How to Think Deeply Again." The reasons span from reading time to social media.  Topics discussed:  How did our attention spans get this bad ?  How the system is rigged against our foc...

Send a text In this episode, Dan Pink and I dive into the foreboding pool of regrets as we examine his newly released book, "The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward." Surprisingly, having regrets can bring about good.  Topics discussed - Why Dan Pink wrote about regrets The four main regrets found across all cultures The four ways we deal with regrets How regrets provi...

Send a text We tackle social media's effect on political polarization with Dr. Chris Bail , author of Breaking the Social Media Prism , Duke professor, and director of the Polarization Lab. According to Dr. Bail, most of the population of America isn't actually polarized; social media only gives us that perception.  Topics Discussed-  The myth of echo chambers How vocal and extreme, soci...

Send a text This week, we are looking back on our conversation with Stuart Gibbs from episode 35! We often wonder what it's like to be a fiction author. How do they come up with their original ideas? What is their daily routine like? Does word count even matter? In this episode, we sit down with Stuart Gibbs, bestselling author of five children's series including "Spy School,"...

Send a text In this episode, we talk to Oliver Burkeman, New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of 4,000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals , about why and how to balance productivity and the present. Topics Discussed- Ancient philosophy's perspective on work and productivity vs now How our mindset towards work changed Is living forever bad? The balance between productivity and th...

Send a text In this episode, Professor James Salzman explains how ownership is the secret root of civilizations. From the time they can say "Mine!", people bump into ownership arguments. From traffic laws, to grocery store shopping, to whether or not you can lean your chair back on airplanes, ownership design confronts all of us throughout our lives.  Here are a few topics Prof. Salzman...

Send a text Welcome to 2022! For the start of this hopefully amazing year, Dr. David Melnikoff joins us to describe how goals reshape our brains. Whenever you begin a New Year's resolution or another goal, your mind changes its operation in order to align itself best for that new task. Dr. Melnikoff also defines the psychological theory of "flow," a cited creativity and productivity...

Send a text For our last episode of the year, we follow up on our dive into psychology with Dr. Brad Bushman joining us to discuss video games and violence as well as other areas of aggression!  Here are a few questions Dr. Bushman answers - Do video games make us more aggressive and violent?   How is aggression measured in the lab? Can video games be used as cathartic releases of aggression?  Wha...

Send a text Mattie and Taylor discuss cognitive science with Dr. John Bargh, Yale professor and author of “ Before You Know It: The Unconscious Reasons We Do What We Do” (2017). We discuss free will, the hidden cues that manipulate us, and how to take control of our lives.  Our Website: https://www.aimingforthemoon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiming4moon/ Twitter: https://twitter.com...

Send a text In Sam Kean's bestselling book, "The Disappearing Spoon," he dives deep into the periodic table, but not the way most people would think. In each chapter, he relates stories about each element on the table. Join us as we discuss some of chemistry's impacts on the world as well as how chemistry should be taught in schools. Should we focus on the technical know-how or...

Send a text Dr. George Church, a leading geneticist and molecular engineer, professor at Harvard and MIT, and the co-founder of Colossal, is taking on an ambitious mission. His goal: to upgrade our current elephants with woolly mammoth genes to make them suitable for the Arctic circle. Sound crazy? Listen in to find out his plan! Our Website: https://www.aimingforthemoon.com/ Instagram: https://ww...

Send a text In honor of Veterans’ day, we decided to release a re-run of our interview from episode six with distinguished military historian, Dr. John McManus. To all of the veterans, thank you for your service. We wouldn’t be able to aim for the moon without your sacrifice.  Our Website: https://www.aimingforthemoon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiming4moon/ Twitter: https://twitter....

Send a text In this episode, we discuss the ancient Chachapoya civilization, also known as the cloud warriors of Peru. Our Website: https://www.aimingforthemoon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiming4moon/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Aiming4Moon YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6-TwYdfPcWV-V1JvjBXk

Send a text Dr. Tara Johnson is a pediatric neurologist and inventor who studies and helps identify children with neuro-developmental disabilities. She also helps invent modified daily-use items. Our Website: https://www.aimingforthemoon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiming4moon/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Aiming4Moon YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6-TwYdfPcWV-V1JvjBXk

Send a text Today, "Aiming for the Moon" is collaborating with Joanna from Thumbs Up Concepts (as seen in Ep 56 & 57) to interview Benedict Carey. Carey, long-time science journalist and author of "How We Learn - The aspiring slacker’s guide to learning," shares a taste of the fascinating science of learning! If you like this collaboration and want to see more, message us!...

Send a text Listen in to our conversation with Dr. Steven Levitt, professor of Economics at the University of Chicago. Dr. Levitt is best known for co-authoring the #1 NYT best-seller, "Freakonomics."  Our Website: https://www.aimingforthemoon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiming4moon/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Aiming4Moon YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6-TwYdf...

Send a text Join us as we interview George "Curious George" Basch, founder of the Himalayan Stove Project and entrepreneurial businessman. He discusses, among other topics, why traveling matters. As per Mr. Basch's request, here is his email if you are interested in contacting him: george@championsoftheplanet.org Our Website: https://www.aimingforthemoon.com/ Instagram: https://www....

Send a text Jim Clash writes about extreme sports and those who do them at Forbes.  However, he doesn't just write about them. He does them! Listen in to some of his adventures along with his advice on how to get the best job ever! Our Website: https://www.aimingforthemoon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiming4moon/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Aiming4Moon YouTube: https://www.yout...

Send a text Today, Lucas Caneda discusses what rugby taught him about life along with some interesting tips on investing in businesses. Caneda is a professional rugby player and director at Uniquorn. Our Website: https://www.aimingforthemoon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiming4moon/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Aiming4Moon YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6-TwYdfPcWV-V1JvjBX...

Send a text In this episode, we discuss David Ishee's mission to cure the genetic diseases of dogs through biohacking. Impact Books: 1. " Dune" series 2. " Fahrenheit 451" Our Website: https://www.aimingforthemoon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiming4moon/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Aiming4Moon YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6-TwYdfPcWV-V1JvjBXk

Send a text In this episode, we interview Vanessa O'Brien, the first woman to both summit Everest and dive to the bottom of the deepest sea on Earth, about the art of mountaineering. Our Website: https://www.aimingforthemoon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiming4moon/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Aiming4Moon YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6-TwYdfPcWV-V1JvjBXk

Send a text Today, "Aiming for the Moon" is collaborating with Joanna from Thumbs Up Concepts (as seen in Ep 56 & 57) to interview Colonel Kim "Killer Chick" Campbell! We discuss what it takes to become a fighter pilot and how the fighter pilot mindset applies to civilian life. If you like this collaboration and want to see more, message us! We love feedback. Also, if you w...

Send a text Tune in to our conversation with the award-winning, kid-hosted podcast, "The Interview Dudes!" With guests such as Ryan Reynolds, Steve Martin, and Jim Gaffigan, their list is quite spectacular. The Interview Dudes: https://soundcloud.com/user-654109302 Our Website: https://www.aimingforthemoon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiming4moon/ Twitter: https://twitter.co...

Send a text Ignorance is usually viewed as a bad thing. However, Prof. Stuart Firestein, former chair of the Department of Biological Sciences at Columbia University and author of "Ignorance: How It Drives Science" and "Failure: Why Science Is So Successful," views ignorance as a stepping stone to knowledge. Tune in to learn how tackling ignorance is the next frontier for you....