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How to Live Without Regret | Kai-Fu Lee on Impact Theory

Tom Bilyeu

In this episode of Impact Theory, Kai-Fu Lee, a prominent tech investor and author of *AI Superpowers*, reflects on his journey from an intense upbringing in China to becoming one of Silicon Valley's most influential figures. Raised as the only son with high expectations from his mother, who employe …

Why Nobody Feels Loved Anymore - Sonja Lyubomirsky

Chris Williamson

Sonja Lyubomirsky, a happiness researcher with over 36 years of experience in interventions dating back to 1998, argues that the common thread among all effective strategies for increasing well-being is feeling connected and loved by others. She posits that human survival historically depended on be …

Nirvana by Charles Bukowski (read by Lex Fridman)

Lex Fridman

The reading of Charles Bukowski's short story, *Nirvana*, captures a poignant moment in the life of a young man traveling by bus toward North Carolina with an uncertain destination. As snow begins to fall and conditions worsen, the vehicle halts at a small cafe nestled in the hills, offering a respi …