narrative
66 episodes mention this concept
ChrisWillxMar 14, 2026Overcoming Career Regret: Finding Passion and Navigating Societal Pressures for a Fulfilling Life
Self-DevelopmentCareer regretRegrets of inactionBoldness regretsConveyor belt education path
PredictiveHistoryMar 12, 2026The Law of Eschatological Convergence: Predicting Geopolitical Conflict through Religious Narratives in the US-Iran War
GeopoliticsLaw of Eschatological ConvergenceEschatologyUniversal Law of Game TheoryMass-Energy-Coordination (MEC) Model
HealthyGamerGGMar 4, 2026The Psychology of Victimhood: How Suffering Becomes Identity and Hinders Growth
PsychologyTendency for Interpersonal Victimhood (TIV)Identity constructionNarrative identityRumination- HealthyGamerGGFeb 4, 2026
The Peril of Making Hobbies Your Identity: ADHD, Excitement, and the Search for Self
PsychologyHobby as personality/identityPsychological experiment (Could this be the life that fits me?)Finding your tribeShindle Time (experiential learning) 
barryseconomicsJan 25, 2026The Psychological Impact of Money: How Wealth Narratives Transform Human Behavior and Empathy
PsychologyBehavioral scienceMoney primingSelf-fulfilling prophecyNarrative as software- PredictiveHistoryJan 21, 2026
The Iliad, Poetry, and the Creation of Reality: A Philosophical Exploration of Civilization's Foundations
PhilosophyArete (virtue, excellence, character)Eudaimonia (flourishing, achieving true potential)War fighting as reality impositionSpeech making as reality creation - PredictiveHistoryJan 14, 2026
Homer, Consciousness, and the Invention of the Human: An Archetypal Theory of Great Books
PsychologyConsciousnessDisassociationImaginationEmpathy - barryseconomicsJan 4, 2026
Deconstructing Toxic Economic Slogans: A Class-Based Analysis
EconomicsEconomic inequalitySystemic biasClass struggleCritique of meritocracy 
Awakening RichardNov 20, 2025The US-Led Colonial Order: Analyzing Japan's Sovereignty and Paths to Peace in East Asia
GeopoliticsColonial World OrderSemi-colonial World OrderCore Composition of PowerMilitary Control
lexfridmanOct 31, 2025Dan Houser on Rockstar's Legacy, Absurdventures, and the Philosophy of Open-World Storytelling and AI
TechnologyOpen-world video gamesSystemic video game designSandbox video gamesEmergent behavior- HealthyGamerGGOct 29, 2025
Streamer Culture as a Time Bomb: Psychological Dynamics of Online Conflict and Radicalization
PsychologyPsychological dynamicsMentalizationOnline radicalizationEmotional activation - barryseconomicsOct 26, 2025
The Inequality Feedback Loop: Why Society's Alarm System is Broken and How to Fix It
EconomicsInequality Feedback LoopWealth DistributionSocietal Alarm SystemMisattribution of Crisis - barryseconomicsJul 31, 2025
Wealth, Advantage, and the Psychology of Success: Deconstructing Meritocracy with Monopoly
EconomicsMonopoly (game as metaphor)Financial crimeWealth consolidationSystemic advantage - barryseconomicsJul 31, 2025
The Social and Behavioral Economics of Inequality: A Personal Journey
EconomicsSocial economicsBehavioral economicsEconomic inequalitySystemic inequality - barryseconomicsJul 31, 2025
The Psychology of Poverty and Wealth Inequality: A Lived Experience Perspective
EconomicsWealth inequalityPoverty psychologyLived experienceSelf-blame 
DrTraceyMarksJul 23, 2025From Shame to Strategy: Training Your Brain to Fail Smarter and Build Resilience
PsychologyShameGuiltResilienceDefault Mode Network (DMN)- DrTraceyMarksJul 9, 2025
How Your Brain Naturally Converts Mistakes into Breakthrough Life Lessons: The Mental Debugging Technique
Psychologyprediction errordopamine dropneural pathwaysneuroplasticity - DrTraceyMarksJul 2, 2025
Setbacks and the Brain: How to Bounce Back Stronger Through Mental Debugging
PsychologyPrediction errorDopamine dropNeural pathwaysNeuroplasticity - PredictiveHistoryJun 28, 2025
Newton's Divine Plan: Christian Zionism, Geopolitics, and the Anglo-American Empire's Hidden Foundations
GeopoliticsNarrative controlTepid response strategyChristian ZionismPremillennial dispensationalism 
psychacksMay 19, 2025The Strategic Rise of Beta Males in Power: A 'Survivor' Analogy for Modern Gender Dynamics and the Erosion of Traditional Masculinity
PsychologyHypergamySocial status hierarchiesAlpha maleBeta male- HealthyGamerGGFeb 1, 2025
Avoidant Personality Disorder: Origins, Perceptual Distortions, and Corrective Treatment with Dr. Kirk Honda
PsychologyPersonality DisorderAvoidant Personality Disorder (AVPD)Perceptual DistortionRelational Trauma - HealthyGamerGGOct 27, 2024
A Guide To Being Alone & Happy: Fulfilling Core Needs Without Social Connection
Self-DevelopmentLoneliness epidemicThird spacesDefault playbook (life)Sense of identity - Awakening RichardOct 15, 2024
Chinese Military Drills and the Escalating Risk of Taiwan Unification by Force
GeopoliticsMilitary deterrenceSovereigntyUnification operationEconomic fragility - Awakening RichardOct 1, 2024
US-China Competition in Southeast Asia: Geopolitical Strategies, Economic Influence, and Media Manipulation
GeopoliticsUS-China competitionGeopolitical strategyDomestic competitivenessForeign relationships - Awakening RichardAug 30, 2024
Professor Shen Yi's Hawkish Critique of US Foreign Policy, Economy, and Eroding Hegemony
GeopoliticsGeopolitical commentatorUS HawkChinese HawkDigital space familiarity - Awakening RichardJul 3, 2024
Disinformation Campaigns, Media Trust, and Geopolitical Narratives: A Critical Analysis
GeopoliticsDisinformation campaignInformation warfareGeopolitical topicsMacroeconomic issues 
hubermanlabMay 13, 2024Finding Your True Purpose: A Jungian Perspective on Self, Meaning, and Unconscious Drivers with Dr. James Hollis
PsychologySelf (capital S)Ego ConsciousnessSense of SelfNarrative Animals- DrTraceyMarksMar 20, 2024
Projection: How Unconscious Defense Mechanisms Harm Relationships and Self-Worth
PsychologyPsychological defense mechanismProjectionUnconscious processMind-reading - DrTraceyMarksFeb 28, 2024
Unpacking and Rewriting Your Narrative Identity: A Three-Chapter Guide to Self-Understanding
PsychologyNarrative IdentityInternalized StoryDynamic Self-PerceptionFormative Relationships - DrTraceyMarksFeb 14, 2024
5 Signs You Need Stronger Boundaries: Overcoming People-Pleasing, Guilt, and Oversharing
PsychologyWeak boundariesStronger boundariesOvercommittingPeople-pleasing - hubermanlabJul 17, 2023
The Science of Growth Mindset: Enhancing Performance and Learning Through Effort-Based Praise
PsychologyGrowth MindsetFixed MindsetNeuroplasticityStress is Enhancing Mindset - psychacksJun 16, 2023
Decoding Cinematic Symbolism: Jungian Archetypes, Kubrick's Deception, and the Psychology of Hidden Meanings in Film
PsychologySemioticsSymbolism in filmNarrative complexityEmotional discomfort with complexity - hubermanlabJun 5, 2023
How Emotions, Social Factors, and Storytelling Shape Learning and Self Across the Lifespan
PsychologyEmotionalitySelf-conceptMeaning-makingInspiration - hubermanlabMar 24, 2023
Strategies for Managing Intrusive Thoughts and Distinguishing True OCD
PsychologyIntrusive thoughtsObsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)ObsessionsCompulsions - HealthyGamerGGFeb 8, 2023
The Transformative Power of Journaling: Mechanisms, Benefits, and Practical Application
Self-DevelopmentJournalingEmotional RegulationTrauma Exposure TherapyDiscomfort Tolerance - HealthyGamerGGDec 9, 2022
Reclaiming Self-Esteem After Layoffs: Understanding Corporate Reality and Reconstructing Your Narrative
Self-DevelopmentSelf-esteemLayoffsCoping mechanisms (strategic vs. escaping)Constructed reality (corporate) - lexfridmanNov 11, 2022
Destiny on Free Speech, Political Evolution, Debate Philosophy, and the Geopolitics of the Ukraine War
PhilosophyDemocratic governanceFree speechPolitical radicalizationDebate brain 
DocSnipesJun 21, 2022How to Help Someone Who is Grieving: Understanding Loss, Empathetic Support, and 10 Things NOT to Say
PsychologyGrief (broad definition)Anticipatory griefDisenfranchised griefSecondary losses
NewEconomicThinkingApr 25, 2022Analyzing US-China Tensions, Global Authoritarianism, and the Human Cost of Geopolitical Conflict
GeopoliticsGeopolitical fragilityAuthoritarianismReverse psychologyHuman rights advocacy- lexfridmanDec 23, 2021
Python's Elegance, the Cybernetic Era, and the Virtuality of Human Experience
TechnologyPython ecosystemHigher-order programmingFirst-class functionsProductive scripting language - DrTraceyMarksDec 8, 2021
The Distinctive Nature of Trauma Memories: Characteristics, Brain Storage, and Therapeutic Approaches
PsychologyTrauma memoriesNon-traumatic memoriesBrain regions (right back part, left front part)Nonverbal memories - DocSnipesOct 21, 2021
Journaling for Mental Health: Tools, Strategies, and Therapeutic Applications
PsychologyBaseline journalingNarrative journalingAlternate voice narrativeCognitive distortions - HealthyGamerGGAug 31, 2021
Therapy Gecko on Flow State, Authenticity, and Crafting an Online Persona
PsychologyFlow stateAuthenticityOnline personaContent creation - NewEconomicThinkingMar 29, 2021
Podcasting, Elite Education, and the Fragility of Public Discourse
PsychologyFragile public discourseElite educationCredentializationIntellectual fulfillment - lexfridmanMar 20, 2021
Transcending Martial Arts Systems through First Principles and Mechanism Design with Ryan Hall
ScienceSystems thinkingFirst principlesMechanism designGame theory - lexfridmanJan 3, 2021
Lex Fridman Explores Free Will, Reality, and Existentialism Through The Stanley Parable
PhilosophyExistential crisisFree will vs. DeterminismSimulation theoryNarrative control - DocSnipesDec 24, 2020
Cultivating Safety: A Foundational Approach to a Happier, Healthier Life
Self-DevelopmentHPA axis dysregulationThreat response systemVulnerabilityPowerlessness - HealthyGamerGGSep 8, 2020
The Perils of Perception: Navigating Bullying, Paranoia, and Responsibility in Mental Health
PsychologyGroup coaching dynamicsIndividual biasesPsychological bullyingPerceived arrogance/confidence - NewEconomicThinkingAug 23, 2020
Africa's Crisis of Confidence: Navigating Global Disruption, Trust, and Human Connection in a Pandemic Era
GeopoliticsGlobal SouthCrisis of ConfidenceMassive InequalitiesFragile Healthcare Systems - NewEconomicThinkingAug 23, 2020
Artistic Healing, Human Connection, and Community Transformation in Detroit and Beyond
PsychologyArtistic HealingHuman ConnectionSystemic FailureAdvocacy through Art - NewEconomicThinkingAug 23, 2020
The Unending Civil War: Systemic Racism, Media, and the Power of Art
PsychologySystemic racismRacial subordinationDisenfranchisementWhite privilege - NewEconomicThinkingJul 17, 2020
Building a Global Economic Response to COVID-19: Challenges, Disconnects, and Future Implications
EconomicsGlobal economic transformationEconomic nationalismIsolationismDebt restructuring - lexfridmanJun 26, 2020
Sophia, AGI, and the Ethics of Anthropomorphic Robotics: A Conversation with Ben Goertzel
TechnologyArtificial General Intelligence (AGI)Computational CompassionSingularityHardware Ecosystem - lexfridmanApr 16, 2020
Eric Weinstein on Elon Musk, Societal Cowardice, and the Imperative for Space Exploration
TechnologySpace explorationMars colonization (as narrative)Societal capabilityRisk diversification - DocSnipesMar 21, 2020
Moving from Supportive to Solution-Focused Interventions: Navigating Crisis and Building Resilience
PsychologySupportive InterventionsSolution-Focused InterventionsEmpathyValidation - lexfridmanMar 1, 2020
Consciousness as an Epiphenomenon: Narrative Weaving and the Limits of Physics in Understanding the Brain
ScienceConsciousnessEpiphenomenonNon-conscious processesSubconscious - DocSnipesNov 27, 2019
Addressing Relationship Insecurities and Abandonment Fears: Causes, Signs, and Interventions
RelationshipsRelationship insecuritiesAbandonment fearsSelf-fulfilling propheciesInternalizing negative thoughts - NewEconomicThinkingSep 11, 2019
A Critical Examination of Economic Methodology, History, and Purpose with Robert Skidelsky
EconomicsEfficient financial markets hypothesisEconomic methodologyParadigm shift (Kuhn)Neoclassical economics - NewEconomicThinkingJun 5, 2019
The Art of Engaging Presentations: Mastering Idea, Story, and Connection
Self-DevelopmentWorking ideaPresentation assertivenessNarrative economicsIdea distillation - DocSnipesMar 23, 2018
Healing From Grief: Understanding Diverse Losses, Stages, and Therapeutic Interventions
PsychologyGrief (broad definition)Types of loss (tangible, existential, abilities, freedoms, self-concept, values, worldview, dreams, past, relationships)Kubler-Ross stages of griefAnticipatory grief - NewEconomicThinkingDec 14, 2017
Reimagining Economic Narratives: From Extraction to Sustainable Value Creation in Tech and Society
EconomicsNarrative economicsOpen-source softwareBig dataPlatform economics - DocSnipesNov 21, 2016
Promoting Resilience and Resolution in Crisis Intervention
PsychologyResilienceTranscendenceCrisis ResolutionChange Process - lexfridman
Rana el Kaliouby: Emotion AI, Social Robots, and the Future of Human-Machine Interaction
TechnologyEmotion recognitionHuman-centric artificial intelligenceSocial robotsAffective computing - hubermanlab
The Science of Gratitude: Effective Practices for Shifting Brain Circuits & Enhancing Well-being
ScienceEffective gratitude practiceSubjective well-beingResilience to traumaProsocial behavior - lexfridman
Aella on Sex Work, Sexuality Research, and the Pursuit of Truth in Human Experience
PsychologySex workHuman sexuality survey studiesFetishesScientific rigor - psychacks
James Bond, Modern Masculinity, and the Evolution of Male Fantasy
PsychologyModern MasculinityMale FantasyCinematic RealismCharacter Archetype