
The Knowledge Project
Shane Parrish / Farnam Street
In-depth interviews with CEOs, founders, and thought leaders on decision-making, leadership, and strategy.
Why we picked this
We picked The Knowledge Project because it treats mental models as operating systems rather than abstract theories. The host bypasses standard biographical small talk to interrogate how builders, investors, and scientists actually make decisions under uncertainty. Every conversation maps the hidden architecture of expertise. We favor the back catalog for its durability. You will not find quick life hacks here. Instead, you get prolonged examinations of how complex systems function, making the entire feed a reliable manual for better thinking.
Recent episodes

Steve Jobs in Exile
Sep 1, 20261h 3m

Roblox CEO: How to Make Better Decisions by Fixing Yourself First
Aug 18, 202646 min

The Mindset Behind Building Billion-Dollar Companies | Brad Jacobs
Aug 4, 20261h 40m

John D. Rockefeller: The Principles Behind The Greatest Fortune in History
Jul 28, 20262h 55m

Truth Over Feelings: Inside Opendoor’s Massive Turnaround
Jul 21, 202654 min

The Mindset That Unlocks Your Full Potential | Dr. Gio Valiante
Jul 7, 20261h 9m

How to Repair and Nourish Your Gut | Dr. Giulia Enders
Jun 23, 202655 min

Mental Models That Change How You Think | Bill Gurley
Jun 9, 20261h 2m

Proven, Better, New: Mark Pincus on the Rules of Product Innovation
Jun 2, 20261h 10m

[Outliers] The Hyundai Founder Who Put a Country on His Back
May 19, 20262h 19m

Winston Weinberg: Speed, Stress, and Better Decisions
May 12, 20261h 3m

OpenAI Co-Founder: AI Goes Parabolic! Here's What's Next | Greg Brockman
Apr 22, 20261h 12m
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