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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.

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