3 Takeaways
Lynn Thoman
3 Takeaways features insights from the world’s best thinkers, business leaders, writers, politicians, scientists and other newsmakers. Each episode ends with 3 key takeaways to help you understand the world in new ways that can benefit your life and career. Hosted by Lynn Thoman.
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Which are the 10 Most Powerful and Compelling Takeaways of 2022? Listen and Find Out. (#125)
3 Takeaways
12/27/22 • 14 min
3 Takeaways features revealing conversations with the world’s foremost thinkers, business leaders, writers, politicians, scientists and other newsmakers, who each share three takeaways they consider vital. In this special year-end episode, we present the 10 most powerful and compelling takeaways of 2022.
Can you guess which takeaway is from each guest? The guests include:
- former Prime Minster of Australia
- former Chief of MI6
- the founder of the world's largest hedge fund
- 7 amazing other guests
Top 10 Takeaways of 2022 include:
Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd: War Between China and the US (#95)
Why We Laugh: The Many Shapes and Forms of Laughter with Neuroscientist Sophie Scott (#99)
Business Revolution: Tech, Talent, Purpose, Social And More with Fortune Media CEO Alan Murray (#92)
What was America’s response to the Holocaust? What did we know and not know, do and not do, as the catastrophe unfolded? These questions resonate today, when the refugee crisis, immigration and antisemitism are making headlines. Don’t miss this powerful conversation with the co-directors of the new Ken Burns documentary film The U.S. and the Holocaust, Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein.
11/29/22 • 17 min
The world as we know it relies on computer chips, and the most important ones are made largely in Taiwan. This renders the U.S. shockingly vulnerable as China continues saber rattling in the region. Don’t miss this enlightening talk with economic historian and author Chris Miller.
11/15/22 • 24 min
Hiding what we really think can have devastating social consequences, and helps explain the rise of Donald Trump, why Harvey Weinstein got away with it for so long, the unreliability of election polls, and much more. Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation with Duke’s Timur Kuran.
11/22/22 • 25 min
Congressional gridlock has created a vacuum that undermines key principles of the Constitution, raising concerns about the country’s future. Yet constitutional expert extraordinaire Kannon Shanmugam believes our future is bright. Learn why.
Our brains run the show and determine how we relate to the world. Discoveries from the front lines of neuroscience show our brains are creators (as opposed to spectators) of reality and also creator of our emotions. Don’t miss this enlightening talk with Lisa Feldman Barrett, one of the world’s most cited scientists for her groundbreaking research in psychology and neuroscience.
06/04/24 • 24 min
As war rages in Ukraine and Gaza, these questions are being asked: Are wars inevitable? Where will the next major conflict break out? Are the U.S. and China headed for war? Are women leaders less warlike than men? Can wars be avoided? Listen, as Margaret MacMillan, one of the world’s leading war historians, provides answers. Don’t miss this one.
04/30/24 • 25 min
Terrorism is roiling the Middle East and is a fact of life in many places around the world. How should civilized societies respond? What is an effective approach? Dame Louise Richardson, an Irish expert on the topic, has some surprising and insightful answers. The topic is timely and affects us all. Don’t miss this very necessary conversation.
03/19/24 • 30 min
Current debates over climate change are focused almost entirely on reducing emissions - which is something we should do - but we also need to answer the question, how should we be adapting? MIT’s Robert Pindyck shares what we know and don’t know and how we can adapt given the enormous climate uncertainty.
“Let’s suppose we do have an increase in temperature of 3 degrees. What would happen?”
07/23/24 • 20 min
What do Einstein, Mozart, Walt Disney, Brie Larson and many other talented and successful people have in common? The experience of being stuck — of being mired in a rut and struggling to accomplish. Here, NYU professor Adam Alter provides a detailed, actionable, and fascinating blueprint for how to get out of the rut. Be sure to listen and learn.
“Colossal talents have experienced the same kinds of procrastination and productivity issues the rest of us do.”
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FAQ
How many episodes does 3 Takeaways have?
3 Takeaways currently has 225 episodes available.
What topics does 3 Takeaways cover?
The podcast is about Management, Career, Leadership, Knowledge, Courses, Podcasts, Education, Leaders and Business.
What is the most popular episode on 3 Takeaways?
The episode title 'Bird Flu is a Real Concern. Learn the Facts with Former National Security Council Director for Medical and Biodefense Preparedness (#202)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on 3 Takeaways?
The average episode length on 3 Takeaways is 25 minutes.
How often are episodes of 3 Takeaways released?
Episodes of 3 Takeaways are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of 3 Takeaways?
The first episode of 3 Takeaways was released on Jul 27, 2020.
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