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    Why we need friction in relationships with Dana Suskind

    2026-07-21 | 39 mins.
    AI has become a part of all of our lives in recent years—even for kids. Dana Suskind is a pediatric cochlear implant surgeon and the author of the new book Human Raised, a science-backed guide to parenting in the age of AI. In this episode, Adam and Dana take a closer look at the impact AI can have on kids, and they break down the key components of healthy development that only human caregivers can provide. Dana also shares her HOPE framework for navigating our relationship with this new technology and she emphasizes the importance of friction in relationships when it comes to learning valuable soft skills.

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    ReThinking is produced by Cosmic Standard. Our Senior Producer is Jessica Glazer, our Engineer is Aja Simpson, our Technical Director is Jacob Winik, and our Executive Producer is Eliza Smith.

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    How to prevent corporate corruption with Eric Ries

    2026-07-14 | 35 mins.
    Corruption in organizations is one of the biggest problems of our time, and many people believe it may be unsolvable—but Eric Ries doesn’t think so. As entrepreneur and author, Eric has dedicated his career to helping businesses succeed and do the right thing. His new book, Incorruptible, focuses on how to help organizations stay aligned with their ideals. In this episode, Adam and Eric break down why it’s so easy for modern companies to go astray from their missions, the incentives that encourage organizations to deprioritize their principles, and what differentiates companies that have managed to avoid corruption over long periods of time. Eric recommends a series of practices that any workplace can adopt, and shares what he learned from establishing a stock exchange anchored on long-term value instead of short-term returns.

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    ReThinking is produced by Cosmic Standard. Our Senior Producer is Jessica Glazer, our Engineer is Aja Simpson, our Technical Director is Jacob Winik, and our Executive Producer is Eliza Smith.

    For the full text transcript, visit ted.com/podcasts/rethinking-with-adam-grant-transcripts
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    The craft of storytelling with Ann Patchett

    2026-07-07 | 45 mins.
    Ann Patchett is an award-winning novelist—her most recent bestseller is Whistler—and she also owns an independent bookstore in Nashville. In this episode, Adam asks Ann about where she finds her ideas and how she shapes them into great stories. Along with the craft of writing, they discuss the mindsets and skillsets involved in seeing and bringing out the best in others. Ann also recounts the challenge she set herself to rethink her stance on social interaction.

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    Follow Ann Patchett on at https://www.annpatchett.com/
    Follow Parnassus Books on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and at https://parnassusbooks.net/
    Buy Whistler

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    Follow Adam on Instagram, LinkedIn, and at adamgrant.net/
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    ReThinking is produced by Cosmic Standard. Our Senior Producer is Jessica Glazer, our Engineer is Aja Simpson, our Technical Director is Jacob Winik, and our Executive Producer is Eliza Smith.

    For the full text transcript, visit ted.com/podcasts/rethinking-with-adam-grant-transcripts
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    What Finnish president Alexander Stubb learned from golfing with Trump

    2026-06-30 | 43 mins.
    Before Alexander Stubb became the president of Finland, he left his position as prime minister thinking he’d never return to politics. But after returning to academia and writing his book The Triangle of Power, public service eventually called him back. In this episode, Adam asks Alex about his path to leadership and the relevant lessons from his days as a political scientist and an athlete. Alex shares what he learned from golfing with Donald Trump and meeting Vladimir Putin, and makes the case for listening as an underrated skill in leadership.

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    Follow President Alex Stubb on Instagram
    Buy President Stubb's book The Triangle of Power

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    Follow Adam on Instagram, LinkedIn, and at adamgrant.net/
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    Watch ReThinking videos on YouTube at TEDAudioCollective
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    ReThinking is produced by Cosmic Standard. Our Senior Producer is Jessica Glazer, our Engineer is Aja Simpson, our Technical Director is Jacob Winik, and our Executive Producer is Eliza Smith.

    For the full text transcript, visit ted.com/podcasts/rethinking-with-adam-grant-transcripts
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    Creative anxiety, self-doubt, and procrastination with Fredrik Backman

    2026-06-23 | 43 mins.
    If you feel like you don’t know what you’re doing, you’re in good company. Fredrik Backman is the author of 11 books, including his latest hit “My Friends” and his first novel “A Man Called Ove,” which hit the New York Times bestseller list and was made into a film starring Tom Hanks. But he still struggles with self-confidence. In this episode, Fredrik speaks candidly with Adam about his battles with anxiety and procrastination, and the two discuss the psychology of pursuing happiness, building self-esteem, and living with grief. It’s a conversation unlike any other we’ve had.

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    Follow Fredrik Backman on Instagram and at https://www.fredrikbackman.com/
    Buy Fredrik's books here

    Connect with the team
    Follow Adam on Instagram, LinkedIn, and at adamgrant.net/
    Subscribe to Adam’s Substack Granted
    Watch ReThinking videos on YouTube at TEDAudioCollective
    Follow TED on X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok
    ReThinking is produced by Cosmic Standard. Our Senior Producer is Jessica Glazer, our Engineer is Aja Simpson, our Technical Director is Jacob Winik, and our Executive Producer is Eliza Smith.

    For the full text transcript, visit ted.com/podcasts/rethinking-with-adam-grant-transcripts
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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As an organizational psychologist, Adam Grant believes that great minds don't think alike; they challenge each other to think differently. In Re:Thinking with Adam Grant, he has lively discussions and debates with some of the world's most interesting thinkers, creators, achievers, and leaders—from Lin-Manuel Miranda to Brené Brown to Mark Cuban, and Olympic medalists to Nobel laureates to Oscar winners. By diving inside their minds, Adam is on a mission to uncover bold insights and share surprising science that can make us all a little bit smarter. Tune in to Re:Thinking with Adam Grant. You might just be inspired to let go of some old ideas and embrace some new ones.Follow Adam on Instagram @adamgrant, LinkedIn at @adammgrant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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