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We are at a crossroads in human history. Exponential technological growth is out pacing our personal management strategies and thought patterns. Thought Hacking is a discussion about how all of us can help to shift the ark of human history toward a more positive future by improving our thinking and…

Scott Mitchell


    • May 3, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 24m AVG DURATION
    • 18 EPISODES


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    Taylor Garcia

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 52:03


    Twice published fiction author Taylor Garcia and Scott discuss the necessity of building deep lifelong friendships. They discuss the power of uplifting stories  and their influence on the future, and how to engage in meaningful conversations in a superficial world.

    Michael Casentini

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 52:13


    In this episode, Scott interviews Michael Cassentini a stand-up comedian, improv specialist, and entrepreneur. They discuss the psychology of comedy and explore what Michael has learned from his journey. Mike Casentini began his pursuit in standup comedy in the late 90's in San Francisco. His comedy style is a combination of life stories and observations. In 2001, he moved to Los Angeles and shortly thereafter became a Hollywood Improv paid regular. He's performed in comedy clubs around the country. He also pursued improvisational acting and writing, becoming a Los Angeles Second City Alumni. As an entrepreneur, Mike Casentini has over 30 years of experience dealing with content creation including website development, video/audio production as well as print work. He's produced over 300 websites as well as over 11,000 episodes of online content.

    Thought Experiments

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 15:27


    Have you ever needed to gain clarity, emotional resources, or shift perspectives? Today we talk about the limitless power of thought experiments and how to use them to supercharge your thinking. Scott discusses some of the ways they can be used to gain mental resources and unlock your power. 

    Is It Useful? #14

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 6:54


    In this snackable podcast we talk about becoming more aware of the thoughts that occupy our minds and explore how to make space and amplify the more useful ones.

    Think Inside the Box

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 17:10


    We love to talk about thinking outside the box, but today we discuss the usefulness of thinking inside the box. How can you utilize constraints and artificial scarcity to bring clarity, focus, and to make better decisions. Scott covers some detailed techniques to improve your inside the box thinking. 

    Insights From The JWST and Big Science

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 6:36


    Snackable podcast where we explore the benefits of big expensive risky science investments and why you might consider your own personal big investments to explore your universe. 

    Jason Muse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 72:36


    Jason Muse is the host of Philosophical Muse on Clubhouse. He has his BA from UCLA in Philosophy. His an educator and debate coach. We discuss insights he has learned about thinking from philosophy and formal logic, how to become more aware of your own logical fallacies, debate tools like steelmanning and how to create environments to constructively discuss ideas with people from other perspectives.   Great discussion with a fascinating man!

    Is That Really True?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 23:48


    A High Fact Diet is good for mental health. With so much exposure to misinformation, we discuss how to improve the quality of the information you consume. 

    Overcoming Cognitive Bias #9

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2022 17:52


    We discuss how to become more aware of our cognitive biases. What is the most dangerous cognitive bias and how do we protect ourselves and others from it. 

    Thought Hacks For the New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 17:35


    We explore how to better manage our minds to make 2022 extraordinary. How do we not only reach our goals, but experience more of the emotions and fulfillment we deeply desire?

    Brandon T. Adams: Thoughts From the Road to Success #7

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 52:55


    We sat down to chat with Emmy award winning TV producer and author Brandon T. Adams. Brandon is the author of "The Road to Success", has produced three TV shows, released over 400 episodes of his podcast, Live to Grind, and is an inventor with 2 patents. He did all this by the age of 30.   Join Scott as he discusses the thought process that led Brandon down his personal road to success.

    The 3 Questions: Every Personal Development Book Condensed Into 1 Podcast #6

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 35:12


    We examine the 3 questions we are always answering that determine our destiny. All personal development books are written about these 3 questions. By becoming aware of, and actively answering these 3 questions, you can take back control of your thoughts, your growth, and your ability to contribute and collaborate.

    Snackable: Who Are You Really?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 7:34


    (7 mins) In this snackable podcast Scott Mitchell asks the question, "who are your really?" After he watched his grandmother change with dementia, Scott started exploring the concept of what makes us who we are. Are you just your conscious thoughts or your sequential persona, or are you something more? How do you best connect with and live your best self? 

    Making Sense of The Storming of The Capitol (not political)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 14:29


    In this snap podcast recorded shortly after the US Capitol was stormed, we peel back the emotion and politics to discuss how this mentality can develop. If left unchecked, we will likely see more events like this for many different causes around the globe.  We explore the psychological root of the tribalism and polarization that led to this event, and a few ways you can start to help fight this. Thought Hacking is about helping people to better manage their minds to find more success and fulfillment. It is about using those same tools to better collaborate to create an extraordinary future. This event is a glimpse into a possible dystopian future that we all want to prevent. 

    Snackable #2 What is Your Flat Earth?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 7:03


    It is easy to judge others, but how do you uncover your own inaccurate assumptions and thought patterns?

    Thought Hacking Snackable #1: How Do Cats Think?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 6:35


    First Thought Hacking Snackable Podcast. These are mini podcasts, 5 to 7 minutes long. They are bite size ideas meant to provoke thought. This episode explores how cats think, what is your medium of thought, and how do you capture and explore your own thought.

    The Mechanics of Better Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 27:56


    Questions are the catalyst of thought, the programming language of the brain. What makes questions so special? How can you craft more powerful and effective questions to better shape your focus and solve problems? Your destiny will be determined by the questions you ask and the stories you tell yourself. Questions control your focus and stories control your meaning. Focus and meaning determine your experience and your actions. Join me in a discussion on how to design and ask better questions more often.

    Welcome To Thought Hacking

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 4:16


    How can we better manage our minds in a world of disruptive change and information overload?

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