Podcast appearances and mentions of James Geary

"All that glitters is not gold", "Do or do not, there is no try". The first quote is from Shakespeare, and the other is from Yoda. Both are examples of aphorisms, a form of expression you don't hear much anymore. According to this author, they're making a comeback.Joining Seán to discuss is James Geary, author of ‘The World in a Phrase: A Brief History of The Aphorism'.

"All that glitters is not gold", "Do or do not, there is no try". The first quote is from Shakespeare, and the other is from Yoda. Both are examples of aphorisms, a form of expression you don't hear much anymore. According to this author, they're making a comeback.Joining Seán to discuss is James Geary, author of ‘The World in a Phrase: A Brief History of The Aphorism'.

In this episode, author James Geary dives into the philosophy of aphorisms with us in preparation for his new book, The World in a Phrase.

Can a single sentence change the way you see the world? My guest on this episode, James Geary thinks so.Episode SummaryOn this episode, I speak with writer and journalist James, whose lifelong fascination with aphorisms — the world's shortest literary form — reveals why brevity really is the soul of wit. James explains what makes an aphorism work, shares the five laws that define them, and explores how these concise little sayings have guided human thought from ancient times to social media. We discuss:The difference between aphorisms and proverbsHow short phrases can serve as decision-making tools and emotional signpostsWhy humour and contradiction are central to wisdomHow modern culture, marketing, and even AI continue the aphoristic traditionJames's book The World in a Phrase and why he chose to update it 20 years after originally publishing itI also ask him whether my friend James Victore's phrase 'what made you weird as a kid, makes you great today' is an aphorism (spoiler alert: it is!).Guest bioJames Geary is a writer, journalist, and Deputy Curator at Harvard's Nieman Foundation for Journalism. He is the author of 'The World in a Phrase: A Brief History of the Aphorism' and 'Geary's Guide to the World's Great Aphorists'.Links to topics James' book The World in a Phrase: A Brief History of the Aphorism (Second Edition) — University of Chicago Press page. University of Chicago PressJames' official website (book + aphorism archive). jamesgeary.com+1Harvard Gazette profile piece (“Brief bursts of wisdom”). Harvard GazetteJames Geary — TED Talk “Metaphorically speaking.” TEDEarlier Human Risk podcast episode with James Victore (where he shares “the things that made you weird…”): The Human Risk PodcastAI-Generated Timestamp Summary[00:00:00] Opening, why short phrases stick; introducing James Geary and my confession about “aphorism” pronunciation and definition.[00:01:00] What aphorisms are; oldest literary form; Reader's Digest spark at age eight. [00:03:00] First memorable line: “difference between a rut and a grave”; why compressing meaning captivated him. [00:05:00] The five laws: brief, personal, definitive, philosophical, with a twist; applying them to the Victore quote. [00:06:30] Truth vs. usefulness; contradictions (Johnson vs. Bierce) and situational wisdom. [00:08:45] Aphorisms as everyday philosophy; “signposts” and “violin in public” imagery. [00:10:45] Teenage collecting; writing aphorisms on the backs of rock posters. [00:12:45] Joy + darkness; why humour helps memory; “Why can angels fly? Because they take themselves lightly.” [00:16:30] Family sayings; “If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.” [00:17:45] Redundancy story; “treacherous ground” aphorism as psychological footing. [00:19:30] Secular scripture; Pascal's tennis metaphor; timelessness across traditions. [00:23:00] Originality vs. recurrence; why the twist makes the familiar new. [00:25:15] Beyond greeting-card obviousness; Emerson's “braver five minutes longer.” [00:27:45] Knowing when to persist vs. bail; relationship aphorism “don't let someone show you twice.” [00:31:00] Short form ≠ short attention; links to deep, long thinking. [00:33:30] Craft vs. hot takes; how aphorisms provoke contemplation and dialogue. [00:37:00] Ukraine example; “We kneel before heroes, not invaders” and words+images. [00:41:00] Free speech, calm strength, and the form's defiance of authoritarianism. [00:43:15] Why a history, not a favourites list; posters to book structure. [00:47:00] Rights reversion; why a new edition now; social media context; more aphorists. [00:49:15] Choosing figures: omitting Wilde; championing Stanisław Lec; “No snowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible.” [00:53:00] Aphorisms everywhere: t-shirts, bumper stickers, ads; “Lick the lid of life.” [00:56:30] Can AI write aphorisms? Yes — but beware “cognitive laziness.” [01:01:00] Prompts for humans vs. prompts for machines; why discomfort matters. [01:02:15] Book details; publisher; where to find it; closing thanks. [01:04:00] Outro: links, review ask, website, and final behavioural nudge on “phrases you live by.”

On Lit with Charles, we usually dive into novels, short stories, and poetry - but in this episode, we're doing something a little radical. From the longest literary forms to one of the shortest: the aphorism.An aphorism is a short, striking statement - often just a line or two - that captures a deep universal truth. It's a form beloved by some of history's greatest minds: Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Friedrich Nietzsche, to name a few.Today's guest, James Geary, is an American writer and lifelong devotee of this deceptively simple art. From his early fascination with language to his career as an editor at Time magazine and later as a lecturer at Harvard, James has explored the timeless power of the aphorism - those brief sentences that linger far longer than they last. His works include The World in a Phrase: A Brief History of the Aphorism and Wit's End: What Wit Is, How It Works, and Why We Need It.We talk about what makes an aphorism work, why brevity can sometimes reveal more than verbosity, and how these tiny truths continue to shape how we think and write.I loved this conversation - it's a thoughtful, witty, and illuminating dive into the distilled essence of language. I hope you enjoy it too.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review — it really helps others discover the podcast. You can also follow me on Instagram @litwithcharles for more book recommendations and literary discussions.Let's get more people listening — and reading!James Geary's four books were:Reader's DigestWalden, Henry David Thoreau (1854)I Ching (c. 1000 – 750 BCE)Ulysses, James Joyce (1920)

Wins Above Fantasy – Van Burnett (@Van_Verified) and Steve Gesuele (@stav8818)  give their "chalkboard" picks -- 3 targets and 3 fades -- for the 2024 season and welcome on PitchCon Prize winner James Geary.Marcell OzunaVladimir Guerrero Jr.Bobby MillerEsteury RuizJung Hoo LeeAdley RutschmanLane ThomasA.J. PukFrancisco AlvarezShota ImanagaFramber ValdezHunter GreeneChristopher MorelDylan CeaseCedric MullinsC.J. AbramsGunnar HendersonAdley Rutschmann Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

Wins Above Fantasy – Van Burnett (@Van_Verified) and Steve Gesuele (@stav8818)  give their "chalkboard" picks -- 3 targets and 3 fades -- for the 2024 season and welcome on PitchCon Prize winner James Geary.Marcell OzunaVladimir Guerrero Jr.Bobby MillerEsteury RuizJung Hoo LeeAdley RutschmanLane ThomasA.J. PukFrancisco AlvarezShota ImanagaFramber ValdezHunter GreeneChristopher MorelDylan CeaseCedric MullinsC.J. AbramsGunnar HendersonAdley Rutschman

Wins Above Fantasy – Van Burnett (@Van_Verified) and Steve Gesuele (@stav8818)  give their "chalkboard" picks -- 3 targets and 3 fades -- for the 2024 season and welcome on PitchCon Prize winner James Geary.Marcell OzunaVladimir Guerrero Jr.Bobby MillerEsteury RuizJung Hoo LeeAdley RutschmanLane ThomasA.J. PukFrancisco AlvarezShota ImanagaFramber ValdezHunter GreeneChristopher MorelDylan CeaseCedric MullinsC.J. AbramsGunnar HendersonAdley Rutschmann Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

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James Geary is the deputy curator of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard, editor of Nieman Reports, and former editor of the European edition of Time magazine. He is the author of Wit's End: What Wit Is, How It Works, and Why We Need It, I Is an Other: The Secret Life of Metaphor and How It Shapes the Way We See the World, Geary's Guide to the World's Great Aphorists, the New York Times bestseller The World in a Phrase: A Brief History of the Aphorism, and The Body Electric: An Anatomy of The New Bionic Senses. James explains metaphors, aphorisms and puns more concisely and humorousy than ever before and explains why they are essential to good writing. And, if you paid attention to the introduction, ...spoiler alert...no, he never uses gnomology in a sentence during the podcast. Book links: Wits End https://bookshop.org/p/books/wit-s-end-what-wit-is-how-it-works-and-why-we-need-it-james-geary/8775565?ean=9780393357592 I is an Other https://bookshop.org/p/books/i-is-an-other-the-secret-life-of-metaphor-and-how-it-shapes-the-way-we-see-the-world-james-geary/8994938?ean=9780061710292 Geary's Guide to the Worlds Great Aphorists https://www.amazon.com/Gearys-Guide-Worlds-Great-Aphorists/dp/1596912529/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1487903585&sr=8-3&keywords=james+geary The World in a Phrase https://www.amazon.com/World-Phrase-Brief-History-Aphorism/dp/1582344302/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1487903585&sr=8-2

What a perfect time to celebrate creativity and our world premiere of the audio version of I AM CREATIVE! than on World Creativity and Innovation Day! Today we are inviting some of the top voices on workplace creativity and doing something unique with the book.   We are taking this children's book and discussing how these ‘16 Diamond Tools of Creative Thinking' are major points of concern for the workplace and our nation's creative output. Sometimes the best way to talk about serious issues is through simple childlike prompts.    Get the paper book here: Listen to the audio book here:   Thoughts leaders who are joining us are:   Van Lai-DuMone, WorkSmartAdvantage Joseph Jefferson, Flight Engineer, JPL-NASA Geoff McLachlan, Play Specialist, Professionals at Play Amy Camie,CCM The Healing Harpist, Certified Clinical Musician Keeley ‘Lock N Key' Kaukimoce, Dancer, Producer, Speaker   They are bringing these ‘simple' ideas and showing us how they show up in business, science, DEI work, team collaboration, leadership and more.   We are also premiering the audio book, engineered and produced by Shayne, to the world. If you already have the book, bring it out as you go through the adventure with adventurous soundscapes!   And don't forget….YOU ARE CREATIVE! P.S. Shawn ‘The Creative Kid' might drop in as well!! Get the book here:   Resources Mentioned in the broadcast: Create and Grow Podcast, The Neuroscience of Leadership, with Dr. Micheal Platt, Ep #66 ‘What If? The Life Changing Power of Curiosity and Courage', TEDx Talk Van Lai-DuMone TomorrowMind by Dr. Gabriella Rosen Kellerman and Dr. Martin Seligman ‘You Are Contagious', TEDxTalk, Vanessa Edwards ‘The Hidden Power of Analogy', TEDx Talk, John Pollack ‘Metaphorically Speaking' TEDx Talk, James Geary   #creativity #IAMCREATIVE #childrensbook #play #imagination #leadership

We back. First up a super chopped sinceremode call w writer M. Crumps. We talk My Twisted World as Bildungsroman, getting bluepilled and racist jouissance. Next up fan favorite genius girl Biz Sherbert gives us a Christian Girl AutumNRX interview. Then we call James Geary our new best friend and galaxy guy to discuss rare Pepe NFT drama, Thiel funded raves and his whereabouts on January 6th. Finally Matthew walks Walt through some major moves, follow along if you want free money, pump pump, BOP 2 the moon.

Recorded April 8, 2021 Episode 19 is in the books and coming at you in that SlurpToast style to which you've become accustomed. We start out with some work chat and then segue into what are becoming regular segments for us:  baseball and Moon Knight. After that we touch on whole range of topics including, but not limited to: Batman (specifically how he lost his money) The Metal Men Bruce's colonoscopy Invincible (the animated series on Prime) King Kong (76) aka Rape Ape Kong v. Godzilla Why comics are still sold as single issues Falcon and the Winter Soldier The upcoming Loki series We try to end the show on a classy note with Stephe discussing the book he is currently reading, Wit's End: What Wit Is, How It Works, and Why We Need It.  You're welcome for the plug James Geary.

Ron is getting frustrated that nobody is coming up with a cure for all of this. He then switches his attention to memories of his school days.... Guest: James Geary "Wits End" about how we view humor

The Premier says more than 10,000 people have received Government assistance through the NAU. More screening results and still more cases of presumed community transmission albeit asymptomatic cases. Charities step up their efforts and the Health Minister asks us all to be patient as we navigate uncharted territory created by Covid 19. The Department of Tourism continues is facebook live series featuring local artist James Geary. #radiocayman #caymanislandsnews #staystrongcayman --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rcnews/message

Michael Rosen returns to explore how metaphors shape our lives with author James Geary. We live, breathe and think in metaphors and communication would be impossible without them. In a far-reaching conversation, Michael and James tease out what they are, why they exist and why we need them in our language. And how it is that the Greek word from which the English word metaphor is derived is still in everyday use in its country of origin. James Geary is the author of I Is an Other: The Secret Life of Metaphor and How It Shapes the Way We See the World. Producer Beth O'Dea

Learn why you're paid what you are and this one key change to increase your income in as fast as in an instant. The article mentioned: https://www.inc.com/articles/2008/11/the-three-levels-of-work.html TED Talk by James Geary from 2008 for metaphorically speaking: https://youtu.be/Tot8Tf-jSQw Books mentioned: Metaphorically Selling by Anne Miller: https://amzn.to/2FfNqIt http://michellespiva.com/Amz-AnneMiller-MetaphoricallySelling Play Bigger by Al Ramadan: https://amzn.to/2F6Jbic http://michellespiva.com/Amz-AlRamadan-PlayBigger Don't forget to use our Amazon link to support the podcast by using our Amazon Shopping link! http://MichelleSpiva.com/Amz To send a message to the show: https://anchor.fm/michelle-spiva/message For Interviews, sponsorship, or coaching/consulting, please send inquires to: MichelleSpiva at gmail dot com (no solicitation-spam; *You do not have permission to add this email to any email list or autoresponder without knowledge or consent) _____________________________ Further support this podcast, please do so by using any of these methods: All your Amazon shopping: http://michellespiva.com/Amz Venmo: @MichelleSpiva1 CashApp: $MichelleSpiva PayPal: http://bit.ly/Donate2Michelle Patreon: https://Patreon.com/MichelleSpiva Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, rate, and review. Follow Michelle here: Facebook: facebook.com/FollowMichelleSpiva Twitter: @mspiva IG: @MichelleSpiva Find out more about Michelle's alter-ego fiction writer side: Amazon Author Page: http://amzn.to/2lIP6Om Facebook: facebook.com/MychalDanielsAuthor Twitter: @mychaldaniels IG: @MychalDaniels Website: MychalDaniels.com/connect --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle-spiva/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-spiva/support

When you think about wit, what comes to mind? Someone who's quick with a funny remark? My guest today says that while humor is one part of wit, it's really better thought of in a broader way, as a kind of "improvisational intelligence." His name is James Geary, and he's the author of Wit's End: What Wit Is, How It Works, and Why We Need It. Today on the show, we discuss all things witty. We begin our conversation describing the nature of wit, and how it's linked to one's all-around sense of resourcefulness. James then makes the case that instead of getting our contempt, puns should actually be praised as a sophisticated form of wit. We then dig into what fencing and jazz can teach us about the role of improvisation in wit, why we need wit more than ever these days, and what you can do to start being a bit more witty. Get the show notes at aom.is/wit.

Today we visit with best selling author James Geary, about his new book “Wit's End: What Wit Is, How It Works, and Why We Need It” Available Now - https://amzn.to/2PbVqhz

A portion of this interview originally aired on the April 9, 2019, edition of RadioACTive on KRCL 90.9fm in Salt Lake City, Utah.

George Conway, Beto O'Rourke, Devin Nunes and a Cow, and Wit with the author of WIT'S END, WHAT WIT IS, HOW IT WORKS, AND WHY WE NEED IT, James Geary and we're just beginning. Welcome to The Halli Casser-Jayne Show and our weekly political review with Halli and veteran White House correspondent Matthew Cooper the podcast posted at Halli Casser-Jayne dot com and on all your favorite apps. As always, Halli and Matt slice and dice the week's political news. There's a lot of news and a lot of questions needing answers. Beto, Bernie, Harris, Warren can any of the announced Democratic Party candidates for POTUS beat the man waiting in the wings, Joe Biden? What are we to make of Kellyanne Conway's husband George Conway's battle royale with Donald Trump? Why is Devin Nunes having a cow? We love palace intrigue on The Halli Casser-Jayne Show. In our second half-hour because we all need a laugh, from New York Times best-selling author James Geary comes WIT'S END: WHAT WIT IS, HOW IT WORKS, AND WHY WE NEED IT, a whimsical book that explores every facet of wittiness—from its role in innovation, to why puns demonstrate the essence of creativity. According to Geary, wit is much more than just having a knack for snappy comebacks. It is the quick, instinctive intelligence that allows us to think, say, or do the right thing at the right time in the right place. Whether we're talking verbal repartee, jokes, jive, through neuroscience, psychology, folk tales, spirituality, visual art, and literary history, Geary demonstrates that wit and wisdom are really the same thing. George Conway's war with Trump. Beto O'Rourke enters the presidential race. Devin Nunes has a cow and WIT in the age of Donald Trump…these stories and more when journalists Halli Casser-Jayne and Matthew Cooper talk politics and Halli talks with author James Geary on The Halli Casser-Jayne Show the podcast posted at Halli Casser-Jayne dot com, and on all your favorite apps.

James Geary joins Talking Business Now host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how developing wit is essential to business innovation. Geary is the author of "Wit's End: What Wit Is, How It Works, and Why We Need It." According to Geary, wit is more than being able to deliver snappy comebacks. Rather, it is quick, instinctive intelligence that allows us to think, say or do the right thing at the right time in the right place. Tune in to discover: ■ The relationship between wit and wisdom. ■ How wit manifests visually and verbally as well as physically and intellectually ■ Why wit is essential to scientific discovery, entrepreneurship and business innovation ■ Simple techniques for improving your WQ—your Wit Quotient. ■ How to develop the ability to juggle unrelated ideas and combine opposites ■ Why puns can sharpen your business acumen ■ Why habit is the enemy of wit Geary is also the author of four other books, including New York Times bestseller "The World in a Phrase." He is the deputy curator at Harvard University’s Nieman Foundation for Journalism. Connect with James Geary: ■ Facebook: James Geary ■ Twitter: @JamesGeary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kathryn interviews Social Marketing Consultant & Science Writer Robin Stevens Payes, author of the “Edge of Yesterday” series. Her books are designed to open the minds of middle-grade readers to the adventure of learning about STEM through storytelling. To help America promote more STEM graduates within this fast-growing industry, Payes is creating a curriculum that will present STEM through play, discovery, character, creativity and storytelling. Kathryn also interviews Editor, Curator & Author James Geary, author of the book “WIT'S END: What Wit Is, How It Works, and Why We Need It”. Wit is often thought of as simply being funny, but wit is more than just having a knack for snappy comebacks. It's the quick, instinctive intelligence that allows us to think, say, or do the right thing at the right time in the right place. Geary shows how wit is a state of mind as well as a sense of humor and why wit and wisdom are really the same thing.

Kathryn interviews Social Marketing Consultant & Science Writer Robin Stevens Payes, author of the “Edge of Yesterday” series. Her books are designed to open the minds of middle-grade readers to the adventure of learning about STEM through storytelling. To help America promote more STEM graduates within this fast-growing industry, Payes is creating a curriculum that will present STEM through play, discovery, character, creativity and storytelling. Kathryn also interviews Editor, Curator & Author James Geary, author of the book “WIT'S END: What Wit Is, How It Works, and Why We Need It”. Wit is often thought of as simply being funny, but wit is more than just having a knack for snappy comebacks. It's the quick, instinctive intelligence that allows us to think, say, or do the right thing at the right time in the right place. Geary shows how wit is a state of mind as well as a sense of humor and why wit and wisdom are really the same thing.

February 26th - James Geary, Jenny Feterovich

February 26th - James Geary, Jenny Feterovich

Featuring German butcher Claus Böbel, owner of Böbel Bratwurst Bed & Breakfast; James Geary, author of Wit’s End: The Science, Psychology, and Soul of Wit; & Dr. Nicole Kelly, author of Charming Cheaters: Protect Yourself from the Sociopaths, Psychopaths, and Sexopaths in Your Life Download Claus Böbel is a fourth generation butcher in Germany who just opened the Böbel Bratwurst Bed & Breakfast, an all bratwurst themed hotel. James Geary, author of Wit’s End: The Science, Psychology, and Soul of Wit. Dr. Nicole Kelly, author of Charming Cheaters: Protect Yourself from the Sociopaths, Psychopaths, and Sexopaths in Your Life, talks about sociopaths and psychopaths. This week’s opening slate is presented by Rick Blue, half of Canada’s favourite comedy musical duo, Bowser & Blue.  They have a lot of upcoming shows including March 2nd at the Morrin Centre in Quebec City and March 30th for the 50th anniversary of Dawson College.  Check their website for more dates.

It's not always about humor, but it is all about being quick on your feet. James Geary, author of "Wit's End: What Wit Is, How It Works, and Why We Need It" tells us all about the importance of crafting the best witticisms.

James's new book, Wit's End ... In defense of puns ... The science behind why jokes are pleasurable ... James: Wit can make you laugh, but it always makes you think ... The benign violation theory of humor ... Great wits of yesterday and today ... Wit as a weapon of the powerless ... Juggling as a physical form of wit ...

On The Gist, stop wishing Jews happy holidays if Hanukkah has already passed. How do you explain wit? James Geary attempted to answer that question with his new book, Wit’s End: What Wit Is, How It Works, and Why We Need It, but quickly found that the only way to write about comedy is to write comedy. He joins us to discuss the difficulties of examining this subject, the various types of wit, and why Buster Keaton is a master of the form. In the Spiel, eulogies are the best part of any funeral, particularly a president’s.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On The Gist, stop wishing Jews happy holidays if Hanukkah has already passed. How do you explain wit? James Geary attempted to answer that question with his new book, Wit’s End: What Wit Is, How It Works, and Why We Need It, but quickly found that the only way to write about comedy is to write comedy. He joins us to discuss the difficulties of examining this subject, the various types of wit, and why Buster Keaton is a master of the form. In the Spiel, eulogies are the best part of any funeral, particularly a president’s.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Geary, author of I Is an Other: The Secret Life of Metaphor and How It Shapes the Way We See the World and Geary's Guide to the World's Great Aphorists, joins Daniel Ford for Friday Morning Coffee to discuss his new book Wit's End: What Wit is, How it Works, and Why We Need It. Caitlin Malcuit also talks about the efforts to keep Lowell’s UnchARTed Gallery in its current location in downtown Lowell, as well as other holiday charity-giving ideas. To learn more about James Geary, visit his official website or follow him on Twitter @JamesGeary.  Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

Broadcast 10/03/2011 on 103.2 Dublin City FM PIC: 'Buzz Aldrin' pictured on the Moon, July 1969 by Neil Armstrong. Putting men on the Moon was a tremendous technical achievement, but is space exploration worth the effort & resources put into it? [Credit: NASA]  WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT? The Human Genome Project. What is it? and how will it change our lives? Tommie McCarthy, UCC, explains. THE QUESTION IS? Is space exploration worth all the time, effort and resources put into it? We ask Irish European Space Agency engineer, James Geary, who has worked on several exploration projects.  WRITERS' ROOM We talk to Wallace Arthur, Professor of Zoology, NUI Galway, and author of 'Evolution, A Developmental View', who has a different 'take' on evolution.  To contact the show, email: sciencespinning@dublincityfm.ie 

Discover the joys (and temptations!) of two new books of collected wisdom: The Yale Book of Quotations, edited by Fred Shapiro, and James Geary's Guide to the World's Great Aphorists. Grant explains why leafing through such books can be rewarding, but hazardous to your time management.