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The Non-Obvious Show

Rohit Bhargava is on a mission to inspire more non-obvious thinking in the world by asking some of the world"s most perplexing questions.

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36:23

How To Be Defiant When It Matters Most with Dr....

The Non-Obvious Show ·

2025/07/29

In this episode of The Non-Obvious Show, Dr. Sunita Shah discusses the concept of defiance, challenging the negative perceptions surrounding it. She emphasizes the importance of understanding our values and how they can empower us to act defiantly in various situations. Through personal anecdotes and research, Dr. Shah illustrates how defiance can be a positive force for change, both personally and socially. The conversation explores the dynamics of compliance, the role of values, and the

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30:10

The Infuriating Upside of Trash Talk with Rafi Kohan...

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2025/07/22

In this episode of the Non-Obvious Show, host Rohit Bhargava engages with Rafi Kohan, author of 'Trash Talk', to explore the cultural and psychological dimensions of trash talk in sports and beyond. They discuss the epidemic of mental weakness in society, the historical misunderstanding of trash talk, and its role as a tool for competition. Kohan emphasizes the importance of trust in trash talk, the need for teaching mental resilience, and the current cultural moment surrounding trash talk as a

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37:41

Using Bizarre Lifestyle Experiments To Save Democracy...

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2025/07/15

In this engaging conversation, AJ Jacobs, known for his unique lifestyle experiments, discusses his latest book, 'The Year of Living Constitutionally.' He shares insights on approaching disagreements as puzzles, the importance of learning through fun, and the impact of writing by hand on thought processes. Jacobs emphasizes the urgency of understanding the Constitution in today's political climate and advocates for bipartisan solutions to strengthen democracy. He also reflects on the role of humor

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40:43

How To Be A Super Communicator with Charles Duhigg (#42)

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2025/07/08

In this conversation, Charles Duhigg discusses his book 'Supercommunicators' and explores the essential skills that make someone an effective communicator. He emphasizes the importance of understanding different communication styles, the role of empathy, and the significance of deep questions in fostering authentic connections. Duhigg also highlights the impact of nonverbal communication, the challenges of online interactions, and the potential of AI in communication. Ultimately, he encourages

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41:40

How Work Works (Featuring Michelle P. King) | Ep. 41

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2024/09/03

Does your job meet your needs and if not, what changes can you make to ensure it’s a more fulfilling aspect of your life? Dr. Michelle Penelope King is a globally recognized expert on inequality and organizational culture, and the bestselling author of The Fix: How to Overcome the Invisible Barriers that are Holding Women Back at Work and How Work Works: The Subtle Science of Getting Ahead Without Losing Yourself. From speaking across the world to being the head of UN Women’s Global Innovation

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26:47

How Status Really Works And How It Doesn’t ...

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2024/08/27

What does status mean today? Executive producer, editor, and author Chuck Thompson explores this question and the evolution of status in his book The Status Revolution: The Improbable Story of How the Lowbrow Became the Highbrow. In this episode, Rohit Bhargava and Chuck Thompson discuss topics inspired by the book, including the neuroscience behind dopamine boosts from luxury consumerism, the new-found elite status of dog rescuers, and the debate of claiming privilege versus status.

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28:06

What You Don’t Know About Disability (Featuring...

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2024/08/20

Is the future disabled? Ashley Shew, an associate professor of Science, Technology, and Society at Virginia Tech explores this question and writes for those who will become disabled in her book Against Technoableism: Rethinking Who Needs Improvement. In this episode, Rohit Bhargava and Ashley Shew discuss topics inspired by the book, including re-thinking who needs improvement, the five main tropes for disability narratives, de-cyborgafying, and the growth of opportunity for disabled people in

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32:27

The Disturbing Truth About Fate Vs Flukes (Featuring...

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2024/08/13

Does everything happen for a reason or is it all just flukes? Brian Klaas, a professor of Global Politics at University College London, writer, podcaster, and researcher explores this question and why things happen in his book Fluke: Chance, Chaos, and Why Everything We Do Matters. In this episode, Rohit Bhargava and Brian Klaas discuss topics inspired by the book, including Kokura’s Luck, Chaos Theory, the paradox of 21st century life, and the non-obvious stuff that often sways history.

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29:12

How to Transform the Way You See Time (Featuring...

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2024/08/06

What will it take to transform the way the world views time? Richard Fisher, a senior journalist with BBC Global News, explores this question and shares ways to expand our minds into deeper time scales in his book The Long View: Why We Need to Transform How the World Sees Time. In this episode, Rohit Bhargava and Richard Fisher discuss topics inspired by the book, including short termism in business and consumerism, the continuity time view, the impact of science fiction, and the encouragement of

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26:04

How To Spot A Fraud or Scam (Featuring Kelly Richmond...

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2024/07/31

Would you know fraud when you see it or are you committing some fraud yourself? Kelly Richmond Pope is a nationally recognized expert and professor in forensic accounting who spent years interviewing fraud perpetrators before switching to learning from the victims. In her book, Fool Me Once: Scams, Stories, and Secrets from the Trillion-Dollar Fraud Industry, Kelly shares insight on the various ways fraud is committed and how to prevent yourself from becoming a victim. In this episode, Rohit

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26:19

How “Workarounds” Can Solve Big Problems (Featuring...

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2024/07/23

Could a workaround solve your problem? Paulo Savaget is an award-winning researcher and professor of engineering entrepreneurship who went on a three year journey to study how people invent workarounds to solve problems. In his book,The Four Workarounds: Strategies from the World's Scrappiest Organizations for Tackling Complex Problems, he shares his experience and findings in hopes of inspiring others to value workarounds and the possible big changes they enable. In this episode, Rohit Bhargava

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19:57

Why Social Media Makes Us Angry (Featuring Tobias...

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2024/07/16

Do you know how social media really works? Tobias Rose-Stockwell’s research on how tech amplifies discontent and disrupts democracy has inspired leading tech companies to adopt key interventions to reduce toxicity and polarization. In his book, Outrage Machine, he combines this research with personal anecdotes to create a guide to understanding how the internet has broken our brains and how we can fix it. In this episode, Rohit Bhargava and Tobias Rose-Stockwell discuss topics inspired by the

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23:06

The Power of Outsider Thinking (Featuring Beth Comstock)

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2024/07/15

Originally aired: November 15, 2021 What is the power of outsider thinking? Beth Comstock is an American business executive, advisor, nature conservationist, and the author of Imagine It Forward: Courage, Creativity and the Power of Change. She has spent more than three decades leading communications at GE and has been named to both the Fortune and Forbes lists of the world's most powerful women. In this episode, Beth Comstock talks about embracing change, finding courage, conquering your fears and

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22:37

How To Develop Your Big Ideas (Featuring Daniel H. Pink)

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2024/07/15

Originally aired: September 15, 2021 How do you develop big ideas? Daniel H. Pink is a #1 New York Times Bestselling author whose seven books have won numerous awards and sold millions of copies around the world in over 40 languages. Prior to this, he was the chief speechwriter for Vice President Al Gore and the host and co-executive producer of “Crowd Control” on the National Geographic Channel. In this episode, we discuss Pink’s insights about business, culture, and his latest initiative

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Why Collaboration Is Overrated (Featuring Safi Bahcall)

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2024/07/15

Originally aired: December 15, 2021 Why is collaboration overrated? Safi Bahcall is a former public company CEO, second-generation physicist, biotech entrepreneur, and the author of international bestseller Loonshots. Today Safi advises CEOs and leadership teams on strategy and innovation, and has delivered keynote presentations at industry conferences, investor events, leadership retreats, medical meetings, and leading academic institutions around the world. In this episode, Safi Bahcall goes

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24:09

What Makes Someone Remarkable? (Featuring Guy Kawasaki)

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2024/07/11

Originally aired: October 15, 2021 What makes someone remarkable? Guy Kawasaki is the Chief Evangelist of Canva and the creator of the Remarkable People podcast. He was one of the original marketing voices at Apple working under Steve Jobs and is a trustee of the Wikipedia Foundation. In this episode, we talk about Guy's criteria for finding great podcast guests, how he decides what products to evangelize, and the responsibility we all have toward thinking for ourselves when it comes to running the

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24:19

How To Work With (Almost) Anyone (Featuring Michael...

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2024/07/09

How To Work With (Almost) Anyone: featuring Michael Bungay Stanier, the award-winning author of The Coaching Habits, as well as teacher and speaker who has sold over 1.5 million books, shares solutions to this question in his book How to Work With (Almosn) Anyone. In this episode, Rohit Bhargava and Michael Bungay Stanier discuss topics inspired by the book, including keystone conversations, how to stay human when working with people, and his mission to infect everyone with the “possibility

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34:40

Why Most Projects Fail and How To Fix Them (Featuring...

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2024/07/02

Why do most projects fail? Bent Flyvberg and Dan Gardner explore this question and the pattern of failed megaprojects in their book How Big Things Get Done: The Surprising Factors That Determine the Fate of Every Project, from Home Renovations to Space Exploration and Everything In Between. Bent Flyvbjerg is the first BT Professor and inaugural Chair of Major Programme Management at the University of Oxford's Saïd Business School, Villum Kann Rasmussen Professor and Chair at the IT University of

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18:14

Everything You Never Knew About Pockets (Featuring...

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2024/06/25

How often do you think about your pockets? Hannah Carlson, an author and lecturer in dress history and material culture at the Rhode Island School of Design, explores this question and the history of pockets in her book Pockets: An Intimate History of How We Keep Things Close. In this episode, Rohit Bhargava and Hannah Carlson discuss topics inspired by the book, including the evolution of pockets, pocket-sized inventions, pocket sexism in the fashion industry, and the history of pockets in

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21:58

How To Write Your Own Obituary (Featuring James R....

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2024/06/18

How will you tell your life story and are you thinking about it right now? James R. Hagerty, an obituary writer, author, and previous reporter, editor, and bureau chief for The Wall Street Journal and the International Herald Tribune, explores these questions and shares tips for writing obituaries in his book Yours Truly: An Obituary Writer's Guide to Telling Your Story. In this episode, Rohit Bhargava and James R. Hagerty discuss topics inspired by the book, including why to start writing your

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