
unSILOed Podcast with Greg LaBlanc
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unSILOed is a series of interdisciplinary conversations that inspire new ways of thinking about our world.
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Catch science journalist Alex Hutchinson as he discusses how technology may be making us passive explorers, our deep drive to solve uncertainty, and how a changing world demands continuous exploration. The full episode is available at buff.ly/fMTbQ65 | Mariner Books


In this episode, Alex Hutchinson and Greg delve into what it means to have the “Explorer’s Gene,” the evolutionary advantages of seeking novelty, and the psychology of exploration. Check the full episode at buff.ly/fMTbQ65 | Outside Magazine Mariner Books

Catch Digital Transformation OG David L. Rogers of Columbia Business School as he talks with Greg about how digital transformation has evolved—and why a clear strategic vision matters. The full episode is available at buff.ly/DC7wH43 | Yale University Press


In this episode, David L. Rogers of Columbia Business School joins Greg to unpack common misconceptions—highlighting that digital transformation isn’t about technology alone, but about strategic imagination. Check the full episode at buff.ly/DC7wH43 | Yale University Press

Explore the complex economic history and unexpected impact of how goods make their way around the world in this episode with journalist and economist Marc Levinson. The full episode is available at buff.ly/io7rdTL | Princeton University Press


Catch journalist and economist Marc Levinson as he joins Greg to discuss the labor-intensive world of shipping before containerization and the economic implications of adopting a standardized container. Check the full episode at buff.ly/io7rdTL | Princeton University Press


Philosopher and author Julian Baggini joins Greg in this episode to explore how deep thinking can shape what—and how—we eat, how we relate to others, and how we navigate complex systems. Check the full episode at buff.ly/YysHcnK | UChicagoPress

Catch Daryl Fairweather, PhD | Chief Economist, chief economist at Redfin, as she discusses her new book, which uses behavioral economics and game theory to offer practical strategies for navigating life’s biggest decisions. The full episode is available at buff.ly/H4PT1Q9 | UChicagoPress


Join Daryl Fairweather, PhD | Chief Economist, chief economist at Redfin, as she sits down with Greg to explore how economic principles apply to real-life decisions and to unpack the housing market’s complexities—including where it might be headed. Check the full episode at buff.ly/H4PT1Q9

Explore the rise and cultural significance of the “like” button in this episode, as returning guest Martin Reeves of BCG Henderson Institute and his co-author Bob Goodson of Quid join Greg to discuss their book on its unexpected origin and impact. Listen now at buff.ly/aT3Wron


Join Rochelle Gurstein of New York Institute for the Humanities as she and Greg explore explore shifting tastes, forgotten critics, and how the idea of the “classic” was made—and remade—through history. The full episode is available at buff.ly/q5hxlDq | Yale University Press


In this episode, Greg is joined by Rochelle Gurstein, fellow at New York Institute for the Humanities, to discuss her book on what it means to call something a “classic” and how that idea has evolved over time. Check the full episode at buff.ly/q5hxlDq | Yale University Press



In this episode, Greg M. Epstein, Humanist chaplain at Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), explores how technology functions as a modern religion—complete with its own beliefs, rituals, and powerful influence over human lives. The full episode is available at buff.ly/vOAkVqF | The MIT Press @mitpress.bsky.social


Catch Greg M. Epstein of Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as he discusses the potential wins and pitfalls of ‘tech religion’—and why it may need a reformation, much like those of historical religious movements Check the full episode at buff.ly/vOAkVqF | The MIT Press @mitpress.bsky.social

In this episode, Greg and Helena Rosenblatt of The City University of New York trace the intellectual and historical evolution of liberalism, examining how its meanings have changed and what its foundational principles are in today’s context. The full episode is available at buff.ly/cEo8r9O


Join Helena Rosenblatt of The City University of New York as she unpacks the shifting meanings and history of liberalism, the evolution of liberal values, and the tension between rights and civic virtue. Check the full episode at buff.ly/cEo8r9O | Princeton University Press