
Jared Diamond
PersonHeard in 11 episodes across 4 shows since Aug 2026
Jared Diamond is an American geographer, historian, and author. He is best known for his popular science books, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning 'Guns, Germs, and Steel'.
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What Jared Diamond has said on podcasts
33 statements
Leaders need favorable timing and location to make a difference.
“A leader has to be at the right time and place.”
Open the episode · #2549 - Jared DiamondListen at 6:18
Exceptional rainfall during Genghis Khan’s birth decade aided Mongol expansion.
“the wettest time in the last 2,000 years. Was the decade of Genghis Khan's birth.”
Open the episode · #2549 - Jared DiamondListen at 8:24
Historical opportunities require both favorable circumstances and exceptional personal qualities.
“At a given time and place, That may be the occasion for someone to emerge, but who emerges depends upon the personal qualities.”
Open the episode · #2549 - Jared DiamondListen at 12:48
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Episodes
11 episodes featuring Jared Diamond, newest first
- Oct 2, 2026
John Miles challenges productivity culture’s definition of adaptabilityPassion Struck with John R. MilesOct 2, 2026 - Oct 1, 2026
Indigenous alliances, not technology, toppled two empiresDwarkesh PodcastOct 1, 2026 - Oct 1, 2026
Adaptability matters when effort serves an obsolete goalPassion Struck with John R. MilesOct 1, 2026 - Sep 14, 2026
Andrew Huberman explains how neuroplasticity and discipline shape human behaviorThe Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our ParksSep 14, 2026 - Sep 10, 2026
David Epstein argues constraints make progress possiblePassion Struck with John R. MilesSep 10, 2026 - Sep 8, 2026
Seligman argues agency drives human progressPassion Struck with John R. MilesSep 8, 2026
Works by Jared Diamond
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