Agency
Topic
Agency is the capacity of an actor or individual to act independently and make their own free choices in a given environment. In philosophy and sociology, it is often contrasted with social structures and is closely linked to concepts of free will, moral responsibility, and self-determination.
5 episodes featuring Agency
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
White House advisor warns government intervention is driving US economic decline
The convergence of economic instability and rapid technological advancement is forcing a fundamental rewrite of the American economic model.
Aug 31, 2026 · 2h 5m
Modern Wisdom
Former gang member Johnny Chang details prison survival and path to redemption
Johnny Chang's journey exposes the brutal realities of the American penal system and offers a profound look at how individuals can successfully break cycles of violence and trauma.
Aug 22, 2026 · 2h 0m
Huberman Lab Essentials
Fei-Fei Li explains how spatial intelligence will augment human capability
Understanding the intersection of computer vision and human cognition is essential for building ethical AI tools that enhance, rather than replace, human intelligence and agency.
Aug 10, 2026 · 2h 9m
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Seth Godin explains why strategic quitting is a career superpower
Understanding when to pivot and how to cultivate uniquely human skills is critical as artificial intelligence reshapes the modern workforce.
Aug 10, 2026 · 1h 53m
Modern Wisdom
Psychological traps block personal growth and fuel the comparison epidemic
Understanding the hidden psychological barriers like the arrival fallacy and the victim mindset is essential for anyone trying to bridge the gap between planning a life and actually living it.
Jul 30, 2026 · 1h 59m