Obesity, happiness, divorce rates, smoking and more. We live and die through osmosis of our peers. @pescagist
Obesity, happiness, divorce rates, smoking and more. We live and die through osmosis of our peers.  @pescagist
Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Behavioral scientist Jon Levy, author of Team Intelligence: How Brilliant Leaders Unlock Collective Genius, joins to talk about why he collects astronauts, Olympians, and other outliers for secret salons—and what they’ve taught him about trust and connection. He explains why status isn’t the same as popularity & how our networks quietly determine our habits and fortunes.

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