Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
For decades, elite teams have relied on intangibles—that mysterious sense of chemistry that makes some groups click while others struggle. But what if those intangibles weren’t mysterious at all?
In this episode, Steven Kotler sits down with Michael Mannino, Chief Science Officer at Flow Research Collective, and Erwin Valencia, co-founder of Syneurgy, to explore the emerging science of team synchrony—the measurable biological alignment that underpins trust, psychological safety, and high-performance collaboration.
Episode Resources:
In their new book, We Are as Gods, Steven Kotler and Peter Diamandis explore a simple but urgent question:
What cognitive skills do we need to survive—and thrive—in an age of abundance?
The book is a practical guide to making better decisions, navigating uncertainty, and scaling opportunity in a world moving faster than human intuition evolved to manage.
Pre-ordering the book includes an invitation to an exclusive no-holds barred AMA with Steven and Peter.
→ Pre-order your copy here: stevenkotler.com/gods
Syneurgy is an AI-powered platform that reveals how teams communicate, align, and perform—turning hidden dynamics into actionable insight. By illuminating patterns of collaboration and interpersonal synchrony, Syneurgy helps teams build deeper connection, stronger alignment, and sustained high performance.
→ Explore Syneurgy here: syneurgy.com
For decades, elite teams have relied on intangibles—that mysterious sense of chemistry that makes some groups click while others struggle. But what if those intangibles weren’t mysterious at all?
In this episode, Steven Kotler sits down with Michael Mannino, Chief Science Officer at Flow Research Collective, and Erwin Valencia, co-founder of Syneurgy, to explore the emerging science of team synchrony—the measurable biological alignment that underpins trust, psychological safety, and high-performance collaboration.
Episode Resources:
In their new book, We Are as Gods, Steven Kotler and Peter Diamandis explore a simple but urgent question:
What cognitive skills do we need to survive—and thrive—in an age of abundance?
The book is a practical guide to making better decisions, navigating uncertainty, and scaling opportunity in a world moving faster than human intuition evolved to manage.
Pre-ordering the book includes an invitation to an exclusive no-holds barred AMA with Steven and Peter.
→ Pre-order your copy here: stevenkotler.com/gods
Syneurgy is an AI-powered platform that reveals how teams communicate, align, and perform—turning hidden dynamics into actionable insight. By illuminating patterns of collaboration and interpersonal synchrony, Syneurgy helps teams build deeper connection, stronger alignment, and sustained high performance.
→ Explore Syneurgy here: syneurgy.com
