Andrew McAfee on How the Geek Way Builds a Smarter World EP 370

Passion Struck with John R. Miles

John R. Miles

Mental Health, Alternative Health, Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.7 • 779 Ratings

🗓️ 9 November 2023

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Dive into the mind of Andrew McAfee, the visionary behind 'The Geek Way,' as he discusses with John R. Miles the profound impact geek culture has on innovation and societal progress, challenging the status quo with a unique set of cultural norms. Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://passionstruck.com/andrew-mcafee-the-geek-way-builds-smarter-world/ Passion Struck is Now Available for Pre-Order Want to learn the 12 philosophies that the most successful people use to create a limitless life? Pre-order John R. Miles’s new book, Passion Struck, which will be released on February 6, 2024. Sponsors Brought to you by OneSkin. Get 15% off your order using code Passionstruck at https://www.oneskin.co/#oneskinpod. Brought to you by Indeed: Claim your SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT now at Indeed dot com slash PASSIONSTRUCK. Brought to you by Lifeforce: Join me and thousands of others who have transformed their lives through Lifeforce's proactive and personalized approach to healthcare. Visit MyLifeforce.com today to start your membership and receive an exclusive $200 off. Brought to you by Hello Fresh. Use code passion 50 to get 50% off plus free shipping! --► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to: https://passionstruck.com/deals/ The Power of Geek: Andrew McAfee on Cultivating Innovation Join host John R. Miles on Passion Struck as he welcomes Andrew McAfee, the influential Co-Director of the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy and Principal Research Scientist at the MIT Sloan School of Management. Today's episode dives into Andrew's latest book, 'The Geek Way,' a visionary take on what it truly means to be geeky. Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally! How to Connect with John

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0:00.0	Coming up next on Passion Struck.
0:02.0	At the heart of the book is a different set of practices to bring people together and accomplish big things.
0:09.0	I think the geek's most fundamental innovation has nothing to do with digital technologies.
0:14.4	I think they have iterated and experimented their way into a better set of practices all centered
0:21.8	around bringing us weird human beings together and
0:25.2	letting us accomplish really really important things.
0:28.4	Welcome to Passion Struck.
0:29.9	Hi, I'm your host John R Miles, and on the show,
0:32.9	we decipher the secrets, tips, and guidance
0:35.9	of the world's most inspiring people
0:38.1	and turn their wisdom into practical advice
0:40.9	for you and those around you. Our mission is to help you unlock the power of
0:46.0	intentionality so that you can become the best version of yourself. If you're new to
0:50.8	the show I offer advice and answer listener questions on Fridays.
0:55.0	We have long-form interviews the rest of the week with guests ranging from astronauts to authors,
1:01.0	CEOs, creators, innovators, scientists, military leaders,
1:06.0	visionaries and athletes.
1:07.7	Now, let's go out there and become Passion Struck.
1:11.0	Hello everyone, welcome back to episode 370 of Passion Struck, consistently ranked by Apple as the number
1:16.6	one Alternative Health Podcast.
1:18.4	And thank you to all of you come back to the show every week to listen and learn how to live better,
1:22.0	be better, and impact the world.
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