Brave New World
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Welcome to Brave New World, hosted by Evgeny Lebedev, for the London Standard. We dive deep into the ideas of thought leaders, scientists, and intellectuals who are shaping the future and transforming our culture.
Tune in each week for interviews with some of the brightest minds of our time, and explore the realms of longevity, neuroscience, biohacking, and psychedelics.
Join Evgeny as he leads thought-provoking conversations with guests such as Dame Helen Mirren, Wim Hof, Deepak Chopra and Sam Harris – and others who are driving change, thoughtful debate, and challenging our views and preconceptions.
Whether you're curious about the secrets to longer life, the mysteries of sleep, or the future of medical technology, it’s all here in Brave New World.
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- Michael Pollan on Consciousness, Psychedelics and the Fight for Free Thought · 1 t. 22 min. · Sæson 4 Episode 9For Episode Nine, Evgeny is joined by Michael Pollan, journalist, author, and one of the leading voices exploring the human mind. Drawing on his new book A World Appears, Pollan…
- Carl Pei on Futurism, AI and the Prospect of Civil War · 48 min. · Sæson 4 Episode 8For Episode Eight, Evgeny is joined by Carl Pei, founder and CEO of Nothing, the London-based consumer tech company trying to make devices feel fun. Carl explains how Nothing…
- Dr Sabine Donnai on Mapping the Microbiome and the Secrets to Longevity · 1 t. 1 min. · Sæson 4 Episode 7For this episode of Brave New World, Evgeny is joined by Dr Sabine Donnai, a physician specialising in precision medicine, preventive health and the founder of Viavi Healthcare…
- Dr Jim Fadiman: The 'Father of Microdosing' on Psychedelics’ Second Act · 33 min. · Sæson 4 Episode 6For this episode of Brave New World, Evgeny is joined by psychologist, author, and researcher Dr Jim Fadiman, a central figure in the modern understanding of psychedelics, who…
- Ben Lamm on Colossal's De-Extinction Mission — From Dire Wolves to Woolly Mammoths · 1 t. 6 min. · Sæson 4 Episode 5Did you ever think you’d live to see woolly mammoths return? For Episode Five of Brave New World, Evgeny is joined by Ben Lamm, CEO and co-founder of the most forward thinking…
- Gary Brecka on What's Wrong with Modern Medicine and the Secrets to a Longer Life · 46 min. · Sæson 4 Episode 4For Episode Four, Evgeny is joined by human biologist, longevity science monolith and founder of The Ultimate Human, Gary Brecka. Together, they explore why so many people feel…
- Will Ahmed on Perfecting Your Sleep Routine and Analysis Paralysis · 38 min. · Sæson 4 Episode 3In Episode Three of Brave New World, Evgeny is joined by Will Ahmed, founder and CEO of WHOOP. Together, they explore recovery, sleep, and the idea that “you can’t manage what…
- ZOE's Dr Federica Amati and Professor Tim Spector Debunk the Biggest Food Myths · 48 min. · Sæson 4 Episode 2In this episode, Evgeny sits down with Professor Tim Spector and Dr Federica Amati - two of the leading scientific voices behind personalised nutrition company ZOE - to rethink…
- Steven Bartlett on How to Supercharge Your Company and Why He's Scared of an AI Apocalypse · 1 t. 24 min. · Sæson 4 Episode 1Welcome to the first episode of Season 4 of Brave New World. This time, Evgeny is joined by Steven Bartlett to talk about mindset, ambition and the future. He shares how he…
- Dr John Krystal: Why ketamine can solve a mental health epidemic · 1 t. 13 min. · Sæson 3 Episode 6In today’s episode, Evgeny Lebedev talks about the remarkable potential of ketamine with Dr John Krystal, Professor of neuroscience at the Yale School of Medicine. Their…
- Dr Peter Attia: Medicine 3.0 · 54 min. · Sæson 3 Episode 5In today’s episode, we are excited to be joined by Peter Attia: a longevity expert, physician, and bestselling author. Peter’s podcast, The Drive, is one of the most popular in…
- Dr. Aubrey de Grey: Why we don’t “have” to age · 45 min. · Sæson 3 Episode 4Evgeny Lebedev joins Dr. Aubrey de Grey, a visionary in biomedical gerontology and co-founder of the SENS Research Foundation. Known for his radical approach to ageing, Dr. de…
- Dame Helen Mirren: “Religion is a passport to violence and greed" · 40 min. · Sæson 3 Episode 3On today’s show Evgeny Lebedev is in conversation with the Oscar-winning actor, Dame Helen Mirren. They discuss everything from the evolution of fashion to the contemporary…
- NuCalm’s Jim Poole on anxiety: Why the brain ‘knows how to heal’ · 44 min. · Sæson 3 Episode 2Evgeny Lebedev is joined by Jim Poole, chairman, president and chief executive of neuroscience company Solace Life Sciences. The company owns NuCalm, a technology designed to…
- Deepak Chopra: Why AI is the future of medicine · 43 min. · Sæson 3 Episode 1We’re joined by one of the most famous faces of alternative medicine on the planet, Deepak Chopra. The world-renowned author, health and wellness expert has been at the…
- The science of sleep with Professor Russell Foster · 47 min. · Sæson 2 Episode 8Is there such a thing as perfect sleep? Leading expert in circadian neuroscience from Oxford University, Professor Russell Foster, joins host Evgeny Lebedev, to explain the…
- Mark Effinger: Unlocking your brain with nootropics · 44 min. · Sæson 2 Episode 7On this episode of Brave New World, we’re turning our attention to nootropics and neuroscience. Nootropics are drugs and supplements which proponents say can boost alertness…
- Christian Angermayer: The Enhanced Games · 1 t. 6 min. · Sæson 2 Episode 6In this episode of Brave New World, billionaire entrepreneur Christian Angermayer and Olympic athlete James Magnussen – who's been offered $1 million if he wins the competition's…
- Jim Kwik: Top tips to boost your brain · 46 min. · Sæson 2 Episode 5In this episode of Brave New World, Evgeny talks to bestselling author and brain coach Jim Kwik. Kwik suffered a traumatic brain injury aged 5 and is now a world authority on…
- Mark Hyman: The rise of longevity medicine · 47 min. · Sæson 2 Episode 4In this episode of Brave New World, Evgeny talks to physician and longevity expert Mark Hyman. The two discuss the rise of functional medicine and what lifestyle changes we can…







