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Lionel Page

Lionel Page appears in 2 indexed podcast episodes across 1 show on PodcastMentions, with linked books, timestamps, and episode context.

About Lionel Page

Lionel Page is a professor and author who discusses the complex nature of happiness, arguing it's an evolutionary system influencing decisions and success. He explores the distinction between pleasure and meaning, and how social comparison impacts our perception of contentment.

professorKnown for The Invisible Psychology Of Happiness & Meaning, The Happiness Hypothesis

Track Lionel Page appearances on Modern Wisdom. Linked books include Optimally Irrational and Fugt's books.

Appearances2
Podcasts1
Linked books5
LatestSep 18, 2025

Books mentioned around this guest

These books appear in episodes featuring Lionel Page; a guest is not necessarily the speaker or recommender.

Optimally Irrational cover
Optimally Irrational

2 mentions in episodes featuring Lionel Page

Affiliate link · opens Amazon
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Fugt's books

1 mention in episodes featuring Lionel Page

Affiliate link · opens Amazon
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The Language Instinct
Steven Pinker

1 mention in episodes featuring Lionel Page

Affiliate link · opens Amazon
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The Selectorate

1 mention in episodes featuring Lionel Page

Affiliate link · opens Amazon
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Andre Agassi

1 mention in episodes featuring Lionel Page

Affiliate link · opens Amazon
Podcasts featuring Lionel Page
Modern Wisdom
2 episodes · latest Sep 18, 2025
Recurring topics
psychology
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Answers to common episode, podcast, book, and topic questions tied to Lionel Page.

Which podcast episodes feature Lionel Page?

#995 - Lionel Page - Born to Lie: How Humans Deceive Ourselves & Others on Modern Wisdom is the latest indexed appearance for Lionel Page. Other indexed episodes include #873 - Lionel Page - The Invisible Psychology Of Happiness & Meaning on Modern Wisdom.

Which podcasts feature Lionel Page most?

Modern Wisdom (2 episodes) are the strongest indexed podcast homes for Lionel Page.

Which books are mentioned around Lionel Page?

Optimally Irrational, Fugt's books, and The Language Instinct by Steven Pinker are the clearest linked books around Lionel Page, based on transcript mentions across the indexed episodes.

What does Lionel Page discuss on podcasts?

Lionel Page most often comes up around psychology.

Source moments

Indexed context

The host briefly mentions Steven Pinker's book 'The Language Instinct' in relation to the topic of indirect speech. This reference serves to highlight Pinker's contributions to understanding language use.

The Language Instinct · indirect speech usage

Indexed context

The host references Fugt's books to illustrate the complexities of communication, particularly how ambiguity plays a role in interpersonal interactions. By discussing examples from Steven Pinker's work, the host emphasizes the subtle ways people navigate conflict and cooperation in communication.

Fugt's books · communication and conflict

Indexed context

The host mentions 'The Selectorate' to explain the dynamics of political leadership selection and the importance of a large electorate in a democracy. This book provides insights into how different political systems operate based on the size and nature of the selectorate.

The Selectorate · democracy and coalitions

Indexed context

The host mentions 'Optimally Irrational' in the context of discussing societal perceptions and criticisms surrounding Sydney Sweeney's advertisement. The book is referenced as a valuable resource that explores these themes, suggesting it offers insights into the complexities of human behavior and social dynamics.

Optimally Irrational · Sydney Sweeney advertisement

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