Xavier Bonilla

#476 - The Genetics of Original Sin: A Dialogue with Kathryn Paige Harden Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Kathryn Paige Harden about the genetics of human behavior.

I am happy to share my 2nd conversation with @kph3k.bsky.social
We talk about her new book, Original Sin, and what answers science, religion, and philosophy can provide for us about our human nature. open.substack.com/pub/convergi...

#475 - Genocides and Syrian Gulags: A Dialogue with Uğur Ümit Üngör Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Uğur Ümit Üngör about genocides and the recent Syrian Civil War.

This is an important episode about a grim subject. I had an important conversation with @uungor.bsky.social about his exceptional work on genocides and, more recently, the horrific Syrian gulags. I hope everyone listens to this one. open.substack.com/pub/convergi...

#472 - Consciousness and the Human Experience: A Dialogue with Christof Koch Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Christof Koch on the nature of consciousness.

I am very pleased to share the conversation I had with Christof Koch. We talk about all things consciousness and the human experience. I hope everyone enjoys! open.substack.com/pub/convergi...

Love having you on always buddy!

#471- Elites and Democracy: A dialogue with Hugo Drochon Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Hugo Drochon about elites and democracy.

I am very happy to have @hdrochon.bsky.social back on the podcast. We talk about elites and democracy and why elites have always been a part of democracy. Hope everyone enjoys! @princetonupress.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/convergi...

#470 - The Case for American Power: A Dialogue with Shadi Hamid Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Shadi Hamid about why American power is still needed.

I am really excited to share the conversation I had with the fantastic @shadihamid.bsky.social . We had a great dialogue on why American power is still necessary. Hope everyone enjoys! open.substack.com/pub/convergi...

#469 - From Natural Philosophy to Modern Science: A Dialogue with Peter Dear Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Peter Dear about the history of modern science from natural philosophy.

I am happy to share the conversation I had with Peter Dear. We talk about the evolution of natural philosophy to modern science. Hope everyone enjoys! @princetonupress.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/convergi...

#468 - How Progress Ends: A Dialogue with Carl Benedikt Frey Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Carl Benedikt Frey about technology and economics throughout history.

I am very happy to share the conversation I had with @carlbfrey.bsky.social We talk about innovation and technological advancements in centralized and decentralized economies. Hope everyone enjoys! open.substack.com/pub/convergi...

Huge thanks for coming on the podcast! Loved our conversation!

#466 - A Global History of Islam: A Dialogue with James McDougall Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with James McDougall about a global history of Islam.

I am very pleased to share the conversation I had with @jamesrmcd.bsky.social about a global history of Islam. Hope everyone enjoys! open.substack.com/pub/convergi...

Huge thanks for sharing! Loved this 2nd conversation with @davidedmonds100.bsky.social

And everyone should go preorder it now! It’s fantastic!

#428 - Iran's Grand Political Strategy: A Dialogue with Vali Nasr Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Vali Nasr about the recent political history of Iran.

A few months ago, I had an excellent conversation with the brilliant @valinasr.bsky.social about his superb book on Iran. Clear analysis for understanding the moment. open.substack.com/pub/convergi...

The brilliant and lovely @kph3k.bsky.social has done it again! Fabulous book!

#462 - 250 Years of the United States: A Dialogue with Richard Bell Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Richard Bell about the American Revolution on the international stage.

In celebration of the USA’s 250th birthday, I am happy to share the conversation I had with Richard Bell about the American Revolution within a global context. Hope everyone enjoys!
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Let’s do this 2026!

Some holiday reading 🇹🇷

Big thanks for listening and sharing!

Loved having you on! Big thanks!

I am happy to share the conversation I had with Stanley Bill and Ben Stanley on the modern economic and political landscape in Poland. Hope everyone enjoys! @stanfordpress.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/convergi...

#450 - Prague: The Heart of Europe: A Dialogue with Cynthia Paces Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Cynthia Paces about the history of Prague.

I am happy to share the conversation I had with Cynthia Paces about the history of Prague and why it is the heart of Europe. Hope everyone enjoys! convergingdialogues.substack.com/p/450-prague...

Was a great conversation, thanks, Xavier!

Huge thanks for coming on! I loved our conversation!

#449 - Living for Seven Decades: A Dialogue with Michael Gurven Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Michael Gurven about humans living for seven decades.

I am happy to share the conversation I had with @mgurven.bsky.social about the evolutionary aspects of humans living seven decades. Hope everyone enjoys! @princetonupress.bsky.social convergingdialogues.substack.com/p/449-living...

Fantastic piece about the greatest actor alive by my buddy @isaacbutler.bsky.social

#448 - Lincoln's Tragic Pragmatism: A Dialogue with John Burt Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with John Burt about Lincoln and moral conflict.

I am very pleased to bring the 3.5 hour conversation I had with the brilliant John Burt. We talk about Lincoln’s tragic pragmatism and moral conflict. Hope everyone enjoys this one! @harvardpress.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/convergi...

#447 - 5,000 Years of India: A Dialogue with Audrey Truschke In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Audrey Truschke about the history of India.

I am happy to share the conversation I had with @audreytruschke.bsky.social We talk about many topics over the 5,000 years of India’s history and why it’s history is important for us today. Hope everyone enjoys! @princetonupress.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/convergi...

#446 - Translating The Aeneid: A Dialogue with Scott McGill & Susannah Wright In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Scott McGill and Susannah Wright about their new English translation of The Aeneid.

I am happy to share the conversation I had with Scott McGill and Susannah Wright on their new English translation of The Aeneid. Hope everyone enjoys! Link in bio! @wwnorton.com open.substack.com/pub/convergi...

#444 - The Fall and Rise of the Taliban: A Dialogue with Jon Lee Anderson Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Jon Lee Anderson about the Taliban in Afghanistan over the past 20 years.

I am very happy to share the conversation I had with the mighty Jon Lee Anderson on the fall and rise of the Taliban. Hope everyone enjoys this episode! @penguinpress.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/convergi...

Yup! Nature is wild! 🙃