The Global Possibility Network (GPN) Podcast

The Global Possibility Network (GPN) Podcast

The quarterly podcast of the Global Possibility Network, a research to practice initiative of the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education, explores the science of possibility development—the process of imagining and realizing possibilities—through interviews with compelling personalities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

May 21, 2024 53 mins

On this episode of the Global Possibility Network (GPN) Podcast, Robert (Bob) Frank, the Henrietta Johnson Louis Professor of Management Emeritus at Cornell, joins host Andrew Babson to talk about his recent work on the role of luck in success, and its implications for policy, economics, and society, especially youth.


The episode was inspired by Andrew's admiration for Bob's 2017 book, Success and Luck: Good Fortune and the Myt...

Mark as Played

Welcome to The Global Possibility Network (GPN) Podcast, an interview-based podcast hosted by Andrew Babson, PhD, GPN Co-Founder and Senior Research Associate. The GPN Podcast invites people from all walks of life to share stories, expertise, and opinions about possibility development, the practice of imagining and realizing possibilities in one's life. Each episode is published quarterly, and should appeal to anyone committed to s...

Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    Crime Junkie

    Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by Audiochuck Media Company.

    NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal

    Gregg Rosenthal and a rotating crew of elite NFL Media co-hosts, including Patrick Claybon, Colleen Wolfe, Steve Wyche, Nick Shook and Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic get you caught up daily on all the NFL news and analysis you need to be smarter and funnier than your friends.

    Dateline NBC

    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

    The Breakfast Club

    The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2026 iHeartMedia, Inc.