Wonder
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Wonder has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 3 podcasts, first heard Aug 2025 on David Perell. Defined as asking big questions and spotting issues; positioned as a misunderstood genius that initiates the workflow cycle.
Wonder is an emotion comparable to surprise that people feel when perceiving something rare or unexpected. It has historically been seen as an important aspect of human nature, specifically being linked with curiosity and the drive behind intellectual exploration. Wonder is also often compared to the emotion of awe but awe implies fear or respect rather than joy. Science fiction can produce a "sense of wonder".
| Mentioned in | 3 episodes on 3 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Aug 2025 on David Perell |
| Field | Philosophy, Psychology, Theology |
| Domain | Working Genius model (work stages) |
How do different shows talk about Wonder?
3 shows discussed Wonder in these episodes.
- Young and Profiting — 1 episode
Wonder... they ask questions. They literally say, I wonder...
The 6 Types of Working Genius That Boost Productivity and End Burnout Forever - Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard — 1 episode
- David Perell — 1 episode
Who talks about Wonder on podcasts?
Hala Taha and David Perell brought up Wonder; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Young and Profiting.
- The 6 Types of Working Genius That Boost Productivity and End Burnout Forever on Young and Profiting (Jan 2026) — Hala Taha
- Intruder Plan, Malala Yousafzai, Manifest Destiny | Fact Check for Malala Yousafzai on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard (Nov 2025)
- Oxford Professor: AI Is Humanity’s Attempt to Make God — John Lennox on David Perell (Aug 2025) — David Perell
Which podcasts mention Wonder most?
Young and Profiting (1 episode), Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard (1 episode) and David Perell (1 episode) mention Wonder most.
- Young and Profiting — 1 episode · More topics from Young and Profiting
- Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard — 1 episode · More topics from Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
- David Perell — 1 episode · More topics from David Perell
What is Wonder mentioned alongside?
Wonder is most often mentioned alongside Apple Watch, Psalms (Book of Psalms) and Lord Jonathan Sacks.
Mentioned together: Apple Watch, Psalms (Book of Psalms), Lord Jonathan Sacks, Paul the Apostle, Berlin, General AI (Artificial General Intelligence), Denver, Gospel of Matthew, Mathematics as a Language, Richard Feynman