Who Controls the Future of Democracy?
What happens when a handful of billionaires gain extraordinary influence over a democracy—and artificial intelligence begins reshaping how citizens participate in public life? In United States of Olig...
13 Elo 25min
How to Build Wellbeing That Lasts
What if wellbeing isn’t something you find once and hold onto forever, but something you practice—quietly, imperfectly, day by day? In Lasting Wellbeing: Science-Based Practices for Tranquility, Authe...
12 Elo 30min
Your Brain's Propaganda Machine
Your mind is constantly selling you a story about who you are, what’s true, and what you should believe. But how do you know when that story is helping and when it’s quietly leading you astray? Today,...
11 Elo 23min
The Power of Questions
What if the questions you ask—and the languages you speak—are quietly shaping what you notice, remember, and believe? Today, we’re exploring two books about the architecture of thought: Q: The Hidden ...
10 Elo 34min
Why Couples Clash Over Cash
Money is never just math—especially in relationships. In Tightwads and Spendthrifts: Navigating the Money Minefield in Real Relationships, Scott Rick explains why financial opposites so often attract,...
7 Elo 26min
The End of the World, in Two Scenarios
What keeps national security experts up at night? For Annie Jacobsen, the answer comes in two terrifying forms: weapons that can end civilization in hours, and weapons that can spread invisibly throug...
6 Elo 29min
The Ordinary Things That Make Life Richer
What if the good life isn’t hiding in some grand achievement, perfect mood, or future version of yourself—but in the ordinary moments you’re already rushing past? Today, we’re pairing Ian Bogost’s The...
5 Elo 25min
Your Brain on Weather
In Head in the Clouds: How the Weather Affects Our Minds and Mental Health, psychologist Trevor Harley explains how light, heat, rain, wind, and the seasons quietly shape our moods, choices, and menta...
4 Elo 30min
