Why can't we have difficult conversations?
"I think we have a listening problem" -Stephanie from NYC (name changed) I interview six people, explore expert opinions (and share my own) re: why it can be tough to have difficult conversations toda...
29 Jan 202515min
D̶o̶o̶m̶scrolling is good for you?
Can scrolling be good for you? Yes, if you take out the doom. I explore different perspectives on scrolling, based on Harvard Medical School research, and a perspective from a UVA Professor on 'hope s...
22 Jan 20257min
We live in a simulation
From a Baudrillardian (versus Bostrum-esque) angle of simulation theory, I discuss why we live in a simulation, what that means in terms of everyday life, and how we can deal with it. "THE SIMULA...
15 Jan 20259min
One Year of Progression to Analog
A year ago today, I launched the trailer for Progression to Analog. Twelve months later, I'm reflecting on what a year it was—speaking about Progression to Analog at conferences and universities acros...
11 Jan 202513min
Could you attend a concert without documenting it?
I explore how phones have shifted the modern concert experience, as well as attending a concert in 2024 without documenting it. I also explore artists' and music lovers' opinions on the matter. Some o...
1 Jan 20258min
Coincé dans l’écran—STUCK IN THE SCREEN
Just as hostages affected by Stockholm Syndrome may rationalize their captor’s actions, we often rationalize inappropriate or manipulative behaviors related to screens. This is a phenomenon that I ca...
25 Dec 202412min
Blocked
I explore blocking from a sociological perspective. References: Block Party: How Blocking Someone Became a Dating Power Move Psychopolitics by Byung-Chul Han Simulacra and Simulation b...
19 Dec 20248min
AI Readiness with Amsterdam-based Rob van der Veer
In this episode, Amsterdam-based Senior Principal at Software Improvement Group (SIG) Rob van der Veer and I discuss AI readiness. Rob is an experienced technologist, advisor, successful entrepreneur...
14 Nov 202427min
