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An Amundsen-Type Father
In this episode, we reflect on the leadership style of the polar explorer Roald Amundsen, who reached the South Pole in 1911 and safely returned with…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Adventure Is Just Bad Planning
In this episode, we look at a quote from the polar explorer Roald Amundsen:
“Adventure is just bad planning.”
At first, it sounds surprising. Explorers…
4 months ago
Raising Children Also Raises Parents
In this episode, I reflect on something I’ve been thinking about while raising four daughters: parenting often feels like a process of growing as a p…
4 months ago
Living in an Age Where Being Watched Is the Default.
In this episode, we reflect on how everyday technology is changing our sense of privacy. Devices like smart glasses with built-in cameras are making …
4 months ago
The Value of an AI-Written “I’m Sorry”
In this episode, we look at a court case in New Zealand that raised an interesting question about AI and human expression. A defendant submitted a ve…
4 months ago
The Simplest Way to Spot Ultra-Processed Foods
In this episode, we talk about a simple way to recognize ultra-processed foods. One useful guideline is to check the ingredient list: if it contains …
4 months ago
The Era of “Space Delivery” — Japan’s Private Rocket Company Space One.
In this episode, I talk about a Japanese private rocket company called Space One and the idea of turning space launches into something like a “space …
4 months ago
The Obsession of Hokusai, Who at Nearly 90 Said, “If Only I Had Five More Years, I Could Become a True Painter”
In this episode, we look at an interesting story about the Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai, who is said to have moved house 93 times during his li…
4 months ago
Whether You Think You Can or You Think You Can’t, You’re Right.
In this episode, I reflect on the idea of “purposeful silence” in a world filled with constant noise and information.
From notifications to news to so…
4 months, 1 week ago
Isomorphic Labs and DeepMind’s AlphaFold: AI Decoding the Blueprint of Life.
In this episode, I talk about DeepMind’s AlphaFold and the company Isomorphic Labs, and why their work in AI-driven drug discovery might be more impo…
4 months, 1 week ago