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Worries Don’t Disappear. But When You’re Absorbed, They Get Quieter.
This episode reflects on an unexpected detail from Susumu Fujita’s book Shōbugan: his habit of quietly building LEGO during a certain period of his l…
7 months ago
What Do “Right” and “Left” in Politics Really Mean?
In this episode, we explore what people really mean when they talk about the “right” and the “left” in politics.
It’s a question that seems simple, bu…
7 months ago
Fatality Rate 95%: “Brain-Eating Amoeba Naegleria fowleri” — The Ocean Is Your Friend, Freshwater Is Not
In this episode, we talk about something that sounds frightening at first—the “brain-eating amoeba”—and how understanding the facts can replace fear …
7 months ago
“Travel once I’ve saved enough” is becoming “Travel while doing Uber Eats”
In today’s episode, I reflect on a small moment that made me rethink how we work and travel. I saw a rider with a touring bike full of camping gear —…
7 months ago
“Adults say ‘think for yourself,’ but then deny the thoughts you come up with.”
This episode reflects on a simple question my daughter asked:
“Why do adults tell us to think for ourselves, then reject what we think?”
It led me to r…
7 months ago
Wow. Project Suncatcher.
In today’s episode, I talk about Google’s new “Suncatcher” project—a plan to build AI data centers in space. It’s an idea that once sounded like scie…
7 months ago
Is a “Prestigious Family” Born or Built? What the Kennedys and Trumps Reveal About the Power of a Family
This episode reflects on what makes a family “prestigious.”
The Kennedys weren’t born into a great dynasty — they built one over time.
The Trumps might…
7 months, 1 week ago
The Five Elements of Happiness, According to Carl Jung
In this episode, I reflect on Carl Jung’s five elements of a happy life—health, close relationships, the ability to appreciate beauty, meaningful wor…
7 months, 1 week ago
Choosing admiration over jealousy
A reflection inspired by a book review from Eiji Doi. He writes that people who feel jealous of someone’s glamorous success may not enjoy the book—bu…
7 months, 1 week ago
Preparation: The Most Reliable Investment of Effort
A reflection on Kakuei Tanaka’s idea that preparation is the most reliable investment of effort.
Talent may differ from person to person, but preparat…
7 months, 1 week ago