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The Shortcut Illusion: Why Effort Can't Be Avoided"
In this episode, I examine the psychology behind our desire for effortless success and how it's exploited by those selling quick fixes and shortcuts.…
10 months, 1 week ago
Ghost in the Shell Was a Roadmap to the Future: The Power of Anime to Inspire Real Technology
On today's episode, we explore the fascinating connection between science fiction and real-world science. Using the recent patenting of "optical camo…
10 months, 1 week ago
"School Culture" and Self-Esteem:
On today's episode, we're talking about the unexpected life lessons that parenting can teach us. Sparked by the process of touring high schools with …
10 months, 1 week ago
“Postponing Problems (= Pain): Burdening Our Future Selves”
In this episode, I explore a universal human tendency that shapes both our personal lives and society: postponing problems and burdening our future s…
10 months, 1 week ago
The Value of Inconvenience: Lessons from a Film Camera
On today's episode, we're talking about the surprising appeal of old technology. Using the revival of the film camera as a case study, we break down …
10 months, 1 week ago
Age 47, Body Maintenance: What I Learned After Investigating My Sleep Quality**
we explore the common feeling of lingering fatigue. We follow a personal story of getting a sleep study to find the cause, only to receive a "normal"…
10 months, 1 week ago
A Sci-Fi Movie Made Me Think: The Hope Behind "Mind-Reading" Technology*
we're talking about how science fiction is becoming reality. A major breakthrough in brain-computer interfaces can now translate purely imagined spee…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
The Best Foot Treatment of My Life Was in Wenzhou, China. Can I Replicate It in Tokyo?
On today's episode, we share a story about a memorable travel discovery: a surprisingly incredible foot treatment in Wenzhou, China. For just a few d…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Are So Many of My Favorite Brands Chinese Now? —The Future Reflected in Robotics.
On today's episode,we explore the major shift in the world of technology through a personal lens. Starting with the observation that many of our favo…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
How to Navigate the Era of Broken Reviews: An Airbnb Experience and a Lesson for My Own Business
On today's episode, we explore the growing issue of trust in online reviews. Sparked by a recent, disillusioning Airbnb experience—from being a fan w…
10 months, 2 weeks ago