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Conflicts and Connection
We might tend to think that avoiding conflict is the peaceful option, while sometimes it's exactly what gives the ground for renewal.
Olivia
Aug 28


Who does the dishes
Mapping some takes on personal growth and friction.
oaive
Aug 21


Sounds like art
Sounds like art is an initiative that invites musicians to perform amongst works of art in a European museum of their choice.
oaive
Aug 2


Keeping Plants Awake
Consciousness is a puzzling and fascinating topic. Despite centuries of debate and research, its understanding remains elusive. Michael Pollan explores this subject in his new book, A World Appears. The book blends personal reflection with scientific inquiry.
Neo
Apr 3


Aquarius
On holding of opposites beyond simple right and wrong.
oaive
Mar 26


What is this?
On cultivating doubt
oaive
Jan 4


My friends
You usually get a few humans who truly shape your life. The book "My Friends" is a tribute to those relationships.
Kim
Nov 21, 2025


A curious student of the world
Susan Cain's journey to becoming a celebrated writer
oaive
Jun 13, 2025


We turned it into efficiency
A chat about juggling ancient practices with our fast-paced, modern lives and the misunderstood art of meditation.
Kim
Mar 14, 2025


The real impact of return-to-office mandates
What are the unspoken motivations? More "We retain more information when we are in motion" The podcast: https://www.ted.com/podcasts/fixa...
Kim
Feb 21, 2025


Simon and Trevor
The paradox of choice and why the human experience might be defined by constraint.
Neo
Dec 13, 2024


Funology
What is fun?
Who has it?
How?
oaive
Sep 14, 2024


Unsolicited Advice
When is help helpful?
oaive
May 17, 2024


A daily cultural practice
Is it like brushing the teeth? Conversation about the book "Radical Candor"
Olivia
Feb 17, 2024


Limitarianism
Ingrid Robeyns discusses limiting the personal wealth
Olivia
Feb 2, 2024


On ethical AI
Sean Illing talks with Timnit Gebru, the founder of the Distributed AI Research Institute.
Neo
Jan 26, 2024


Bernardine Evaristo
Winner of the Booker Prize in 2019, Bernardine talks about her upbringing, identity and cultural influences.
Kim
Jan 20, 2024


Your brain on art
The science of neuroaesthetics
Olivia
Dec 15, 2023


Maurine Kornfeld
“How long have you competed?”
I had no idea what he was talking about. So I said, “Not long.”
oaive
Nov 24, 2023


Dumbo the elephant
"Some days deserve an extra dose of cute"
Kim
Nov 18, 2023
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