On Purpose

On Purpose

In this episode, Patrick and Anna discuss purpose: What does purpose actually mean? What might a purposeful life look like? And what are the dominant narratives we tell ourselves about purpose in our lives? We all long for Purpose with a capital P – big, clear,...
The Big AI Debate

The Big AI Debate

People have always worried greatly about the consequences of technological change. Cultural technologies such as fire, writing, the printing press, railways, nuclear weapons, the internet and social media have always brought in their wake a host of changes –...
Fictional Vigilante Figures

Fictional Vigilante Figures

Fictional vigilante figures such as Jack Reacher are more popular than ever. What is behind this global cultural trend? Why are we so drawn to these justice-seeking outsiders types, who fight corrupt institutions and bad actors on their own terms? What can our...
The Culture Wars

The Culture Wars

In this episode, Patrick and Anna discus the history and the changing forms and functions of culture wars. Are we really more divided than ever today or have people always argued about wedge issues? Have we unlearned the art of disagreeing with one another in a civil...