Wild Truth Chase

Neeraj returns for this final (for now) episode on techno-optimism. We share our thoughts on the previous episodes and maybe for the first time this season, hear some kind words about Elon Musk. Neeraj puts forward Amazon as an example of the techno-utopian dream with their next day deliveries and ever expanding reach into our homes, but Nicholas, taking a leaf out of Ned’s book, wonders if Amazon...

We discuss transit planning, electric vehicles, and a little about how those topics relate to our previous discussions on techno-optimism.

Ned calls in to give his thoughts on our previous conversation on techno-optimism.

Neeraj is on holiday, so here’s one from the vault. Nicholas and Neeraj have a conversation about techno-optimism, the idea that technology will be a net positive for humanity and will help us solve serious challenges in the future.

Neeraj and Nicholas discuss the many long-term positive outcomes associated with regular physical activity. It’s a timely episode with Neeraj still coming to terms with his current physical status and Nicholas reflecting on his teenage attitudes towards public health guidance. Despite the clear benefits, Nicholas is unsure whether he can begin and importantly maintain an exercise routine, which sp...

After a particularly chastening badminton match (actually two in short succession), Neeraj is concerned that he may be aging less than elegantly. He asks Nicholas a simple question, how can he age like a boss? This kicks off a new season on the Wild Truth Chase podcast covering the topic of successful aging. The first episode takes stock of how our aging is going, aspects of aging as we understand...