The 2 Best Soonish Podcast Episodes
1) This Is How You Win the Time War
Clock time is a human invention. So it shouldn’t be a box that confines us; it should be a tool that helps us accomplish the things we care about. But consider the system of standard time, first impos...Show More
2) Looking Virtual Reality In The Eye
Episode 2.06: The immersive, 3D environments of virtual reality aren’t science fiction any more, and they aren’t just for video games. In this episode Wade visits “The Enemy,” a groundbreaking VR exhi...Show More
3) Toward a Psychedelic Future
My guest this week, Adele Getty, is an educator and author in the field of assisted psychedelic therapy. Together with her husband Michael Williams, she started a non-profit here in Santa Fe called th...Show More
4) Well, We're in the Valley of Doom. Here Are Some Paths Forward.
If you listened to my previous episode, you’ll remember that I described four "valleys" or scenarios for how the 2024 presidential election could unfold. The fourth scenario was one where Donald Trump...Show More
5) Harris, Trump, and the Four Valleys
Why does every presidential race lately get described as "the most important election of our lifetimes"? Because it's true. In any election where Donald Trump is on the ballot, Americans are faced wit...Show More
6) Introducing The Rabbis Go South from the Hub & Spoke Expo
Don't worry, the next regular season of Soonish is still coming. But meanwhile I wanted to bring you something really special that I think you’ll like. It's first episode of a new podcast from Hub & S...Show More
7) Welcome to Technofeudalism
I’ve been arguing on the show since 2019 that the companies that run the big technology platforms—Facebook, Google, Amazon, and the rest—have far too much wealth and power. In the world these compani...Show More
8) The Otherworldy Power of a Total Eclipse
The most important piece of advice David Baron ever got: “Before you die, you owe it to yourself to see a total solar eclipse.” The recommendation came from the Williams College astronomer Jay Pasacho...Show More
9) Looking Back at 50 Episodes of Soonish
After a long hiatus, Soonish is back for a celebration: this is the 50th full episode of the show! (I’m not counting a few bonus episodes in that total.) Tamar Avishai, creator and host of the Hub & S...Show More
10) For the Love of Audio: It's the Hub & Spoke Radio Hour
Hey listeners! A new, original episode of Soonish is coming very soon. Meanwhile, I wanted to share a Valentine's Day treat. As the philosopher Haddaway once asked, "What is love?" Well, it can be any...Show More