In this episode, we reflect on a day filled with overwhelming global events — from a shocking free-solo climb of Taipei 101 to violence in Minneapolis, mass protests in Iran, extreme weather across the U.S., and nonstop breaking news from around the world.The episode explores a difficult but often overlooked question: what happens to our personal lives when our attention is consumed by global tragedy? While staying informed and caring about injustice matters, constant exposure to chaos can quietly pull focus away from the people, responsibilities, and relationships closest to us.From neglected friendships and family struggles to missed personal goals and everyday obligations, this episode examines the emotional cost of being perpetually plugged into the news cycle — and why local, personal suffering still matters even when the world feels like it’s burning.This is not a call to ignore global events, but a reflection on balance, awareness, and the unintended consequences of living in a constant state of urgency.#taipei101 #minneapolis #philosophypodcast

We often talk about the world as if it’s a single, shared thing—but in practice, each of us lives inside a world we’ve constructed ourselves.

In this reflection, I explore how attention, values, and experience shape our sense of reality—from local political battles to global wars, from social movements to family life. Drawing on philosophy, journalism, and personal observation, I ask what it really means to choose a world worth committing to—and how we know when it’s time to let it go.

This piece is less about answers and more about the question itself: what is your world, and why?

Ancient myths weren’t just stories, they were humanity’s first attempt to make sense of chaos. In this episode, I explore the beginnings of Greek mythology, the role of Chaos, Gaia, and Uranus, and how myths reflect timeless human struggles with order, authority, and fear. A philosophical look at why mythology still shapes the modern world.