About this episode

This episode discusses the themes of innocence and exploration through the lens of Chris McCandless's story.

Watch on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@HorsesOnYT Exclusive videos: ⁠https://www.horses.land Go to https://ground.news/horses to to break out of echo chambers, understand different perspectives, and combat polarization with Ground News. Save 40% on their unlimited access Vantage plan with my link. sources: Into the Wild, by John Krakauer The Journal of Chris McCandless The Wild Truth, by Carine McCandless Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics covered

• innocence
• exploration
• polarization
• perspectives
• adventure

Keywords

• Chris McCandless
• Into the Wild
• The Wild Truth
• Ground News
• polarization

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Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Into the Wild, The Wild Truth

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