About this episode

The episode discusses the transition from being adventurous to becoming more predictable in choices and experiences.

We used to say yes. Order the weird thing. Take the risk. Now we read the reviews, give a show three episodes, and know exactly what we like. This week we talk about the shift from being the main characters to becoming the editors — how competence replaced some of the chaos, and whether that’s growth… or predictability. Robot competitions, Carolina Reapers, “Shrinking,” and one real question: Are we less curious… or just more experienced?

People in this episode

Hosts: Bret Nelson, Josh Brence

Topics covered

• curiosity
• growth
• predictability
• personal development
• risk-taking

Keywords

• predictability
• curiosity
• risk
• personal growth
• robot competitions
• Carolina Reapers

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Shrinking

Places: Carolina

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