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I think there are many problems in media that can be traced back to a death or drought of sincerity in mass media, a fear of discussing love or solidarity, or unabashedly loving your friends. It’s “vulnerable” if you talk about feeling bad or sad. Doesn’t feel vulnerable to me, I feel stronger now

The things that people perceive as “magical” on podcasts with “people just talking” are actually people that enjoy hanging out with each other having chemistry. It’s endearing and invigorating, and reminds us of what it’s like to be loved. We fear sincerity because we fear ourselves.

I don’t think it’s coincidence that so many attempts at adding video to websites failed but what seems to be distinctly popular for video is just watching people sit and talk while they podcast