108 A Grain of Awe
Elias and Sean talk about the definition of “awesome” and what makes something awe-inspiring.
Elias and Sean talk about the definition of “awesome” and what makes something awe-inspiring.
Elias and Sean discuss how celebrity affects the prospects of meaningful friendships and debate whether there’s a debate to be had about talking to Tim Cook on an airplane.
Continuing last week’s discussion, Elias and Sean talk about “#influencers” and authenticity in the spotlight.
Elias and Sean start out discussing customer acquisition and end up talking about all the things they’ve bought from podcast ads.
Elias and Sean start out discussing win-win scenarios and end up talking about hospitality and generosity.
Sean tries to guess the definition of moral hazard, and then he and Elias discuss types of German insurance, gaming the insurance system, and judgmental data.
Elias tells a story from Portugal and then he and Sean discuss the tragedy of the commons, why it happens, and how it can be addressed.
Elias and Sean once again discuss the new iPhones and Apple Watch after an Apple event, but this time it’s two weeks later and with no chess clock involved.
On this 100th episode, Elias quizzes Sean on the dates of Breadcrumbs milestones (or…wait for it…breadcrumbs) and news stories around those dates. Then they discuss anniversaries and round numbers before reflecting on two years of podcasting.
Amid the ambient sound of planes, trains, and automobiles, Elias and Sean discuss their connection issues. Somewhere in there they also find time to talk about urban planning and the blending of old and new in city infrastructure.