Why do we expect the worst?

This week, Aaron and Jess talk about simple solutions, Karen moments, assuming malice, Thanos, Falkland's Law, and lemmings. They don’t talk about the famous former power forward for the Boston Celtics or the Hamburger Peddler's rhyming buddy.

references

• Corrections Department: Camila Cabello "I'll Be Home for [Quizmois]"
• Glee's Kevin McHale
• Kevin McHale on the Loss of Naya Rivera
• Hanlon’s Razor
• Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein
• Cringe Blvd.
• Slow Horses
• Falkland's Law

How has technology made us less sure of ourselves?

This week, Jess and Joey talk about technological change, Christmas cards, scraping, phone numbers, friendships, and FaceTime. They don’t talk about beepers.

references

• Ski-ba-bop-ba-dop-bop
• Rolodex
• propinquity
• Don't lose that number, Jenny
• Sternberg’s Triangular Theory and The 8 Types of Love
• Mr. Postman
• Desiigner "LOD Freestyle"

Is it better to generalize or to specialize?

This week, Joey and Jess talk about polymaths, running, functional fitness, idea people, curiosity, and Starship Troopers. They don’t talk about dilettantes.

references

• Specialization is for insects.
• Stardew Valley
• Forbes: Going Pi-Shaped: How To Prepare For The Work Of The Future
• 129 Ways to Get a Life
• Robert A. Heinlein