Where does creativity come from? What does it take to be an artist in 2026? Does AI actually pose a threat to the world of visual arts? In the 17th episode of INNERVERSAL, we speak with legendary hyper-surrealist painter Tigran Tsitoghdzyan about the intersections between psychology and painting.

What does it take to be a reporter in the middle of a warring nation? How does someone keep their cool in the middle of a deadly combat? Where does one go to avoid misinformation and disinformation? Most importantly, what still surprises a writer after witnessing so many international tragedies?

From the battlefield of Artsakh during the height of the pandemic to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Palestine conflicts, we speak to writer, photographer, and filmmaker Fin de Pencier to discover the psychology of conflict journalism.

What makes a great coffee shop truly great? What is a founder thinking when they open a single café in the West Village - one that blossoms into 20+ across New York City? How do atmosphere & staff training shape the way we feel the moment we walk through the door? And how do founders know - sometimes in that Malcolm Gladwell Blink way - when a location or idea “just feels right”?

In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Rubinstein, Founder & CEO of Joe Coffee, and Amaris Gutierrez-Ray, the company’s VP of Coffee and Roasting. Together, we explore the motivations behind launching Joe Coffee in 2003, the wise and heartfelt decisions that allowed the shops - and their respective communities - to endure through COVID, the principles behind ethically sourcing great coffee, and the cultural debate around caffeine.