I Think Tomorrow
“I Think Tomorrow” is a journey into the future of human experience, exploring how our shared reality might evolve in unforeseen directions. Through thought-provoking discussions and real stories from real people, we dive into the forces that will reshape how we live, love, and understand the world around us. What does tomorrow hold, and how will it transform what it means to be human? We'll try to connect the dots between tomorrow’s possibilities and today’s world. Join us as we explore the questions that will define our future—one story at a time.
I Think Tomorrow
#8 - A Brain Built for Struggle in a World of Comfort
Modern life has removed many of the problems our brains evolved to solve. Ironically this doesn't calm us down, in fact quite the opposite. In this conversation, we explore why, when life gets easier, the mind often creates anxiety, dissatisfaction, and self-made problems instead. Drawing on ideas from Dopamine Nation, we talk about boredom, meaning, and why deliberately choosing hard, meaningful challenges can be the antidote to a comfortable but restless life.