What if your sense of existence, your self-awareness, isn’t unique at all—but the very same “I” that exists in everyone, everywhere? What if you and I—and everyone—are essentially the same person? In this episode, I talk with Joe Kern, author of “The Odds of You Existing,” about Open Individualism: the radical view that there is only a single subject of cons ... Show More
Dec 2024
The Psychology of Nostalgia
In the first of two special holiday episodes, Claudia Hammond and an expert panel of psychologists look back, nostalgically. At this festive time of year, you might be thinking wistfully about Christmas past – perhaps you’ll be rewatching old films, arguing over a game of Monopol ... Show More
29m 45s
Jun 2025
304. Why we grieve past versions of ourselves?
Why does personal growth sometimes feel like a quiet loss? Ever look back at an old photo and feel a strange mix of nostalgia and sadness for the person you once were? You're evolving, becoming stronger, wiser, but there's still a strange ache for the person you used to be. In to ... Show More
51m 22s
Feb 2025
Thrift Shop ASMR | Old School Nostalgia
Welcome to our thrift store, today I will wrap, fold and ring up your items for you, as well as use announcement mic to do price checks. I hope you enjoy nostalgic vibes. Thank you for being here! ♥ #ASMR #GentleWhispering #ThriftShop #OldSchoolVibes #RelaxingASMR #Nostalgia
34m 5s