Many of us spend lots of time and energy trying to get organized. We tell our kids to clean their rooms, and our politicians to clean up Washington. But economist Tim Harford says maybe we should embrace the chaos. This week, as part of our You 2.0 series, we bring you our November 2016 conversation with Harford.
May 2024
Embracing Chaos with Andy Puddicombe
Many of us strive for order and control amid life's chaos, often creating strict schedules or meticulously managing our living spaces. While structure is beneficial, overly rigid systems can make us feel unstable when even small disruptions occur. Today, consider embracing a bit ... Show More
2m 23s
Jul 2021
Radio Headspace Rewind: The Chaos That Is Now
A lot of us are trying to build a sense of order and control amidst the chaos that is our lives right now. Very often, that can look like a very strict daily schedule, a list of books and movies to cross off your queue, or perhaps keeping the home very tidy. It’s good to have ord ... Show More
3m 42s
Nov 2022
Dreams, Creatures, and Visions
We are in the season of chaos. It can feel like everything is happening at once: You might be sprinting across an airport; or around your kitchen, with a few too many dishes cooking at once. Your phone keeps pinging — texts, weather alerts, and more and more breaking news. Here a ... Show More
48m 10s
May 2021
The Paradox of Order and Chaos
Eckhart Tolle elaborates on the paradox of order and chaos that exists in our world. For many of us, especially this past year, living through the pandemic has wreaked havoc on our lives. We’ve experienced loss of socializing, income and perhaps the loss of someone we love. While ... Show More
43m 44s