Exploring the ups and downs of commuting in major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, New York, and London, highlighting the effects of music on decision-making, diverse transportation options, and methods for optimizing travel time. Personal anecdotes from the hosts illustrate varying commuting situations, from swift remote work commutes to enduring lengthy daily journeys.
Imagine waking up before dawn, stepping out into the bustling streets of Beijing or Shanghai to join the river of commuters flowing towards their workplaces. This is the daily reality for tens of millions living in the urban jungles. How can we make commute, an unavoidable part in so many people's lives, more pleasant? Or at least less painful? / Is fast-paced music keeping you from losing weight (22:33)? On the show: Niu Honglin, Xingyu & Josh Cotterill