Tangentially Speaking with Christopher Ryan

677 - Lloyd Kahn, in Crestone

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Sep 24, 2025
Lloyd Kahn, a veteran builder and author, shares his vibrant journey through ninety remarkable years of life. He discusses the significance of alternative building and the creative community in Crestone. Lloyd reflects on aging gracefully, emphasizing the importance of diet and exercise, while also exploring grief and autonomy in end-of-life choices. His insights on the soul and living memory provide a profound perspective, along with a caution against overly nostalgic views of the past. Join this delightful conversation filled with wisdom and humor!
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INSIGHT

Curiosity Fuels Long Life

  • Curiosity and delight sustain Lloyd Kahn's vitality into his 90s.
  • Staying interested and 'just keep moving' fuels mental sharpness and joy.
ANECDOTE

Posting On Substack Without Handholding

  • Lloyd posted the podcast to his Substack after Ryan gave him the MP3 and learned Substack quickly.
  • He uploaded it the next morning with almost no help, showing tech adaptability at 90.
INSIGHT

Place Shapes Political Claims

  • Local identity shapes how people defend traditions like fishing and hunting in California.
  • Outsider-driven environmental regulation can create cultural conflict with natives who grew up practicing those livelihoods.
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