Ideas Join IDEAS for our annual New Year's Levee
Dec 31, 2024
In this annual New Year's Levee podcast, IDEAS' producers and contributors preview their upcoming projects. Topics include exploring the mysteries of existence, the decline of salmon and its impact, podcast rankings, therapeutic benefits of reading thrillers, challenges of marriage, and the recognition of Quebecois poet Emil Nélégant.
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The Paradox of Existence
- The human body, seemingly self-contained, comprises 37 trillion cells with countless components.
- These parts work together yet are mostly empty space, creating a paradox.
Inspiration for the Episode
- The idea for the episode originated from the movie Fantastic Voyage.
- The episode aims to create an audio journey exploring the mysteries of existence.
Empty Fish Camps
- The Yukon River hosts the world's longest Chinook salmon migration, vital for First Nations.
- Due to declining salmon stocks, fish camps now face empty drying poles.