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What 2025 Taught Us—And Where 2026 Is Taking Us

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Dec 21, 2025
Explore the quirky connections between foot massage parties, AI tutors, and Singapore's territorial otters. The hosts analyze big ideas like sustainable infrastructure and the need for slower growth. Dive into thought-provoking discussions on AI's impact on education, the ethics of gene editing, and the importance of human connection. They also challenge the perception of psychedelics as universal solutions and celebrate the joy of small creative endeavors. It’s a blend of insights and reflections on technology’s role in shaping our future.
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ANECDOTE

Paid Foot Massage Party

  • Manoush Zomorodi described a $1,000 party of paid foot massages and snacks to remove social guilt and encourage relaxation.
ANECDOTE

Beat The Bomb Escape Party

  • Elise Hu shared the idea of a 'beat the bomb' puzzle party with hazmat suits and room-based timed puzzles that ends with a robot challenge.
INSIGHT

Infrastructure Tech Accelerates Sustainability

  • Sherrell Dorsey highlighted infrastructure-level tech as the lever for faster sustainability progress across energy and semiconductors.
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