How to Be a Better Human How to get your sense of wonder back (w/ Nate DiMeo)
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Feb 24, 2025 Nate DiMeo, host of The Memory Palace and an expert in weaving historical narratives, joins the conversation to explore how the past can illuminate our present. He shares insightful ways to revive your sense of wonder, emphasizing curiosity as a muscle to exercise. The discussion touches on the importance of storytelling in connecting with history and finding meaning in everyday life. Nate also highlights the pitfalls of algorithm-driven experiences and encourages listeners to embrace diverse perspectives to enrich their creativity.
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Defining Wonder
- Wonder is something that snaps you into presence.
- It takes you out of the daily grind and helps you learn something about your present by connecting it with the past.
Elephant Arrival
- Nate DiMeo keeps a list of intriguing historical snippets, like the first elephant's arrival in the US.
- He waits for a connection to the present before developing them into stories.
Florence Chadwick
- Nate DiMeo found inspiration in Florence Chadwick, the second woman to swim the English Channel.
- Her story, initially uninteresting, became a metaphor for building a life around passion and finding meaning beyond major achievements.
