After four days deep in the New Zealand bush—no cell service, no news, just the sound of waterfalls and the weight of stillness—Carl is confronted with a jarring return to the outside world. A chance encounter with hikers reveals devastating news, and it sparks a bigger question: What is the role of news in our lives? How much do we really need to know, and at what cost? With reflections on information, control, and clarity, this episode invites you to reconsider your relationship with the constant flow of updates.
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