Becoming a parent leads to a heightened sense of responsibility and dedication. The experience of facing dangerous situations, like white water river rafting, can trigger a deep intrinsic motivation to ensure one's survival for the sake of their child. Parenthood often results in individuals working harder and smarter to provide a better future for their children, contrary to the common misconception of wanting to work less.
To reflect on the moment of turning 40, Trevor sits down in South Africa with two of his closest friends, Anele Mdoda and Sizwe Dhlomo. They debate whether birthdays even matter, whether it’s possible to reinvent yourself, and whether Trevor’s age influenced him leaving The Daily Show. The three friends also dissect two of the biggest stories of reinvention happening in the news this week, Rachel Dolezal’s recent foray into OnlyFans and OpenAI’s Sora launch.
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