Echoes, Ownership, and the Stories We Tell

What happens when an idea feels original, but maybe it isn’t? In this episode, Gary and Birga talk about the echoes of the past, the unreliability of memory, and the complicated question of who “owns” an idea. They explore false memories, the assumption that something is entirely new simply because we don’t remember where it came from, and why conflict around intellectual property can become so personal so quickly.More importantly, they talk about how to handle those moments well: how to stay curious, ask better questions, and have healthier, more productive conversations when credit, ownership, and trust are on the line.