Eric Czuleger: What's...a Country?

Welcome to the Urgent Futures podcast, the show that finds signal in the noise. Each week, I sit down with leading thinkers whose research, concepts, and questions clarify the chaos, from culture to the cosmos.Want to see the video version of the show? Pop over to YouTube and hit that Subscribe button so you never miss an episode.My guest today is Eric Czuleger. His fascination with travel, history, and politics began as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Albania. After service, he completed his first circle of the globe. Returning to the U.S. he worked as a barista, yoga instructor, intelligence analyst, journalist, and tech storyteller. Eric spent his year of statelessness while completing his MSt in creative writing at Oxford University. He's lived, worked, and traveled through 47 countries and climbed two of the seven summits. Czuleger is the author of Eternal L.A., and Immortal L.A. He is also the writer and reader of the Howl Podcast, which is strange short fiction for a strange short existence.Reality Studies Recommends (Note: Purchasing through these links supports the work I do with Reality Studies. I will only ever share products that I would endorse regardless of financial incentive.)ZBiotics: Right now, get 10% off with code JESSEDAMIANI at zbiotics.com. The next day after drinking feels way better when you take one of these.NordVPN: Right now, get up to 66% off + 3 months extra through this link. It's an extremely easy way to stay much safer online. Mission Farms CBD: Lots of junk CBD on the market, but Mission Farms CBD is the real deal. Head over to missionfarmscbd.com and use code EARTH25 for 25% off.CREDITS: This podcast is edited and produced by Adam Labrie and me, Jesse Damiani. Adam Labrie also directed, shot, and edited the video version of the podcast, which is available on YouTube. The podcast is presented by Reality Studies. If you appreciate the work I’m doing, please subscribe and share it with someone you think would enjoy it.For more information visit: https://www.realitystudies.co/ Get full access to Reality Studies at www.realitystudies.co/subscribe