EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 20 MIN
What drives people towards impossible goals
from The Current
From hunting for a mythical treasure to solving the mystery of life in the universe -- why some people are driven to dedicate their lives to unachievable goals, and what that commitment to optimism means to the rest of us.
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