What We Learned While the World Burned

Exploring how personal rituals, long-term relationships, and creative thinking help us navigate a turbulent world. This episode blends the intimate and the existential as George and Col reflect on a week marked by both personal joy and global turmoil. They explore the grounding power of family time, long-term friendships, and daily rituals, while also confronting the emotional weight of political violence, international instability, and societal fatigue. The conversation turns toward creativity and serendipity, how breakthroughs often emerge from unexpected intersections, and the role AI now plays in remixing ideas and accelerating learning. A thoughtful, honest check‑in for turbulent times.