The Westenberg Podcast offers ideas, explainers, book notes, and reflections on technology, philosophy, and the human experience. Hosted by Joan Westenberg, each episode unpacks complex topics with clarity and depth, blending personal insights with thought-provoking analysis. It’s a space for exploring big questions and fresh perspectives in an accessible format.
Latest Episodes
Why Freedom Is Terrifying (And How To Hack It)
Overcoming Fear to Achieve FreedomIn this episode, I talk about the paradox of wanting freedom while secretly being afraid of it. I get into Eric Fromm’s distinction b...
I Was Wrong About Being Wrong (And You Probably Are Too)
What if the most rational thing you can do is admit you're probably wrong about most things? And what if the second most rational thing is to keep acting anyway?One of...
Cringe Tolerance Is a Superpower
What's the real difference between people who create things and those who just talk about creating? It's not talent, intelligence, or even opportunity. It's something ...
Why Smart People Deliberately Kill Their Status
The Art of Strategic Disappearance"Status Death": the deliberate decision to walk away from recognition, followers, and prestige to start fresh. From Roman Emperor Dio...
I'm Obsessed with Infinite Leverage
Intellectual property is more than content - it's infrastructure. It's the lever Archimedes dreamed of, capable of moving anything without requiring a planet-sized ful...