What happens to a society that forgets how to be surprised — and how do we rebuild our capacity to truly see one another?Andy Mills, award-winning journalist and master storyteller explores the search for meaning, the role of curiosity in modern journalism, and why culture — not legislation — may be the single most powerful force shaping our future.We talk about Andy’s early years in ministry, his transformative time reporting in South Sudan, and the worldview that emerged from witnessing both the best and hardest parts of humanity. Then we dive into his groundbreaking AI series The Last Invention (Apple | Spotify) and why he believes this moment represents a hinge point in human history.This episode blends philosophy, journalism, mental fitness, and cultural critique — ultimately reminding us that even in times of rapid technological change, the most important tools we have are still profoundly human.Timestamps:00:00 – Identity & Meaning02:00 – Leaving Religion & Finding Story05:00 – The Storyteller’s Role08:00 – Curiosity as a Superpower10:00 – Reporting Across Extremes14:00 – The Editing Ethics Test15:30 – South Sudan21:00 – Shrinking Global Concern24:00 – Culture as the Lever29:00 – Birth of The Last Invention33:00 – AI Debate: Three Camps40:00 – What Media Misses48:00 – Beyond Chatbots52:00 – Tech, Loneliness & History56:00 – Mental Fitness & Pressure59:00 – Crying, Laughter & Processing1:02:00 – Passing the Torch****Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life Connect with Marc >>> Website | LinkedIn | Instagram |*A special thanks to our mental fitness + sweat partner Sip Saunas.🧠 x 🥵 = 😃*Special props 👇Music: Clouds - Joakim KarudSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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