In this episode, I explore how “storytelling” has shifted from a tool for communication into a mechanism for hiding desire. In contemporary society, individuals, companies, and even states are expected to justify their actions with purpose, meaning, and moral narratives. Yet beneath these stories often lie simple, unspoken desires: comfort, approval, power, or control. Rather than confronting these motives directly, polished narratives function as moral cover, deflecting responsibility and neutralizing criticism. As stories grow larger and cleaner, true intentions become harder to see. This episode questions the modern faith in storytelling and argues that refusing to wrap desire in narrative may be a more honest stance.

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