In this episode, I discus what's new in Elon land, from Tesla's Cybertruck to SpaceX's Starship. As well as some thoughts on the Israel/Gaza war. I also touch on Dave Filoni taking the helm of the Star Wars franchise and the possible impacts, and share an interesting perspective linking reading and empathy.

00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties

01:14 Mental Health Struggles and Microphone Adjustments

02:53 Understanding Anxiety and OCD

06:39 Coping Mechanisms and Observations

09:12 Podcast Housekeeping and Updates

09:23 The Dilemma of Anonymity and Audience Interaction

12:53 Podcast Consumption and Platform Preferences

20:41 Controversial Topics: Israel-Gaza War

24:20 The Ethics of Hostage Negotiation

25:43 Discussion on Humanitarian Aid and Prisoner Swap

26:14 Remembering Henry Kissinger

27:00 Tesla's Cybertruck Launch Event: A Disappointment?

29:46 Elon Musk's Controversial Statements and Actions

31:49 Biden's Meeting with Xi Jinping and Its Aftermath

32:36 Elon Musk's Apology and the Advertisers' Boycott

37:20 The Role of Reading in Promoting Empathy

38:38 The Cost of Eating Healthy

43:24 The Future of Star Wars Franchise with Dave Filoni

47:14 The Launch of SpaceX's Starship