In this episode, Carl shares a thought experiment designed to stretch how we think about reality, money, and the assumptions we rarely question. Inspired by ideas from thinkers like Seth Godin, he explores what happens when we stop judging new perspectives and simply consider them—whether it’s cultures that see dreams as more real than waking life or worldviews that organize life around something other than work and money. In a world that feels increasingly uncertain, Carl suggests that this openness isn’t just interesting—it may be essential. Sometimes the most powerful shift comes not from finding the right answer, but from being willing to see the question differently.

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