This episode starts strong with a math class of sorts and the world premiere of Oh Santa!, but quickly devolves into discussion of the urbanization of human life and creative ethics. We also announce our new book and accompanying podcast, The Practices of Collaboration. Shout out to the 90s kids who will remember physical music.

Mariah Carey's Christmas special will include Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson: https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/18/entertainment/mariah-carey-ariana-grande-jennifer-hudson-christmas-special/index.html

Mariah Carey Becomes First Artist at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 in Four Decades, Thanks to 'All I Want for Christmas': https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/8547157/mariah-carey-number-one-hot-100-four-decades-all-i-want-for-christmas-is-you

Jenny Slate quits 'Big Mouth' role, says Black characters 'should be played by Black people': https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/25/entertainment/jenny-slate-big-mouth-exit-intl-scli/index.html

Fact Chequé:

According to the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, the percentage of the US population living in urban centers hit 70% in 1960, and will reach 89% in 2050. 68% of the world's population is projected to live in urban centers by 2050 as well.

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