Welcome to the corpostate. Capitalism has won?

In this episode, I dive into an exploration of a future where traditional nation-states give way to powerful corporations governing their own territories—a concept I call the "corpostate."

I discuss the implications of this shift, including the potential erosion of democracy and individual freedoms, and invite you to consider the societal impacts of living under corporate rule.

Is this a dystopian fantasy or a plausible future?

The TikTok account I was referring to in the ep is @star.amerasu

“Desire is a mirror. It shows us what we want and reflects our fears back at us.”

In this audio journal, we dive into Challengers (2024), unpacking its tangled web of desire, longing, and ambition. Through vivid cinematography, dynamic performances, and deeply flawed characters, the film holds up a mirror to our own wants and insecurities.

Join me as I explore the complexities of Art, Tashi, and Patrick’s relationships, and reflect on what desire reveals about us.

Spoiler Warning: If you haven’t watched Challengers, bookmark this episode for later.

Let’s talk desire: what did you take away from Challengers?

This year I watch 35 films. What would you like to hear me yap about?

In this episode of Layers of Now, I explore the tension between chaos and control in our everyday lives. Using the guiding words of Buddhist nuns, poets, philosophers, and authors, I reflect on the struggle to release our grip on life's messiness and find meaning in its uncontrollable twists and turns.

I share personal reflections on why defying chaos is as futile—and as natural—as trying to defy gravity. This audio journal became my way of processing what it means to live without trying to micromanage every detail, especially since I missed therapy this week.

Join me as I make sense of it all—or at least try to.

We're all being manipulated.

Ever feel like you’re not really in control of your thoughts? In my inaugural episode of Layers of Now, I’m breaking down how social media, algorithms, and constant information overload are messing with our minds. From quick dopamine hits to biases that keep us in echo chambers, we’re being manipulated in ways we don’t always see—and it’s exhausting.

Join me as I explore why our brains are burned out, how our instinctual reactions are being hijacked, and what it really takes to slow down and reclaim your thoughts.

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