What if everything you’ve been taught about progress, success, and civilization... was just a story? In this episode, we dive deep into Ishmael by Daniel Quinn and explore how Mother Culture — the invisible narrator of our lives — still speaks through the world around us. From factory farms and environmental collapse to hustle culture, school systems, and the myth of human supremacy, we unpack the real-life consequences of listening to the wrong voice for too long. Featuring powerful quotes from the book, real-life examples from current U.S. news, and candid reflection, this episode challenges you to start hearing the stories you've been told — and maybe rewrite them. 🌱 “You’re not doomed. You’re just enacting a story that puts you on a collision course with disaster.” – Ishmael 📚 If you haven’t read Ishmael, don’t worry — this episode stands on its own, but you might just pick up the book after. 🧠 Stay curious. Stay questioning. Stay philosophical.