In this episode, we start with the Word of the Week: Toxic Productivity and how it fuels (see what we did there?) workplace burnout through the American grind culture. Then we discuss the Artemis II mission, especially how it's equally awe-inspiring and anxiety-inducing. (Challenger kids, unite!). Finally, we discuss System 1 and System 2 thinking, including who's most vulnerable to scams, shortcuts, and shiny promises.

This episode is part space‑nerd wonder, part sociological deep dive, and part “wait…why are we like this?” conversation. Equal parts humor, honesty, and hard questions—just how we like it.

🎧 Listen if you’ve ever:

- Held your breath during a rocket launch

- Wondered why exhaustion is praised as a personality trait

- Fallen down a cult‑podcast rabbit hole

Questioned whether your instincts are protecting you or limiting you

- No scripts. No polish. Just curiosity, caution, and commentary.

Mentioned in the show

Beyond the grind: Toxic productivity and how it sabotages your well-being - Harvard Health

Artemis II lunar fly by pictures - NASA

We choose our cults everyday - The Atlantic (2021)

Amanda Montell - Cultish