What happens to a society that forgets how to be surprised — and how do we rebuild our capacity to truly see one another?

Andy Mills, award-winning journalist and master storyteller explores the search for meaning, the role of curiosity in modern journalism, and why culture — not legislation — may be the single most powerful force shaping our future.

We talk about Andy’s early years in ministry, his transformative time reporting in South Sudan, and the worldview that emerged from witnessing both the best and hardest parts of humanity. Then we dive into his groundbreaking AI series The Last Invention (Apple | Spotify) and why he believes this moment represents a hinge point in human history.

This episode blends philosophy, journalism, mental fitness, and cultural critique — ultimately reminding us that even in times of rapid technological change, the most important tools we have are still profoundly human.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Identity & Meaning

02:00 – Leaving Religion & Finding Story

05:00 – The Storyteller’s Role

08:00 – Curiosity as a Superpower

10:00 – Reporting Across Extremes

14:00 – The Editing Ethics Test

15:30 – South Sudan

21:00 – Shrinking Global Concern

24:00 – Culture as the Lever

29:00 – Birth of The Last Invention

33:00 – AI Debate: Three Camps

40:00 – What Media Misses

48:00 – Beyond Chatbots

52:00 – Tech, Loneliness & History

56:00 – Mental Fitness & Pressure

59:00 – Crying, Laughter & Processing

1:02:00 – Passing the Torch

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