In the third episode of this Rediscover mini-series, Benji and Dave tackle the big question: Is the world fundamentally good? And share why how you answer that question colors everything else in your life. This honest and layered conversation navigates existential doubt, quiet despair, and the strange comfort of choosing to see life as meaningful, even in the midst of adversity. We explore:• What it means to ask “Is goodness running things?”• Why despair is so quietly normalized• The difference between optimism and hope• How to stay grounded when the world feels like it’s burning• Why the choice to trust goodness is radical• What full restoration really means• Why this question might shape your whole life⸻About the Hosts:Benji Block helps people rediscover their core values and build lives of clarity and meaning.Connect on LinkedIn or for coaching email: [email protected] Bindewald is the founder of The Center for Play & Exploration, helping teams and individuals reawaken creativity and divergent thinking.Connect at: https://www.playandexploration.com⸻Grab the Rediscovery JournalWant to go deeper? We created a 5-day reflection journal to spark curiosity and rediscover what matters:https://www.myundercurrents.com/p/5-day-rediscovery-journal-6ro0⸻Support the ShowIf this conversation sparked something for you, hit Subscribe, drop a comment, and share this with a curious friend.⸻Timestamps:00:00 – Opening: Is Goodness Running Things?04:45 – Living in a Burning Building09:32 – Cosmic Hope vs. Comfortable Numbness14:05 – The Background Hum of Despair18:47 – What Gen Z Is Feeling (and Asking)24:14 – Dancing Through Doubt and Despair30:10 – The Role of Imagination in Resistance36:50 – Is Justice Just Punishment?