“Machines Like Me” by Ian McEwan – Episode 47



The long-awaited discussion of Ian McEwan’s new book. Hint: it was visionary. New York Times Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/01/books/review/ian-mcewan-machines-like-me.html


Capsule Libraries and My Fear of Kindles – Episode 46



My fear of kindles can be explained by two words: technology and outsourcing. How to build what I’ve termed as a “capsule library” for traveling.


Taschen – Episode 44



Everything you could ever fancy to know about the art book publishing house Taschen. Vanity Fair Interview: https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2011/10/benedikt-taschen-interview Best Art Books: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/13/arts/design/best-art-books-of-2018.html Business Strategy: https://www.forbes.com/sites/patrickhanlon/2016/07/14/how-taschen-seriously-disrupts-bookselling-with-amazing-brand-experiences/#74c60a3b2152 ArtDependence Interview: https://www.artdependence.com/articles/recipes-for-art-books-of-julius-wiedemann-senior-editor-for-design-and-pop-culture-at-taschen-publishing-house/


The Gutenberg Bible – Episode 41



A comprehensive overview of the Gutenberg Bible as well as a discussion of literacy in the medieval era. I wanted to mention here that Mainz was actually a prominent town in the medieval era as shown by its innumerable examples of architecture and craft in its medieval churches; however, I stand by the opinion that … Continue reading The Gutenberg Bible – Episode 41


A conversation About Conversation ft. Lizzie Discenza – Episode 40



Our most existential episode featuring composer Lizzie Discenza from Northwestern.