Feeding Curiosity

Feb 23 2025 222 ep. 68 mins 66
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Feeding Curiosity explores the human experience through conversation hosted by Erich Wenzel. We try to understand the habits and routines that allow us to interact with the world. Over time, we aim to provide blueprints, built by others, that we may use to live a better life.

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Exploring AI's Role and Limitations: From Corporate Automation to Human Creativity

Feb 23 2025 55 mins  
In this episode of Feeding Curiosity, the hosts explore the implications of AI technology, discussing concerns about AI replacing human productivity; they debate the potential and limitations of AI tools like ChatGPT. The conversation covers corporate automation, the dangers of over-reliance on AI, and its inability to generate original thought or creativity. They examine how AI

Deep Dive: Robert Eggers' Nosferatu - Alchemy, Symbolism, and Horror

Jan 21 2025 63 mins  
In this episode of Feeding Curiosity, we start the year by exploring Robert Eggers' rendition of Nosferatu. We delve into the film's alchemical symbolism and how it reinvigorates old-school horror storytelling for a metamodern audience. We also break down the film's rich narrative layers, from the intricate character dynamics to the underlying mythological themes. Join

Exploring Awe, Meaning, and Dynamic Systems in Life

Jan 04 2025 73 mins  
In this episode of Feeding Curiosity, the hosts discuss topics ranging from personal updates, such as Joe's application to PhD positions, to the significance of interdisciplinary thinking in academia. They delve into the podcast of Andrew Huberman and his father, exploring their differing graduate school experiences. The conversation roams through biopsychology, cognition, awe, and

Mind Over Miles: Reflections from the Marathon

Dec 03 2024 26 mins  
In this episode of Feeding Curiosity, host Erich Wenzel reflects on the journey and insights from training for and completing two marathons. He discusses the challenges and sacrifices involved, including balancing marathon training with a full-time job and transitioning to a new career. Erich emphasizes the importance of building new experiences, pushing personal limits, and the me

Arcane Season 2 Act 3: Transformation and Perfection Explored

Nov 28 2024 82 mins  
In this in-depth discussion of Act 3 of Arcane Season 2, the hosts analyze the central theme of transformation for each character, particularly the core 'good' characters who evolve into different versions of themselves. They elaborate on the positive and negative transformations, using characters like Vander and Victor as primary examples. The conversation deepens into the narrat

Arcane Season 2 Act 2: Deep Dive into Symbolism, Archetypes, and the Unconscious

Nov 24 2024 90 mins  
We discuss 'Arcane' in Season 2, Act 2 in this episode. They explore the breathing room provided in this segment, examining Jinx's transformation and symbolic role in the undercity. The discussion covers character arcs, including the intricate relationship between Jinx, Vi, and Isha, with Isha representing Jinx's inner child. Further, they analyze Vander's metamorphosis into Warwic

Arcane Season 2 Act 1: A Deep Dive into Themes, Characters, and Cultural Commentary

Nov 15 2024 71 mins  
In this podcast episode, the hosts return after a hiatus to discuss the highly anticipated second season of 'Arcane.' They explore the show's unique release format while reflecting on its first season. The conversation delves into first impressions of the new episodes, analyzing the animation, plot developments, and thematic elements. Key points include the portrayal of masculine a

Film Deep Dive | Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Jul 05 2023 99 mins  
Today on the podcast, we are back with a film deep dive discussing Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse! In these podcasts, we try to cover different aspects of the film and story to understand more deeply what worked or didn't from as many angles as possible. This podcast is a bit special for Erich, as Spider-Man has been his favorite super for as long as he can remember. As far a

Joe Jackowski on Apotheosis and The Parodies

May 23 2023 110 mins  
Today on the podcast, we are joined by Joe Jackowski. Joe is a Marine Corps veteran and current graduate student at Vanderbilt University in the Cognitive Psychology in Context program. His primary interest is meaning in life, which broadly extends to problems in ethics, A.I., and culture. In this episode, we sit down to discuss his first long-form article on his new sub stack, Apo

Joey and Drew on Few Will Hunt

May 08 2023 48 mins  
"Everybody wants to eat, but Few Will Hunt." Today on the podcast with Joey Bowen and Drew Beech, co-founders of the apparel brand and community Few Will Hunt. Joey and Drew spent their daily commutes through the gritty streets of Philadelphia on the phone for a year straight. On these calls, they talked about business and life — especially the trends of self-entitleme