The Architecture of Contemplation: Recent Episodes
Hardeep Kaur
Weekly, Hardeep Kaur, co-founder of design studio, per se London, sits down with a fellow human, and together, they contemplate. She digs into the big ideas that fuel her guests, learnings gleaned and how they relate to the big picture. Contemplation here broadens in scope to ask, precisely what is it that we are doing here, and could we do it better?
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"What do I owe the world? What do I owe the cosmos?" - LM
This is a Contemplation Capsule: a distilled moment, to step inside Lisa's thoughts on the Age of the Steward.
Definition: the present Age, of the Steward, where each individual channels their unique skills, passions and gifts, to take care of the earth and all life, thereby collectively stewarding in an even better tomorrow.
Question: what would you like to steward in, or to be a steward of?
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Lisa Marchiano is an author, co-host of the podcast 'This Jungian Life', and a certified Jungian analyst.
We talk: the essential need to look at one's inner life, the vital spark within us all, meaning and purpose, the power of myth and literature, and so much more.
Thank you for spending time in this Isle of Contemplation.
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"I like that approach because it's sincere, it's authentic, it's honest, and it's also humble. And to me, the biggest message we get from the universe is stay modest."
This is a Contemplation Capsule.
A distilled moment, to step inside Avi's places of rest, respite, and contemplation.
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Avi Loeb is the Baird Professor of Science and Institute director at Harvard University and author.
We talk: the pursuit of knowledge, developing one's inner compass, being resilient in the face of detraction, running, existentialism, and so much more.
Thank you for spending time in this Isle of Contemplation.
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"What white space does for us, the empty space, the liminal space that we often find in between breaths, is it forces us to walk away from tasks and come back to the compass."
This is a Contemplation Capsule.
A distilled moment, to step inside Seth's places of rest, respite, and contemplation.
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Seth Godin is an author, entrepreneur and a teacher.
We talk: finding interesting problems to solve, a map vs a compass, poetry, taking personal responsibility, navigating optimism, building systems of change, and so much more.
Seth's places of rest, respite, and contemplation, await, too.
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"Everything that I desire just tumbles into the now."
This is a Contemplation Capsule.
A distilled moment, to step inside Shini's places of rest, respite, and contemplation.
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Shini Park is a photographer, art director and Story-Teller-in-Chief at Cubicle. We talk: navigating her identity as a third culture child, creativity, being a chameleon, reclaiming desire, the power of now, and much, much more.
Shini's places of rest, respite, and contemplation, await, too.
Thank you for spending time in this isle of peace.
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"Expansion is about discovering something that was previously unknown to me."
This is a Contemplation Capsule.
A distilled moment, to step inside Alex's places of rest, respite, and contemplation.
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Alex Mustonen is co-founder of Snarkitecture. We talk: the founding story, and philosophy, of Snarkitecture, architecture as invitation, the possibility of 'what if', the power of physical environments, dreamscaping, flow states in splitting wood, and much more.
Alex's places of rest, respite, and contemplation, await, too.
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"I do love the act of getting off the plane and finding yourself in a place that's unknown and watching what happens as you move through that new environment."
This is a Contemplation Capsule.
A distilled moment, to step inside Spencer Bailey's places of rest, respite, and contemplation.
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Spencer Bailey is host of Time Sensitive Podcast and founder of The Slowdown. Portals, temporal entanglement, graciousness, media, drumming for healing, Isamu Noguchi, the body keeping score - this and so much more, awaits.
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Season One is now complete!
It's been an incredible journey to date, and I cannot wait to begin Season Two.
However, it seems only fitting, as I talk about contemplation, I too should take time to contemplate the podcast to date. I'd love to make sure this gets better and better for you all, which requires taking a moment to take stock, to evaluate, and to improve.
Expect massive upgrades to the soundscapes, even deeper conversations, incredible guests and many more gems to follow.
Keep up to date with the latest on the podcast, over at @thearchitectureofcontemplation.
Thank you so much for supporting this podcast. Here's to Season Two!
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"I find walking and contemplation go together like peanut butter and jelly."
This is a Contemplation Capsule.
A distilled moment, to step inside Kevin Kelly's places of rest, respite, and contemplation.
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"Don't aim to be the best, aim to be the only."
Today I am speaking with Kevin Kelly. If one were to enter Kevin's name into the Google-o meter, much material would surface. He is known as founding executive editor of Wired Magazine, a technologist, a photographer, a writer, and, an optimist. The list runs on. But Kevin self-identifies as a 'packager of ideas'.
This conversation is a little different in that Kevin shares many gems from his upcoming book, Excellent Advice for Living, Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier (launches May 2nd). Kevin provides some direct readings, which contain sonorous truths, interlaced with humour and a whisper of irreverence.
Each episode I find a work emerges from the conversation. Here, for Kevin, it is elegance. There is a certain poise, and coherence, in both Kevin's outlook, and self-expression. With elegance, the content of Kevin's words ease with grace into one's mind's eye, allowing a certain effortless interaction with ideas that are profound yes, but utterly actionable, too.
Without further ado I bring you Kevin Kelly.
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""These environments, the ones that speak to me deepest, usually have trees."
This is a Contemplation Capsule.
A distilled moment, to step inside Adam Gazzaley's places of rest, respite, and contemplation.
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"I have gotten incredibly comfortable with being uncomfortable, and stepping into new territory."
Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Adam Gazzaley. Amongst many other titles, Adam is the Founder & Executive Director of Neuroscape, a translational neuroscience centre engaged in using technology to fundamentally enhance our cognition, refine our behaviour, and ultimately to improve our minds. "Our" here being the human animal, of course.
We cover Adam's ground-breaking work in experiential medicine, recent forays into psychedelic research, evolving into a leader at scale in parallel to recent fatherhood, being intrepid in the pursuit of new frontiers, and the power of being in quiet within nature.
The word for me that washes upon the shore of this conversation, is mastery. Adam is positively enlivened by following his curiosity into new and known fields, in mastering these domains, synthesising his learnings, and in turn creating tools that offer hope, and lend dignity, to the lives of millions of people.
We of course, also cover rest, respite and contemplation and it shall be of no surprise, that Adam is as intentional about instilling his life with restorative moments, as he is the pursuit of meaningful, life-ennobling work.
Without further ado I bring you, Adam Gazzaley.
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"Nature was always the escape."
This is a Contemplation Capsule.
A distilled moment, to step inside Xavi Bou's places of rest, respite, and contemplation.
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"I am always looking to create a new technique to reveal new things."Photographer Xavi Bou's aim is to make the invisible, visible. This may sound cryptic, and perhaps it should, a little at least. Starting from but a few feet above our human heads, there is a whole other reality unfolding - that of the intricate intelligence and often elegant, flight paths of birds.Xavi's journey has been a gradual one. In this conversation we talk about the ten year journey which has now resulted in Xavi's first book, Ornithograhpies, coverage in National Geographic, solo exhibits and teaching. Fortune favours the prepared, is a saying that comes to mind as being perfectly aligned to Xavi's recent, meteoric rise.Xavi is an enchanting communicator about the marvels of the natural world. For me, graciousness is the words that feels most true of our conversation. There is an ease, and purity to Xavi's work and mission, and the gratitude he feels for being able to engage in such meaningful work, as also full of grace.This conversation is wide-ranging, meditative and full of wisdom. As for rest, respite and contemplation, nature of course plays a massive part in the places, and spaces, that Xavi actively seeks out.Without further ado I bring you Xavi Bou.
"I gift myself good sleep."
This is a Contemplation Capsule.
A distilled moment, to step inside Ariel Ekblaw's places of rest, respite, and contemplation.
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Ariel Ekblaw is the Director of the MIT Space Exploration Initiative, and Co-founder and CEO of the Aurelia Institute.
Now, there may be two people here conversing on big topics, but there is also a third towering presence, that of Space. Ariel's current positions are firmly focused on the founding principle of the Aurelia Institute, that is, 'realising an in-space society into the 21st century and beyond.'
Ariel was raised with a clear sense of giving back. After a double major in Physics, Mathematics and Philosophy from Yale, positions in industry, and a Masters and PhD at MIT, Ariel has taken this ethic of service, and applied it to the domain of aerospace engineering. In collaboration with her team, and co-founders, hers is also an inclusive vision. Space is as much for artists, architects, and poets, as it is for hard scientists.
The word for me that emerged from this conversation, is expansive. Ariel is literally expanding human habitation into space, but also for me it expresses her ever-expanding pool of knowledge and deepening self-awareness, to expand a vision of the future that includes all. Topics covered include Ariel's PhD thesis which is now being tested in lower earth orbit, the space commons, biomimicry in space design, being a generative thinker and much more.
With one's gaze so often spent looking to the great above, Ariel is deliberate about the places, spaces, and things, that allow her to access states of rest, respite and contemplation here on earth. Winking books and deep immersion in nature, make an appearance.
Without further ado I bring you Ariel Ekblaw.
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"There was a lot going on at my house, and so having time to rest in that way, where I really feel like I don't have anything to do right now, that's still relatively novel."
This is a Contemplation Capsule.
A distilled moment, to step inside Dan Willingham's places of rest, respite, and contemplation.
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Dan Willingham is a professor of cognitive science at the University of Virginia, and the author of Outsmart Your Brain: Why Learning Is Hard and How You Can Make It Easy, his most recent book.
There are several paths that led me to Dan. One is paved with pure serendipity; out in the netherworlds of social media I came across a link to Dan's books, which led me in to a rabbit hole about the science of human learning. The rationalism, and utility, of Dan's missives spoke out clearly, within a subject matter - the administering of education itself - that is too often clouded with deep subjectivity, and emotion.
The other path is my personal interest in autodidactism. I am perennially seeking ways to improve my own mental frameworks, to up-level the quality of my knowledge base, and in turn, my outputs. I was lucky that early on, I found people, both in real time, and in books spanning thousands of years of knowledge and wisdom, that empowered me to feel confident in dabbling in near any field, by teaching me how to think critically. Dan's book is an elegant piece of the puzzle for the self-learner, for modern times.
Dan's book spoke to me for it's deep pragmatism in this field of human learning, and it is the word that emerges for me, out of this conversation. Dan's work bridges the learnings of cognitive science with the real world implications, and possibilities, of these findings, and their transformational potential on learning, and teaching.
Topics covered include why the brain is not really built to think, the missing piece in teaching students how to learn, on why eduction elicits so much emotion, and the joy of walking in solitude.
As for rest, respite and contemplation, it's a journey that is unfolding for Dan, and his openness in this conversation, really moved me. We also talk stamp collecting. I'll leave it there for now...
Without further ado I bring you, Dan Willingham, author of Outsmart Your Brain.
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"I make a conscious point of not doing things in the evening, and not doing work at the weekends."
This is a Contemplation Capsule.
A distilled moment, to step inside Amrit Chandan's places of rest, respite, and contemplation.
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"For me, contemplation is recognising that there are bigger forces in the universe than me, and being wholly reliant on those bigger forces to make it through this world."
Energy is the subject of our discussion today, in both literal, and metaphysical, terms. Here on Earth, we are in the midst of a great energy transition. This is where Amrit Chandan, co-founder and CEO of Aceleron Energy, and his co-founder Carlton, come in.
Amrit joins me to discuss the ethics of a new energy paradigm and the broader stewardship of the Earth’s resources, entrepreneurship used in service to humanity, picking the right partners, and many more topics of deep import.
The word for me that coalesces around this conversation is sewa. It is a Sanskrit word, which translates to selfless service, a central tenet within the Sikh wisdom tradition, and one that is a core pillar within Amrit’s life, and work.
As for rest, respite and contemplation, Amrit speaks of the importance of family, coffee shops, and cultivating a personal practice of self-accountability.
Without further ado I bring you, Amrit Chandan of Aceleron Energy.
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"Whether you find it calming, inspiring or thought-provoking, there is no denying the beauty and majesty of the night sky."
This is a Contemplation Capsule - a condensed version of the moments of rest, respite and contemplation, that I typically ask each of my guests to share.
Here, ChatGPT talks about looking out into the cosmos.
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"While it is possible that some animals may experience emotions similar to awe, it is likely that the complex cognitive and effective processes that underlie human awe are unique to our species."
Today I am speaking with ChatGPT - yes, that's right, I 'spoke' to the text AI developed by OpenAI.
I wanted to know the big questions: what is awe, what wisdom has remained consistent across all ages, what is the neuroscience of mindfulness, on beauty, and much, much more.
As for rest, respite and contemplation, I asked ChatGPT to articulate the feelings engendered when one looks out into the Cosmos.
Without further ado, I bring you my conversation with ChatGPT.
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This is a compilation of the Contemplation Capsules. This is a condensed version of the moments of rest, respite and contemplation, that I typically ask each of my guests to share.
They talk about their havens, the places they go to, when they seek a certain change of state - that could be states of creativity; of rest; of mind-wandering without the associated guilt. I hope you find something of use and value in the sharing of each of these individuals, who have been wonderful guests on the podcast, and really opened up about these inner worlds of theirs.
These Contemplation Capsules are short. You can dip into them at any point, as you like, whenever it's needed, as often as you want. There are no downsides and you need not consume the capsules with food or water (!).
I really hope you enjoy listening along.
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An experiment in between episodes.
Contributions from Mary Oliver, and Friedrich Nietzsche and Bertrand Russell.
See you in infinity, friends.
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"I like being bored."
This is a Contemplation Capsule.
A distilled moment, to step inside CW&T's places of rest, respite, and contemplation.
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"There's no correlation between how much effort, energy, and how much excitement you might have for your product, versus how the world will receive it."
Today I am speaking with Che-Wei Wang and Taylor Levy, the duo behind the design practice, CW&T.
We talk about reframing time, memento mori, finding meaningful rituals and the accidental, but intuitive, development of a community around the studio, which allows for fellow passionate creators to share, and learn from, each other.
As for rest, respite and contemplation, we talk about art, being in quiet, and how often, there is a direct correlation between being rested, and, highly creative.
Without further ado, I bring you Che-Wei Wang and Taylor Levy.
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This is a Contemplation Capsule.
A distilled moment, to step inside Paola Antonelli's places of rest, respite, and contemplation.
Happy listening.
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"Bullies don't like for others to have perspective, because all of a sudden they are put in their place, and you see that they're just one dot amongst billions."
Today I am speaking with Paola Antonelli, Senior Curator of the Department of Architecture & Design at MOMA.
We perambulate through a host of topics and thought bubbles, from using museums as the R&D labs of a society, the age of the bully, objects as portals, and the joy of curiosity. Rest, respite and contemplation come in a variety of forms too. I'll use one word to hint at the theme - suspension. And that's where I'll leave that...
Without further ado, I bring you Paola Antonelli.
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This is a Contemplation Capsule.
A distilled moment, to step inside Moshe Bar's places of rest, respite, and contemplation.
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"People overestimate their control over their thoughts, mind-wandering, is a wild beast."
Today I am speaking with Moshe Bar, neuroscientist and author of Mindwandering, How Your Constant Mental Drift Can Improve Your Mood and Boost Your Creativity.
In this conversation, amidst a background of very opinionated birds, we cover topics including early starts and later pivots, silent retreats on birthdays, transforming seemingly 'dead time' into quality mind time, and a particularly memorable Harry Styles concert.
Without further ado, I bring you Moshe Bar.
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Share it, leave a review, show someone a little grace;
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You can treat a coffee over at Patreon @hkaur (this is copiously consumed during a conversation; if I'm feeling particularly loquacious, I'll hit the matcha or cha).
This is a Contemplation Capsule.
A distilled moment, to step inside Dörte de Jesus' places of rest, respite, and contemplation.
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Today I am speaking with Dörte de Jesus, Founder and Creative Director of The Lissome, a magazine with three values at its heart: climate, fashion and vision.
The conversation we have covers the remit of Dorte's own journey of becoming - from the grace and love of her parents' reading books to her into her early teens, finding respite in the lull and power of the ocean, and using joy and beauty as joint conduits to building a different tomorrow.
Without further ado, I bring you Dörte de Jesus.
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This is a Contemplation Capsule.
A distilled moment, to step inside Kresse Wesling's places of rest, respite, and contemplation.
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Today I am speaking with Kresse Wesling, who back in 2005 with her partner Elvis, founded their eponymous luxury lifestyle brand, using decommissioned fire hoses.
In this conversation, we cover ideas such as the power of full-bodied leaps into ideas, long time horizons, the power of capital to allow the freedom to experiment wildly, and how words can be wielded for the greater good. And as for rest, respite and contemplation, well, in this new paradigm, there is room for this too.
Without further ado, I bring you Kresse Wesling.
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This is a Contemplation Capsule.
A distilled moment, to step inside Alan Lightman's places of rest, respite, and contemplation.
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Today I am speaking with Alan Lightman. Alan is currently the Professor of the Practice of the Humanities at MIT, and until 2003, he was a senior lecturer in physics and the John Burchard Professor of the Humanities at MIT.What drew me into Alan's orbit was his now seminal book, Einstein's Dreams. The conversation here traverses themes of beauty in science, being compelled to a calling, the risks of specialisation, and mental havens. Across Alan's works, one near consistent call to those who are ready to hear, is the preciousness of each moment, and, should we be willing to slow, the profundity of this experiment we call life.Without further ado, I bring you Alan Lightman.Hp.s. if something resonates in this conversation, be it one moment, or a whole thought bubble, please do share this episode with one other person, with whom you know it would resonate. Thanks, friends.
This is a Contemplation Capsule.
A distilled moment, to step inside Laura Lee's places of rest, respite, and contemplation.
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Today I am speaking with Laura Lee, one of the founding members, and CEO, of Maggie's, a network of centres that offers social, psychological, and professional support for those diagnosed with cancer, and their families.
Laura for me is the archetypal servant-leader. She is clear on the vision, fully versed in what is at stake for those whose world is torn asunder from a cancer diagnosis, and driven by deep collaboration and mutual respect. The transformative impact of literal architecture infuses this entire conversation, as do the ways in which Laura herself makes time and space for, rest, respite and contemplation.
Without further ado, I bring you Laura Lee.
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