The Significance of Place in Shaping Our LivesIn this episode of the 'From 78' podcast, I explore the subjective experience of time and the impact of physical places on shaping personal identity and relationships. I share personal anecdotes about the various places that significantly impacted my life, including a game store, a Borders bookstore, and a Denny's restaurant. I reflect on how these places provided a sense of community, facilitated friendships, and influenced my tastes and aesthetics. I also ponder the effect of technology on social interaction and question how I can create or find similar meaningful spaces in my current life. The episode encapsulates a sense of nostalgia, gratitude, and curiosity about the evolving nature of communal spaces.00:31 Introduction and Greetings01:03 Kolacky and Coffee: A Morning Ritual02:10 The Importance of Plans02:47 Wandering Thoughts: The Significance of Place05:10 Reflecting on Past Experiences07:39 The Role of Place in Personal Growth10:56 Memorable Places: Game Store and Borders17:59 Denny’s: A Hub for Connection27:00 The Impact of Technology on Social Spaces28:54 Concluding Thoughts and Gratitude

Reflections on Time and LongingIn this impromptu episode of the 78 podcast, Neil Gorman delves into his subjective experience of time, sparked by a spontaneous observation while driving past a middle school. The episode explores themes of nostalgia and longing as Neil reflects on his own middle school experiences, juxtaposing them with his life as an adult, and wrestling with the emotions these memories evoke. Introduction and Episode ContextReflecting on Daily RoutinesA Nostalgic EncounterMemories of Middle SchoolThe Longing for YouthAdult Reflections and RealizationsConcluding Thoughts and Reflections

Embracing Uncertainty and Desire: A Reflection on Open-MindednessIn episode 021 of the From78 podcast, Neil reflects on a personal anecdote about eating a bagel and connects it to his thoughts after reading a New Yorker article about Mahmud Mandani's 1964 bus trip across America. Neil then explores themes of open-mindedness, desire, and the subjective experience of time, questioning whether people today are still capable of embracing the unknown and unfamiliar without fear or defensiveness. Through these reflections, the host delves into the concept of desire within Lacanian psychoanalysis and challenges listeners to consider their own reactions to lack and absence.00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdote01:52 Introducing the Main Topic03:08 New Yorker Article Excerpt05:41 Reflecting on the Past and Present09:15 Exploring Human Nature and Desire13:07 Concluding Thoughts

Episode Description: In this episode of his podcast, host Neil Gorman delves into the subjective experience of time and reflects on his own emotional and cognitive journey from youth to adulthood. He discusses the shift from anger and judgment in his younger years to a more compassionate and understanding outlook as he grew older. Neil revisits previous themes, references the poem 'The Prophet' by Kahlil Gibran, and shares insights about the natural progression of becoming a steward of the world. He also discusses the contrasting paths people may take as they age—either moving towards compassion or becoming increasingly bitter. Join Neil as he explores the complexities of time, growth, and the importance of compassion.Warning: This episode is a self-referential reflection, where I revisit some of the themes from prior episodes. It is very rambly, so if you like that kind of thing, you'll like this one. And, if you don't like rambling episodes, you should probably skip this one. Themes & Returning Themes: Dwelling in the house of Tomorrow when you're young, and moving out into the world of the present.The shift from being one who is going to inherit the world to someone who has inherited the world and is now a steward of that world.The loss of youth, the future, a large stack of tomorrows.... This makes some people soften and become more compassionate, and others harden and become bitter and brittle. Referenced: The Prophet, by Kahlil GibranF78 Episode 015 Nick Cave (Faith, Hope, & Carnage; The Red Hand Files) F78 Episode 017 F78 Episode 018 

I talk about how it's been a while since I last produced an episode of this podcast. Between the release of my last episode (018) and this one (019), I went back and re-listened to all the episodes I made in season 2. This makes me reflect on two things. 1. How technology lets me kind of travel in time, by letting present me listen to past me. 2. My general liking for audio as a medium. Referenced: TV show: Quantum Leap Ira GlassThis American Life Joe Frank RadioLab