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Introducing: Natural Causes

Natural Causes is a podcast about the politics and practicalities of going outside in a world on fire, hosted by Dr. James Stout. It approaches the outdoors, conservation, agriculture, food sovereignty, and Indigenous land rights as interconnected issues. We want to combine unfli ...  Show more

Two Big Updates from Bridget

Today, July 14th, is the day my audiobook Love At First Prompt: AI and the Future of Intimacy goes on sale! This audiobook is one of the most personal things I’ve ever made. It’s about loneliness, AI companions, and what happens when technology starts becoming emotionally entangl ...  Show more

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