22. Why Do We Travel?

We're back, baby! Fresh off of a long trip, jet lagged Thomas once again joins Dzido as they explore the philosophy of travel—why we do it, what we gain from getting lost, and whether the journey is worth the hype. From ancient wanderers to modern influencers, they break down the pros and cons of hitting the road. Following media mentioned (no major spoilers) The Beach (2000) Euro Trip (2004) Into the Wild (2007) One Week (2008) Skyfall (2012) Hitman: World of Assassination (2016) Further links/reading The Philosophy of Travel and the Experience of Otherness - Matt Johnson - https://www.neuroscienceof.com/human-nature-blog/travel-philosophy-experience-otherness?format=amp Why travel makes you smarter - Jonah Lehrer - https://amp.theguardian.com/travel/2010/mar/14/why-travel-makes-you-smarter The Case Against Travel - Agnes Callard - https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-weekend-essay/the-case-against-travel In a Sunburned Country - Bill Bryson - https://www.amazon.ca/Sunburned-Country-Bill-Bryson/dp/0385259417/ref=asc_df_0385259417/?gad_source=1&hvadid=706830265619&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl&hvlocint&hvlocphy=9000968&hvnetw=g&hvpone&hvpos&hvptwo&hvqmt&hvrand=15897999251135178339&hvtargid=pla-435997899833&linkCode=df0&mcid=0578333f5b573749b41676931dbfc583&psc=1&tag=googlemobshop-20