A World Free Of Work, When Music Tastes Stall

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If technology and automation proceed on pace, what happens to human occupations? We delve into what it would mean for individuals and society if leisure was the norm. Plus, we find out why you may find yourself going back to the music of your early adult years. (Rebroadcast)

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  • Do We Stop Appreciating New Music In Our Thirties?

    We age out of new music around the time we turn 33, according to the music service Spotify. A music writer weighs in on why our tastes get more fixed as we age–and why we should try to come out of our musical shells anyway.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Marika Suval Producer
  • Derek Thompson Guest
  • Steven Hyden Guest

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