{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Old School","title":"Episode 66: On Hope and Optimism","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/d863e67c\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2951,"description":"The two hosts, well known as old curmudgeons, tackle the seemingly foreign topic of hope and optimism. It turns out, both have much to say on the two concepts.Referenced works:The Greek legend of SisyphusThe Myth of Sisyphus by Albert CamusOptimism: An Essay by Helen KellerEssays and Aphorisms by Arthur SchopenhauerIf you are interested in more contemporary readings, we invite you to purchase and read and enjoy our own book:The Center Cannot Hold: A Critical Look at Contemporary Education","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/uHbYazK0RPs8LHQfev9GSXqOl2Q2mtsll-QgdY0PfhA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE4MTMyLzE2MTY3/Njc3NjQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}