EP42 (S3) - Quantum Zionism with Matthew Schultz

Amidst municipal elections, Amy reunites with the insightful Matthew Schultz, marking his return since Episode 34: "Rockets and Revelations: Happy New Year?" Together, they explore hot-button topics such as Barbra Streisand’s recent lifetime achievement award at the SAG Awards, cancel culture, and recent calls to ban Israel from Eurovision and the Venice Biennale.

Dor kicks off the conversation, fondly reminiscing and expressing a longing for Season One Amy – an unapologetic force of nature known for her unapologetic stance on sensitive issues. With Matthew’s support, she brings forth a renewed sense of passion and vulnerability, enriching the conversation with depth and authenticity.

As the conversation unfolds, Amy and Matt delve into the implications of being canceled in today's world compared to the historical act of excommunication. They navigate their evolving relationships with reading, contemplating societal pressures and the consumption of 'digital parasites' in a nod to Duncan Trussell. Together, they dissect the essence of understanding, contrasting acquisitive reading with deep comprehension. The duo even explores the concept of quantum Zionism in the multiverse, imagining alternate dimensions where the history of Israel and the Jewish people unfolds differently.

Recorded on February 27 (Day 144).

Matthew Schultz is a writer and rabbinical student commuting between Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Boston. He’s a weekly columnist for the Jewish Journal covering all things Israel, Judaism, and Jewish culture. He also publishes long-form Instagram posts in an attempt to spark a more nuanced and informed discussion about Israel. He’s the author of “What Came Before,” a collection of micro-essays and co-hosts the “How to Be" Podcast with Rory O’Toole—an investigation into how to best live this one precious and wild life.

Connect with Matthew Schultz on Instagram (@matthew_a_schultz) and delve into more of his insights by subscribing to his Substack: Dispatches from the Promised Land.

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