Infinite Days ep.1 w/ Tom Hyde, Jesse Nichols

Welcome to the first episode of Infinite Days! Dive into this irreverent conversation I had with Tom Hyde. Where Tom and I explore his ideas of Wonderism and many tangential connections.

Filmed while we were both in San Francisco in Golden Gate Park.

We go into Tom’s early acts of defiance. Weaving through some random anecdotes, like me stealing my mom’s car to drive my friends to Vegas at 15, to broader reflections on how childhood disobedience connects to a philosophy of free thought.

Inspired by David Deutsch’s ideas, we unpack how questioning authority fuels creativity.

Tom talks about his concept of "Wonderism," a framework that bridges the rigor of science with the awe of human achievement. We go from William Wordsworth’s poetic reverence for London’s skyline to Ayn Rand’s celebration of New York’s grandeur, and explore how human creations can inspire more wonder than nature itself.

We also explore the tension between efficiency and beauty—such as choosing a scenic route over a straight one—and how boredom can spark innovation.

Enjoy the ride!

Show notes and transcript here in the Roam Graph:

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