From78 is a podcast about people in time.
The host is a dude who was born in 1978, who is literally From78. On the show, From78 talks to people who are older, young, or about the same age as he is about what the past and the future as they experience is. Topics discussed include: Hauntology, technology, politics, theory, art, culture, theology, and a wide range of other sundry things and stuff.
Along with these discussions, there are occasional audio-essays about what it is like to be From78 in the here and now.
In this episode of From78, I reflect on how place and technology shape the way we experience time and connection. Recording from my office before a day of clinical work, I think about the privilege of listening, the importance of “regular” places where relationships once accumulated, and how those spaces seem increasingly rare.
Rather than simply criticizing technology, I explore a more balanced view—drawing on Marc Weidenbaum’s idea of being “digitally cozy”: staying engaged with books, walks, art, meals, and family while dialing back the constant churn of short-term online conversations.
I also reflect on how meaningful relationships can form entirely through technologically mediated means, setting the stage for an upcoming interview that continues this conversation.
00:32 Introduction and Reflections on Being a Psychoanalyst
02:16 Exploring the Concept of Place
06:34 Technology’s Role in Social Interaction
07:33 Insights from Disquiet.com
11:53 Balancing Technology and Real Life
16:44 Upcoming Interview and Conclusion
7 Dec 2025
From 78 -026 | How we talk to (or don't talk to) others in places then & now
Summary:
In this episode of the From 78 podcast, recorded on Thursday, December 4th, I discuss the subjective experience of time and how it intertwines with social spaces and technology. After a hectic Thanksgiving with my family, I delve into the significance of physical places in making meaningful human connections, contrasting them with today's digital interactions. I highlight a particular episode of Craig Mod's newsletter 'Ridgelines' that emphasizes the atmosphere of jazz kisaten in Japan and their unique social dynamics. I also share observations from my own life, pondering how modern technology and remote work have transformed communal spaces like cafes, affecting how people interact today. Suggestions and reflections on this transformation invite listeners to consider their own experiences and interactions in such spaces.
Table of Contents:
00:32 Introduction and Thanksgiving Reflections
01:52 Podcast Content and Recent Activities
04:14 Craig Mod and His Works
06:50 The Importance of Place in Human Experience
12:22 Jazz Kissa: A Unique Cultural Phenomenon
17:48 Reflections on Modern Social Interactions
24:50 Conclusion and Listener Engagement
Referenced:
Marjory Prime (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marjorie_Prime) (film)
Mubi (https://mubi.com) (service)
Craig Mod (https://craigmod.com)(web)
Things Become Other Things (https://craigmod.com/books/things_become_other_things/)(book)
Ridgelines 218 (https://craigmod.com/ridgeline/218/) (web)
Ridgelines archive (https://craigmod.com/ridgeline/) (web)
Kissa by Kissa (https://shop.specialprojects.jp/products/kissa-by-kissa-6th-ed) (book)
Contact:
from78podcast@gmail.com
23 Nov 2025
From 78 - 025 | Camus, Kingsnorth - Connections to People, Place, Prayer, & Past
In episode 025 of the 'From 78' podcast, the host reflects on the significance of maintaining routines and the therapeutic role of podcasting in organizing thoughts. The host discusses the challenges of a busy November travel schedule, which disrupted his usual podcast routine, leading him to deeper contemplation of how expressing his thoughts changes his relationship with them. Highlighting Albert Camus' 'Notebooks 1942-1951,' he explores the longing for places of informal social interaction and the creation of bonds outside structured environments. The episode also examines Paul Kingsnorth's idea of the 'four Ps' (People, Place, Prayer, Past) and their diminishing role in contemporary life, juxtaposed with the practical difficulties of reclaiming these elements without abandoning modern conveniences. The episode concludes with gratitude to listeners and a reflection on balancing the longing for a deeper connection with the practicalities of modern living.
00:32 Introduction and Podcast Update
01:54 The Importance of Podcasting in My Life
04:21 Reflecting on Inspirations and Ideas
08:45 Engaging with Albert Camus
12:00 Longing for Connection and Place
19:52 Paul Kingsnorth’s Four Ps
23:14 Modern Intelligence and Points of Reference
29:05 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell
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