This is a podcast that aims to create moments of being “pulled up short” -- experiences of surprise and curiosity when we encounter an idea, text, or experience that challenges our ways of thinking and deeply held assumptions about the world.Each episode features a different insight, with each one asking us to entertain the possibility of a different worldview and re-examine some of our presuppositions.

Pulled Up Short
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Podcast Overview
This is a podcast that aims to create moments of being “pulled up short” -- experiences of surprise and curiosity when we encounter an idea, text, or experience that challenges our ways of thinking and deeply held assumptions about the world.Each episode features a different insight, with each one asking us to entertain the possibility of a different worldview and re-examine some of our presuppositions.
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Publishing Since
3/14/2021
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Recent Episodes

May 1, 2023
Why isn't utopia ideal? (Micah Lott)
Featuring Micah Lott (guest) with Stanton Wortham (host) and Daniel Groll (commentator) Science fiction books and movies help us to imagine what a utopian society may look like. Though many representations have been offered, one common theme is the absence of challenge and hardship. In this episode, Micah Lott considers why a “good” life might need some non-ideal conditions.

April 24, 2023
Does collaboration have a dark side? (Amy Shuffelton)
Featuring Amy Shuffelton (guest) with Stanton Wortham (host) and David Blustein (commentator) In schools and workplaces, people are often encouraged to be “good collaborators” or "team players." However, in this episode, Amy Shuffelton problematizes this virtuous skill to claim that collaboration can also be understood to describe a particular kind of treachery. Join Amy in considering how to reimagine the role of collaboration in our lives and communities.

April 17, 2023
Can boredom lead to flourishing? (Kevin Gary)
With Kevin Gary (guest) with Stanton Wortham (host) and Jeffery Frank (commentator) "I'm bored" is a phrase often met with disdain from parents, teachers, and friends alike. It seems obvious that we should do our best to avoid boredom, instead working toward being engaged in school, staying curious in work, and seeking enjoyment in life. In this episode, Kevin Gary shortcircuits our negative associations with boredom to consider how boredom could instead lead to thriving and flourishing.
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