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In this episode of Older and Wilder, Joy and Claire talk about Claire's weekend mountain biking festival in Fruita. They delve into detailed experiences about the festival, the local attractions, and the logistics of mountain biking in the area. The conversation then transitions to broader, more serious topics including political and social issues, addressing the overwhelming nature of real-time news and social media reactions. They discuss the impact of polarized political rhetoric, the degradation of civil discourse, and the mental health tolls of constant media consumption. The hosts also explore the challenges in the current job market, especially with automated systems in the recruiting process, and stress the importance of personal connections. They conclude by reflecting on generational differences in attitudes towards aging and self-assistance, particularly within outdoor sports communities.

00:55 Mountain Biking Festival Highlights

03:58 Packing and Moving Plans

04:59 Political Commentary and Social Media Impact

11:34 Processing Tragic Events and Media Consumption

23:29 Community and Solidarity in Difficult Times

25:08 Finding Rational Voices Amidst Chaos

30:12 Navigating the Job Market Challenges

38:38 Embracing E-Bikes and Overcoming Ageism

46:36 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell

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310 episodes

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In this episode of Older and Wilder, Joy and Claire talk about Claire's weekend mountain biking festival in Fruita. They delve into detailed experiences about the festival, the local attractions, and the logistics of mountain biking in the area. The conversation then transitions to broader, more serious topics including political and social issues, addressing the overwhelming nature of real-time news and social media reactions. They discuss the impact of polarized political rhetoric, the degradation of civil discourse, and the mental health tolls of constant media consumption. The hosts also explore the challenges in the current job market, especially with automated systems in the recruiting process, and stress the importance of personal connections. They conclude by reflecting on generational differences in attitudes towards aging and self-assistance, particularly within outdoor sports communities.

00:55 Mountain Biking Festival Highlights

03:58 Packing and Moving Plans

04:59 Political Commentary and Social Media Impact

11:34 Processing Tragic Events and Media Consumption

23:29 Community and Solidarity in Difficult Times

25:08 Finding Rational Voices Amidst Chaos

30:12 Navigating the Job Market Challenges

38:38 Embracing E-Bikes and Overcoming Ageism

46:36 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell

  continue reading

310 episodes

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