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Craig Mod – What Japan Taught Him About Self-Worth and Slowing Down

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Content provided by Kevin Rose. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Kevin Rose or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Watch episode on YoutubeIn this episode, Kevin sits down with writer, photographer, and technologist Craig Mod for a wide-ranging conversation on the value of slowness in a fast-moving world. From walking solo across Japan to rethinking the economics of independent publishing, Craig shares his philosophy of presence, deep attention, and building creative ecosystems that last. Whether you're an aspiring creator or simply seeking to live with more intention, this episode is a masterclass in meaningful modern living.Topics covered

* Craig’s early years in the BBS/ANSI art scene and how it shaped his creative drive

* Escaping post-industrial America and finding healing in the structure of Japanese life

* The joy and challenge of learning Japanese, and how language opens cultural doors

* From blog software in the '90s to essays that changed the course of his career

* Silicon Valley vs. Tokyo: ambition, trade-offs, and choosing a slower life

* The transformative power of walking: from ancient pilgrimages to solo introspection

* Building a reader-funded membership model and launching handcrafted books

* How a 200-word essay led to $100M+ in economic impact for a rural Japanese city

* Addiction, self-worth, fatherhood, and the emotional repair of being seen

* The cultural weight of jazz kissa, pizza toast, and public bathhouse rituals

* Anti-influencer media: binaural audio, slow video, and presence in a distracted world

Links

* Craig’s blog

* Things Become Other Things - Craig’s new book


This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.kevinrose.com
  continue reading

110 episodes

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Manage episode 481180019 series 1542700
Content provided by Kevin Rose. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Kevin Rose or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Watch episode on YoutubeIn this episode, Kevin sits down with writer, photographer, and technologist Craig Mod for a wide-ranging conversation on the value of slowness in a fast-moving world. From walking solo across Japan to rethinking the economics of independent publishing, Craig shares his philosophy of presence, deep attention, and building creative ecosystems that last. Whether you're an aspiring creator or simply seeking to live with more intention, this episode is a masterclass in meaningful modern living.Topics covered

* Craig’s early years in the BBS/ANSI art scene and how it shaped his creative drive

* Escaping post-industrial America and finding healing in the structure of Japanese life

* The joy and challenge of learning Japanese, and how language opens cultural doors

* From blog software in the '90s to essays that changed the course of his career

* Silicon Valley vs. Tokyo: ambition, trade-offs, and choosing a slower life

* The transformative power of walking: from ancient pilgrimages to solo introspection

* Building a reader-funded membership model and launching handcrafted books

* How a 200-word essay led to $100M+ in economic impact for a rural Japanese city

* Addiction, self-worth, fatherhood, and the emotional repair of being seen

* The cultural weight of jazz kissa, pizza toast, and public bathhouse rituals

* Anti-influencer media: binaural audio, slow video, and presence in a distracted world

Links

* Craig’s blog

* Things Become Other Things - Craig’s new book


This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.kevinrose.com
  continue reading

110 episodes

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