Mark Medley

Mark Medley, journalist and author who profiles people chasing unlikely, long-term goals. Paul Eastwick, UC Davis psychology professor studying attraction and long-term relationships. They discuss what really predicts lasting attraction, why apps and first impressions mislead, how vulnerability and social networks build closeness, and why some people devote lives to goals they know may never be achieved.

Mark Medley, Deputy Editor of The Globe and Mail's Opinion section and author of 'Live to See the Day', explores the intriguing world of impossible goals. He discusses the motivations behind pursuing pursuits that may never be achieved, like finding lost species and planetary defense initiatives. Medley emphasizes traits such as patience and resilience, and delves into fascinating profiles, including that of Les Knight and the Voluntary Human Extinction Movement. Ultimately, he reflects on how these ambitions can extend our concern for future generations.

Mark Medley, a journalist and author of "Live to See the Day," explores the journeys of people pursuing unlikely goals, like a no-hope political candidate and an amateur searching for a missing duck. He reflects on the thin line between aspiration and delusion, emphasizing how failure can teach valuable lessons. Comedian Chris Duffy, author of "Humor Me," discusses how humor can be taught and its vital role in breaking routine. He shares anecdotes about finding joy in unexpected moments and highlights humor's profound social and health benefits.

Mark Medley, journalist and author of Live to See the Day, profiles people who chase long-shot, multi-generational projects. He explores cathedral-scale undertakings, treasure hunters in Arizona, the search for extraterrestrial life, patience as a practice, and projects meant for future generations. Short, thought-provoking stories about optimism, persistence, and handing the future a better world.

Mark Medley, Globe and Mail journalist and author of Live to See the Day, profiles people devoted to long-shot quests. He explores why people commit to cathedral-scale projects and what sustains them. Topics include space searches like SETI, the Future Library, patience and joy in long pursuits, and the humility of caretakers passing work to future generations.