HEARSAY CULTURE RADIO
In a time when technology dominates our lives, it’s easy to feel adrift on an endless stream of screens and information. Yet, as the late Steve Jobs noted, “Technology alone is not enough.” In this unique episode, we sit down with bestselling author and global thinker Pico Iyer, whose transformative new book Aflame: Learning from Silence delves into the profound lessons found in stillness.
Drawing on decades of personal retreats to a remote Big Sur Benedictine hermitage and insights from his travels and life’s adversities, Pico shares how silence can be a source of clarity and strength in an overbusy world. Together, we explore:
- The power of stepping away from digital noise to reconnect with what truly matters
- How moments of loss and hardship can ignite a deeper sense of purpose
- Lessons from monks and communities that embrace simplicity as a path to joy
- How to achieve some of these benefits without access to a Benedictine hermitage
This conversation offers a provocative reminder of why, in an era of technological excess, rediscovering silence isn’t just a retreat—it’s a revolution, and a return to our real selves.
“It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.” – Albert Einstein
“Technology gives us everything, except how to make a wise and discerning use of technology.” — Pico Iyer
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