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Why Do People Keep Resisting New Things?
That’s the question Pessimists Archive tries to answer. In each episode, we travel back in time to the moment that a new technology or innovation was introduced—something that today we think of as totally commonplace!—and we explore why everyone was freaking out about it. Our hope is this: By seeing how repetitive and often silly yesterday’s fears were, we can begin to defang today’s fears as well.
MEET THE TEAM
Jason Feifer
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Jason is the editor in chief of Entrepreneur Magazine and the host of Problem Solvers, a podcast about entrepreneurs solving unexpected problems in their business. He has been an editor at Men’s Health, Fast Company, Maxim and Boston magazine. He has written for the Washington Post, Slate, New York, among others. He is also the author of the Novel Mr. Nice Guy (St. Martin’s Press, 2018), which he co-wrote with his wife. He lives in Brooklyn.
Chris Kornelis
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Chris is a freelance writer based in Seattle and is a regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal.
Gia Mora
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Gia Mora is an actor, singer, and writer based in LA. She’s appeared in Baskets, True Detective, and Impress Me as well as the upcoming feature The Writer is Dead. Her critically acclaimed original musical comedy Einstein’s Girl played to sold out houses on both coasts. Miz Mora’s writing spans eclectic array of topics from science to feminism… and is often set to a killer dance beat. A vegan yogi with a passion for all things feline, Gia loves eco-chic living, fine art, and Italian cooking. Follow her on Instagram.
Brent Rose
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Brent Rose is an american actor and journalist. He has written for publications such as Wired, Outside Magazine, Gizmodo, Conde Nast Traveler, Popular Science, Deadspin, Men’s Journal and Jezebel, among several others. He is also the creator and host of several popular web series including Wired’s Out of Office with Brent Rose, Gizmodo’s Bespoke America, and numerous TV pilots. Find out more at brentrose.com.
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