The Ground State Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-ground-state <p>Enduring Ideas and the People Behind Them</p> © 2025 The Ground State 339e737d-6c43-5193-af48-af0b0b41c146 yes Introducing The Ground State: Enduring Ideas and the People Behind Them en-us Sat, 03 Jan 2026 14:44:40 -0700 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 14:45:12 -0700 https://groundstate.transistor.fm https://img.transistorcdn.com/EIouWzWGv3e9-euqx3-yyxx6ZN_7LRajTa02xmIl24c/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hNWE5/MTYwMDE0ZWVmNmMx/ZTUzMTkwMDNiNjFi/NDhhZS5qcGVn.jpg The Ground State https://groundstate.transistor.fm episodic JD Elder <p>Enduring Ideas and the People Behind Them</p> <p>Enduring Ideas and the People Behind Them</p>. JD Elder No No Introducing The Ground State: Enduring Ideas and the People Behind Them 1 1 Introducing The Ground State: Enduring Ideas and the People Behind Them trailer Buzzsprout-18339820 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b8b91dbd We live in an "excited state." The world is loud, the news cycle is fast, and the hype is constant. But the most valuable knowledge isn't found in the noise. It’s found in the foundation.

The Ground State is a podcast about enduring ideas and the people behind them. Hosted by JD Elder, each topic is explored through a unique two-part structure:

  • Part 1: The Distillation: A focused, 30 minute review of a masterclass of non-fiction to uncover the fundamental insights. We explore why AI still can't understand meaning, how your brain constructs your emotions from scratch, and why time itself is an illusion. 
  • Part 2: The Conversation:  A deep-dive interview with the original thinkers behind those ideas. We look past the theory to understand the human being—exploring their inspirations, their mental models, and how they navigate the world.  

Our ability to think deeply has never been more important. Join me as we study the foundational truths to help us live effectively in a changing world. 

Subscribe wherever you watch or listen to podcasts. First episodes coming soon. 



]]> We live in an "excited state." The world is loud, the news cycle is fast, and the hype is constant. But the most valuable knowledge isn't found in the noise. It’s found in the foundation.

The Ground State is a podcast about enduring ideas and the people behind them. Hosted by JD Elder, each topic is explored through a unique two-part structure:

  • Part 1: The Distillation: A focused, 30 minute review of a masterclass of non-fiction to uncover the fundamental insights. We explore why AI still can't understand meaning, how your brain constructs your emotions from scratch, and why time itself is an illusion. 
  • Part 2: The Conversation:  A deep-dive interview with the original thinkers behind those ideas. We look past the theory to understand the human being—exploring their inspirations, their mental models, and how they navigate the world.  

Our ability to think deeply has never been more important. Join me as we study the foundational truths to help us live effectively in a changing world. 

Subscribe wherever you watch or listen to podcasts. First episodes coming soon. 



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