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Special guest Tiffany Parker joins Livia and Zainab in a conversation about the future's role in preparing us for it, the way technology integrates with the present and what we can learn from being in the moment.

Livia & Zainab share their immediate reflections after seeing Mike Mills's latest film, C'mon C'mon, which features Academy Award Winner Joaquin Phoenix and the very talented child actor, Woody Norman. Hear what we had to say about this moving film about a radio journalist who has to take care of his energetic nephew for the first time.

A vast network of microorganisms exists seemingly invisible to humans, yet it influences and shapes our existence. How deep do these networks run and how much do we really know about their role in our lives? Livia and Zainab reflect on the influence of these microscopic living organisms and how they affect our free will.

Are we citizens of the universe or are we citizens of society? In this short reflection, Livia & Zainab explore the purpose of humanity.

Where do dreams come from and what are they trying to tell us? In this short reflection, Livia & Zainab pull from their personal experiences to reflect on the origin and purpose of dreams.

Are you the author or simply a character in your story? Livia & Zainab explore that question by deeply analyzing the film Be Natural.

How do you carry the legacy of your past while stepping into an unknown future? Livia & Zainab explore that question by deeply analyzing the film Daughters of the Dust.

Will an increased sense of compassion affect how we interact with the natural environment? Livia & Zainab explore that question by deeply analyzing the film Honeyland.

Does language limit our capacity to fully perceive time? Livia & Zainab explore that question by deeply analyzing the film Arrival.

Are we destined to chase a pinnacle moment that would define our lives but that never comes? Livia & Zainab along with special guest, Allan, explore that question by reviewing and deeply analyzing the film The Great Beauty.

When you are given only two options, how do you create a third? Livia & Zainab explore that question by deeply analyzing the film Moonlight.

Is someone's identity innate or is it a construct that society shapes? Livia & Zainab explore that question by reviewing and deeply analyzing the film Jojo Rabbit.