VOOX/Spotify Audio Educational Media Launches 'Ep31: Specialist | In-Between | Generalist - Why is Kashida-san Going to Graduate School?' Radio Program
VOOX and Spotify have launched a new radio program, 'Ep31: Specialist | In-Between | Generalist,' featuring Yosuke Horikoshi (Project Researcher, University of Tokyo) and Hikaru Kashida (Digital Agency). The program explores "the in-between" – matters that cannot be simply categorized as black or white – through unpredictable cross-talk, offering new insights to listeners.
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The audio educational media VOOX and Spotify have begun distributing the radio program 'Ep31: Specialist | In-Between | Generalist - Why is Kashida-san Going to Graduate School?' featuring Yosuke Horikoshi (Project Researcher, University of Tokyo / Philosophical Dialogue) and Hikaru Kashida (Digital Agency / Data Analysis). These two individuals with different specializations discuss various "matters that cannot be simply categorized as black or white" – referred to as "the in-between" – in the world. By exploring the "in-between" of various things, they create unpredictable chemical reactions, offering new insights to listeners. Enjoy the cross-talk of these two individuals who seek the "just right."
In this episode, they extensively discuss "the in-between" on topics such as "What defines a researcher?", "SNS is a public road, so there are police," "Relative specialization," "What you see when you start a business," "Specialists and Generalists," "Do you want to research or learn?", "Specialization in the business world versus academia," "Indicators other than GDP," and "It's fine to go to graduate school after working." Please listen during your commute, or during breaks from work or housework.
Yosuke Horikoshi Profile
Project Researcher at the Uehiro Research Division for the Philosophy of Co-existence, Center for Philosophy for Co-existence, The University of Tokyo. Completed his doctoral course at the Graduate School of Education, The University of Tokyo. Ph.D. (Education). Supports various corporate activities engaged in problem-solving and value creation through "philosophical dialogue" and "philosophical consulting." Author of 'Beyond Generations and Positions: How to Create a Common Language in the Workplace' (Cross Media Publishing) and 'How to Use Philosophy: An "Ultra" Introduction to Philosophical Thinking for Problem Solving' (Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha).
Hikaru Kashida Profile
Since 2022, serves as a Private Sector Expert (Data Analysis) and Chief Analytics Officer at the Digital Agency. From 2016-2020, was the head of the data analysis team at Mercari, Inc. After graduating from the Waseda University Graduate School of Science and Engineering, he worked at a foreign strategic consulting firm on business strategy, operational improvement, and market analysis, then self-taught programming and transitioned to a data scientist. He is involved in service improvement using data, product analysis, and business strategy formulation.
What is VOOX?
VOOX is an audio media specializing in learning. It delivers practical knowledge from leading experts and inspiring live voices through content structured in 10-minute episodes and 6-episode series. Currently, over 700 episodes are available, with new content regularly updated. New series are available for free for two weeks for everyone to enjoy.
The VOOX app can be downloaded from the QR code or link below.
https://voox.onelink.me/KbDS/PRT
Contact for this matter:
Moon Creative Lab Inc. VOOX Operations Office
Email: support@voox.me
Official Page: https://www.voox.me
About the Operating Company:
Moon Creative Lab was established in 2018 as a venture studio promoting human-centered new business creation within the Mitsui & Co. Group. With bases in Palo Alto, USA, and Tokyo, it has built a hands-on support system with diverse global experts including designers, engineers, product managers, and experienced entrepreneurs, achieving new business creation that brings positive impact to the world. Based on this experience, Moon has expanded its support for new business creation beyond the Mitsui & Co. Group, providing assistance to unleash the creative potential of teams and organizations and transform bold ideas into innovative ventures.
Trade Name: Moon Creative Lab Inc.
Representative: CEO Takashi Onogawa
Head Office: 660 High Street, Palo Alto, California, 94301, USA
Branch Office: Spring Terrace Omotesando 2F, 3-10-5 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Established: August 23, 2018
Shareholder Composition: Mitsui & Co. 100%
URL: https://www.mooncreativelab.com/ja/
In this episode, they extensively discuss "the in-between" on topics such as "What defines a researcher?", "SNS is a public road, so there are police," "Relative specialization," "What you see when you start a business," "Specialists and Generalists," "Do you want to research or learn?", "Specialization in the business world versus academia," "Indicators other than GDP," and "It's fine to go to graduate school after working." Please listen during your commute, or during breaks from work or housework.
Yosuke Horikoshi Profile
Project Researcher at the Uehiro Research Division for the Philosophy of Co-existence, Center for Philosophy for Co-existence, The University of Tokyo. Completed his doctoral course at the Graduate School of Education, The University of Tokyo. Ph.D. (Education). Supports various corporate activities engaged in problem-solving and value creation through "philosophical dialogue" and "philosophical consulting." Author of 'Beyond Generations and Positions: How to Create a Common Language in the Workplace' (Cross Media Publishing) and 'How to Use Philosophy: An "Ultra" Introduction to Philosophical Thinking for Problem Solving' (Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha).
Hikaru Kashida Profile
Since 2022, serves as a Private Sector Expert (Data Analysis) and Chief Analytics Officer at the Digital Agency. From 2016-2020, was the head of the data analysis team at Mercari, Inc. After graduating from the Waseda University Graduate School of Science and Engineering, he worked at a foreign strategic consulting firm on business strategy, operational improvement, and market analysis, then self-taught programming and transitioned to a data scientist. He is involved in service improvement using data, product analysis, and business strategy formulation.
What is VOOX?
VOOX is an audio media specializing in learning. It delivers practical knowledge from leading experts and inspiring live voices through content structured in 10-minute episodes and 6-episode series. Currently, over 700 episodes are available, with new content regularly updated. New series are available for free for two weeks for everyone to enjoy.
The VOOX app can be downloaded from the QR code or link below.
https://voox.onelink.me/KbDS/PRT
Contact for this matter:
Moon Creative Lab Inc. VOOX Operations Office
Email: support@voox.me
Official Page: https://www.voox.me
About the Operating Company:
Moon Creative Lab was established in 2018 as a venture studio promoting human-centered new business creation within the Mitsui & Co. Group. With bases in Palo Alto, USA, and Tokyo, it has built a hands-on support system with diverse global experts including designers, engineers, product managers, and experienced entrepreneurs, achieving new business creation that brings positive impact to the world. Based on this experience, Moon has expanded its support for new business creation beyond the Mitsui & Co. Group, providing assistance to unleash the creative potential of teams and organizations and transform bold ideas into innovative ventures.
Trade Name: Moon Creative Lab Inc.
Representative: CEO Takashi Onogawa
Head Office: 660 High Street, Palo Alto, California, 94301, USA
Branch Office: Spring Terrace Omotesando 2F, 3-10-5 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Established: August 23, 2018
Shareholder Composition: Mitsui & Co. 100%
URL: https://www.mooncreativelab.com/ja/