Audio Edutainment Media VOOX Releases New Episode of 'Aida' Podcast Featuring Yosuke Horikoshi and Hikaru Kashida
VOOX, an audio educational platform operated by Moon Creative Lab Inc. (a Mitsui & Co. venture studio), has launched Episode 34 of its popular series 'Chodo Ii Kaigi | Aida.' Featuring Yosuke Horikoshi (University of Tokyo) and Hikaru Kashida (Digital Agency CAO), this episode titled 'The Problem of Too Few Translators' explores the boundaries between government and the private sector, and the relationship between language and organizational culture. The episode is available on the VOOX app and Spotify.
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Moon Creative Lab Inc., a Palo Alto and Tokyo-based venture studio of Mitsui & Co., has announced the release of the latest episode of its audio educational series 'Chodo Ii Kaigi | Aida' on its VOOX platform.
The podcast is hosted by two experts with distinct backgrounds: Yosuke Horikoshi, a project researcher at the University of Tokyo specializing in philosophical dialogue, and Hikaru Kashida, Chief Analytics Officer at Japan's Digital Agency. Together, they delve into the 'betweenness' (Aida) of world matters—things that cannot be easily categorized as black or white. Their cross-talk aims to generate unpredictable chemical reactions and provide listeners with fresh perspectives.
In Episode 34, titled 'Rain | Aida | Samidare *The Problem of Too Few Translators,' the discussion covers a wide range of topics, including:
- The positioning of 'Philosophical Consulting' and its application in business development.
- Philosophy and ethics that avoid being merely 'excuse-like.'
- The fascination of administrative terminology and how language reflects organizational culture.
- Concepts of 'Outside vs. Inside' and the gap between government and the private sector.
VOOX is a specialized audio medium for learning, delivering practical knowledge from leading figures in 10-minute segments. Each series consists of six episodes. Currently offering over 700 episodes, VOOX makes its new series available for free for the first two weeks after release.
**About the Hosts:**
- **Yosuke Horikoshi**: Project Researcher at the University of Tokyo's UTCP. He supports corporate activities through 'Philosophical Dialogue' and has authored books on workplace communication and philosophical thinking.
- **Hikaru Kashida**: Chief Analytics Officer at the Digital Agency. Formerly the head of the data analysis team at Mercari. He transitioned from strategic consulting to data science, focusing on service improvement and business strategy.
The series can be accessed via the VOOX app and is also available on Spotify.
The podcast is hosted by two experts with distinct backgrounds: Yosuke Horikoshi, a project researcher at the University of Tokyo specializing in philosophical dialogue, and Hikaru Kashida, Chief Analytics Officer at Japan's Digital Agency. Together, they delve into the 'betweenness' (Aida) of world matters—things that cannot be easily categorized as black or white. Their cross-talk aims to generate unpredictable chemical reactions and provide listeners with fresh perspectives.
In Episode 34, titled 'Rain | Aida | Samidare *The Problem of Too Few Translators,' the discussion covers a wide range of topics, including:
- The positioning of 'Philosophical Consulting' and its application in business development.
- Philosophy and ethics that avoid being merely 'excuse-like.'
- The fascination of administrative terminology and how language reflects organizational culture.
- Concepts of 'Outside vs. Inside' and the gap between government and the private sector.
VOOX is a specialized audio medium for learning, delivering practical knowledge from leading figures in 10-minute segments. Each series consists of six episodes. Currently offering over 700 episodes, VOOX makes its new series available for free for the first two weeks after release.
**About the Hosts:**
- **Yosuke Horikoshi**: Project Researcher at the University of Tokyo's UTCP. He supports corporate activities through 'Philosophical Dialogue' and has authored books on workplace communication and philosophical thinking.
- **Hikaru Kashida**: Chief Analytics Officer at the Digital Agency. Formerly the head of the data analysis team at Mercari. He transitioned from strategic consulting to data science, focusing on service improvement and business strategy.
The series can be accessed via the VOOX app and is also available on Spotify.
FAQ
VOOXで配信されている『ちょうどいい会議｜あいだ｜を問うラジオ』とはどのような番組ですか？
東京大学特任研究員の堀越耀介氏とデジタル庁の樫田光氏が、白黒はっきりつけられない「あいだ」にある物事について、哲学とデータ分析の視点から語り合う対談番組です。
新エピソード「Ep34」の主なテーマは何ですか？
「翻訳ができる人が少なすぎる問題」を切り口に、哲学コンサルの立ち位置、事業開発と哲学の関係、行政用語の面白さ、行政と民間のあいだ、などについて語られています。
VOOX（ヴォークス）とはどのようなメディアですか？
1話10分、6話完結の構成で、各分野の第一人者の実践知を届ける学びに特化した音声メディアです。現在700話以上のコンテンツが配信されています。
新シリーズの無料視聴期間はありますか？
新規シリーズは、公開から2週間はどなたでも無料でお楽しみいただけます。
Moon Creative Labとはどのような組織ですか？
三井物産グループが2018年に設立したベンチャースタジオで、グローバルな専門人材によるサポート体制で新規事業の創出を支援しています。