Just Right Meetings | Exploring the "In-Between" Radio "Ep37: Good Solidarity | In-Between | Bad Solidarity *Why is "Full of Ups and Downs" Rated Higher Than "No Problems"?" Now Available on Audio Education Media VOOX/Spotify!
Audio education media VOOX has launched a radio program, "Ep37: Good Solidarity | In-Between | Bad Solidarity," featuring Yosuke Horikoshi (Project Researcher, The University of Tokyo) and Hikaru Kashida (Digital Agency), discussing various "in-between" states. This episode explores diverse themes such as loneliness, the nature of solidarity, and happiness derived from comparison.
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Yosuke Horikoshi (Project Researcher/Philosophical Dialogue, The University of Tokyo) and Hikaru Kashida (Digital Agency/Data Analysis). These two individuals with different expertise discuss various "in-between" states in the world – things that cannot be categorized as simply black or white. By using the "in-between" as a lens to explore questions, they create unpredictable chemical reactions, offering listeners new insights. Please enjoy the "just right" exploration through their crosstalk.
In this episode, they extensively discuss the "in-between," covering topics such as "Freelancers Feeling Lonely," "How Loose Solidarity Emerges," "The Sense of Creating Something Ourselves," "Humanity Starting to Create the Invisible," "Feeling Happy Because You Know the Difference," "Is Comparative Happiness True Happiness?", "Low-Priority Connections," and "Not Forcing Non-Existent Problems." Please listen during your commute, work breaks, or while doing chores.
Profile of Yosuke Horikoshi
Project Researcher, Uehiro Center for the Study of Ethics and Society, The University of Tokyo. Completed doctoral program at the Graduate School of Education, The University of Tokyo. Ph.D. in Education. Supports various corporate activities focused on problem-solving and value creation through "philosophical dialogue" and "philosophical consulting." Author of "Bridging Generations and Positions: How to Create a Common Language in the Workplace" (Cross Media Publishing) and "How to Use Philosophy: A "Super" Introduction to Philosophical Thinking for Problem Solving" (Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha).
Profile of Hikaru Kashida
Since 2022, serves as a Private Sector Specialist (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 Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Waseda University, worked at a foreign-affiliated strategy consulting firm, engaging in business strategy, operational improvement, and market analysis, before independently learning programming and transitioning to a data scientist. Involved in service improvement using data, product analysis, and business strategy planning.
What is VOOX?
VOOX is an audio media platform specializing in learning. Our content is structured in 10-minute episodes, with each series consisting of 6 episodes, delivering the practical knowledge of leading figures and their inspiring voices. We currently offer over 700 episodes and regularly update with new content. New series are available for free to everyone for the first two weeks after release.
You can download the VOOX app via the QR code or link below:
https://voox.onelink.me/KbDS/PRT
Contact Information 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 within the Mitsui & Co. group, driving human-centered new business creation. With bases in Palo Alto, USA, and Tokyo, we have built a hands-on support system with diverse global talent, including designers, engineers, product managers, and experienced entrepreneurs, to realize the creation of new businesses that have a positive impact on society. Based on this experience, Moon is expanding its support for new business creation beyond the Mitsui & Co. group, providing assistance to unlock the creative potential of teams and organizations and transform bold ideas into innovative ventures.
Company Name: Moon Creative Lab Inc.
Representative: CEO Takashi Onozawa
Headquarters: 660 High Street, Palo Alto, California, 94301, USA
Branch: Spring Terrace Omotesando 2F, 3-10-5 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Established: August 23, 2018
Shareholders: Mitsui & Co., Ltd. 100%
URL: https://www.mooncreativelab.com/ja/
In this episode, they extensively discuss the "in-between," covering topics such as "Freelancers Feeling Lonely," "How Loose Solidarity Emerges," "The Sense of Creating Something Ourselves," "Humanity Starting to Create the Invisible," "Feeling Happy Because You Know the Difference," "Is Comparative Happiness True Happiness?", "Low-Priority Connections," and "Not Forcing Non-Existent Problems." Please listen during your commute, work breaks, or while doing chores.
Profile of Yosuke Horikoshi
Project Researcher, Uehiro Center for the Study of Ethics and Society, The University of Tokyo. Completed doctoral program at the Graduate School of Education, The University of Tokyo. Ph.D. in Education. Supports various corporate activities focused on problem-solving and value creation through "philosophical dialogue" and "philosophical consulting." Author of "Bridging Generations and Positions: How to Create a Common Language in the Workplace" (Cross Media Publishing) and "How to Use Philosophy: A "Super" Introduction to Philosophical Thinking for Problem Solving" (Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha).
Profile of Hikaru Kashida
Since 2022, serves as a Private Sector Specialist (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 Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Waseda University, worked at a foreign-affiliated strategy consulting firm, engaging in business strategy, operational improvement, and market analysis, before independently learning programming and transitioning to a data scientist. Involved in service improvement using data, product analysis, and business strategy planning.
What is VOOX?
VOOX is an audio media platform specializing in learning. Our content is structured in 10-minute episodes, with each series consisting of 6 episodes, delivering the practical knowledge of leading figures and their inspiring voices. We currently offer over 700 episodes and regularly update with new content. New series are available for free to everyone for the first two weeks after release.
You can download the VOOX app via the QR code or link below:
https://voox.onelink.me/KbDS/PRT
Contact Information 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 within the Mitsui & Co. group, driving human-centered new business creation. With bases in Palo Alto, USA, and Tokyo, we have built a hands-on support system with diverse global talent, including designers, engineers, product managers, and experienced entrepreneurs, to realize the creation of new businesses that have a positive impact on society. Based on this experience, Moon is expanding its support for new business creation beyond the Mitsui & Co. group, providing assistance to unlock the creative potential of teams and organizations and transform bold ideas into innovative ventures.
Company Name: Moon Creative Lab Inc.
Representative: CEO Takashi Onozawa
Headquarters: 660 High Street, Palo Alto, California, 94301, USA
Branch: Spring Terrace Omotesando 2F, 3-10-5 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Established: August 23, 2018
Shareholders: Mitsui & Co., Ltd. 100%
URL: https://www.mooncreativelab.com/ja/
FAQ
What is this radio program about?
It's an audio education program where Mr. Horikoshi from the University of Tokyo and Mr. Kashida from the Digital Agency engage in dialogues to explore complex themes found in the "in-between" of things.
What kind of topics are covered?
Topics include loneliness, solidarity, happiness through comparison, and low-priority connections, delving into various "in-between" aspects of daily life and society.
Where can I listen to it?
It is distributed on the audio education media VOOX and Spotify, and can be accessed through the VOOX app.
What is VOOX?
VOOX is a learning-focused audio media platform offering practical knowledge from leading experts in 10-minute episodes, structured in 6-part series.
What are the benefits of listening to this program?
Through dialogues between two experts with different specializations, listeners can gain new perspectives and insights into the essence of things.