The Cat Died So We Could Be Curious

This week, we explore two methods of communicating the things that matter most: the Voyager Golden Records and the Instagram Photo Dump. These carefully curated collections help convey our way of life, our values, and what we know. We can’t for the life of us figure out how the Golden Record works, but we’re hoping if aliens find it they can figure it out. And also there’s love triangle tea. On the Instagram front, we explore how the platform has evolved from perfectly manicured posting to a more casual place to share moments and memories. Plus: a recap of Ellie’s trip to Costa Rica, including how the opportunity fell into her lap, which energy practices she experimented with there, and the bed bugs she may or may not have brought home.