They're back! We return to podcasting and to Thailand after a long, overwhelming trip to America. This episode was recorded on a road trip through America, where we spend most of the time ranting about America and American politics. 

Full Episode Notes: http://www.occasionallyinteresting.com/episode-15-america/
We discuss:

• The paranoia native to America
• How awesome Thailand is
• The nature of thoughts. Are thoughts truly our own? Are they given to us from outside sources?
• Elizabeth Gilbert’s TED talk
• how much do the people around us influence our internal states?
• vague details of our trip to the US
• Congratulations Anna & Andrew
• Jen’s intense love of musicals and Crazy Ex Girlfriend
• Getting rid of our entire belongings and committing to digital nomad lifestyle
• shout out to Jen’s parents
• #Trevorbakespizza
• Perfectionist
• game of thrones spoiler alert
• civilization as we know it will over by 2050 according to new article
• the sexiness of notre dame burning down versus other countries experiencing tragedy 
• how do we make the conversation of global climate change palatable? How do we make the actions achievable? 
• NOW IN AMERICA
• It seems like a societal rule that it is irresponsible to not be stressed and worried
• What forces are at play in America that promote fear and  stress?
• story of stuff citizens united
• john stewart rally to restore sanity