Kelsi Klembara | on a looksmaxxing culture identity.

In this interview, Spencer Dalke talks with writer and editor Kelsi Klembara about the rise of “looksmaxxing” and what it reveals about identity in a digital age. Klembara explains how extreme self-optimization, fueled by social media, reflects a deeper pursuit of status, control, and validation that often leaves people fragmented and searching for meaning. She contrasts […]

Dave Boden | on parenting the anxious and AI-saturated Gen Alpha.

In this interview, Spencer Dalke talks with Dave Boden about the unique challenges and opportunities facing Generation Alpha, particularly around anxiety and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. Drawing from decades of working with young people, Boden explains how Gen Alpha is shaped by a hyper-connected, digital-first world, where constant exposure to information, social pressure, and […]

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