*“Yesterday, I Went to Mars ♡”*
*“Yesterday, I Went to Mars ♡”*
Makoto Hoshino, CEO of Makoto Co., Ltd. and Galactic Hitchhikers, shares his journey of pursuing heart-moving experiences and embracing the unknown. In 2017, he summited Everest and all Seven Summits and completed the 250km Gobi Desert Ultramarathon. His future goal: to stand atop Olympus Mons on Mars by 2049. Through this podcast, Makoto reflects on his life’s adventures, celebrating family, global friendships, and the joy of trusting intuition and living freely. Join him as he explores the excitement of breaking free from conventions
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- 2024 - 2025
“From the Vatican to Da Vinci: An Italian Journey Through Art and Faith”
Join me as I recount a whirlwind day starting at dawn in Rome, exploring the grandeur of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City—often considered the heart of the Catholic faith—before heading to Milan …
“20 Kilometers in Rome: Ancient Marvels and Modern Explorations”
In this episode, we follow a day in Rome spent covering 20 kilometers on foot—10 kilometers running solo at dawn, and another 10 walking with family. We marvel at the nearly 2,000-year-old Pantheon, …
“Venice at Dawn: A Look into the City’s Daily Rhythm”
In this episode, we explore Venice in the early morning, when the city’s quieter side becomes more visible. We discuss how trash is collected by handcarts and boats instead of cars, and how a special…
“ How ChatGPT Makes Real-World Travel Even More Exciting”
In this episode, we discuss a journey from Milan to Venice—a city that initially seemed like just another tourist spot, but turned out to have a uniquely captivating atmosphere. Traveling with family…
Milan Day One – A Quiet Morning
In this episode, I share my experience arriving in Milan at five in the morning during off-season February, when the days are short and the city is hushed by rainy weather. I discuss attending a trad…
“Beyond ‘If I Could Overcome It, So Can You’: Rethinking Self-Responsibility”
In this episode, we explore the often-heard phrase “If I could overcome it, so can you” and uncover the hidden pitfalls of an overly rigid self-responsibility mindset. While personal effort matters, …
The Surprising Power of “Pointless” Ideas
In this episode, we dive into “unnecessarily refined, streamlined yet pointless” concepts—whether it’s a dazzling sports move that doesn’t lead to a score, or sleek glasses with no real function. Far…
Never Speak Ill of Others”: Lessons from a Schoolyard Incident
In this episode, we dive into a recent experience my daughter shared: her classmates were happily hanging out until one student left—at which point they instantly began speaking negatively about that…
Elon Musk & the U.S. Government:
Is Elon Musk—visionary behind SpaceX, Tesla, and the newly rebranded X (formerly Twitter)—secretly running the U.S. government under Donald Trump’s second term? That’s the rumor floating around onlin…
Adapting to AI-Era Consumer Behavior: RAG Strategy Essentials
In this episode, we dive into how AI agents are reshaping consumer behavior—from automatically finding the best deal on a recommended product to handling complex, multi-faceted requests. We discuss w…
AI × Quant Investing: Is It Unbeatable?
In this episode, we dive into the world of AI-driven quant investing and ask whether this powerful combination might be truly unbeatable. We start by explaining the basics of quant investing—how data…
Elon Musk’s Bold Bureaucratic Overhaul
In this episode, we explore Elon Musk’s bold plan to cut U.S. federal employees by offering them full pay if they resign—otherwise facing potential layoffs—and why this approach simply wouldn’t fly i…
DeepSeek & Liang Wenfeng – The Humble AI Visionary
In this episode, we dive into DeepSeek (深度求索), a rising AI company from China, and its visionary founder, Liang Wenfeng. Formerly a hedge fund entrepreneur managing over ¥1 trillion in assets, Liang …
Combining Multiple AIs: A Quick Dive into deepseek and Sakana AI
In this episode, we explore the emerging trend of combining multiple AIs to tackle complex challenges—similar to a group of friends, each with unique strengths, working together on a difficult projec…
Libertarian Advantages & Disadvantages
In this episode, we explore the contrasting “light and shadow” of libertarian thought through two novels: Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand and Jennifer Government by Max Barry. Atlas Shrugged illustrates t…
“Growing Reliance on AI—Why We Need to Study More Than Ever”
In this episode, we explore how advances in AI are empowering individuals to handle tasks that previously required entire teams. Yet this newfound “freedom” comes with a twist: if we don’t continuall…
What’s Your Current Altitude?
Drawing from my experiences climbing the Seven Summits, including Mount Everest, I’ve developed a unique way to assess my physical and mental state by thinking of it as “altitude.” At higher “altitud…
President Trump as the First CEO of “Corporate America”?
In this episode, we examine the idea that Donald Trump acted like the first CEO of “Corporate America,” running the country as a business and viewing citizens as shareholders. We discuss the privatiz…
“Denali or McKinley? A Controversy Over North America’s Highest Peak”
In this episode, we explore the debate surrounding Alaska’s iconic mountain—currently known as Denali—and the push by President Trump to revert its name to Mount McKinley. We discuss the mountain’s a…
Is This an ‘Anything Goes’ Era?
In this episode, we examine President Trump’s recent large-scale pardon of approximately 1,500 to 1,600 individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riot. We explore how this unprecedented use of pr…