In this episode of Squeezing Through, we tackle the mind-bending German phrase “Auf freiwillig kann man freiwillig verzichten”—aka, “One can voluntarily renounce voluntariness.” (Wait… what?)

Join me as we navigate the weird world of choosing not to choose. From monks to minimalists, arranged marriages to Steve Jobs’ turtlenecks, we’ll explore whether giving up choice is a power move or just… well, giving up. Are we liberating ourselves or just signing away our free will like those “I agree to the terms and conditions” checkboxes? Tune in, because if you don’t, are you really making that choice—or did you just voluntarily renounce voluntariness? Hahahahahahaha.

Outro: „Born again” by Lisa feat. Doja Cat & Raye