One of my absolute favorite pieces of culture created in the last decade or so is the television show “The Good Place.” I have watched each episode multiple times, listened to each one (to fall asleep to) even more than that, and also listened through Marc Evan Jackson’s podcast about it at least twice. I’ve also read Michael Schur’s book How to Be Perfect (which is basically the nonfiction book version of all the ideas that are explored through the storytelling in the show.)
It’s clever and human and witty and warm. If you haven’t seen it: 1) do not read any spoilers and 2) working your way through the seemingly goofy first few episodes will be rewarded. Found some cool quotes here – this page just scratches the surface, though.
“It turns out life isn’t a puzzle that can be solved one time and it’s done. You wake up every day, and you solve it again.” – Chidi Anagonye, The Good Place 4×09
