E57 Perfectly Miserable: The Culture of Optimisation - Advanced English Listening

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Are we becoming obsessed with optimisation?

From Greek philosophy to Apple Watches, the idea of “the good life” has shifted from balance and virtue to data, tracking, and biohacking.

In this episode of English and Beyond (Advanced), Oliver and César explore the culture of self-optimisation - from sleep divorces to clean eating, from supplements to billionaire blood transfusions.

You’ll hear natural British English conversation on:

• Where “healthy living” becomes obsessive control;
• Why sleep tracking, diets, and fitness apps can be both useful and harmful; and
• Whether we’re chasing perfection or just trying to survive adulthood.

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