This episode discusses the value of experiencing failure and how it helps shape individuals into kind, humble, and level-headed people.
A former Saturday Night Live writer discusses how the nature of the job and constant reminders that it's an absurd way to make a living offer some insulation against failure and how these failures can be a gift.
The discussion centers around the idea that apologizing is not necessarily an ethical question, but rather related to ethics. The guest is then asked what message they would put on a billboad to broadcast to billions of people if they had the chance.
Apologizing is an important aspect of being a better person, recognizing our mistakes, and healing relationships. The speaker believes that if he could send a message encouraging people to apologize, the majority would have someone they need to say sorry to.