Why does modern media all sound the same, and why are we so terrified of original ideas? In this episode of Other Side of Midnight, media pioneer Michael Harrison (publisher of Talkers magazine) joins the show for an unfiltered look at the relentless pursuit of originality. From corporate radio's copycat syndrome and risk-averse bankers to 1805 Yale chalkboard riots and AI singularity, Harrison breaks down why human culture fears the new—and why stepping out on the "wild side" is the only way to surprise an audience.

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