Yosuke Horikoshi, Project Researcher at the University of Tokyo specializing in philosophical dialogue, and Hikaru Kashida, a data analytics specialist at Japan’s Digital Agency, discuss various things in society that cannot be neatly divided into black or white: the ‘in-between.’ By advancing questions through the lens of what lies between one thing and another, the two speakers create unpredictable chemistry and offer listeners fresh insights. Please enjoy this cross-talk by two people exploring what feels ‘just right.’ In the episode, they discuss topics such as ‘doctoral dissertations and staplers in Kasumigaseki,’ ‘the ability to output and summarize,’ ‘the world of researchers as a competitive society,’ ‘detail-oriented research and its social impact,’ ‘how researchers and government administration intersect,’ ‘the high cost of putting sound arguments into practice,’ and ‘the need for dual-track talent.’ Listeners are encouraged to tune in during commutes or gaps between work and housework. Profile: Yosuke Horikoshi is a Project Researcher at the Uehiro Research Division for Philosophy of Co-existence, International Center for Philosophy, the University of Tokyo. He completed the doctoral program at the Graduate School of Education, the University of Tokyo, and holds a Ph.D. in Education. Through philosophical dialogue and philosophical consulting, he supports corporate activities aimed at solving problems and creating value. His books include Creating a Common Language in the Workplace Across Generations and Positions and How to Use Philosophy: A Super Introduction to Philosophical Thinking That Works for Problem Solving. Profile: Hikaru Kashida has served since 2022 as a private-sector specialist in data analytics at Japan’s Digital Agency and in the Chief Analytics Office. From 2016 to 2020, he led the data analytics team at Mercari. After graduating from Waseda University’s Graduate School of Science and Engineering, he worked at a foreign strategic consul