Fireside chats are a collection of conversational, off-topic episodes hosted by Greg Nuckols. In Fireside Chat #12, Greg sits down with Eric Trexler to discuss celebrity look-alikes, facial hair, student loan forgiveness, pivotal life moments, least favorite jobs, music, movies, trolley problems, the Road to Enlightenment, and a bunch of other miscellaneous topics. SUPPORT THE PODCASTJoin the Research Spotlight newsletter: Get a two-minute breakdown of one recent study every Wednesday. Our newsletter is the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest exercise and nutrition science.MacroFactorIf you want to learn more about our MacroFactor diet app, check it out  here.To join in on the MacroFactor conversation, check out our Facebook group and subreddit.CoachingGet personalized training and nutrition plans from our expect coaches: Learn more hereMASS Research ReviewSubscribe to the MASS Research Review to get concise and applicable breakdowns of the latest strength, physique, and nutrition research – delivered monthly.Bulk SupplementsFinally, next time you stock up on supplements from BulkSupplements.com, be sure to use the promo code “SBSPOD” (all caps) to get 5% off your entire order. TIME STAMPSIntro/Announcements (0:00)Update/clarification: Eric’s disinterest in gadgets, and even basic technologies (3:02)Celebrity look-alikes (7:44)Reconstruction of Greek philosopher Aristotle based on his bust.What are the different facial hair styles you've tried? What was the most ridiculous? (15:09)Thoughts on student loan forgiveness? (20:35)What is the biggest “what if” moment in your lives? What small event completely could have changed the trajectory of your life unknowingly? (28:34)What is the worst job you’ve ever had? What made it the worst? (35:45)Any “under the radar” music that you’re listening to? (46:23)What are your favorite 5 movies of all time? (49:57)You are being sent back to Florence, Italy in the year 1000 CE. You can bring one item with you, as long as it fits in a backpack. Your mission is to accelerate human civilization. What do you bring? (57:03)Trolley Problems (1:00:52)When and why did Eric’s Road to Enlightenment begin? (1:25:05)