Hosting Australian Survivor for a decade has illuminated the profound human desire to belong, as contestants face the challenge of forming bonds while simultaneously being voted out. The game’s structure promotes blindsides, heightening emotional confrontations. The host reflects on his role, noting he would struggle as a player due to overthinking. He also shares insights into returning to his medical studies during COVID-19, revealing the difficulty of recalling knowledge from decades prior, showcasing the continual intersection of his diverse interests and past experiences.
What I've learned is that there's a really deep seated desire to belong. It's interesting to watch how people struggle with that. Because the conceit of the game is that you're trying to vote out one of your own.
And the best way to do that is to blindside them and so when you get voted out, I think it's quite confronting even though it's a game.
I think I have to be the host, because I'd be hopeless as a player.
Actually, I picked up the books again in Covid and started studying to sit the medical board examinations here in the US.
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