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Podcast Profile: Lives Well Lived

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26 episodes
2024 to 2025
Median: 67 minutes
Collections: PhilosophySciPhi-Adjacent


Description (podcaster-provided):

Lives Well Lived is hosted by Peter Singer & Kasia de Lazari Radek. Episodes consist of interviews with remarkable guests who have lived well, both in the sense of living an ethical life, but also in that they are fulfilled and happy with what they have achieved in their lives. Some of these guests will be well-known figures, but others who are doing extraordinary things will be unfamiliar to almost all of our listeners. The conversations will often cover ground that involves ethics, how to live well, and how to make a positive difference in the world. It will inspire and empower its audience to change their own lives for the better.
Executive Producer - Rachel Barrett
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Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):

➤ Ethical living • Fulfillment • Happiness • Philosophy • Altruism • Neuroscience • Mental health • Social activism • Environmentalism • Morality • Psychology • Consciousness • Art • Science

"Lives Well Lived" is a podcast hosted by Peter Singer and Kasia de Lazari Radek, featuring conversations with individuals who have achieved significant ethical and personal lives. Central to the podcast are themes of living an ethical, fulfilled life, often intersecting with discussions on morality, philosophy, and altruism. The episodes vary widely, involving figures from diverse professions including authors, scientists, activists, and psychologists. These guests share their insights, life experiences, and the philosophies guiding their actions, often emphasizing personal fulfillment, ethical considerations, and making positive contributions to the world.

Another recurring topic across this podcast is exploring the impact of neuroscience and psychology on personal development and mental well-being. The podcast addresses complex topics like morality, consciousness, self-perception, and the influence of societal structures on individual ethics. Additionally, the discussions delve into issues like environmental sustainability, animal rights, effective philanthropy, and mental health, providing listeners with a multi-faceted understanding of what it means to live well.

The podcast embraces philosophical exploration, inviting its audience to reflect on questions about life's purpose and the pursuit of happiness. Each episode tends to reflect the guest’s unique perspective, offering conversations that often challenge conventional thinking and inspire listeners to consider alternative viewpoints. Through these dialogues, "Lives Well Lived" aims to empower its audience to take actions towards more meaningful and ethical living, encouraging an engagement with both personal introspection and global concerns.


Episodes:
Episode Image ADAM GRANT: the magic of learning
2025-Jan-23
67 minutes
Episode Image EDITH EGER: from trauma to triumph
2025-Jan-16
44 minutes
Episode Image STEVEN PINKER: rational optimism in a complex world
2025-Jan-09
75 minutes
Episode Image CHARLIE BRESLER: the road to effective altruism
2024-Dec-19
65 minutes
Episode Image JOYCE CAROL OATES: reflections on life and art
2024-Oct-03
54 minutes
Episode Image LISA FELDMAN BARRETT: the power of the brain
2024-Sep-26
78 minutes
Episode Image MURALI DORAISWAMY: the complexity of mental illness
2024-Sep-19
60 minutes
Episode Image SAM HARRIS: the illusion of consciousness and free will
2024-Sep-12
93 minutes
Episode Image PAUL BLOOM: the role of reason in moral judgements
2024-Sep-05
73 minutes
Episode Image XIMENA ABOGABIR: living well to 100
2024-Aug-29
54 minutes
Episode Image JONATHAN HAIDT: moral psychology in a modern world
2024-Aug-22
78 minutes
Episode Image A.J. JACOBS: experimenting with life
2024-Aug-15
72 minutes
Episode Image MATTHIEU RICARD: the perspective of happiness
2024-Aug-08
72 minutes
Episode Image FRANCES KISSLING: the fearless advocate
2024-Aug-01
64 minutes
Episode Image TYLER COWEN: the future of humanity
2024-Jul-25
79 minutes
Episode Image DUI TOLEDO: self-discipline and contribution
2024-Jul-18
71 minutes
Episode Image KATE GRANT: turning compassion into action
2024-Jul-11
43 minutes
Episode Image ROBERT WRIGHT: navigating moral realism
2024-Jul-04
63 minutes
Episode Image JANE GOODALL: recognising the animal as an individual
2024-Jun-27
57 minutes
Episode Image NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON: the limitations of human perception
2024-Jun-20
89 minutes
Episode Image JUDY COLLINS: the life of an artist
2024-Jun-13
70 minutes
Episode Image YUVAL NOAH HARARI: knowing the truth about yourself
2024-Jun-06
59 minutes
Episode Image INGRID NEWKIRK: the end of suffering
2024-May-30
86 minutes
Episode Image DANIEL KAHNEMAN: evaluating the human condition
2024-May-23
66 minutes
Episode Image PETER & KASIA: welcome to the podcast
2024-May-16
38 minutes
Episode Image Lives Well Lived Trailer
2024-Apr-29
less than a minute