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Podcast Profile: Lives Well Lived

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22 episodes
2024
Median: 68 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):

➤ Ethics and philosophy • Interviews with influential figures • Neuroscience and psychology • Personal development and fulfillment • Social and environmental issues • Well-being and happiness

This podcast, "Lives Well Lived," is a series of interviews conducted by hosts Peter Singer and Kasia de Lazari Radek. The show explores the lives and perspectives of various notable and sometimes lesser-known guests who have led what they consider fulfilling, ethical lives. The episodes focus on conversations that often delve into topics such as the essence of living ethically, achieving personal satisfaction, and making significant contributions toward societal improvement.

Recurring themes in the podcast include ethical living, happiness, and the pursuit of a meaningful existence. The discussions cover a diverse range of subjects, including consciousness, mental health, morality, and the intersection of science and philosophy. Interviews touch on the importance of reason in moral judgments, the complexities of self-identity, and the ethical implications of modern science and technology.

Guests on the show come from varied backgrounds, including psychology, literature, conservation, and activism. They share their insights into living well, confronting challenges, and influencing the world positively. Some episodes focus on the power of the brain and emotion, the philosophy of altruism, tackling societal stereotypes, and the importance of spirituality. Others explore topics like the balance between output and personal happiness, understanding mental illness, and the role of historical psychology in shaping societal norms.

Ultimately, "Lives Well Lived" provides listeners with diverse perspectives on leading an ethical and fulfilling life, encouraging exploration and reflection on how to make a positive difference in both personal and societal realms.


Episodes:
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