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Podcast Profile: Lives Well Lived

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41 episodes
2024 to 2025
Median: 64 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 • Wellbeing • Philosophy • Neuroscience • Happiness • Consciousness • Education • Morality • Activism • Science • Mental Health • Altruism • Arts • Change

"Lives Well Lived," hosted by Peter Singer and Kasia de Lazari Radek, is a podcast that delves into various aspects of living a meaningful and ethical life. The episodes feature conversations with diverse and remarkable guests, ranging from philosophers and scientists to activists and artists, all of whom reflect on their life experiences and offer insights into living well. The overarching themes focus on ethics, happiness, and personal fulfillment, as well as how these elements intersect with intellectual and cultural achievements.

Throughout the podcast, listeners are introduced to topics such as the philosophy of mind and consciousness, the interplay between neuroscience and emotions, and the ethical dimensions of modern challenges, including technology and artificial intelligence. Other recurrent subjects include the significance of happiness and well-being in personal and societal contexts, as well as the moral implications of altruism and social justice. Guests often share their personal journeys, highlighting the importance of resilience, compassion, and intellectual curiosity in overcoming life's challenges and contributing to the greater good.

In addition to these themes, the podcast explores the impact of cultural, environmental, and societal factors on individual choices and aspirations. The episodes encourage reflection on personal values and motivations, urging listeners to consider the broader implications of their actions and the potential for positive change. By examining the contributions of its guests across various domains, "Lives Well Lived" seeks to inspire its audience to lead impactful lives while questioning traditional perspectives on success and fulfillment.


Episodes:
Episode Image RUTGER BREGMAN: the pursuit of moral ambition
2025-May-08
69 minutes
Episode Image ELIZABETH BARNES: the minority body and the ethics of disability
2025-May-01
57 minutes
Episode Image THOMAS NAGEL: the mind and the universe
2025-Apr-24
63 minutes
Episode Image ARTHUR C. BROOKS: the pillars of happiness
2025-Apr-17
75 minutes
Episode Image ANTONIO DAMASIO: understanding consciousness
2025-Apr-10
68 minutes
Episode Image SIGAL SAMUEL: optimising morality
2025-Apr-03
61 minutes
Episode Image DAVID DUCHOVNY: the mystery of life
2025-Mar-27
58 minutes
Episode Image MICHAEL PLANT: insights on happiness
2025-Mar-20
51 minutes
Episode Image ANNA LEMBKE: the dopamine dilemma
2025-Mar-13
61 minutes
Episode Image ROBERT SAPOLSKY: biological determinism
2025-Mar-06
64 minutes
Episode Image SAFEENA HUSAIN: the movement to educate girls
2025-Feb-27
50 minutes
Episode Image PROFIT FOR GOOD: building businesses that donate 100% of their profits to charity
2025-Feb-20
72 minutes
Episode Image MOBY: the path to punk rock activism
2025-Feb-13
64 minutes
Episode Image RICHARD LAYARD: the science of wellbeing
2025-Feb-06
65 minutes
Episode Image KAKENYA NTAIYA: the fight against FGM
2025-Jan-30
50 minutes
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