Ryan talks to professor and writer Will MacAskill about his book What We Owe The Future, how to create effective change in the world, the importance of gaining a better perspective on the world, and more.
Will MacAskill is an Associate Professor in Philosophy and Research Fellow at the Global Priorities Institute, University of Oxford. His research focuses ... Show More
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What To Do When the World Feels Like Too Much
The world has always been uncertain, but we have never had this much access to everything that might go wrong. In today’s episode, Ryan talks with the hosts of The Imperfects about what Stoicism can teach us when the world feels like too much. They discuss doomscrolling, AI anxie ... Show More
19m 3s
Jul 2023
An Economist’s Guide To A Happy Life - Erik Angner - #657
Erik Angner is a professor of philosophy at King's College London, researcher, and author. Economists are usually concerned with macro trends. Money, finances. But they also have data-driven insights into what makes a happy, fulfilling life. Plus Erik is also a philosopher, so he ... Show More
1h 5m
May 2022
Zoe Chance | How to Be More Influential (ethically)
<p>What do you think of when you hear the word influence? Or the phrase, “be an influencer?” Maybe you think about the ability to affect another person, to have influence over them. Or, to persuade them to adopt an idea, point of view or opinion. Or, maybe take an action or commi ... Show More
1h 11m
Mar 2024
Head of TED: INCREASE Your HAPPINESS & ABUNDANCE! Our Simple STRATEGY To Reaching BILLIONS | Chris Anderson
<p>Today, we're diving into a conversation with Chris Anderson, the visionary curator behind TED for over two decades. In this episode, Chris shares his latest endeavor, <a href="https://amzn.to/486rDh2">INFECTIOUS GENEROSITY</a>, a book and a call to action that challenges us to ... Show More
57m 35s
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Most of us worry about money sometimes, but what if we changed the way we thought about our relationship to ... Show More
