We continue our foray into the surprisingly complex world of happiness, with extracts from Derren Brown’s 2016 book ‘Happy: Why More or Less Everything Is Absolutely Fine’ to guide us through, along with host Antony’s interjections and musings.
In this part, we look at a wide range of sub-topics including more on the history of happiness, a look at the Stoic ... Show More
Oct 9
Episode 75: Lucy Letby Matters with Guy Rowland (Part 2 of 2)
We complete our talk with Guy Rowland, the creator of the ‘Botched’ series which relates to the Cheshire Police investigation of Lucy Letby and her subsequent trials. After discussing the rest of the original trial, including the issues around defence witnesses, air embolism and ... Show More
1h 9m
Oct 5
Episode 74: Lucy Letby Matters with Guy Rowland (Part 1 of 2)
Following mentions of Lucy Letby in previous episodes, we embark on a journey of over 2 hours into the case, aided by the extensive knowledge of Guy Rowland, the maker of the ‘Botched’ series which covered the more-than-questionable investigation and trials of Letby In this part, ... Show More
1h 11m
Apr 2019
#76 Truth & Illusions (with Derren Brown)
Derren and I spoke about stoicism, the psychology of socio-political standpoints, faith healing, how we frame suffering, relationships and...there is a great story about a parrot at the end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1h 43m
May 2025
#417 — Philosophy for Life
<p dir="ltr">Sam Harris speaks with Donald Robertson about Stoicism and the good life. They discuss the relationship between wisdom and virtue, ancient versions of psychotherapy, parallels between Stoicism and Buddhism, practical vs. analytical styles of philosophy, CBT's origins ... Show More
22m 30s
Jul 2023
How To Put Stoicism Into Practice | Donald Robertson
Donald Robertson describes Stoicism as "a kind of psychological toolbox", full of strategies for handling anxiety, anger and pain, and that framing runs through this whole conversation. We trace the history of the philosophy and pull practical use out of Marcus Aurelius, Epictetu ... Show More
1h 19m
May 2023
Chapter Nine, Section Three: Beyond Happiness and Unhappiness There Is Peace - Impermanence And The Cycles Of Life
<p>The Power of Now - A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment with Gilda and Barbara</p>
<p>In this episode, we cover Chapter Nine, Section Three: Beyond Happiness and Unhappiness There Is Peace - Impermanence And The Cycles Of Life</p>
<p>Gilda Simonet and Barbara Wainwright have bee ... Show More
23m 56s
Jul 2020
#209 — A Good Life
Sam Harris speaks with Scott Barry Kaufman about human well-being. They discuss intelligence and creativity, wisdom and transcendence, the history of humanistic psychology, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the connection between well-being and ethics, self-esteem, psychedelics and me ... Show More
57m 34s
Jul 2022
#291 — Where is Happiness?
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sam Harris speaks with Arthur C. Brooks about what it takes to build a good life. They discuss the power of social comparison, the intelligence taboo, political dignity and ethical hierarchy, the Dalai Lama, the nature of love, fluid and crystal ... Show More
1h 4m