Send a text We trace how realistic hope sustains people through captivity and crisis, from the Stockdale Paradox to Sir Terry Waite’s agency in confinement, and preview Dr. Lucy Hone's reframe of resilience as steering through rather than bouncing back. A brief, grounded message closes for anyone in a hard season, with a request to share and stay connected. ... Show More
Feb 10
Flourishing in a Digital Age
Send a textWe explore what human flourishing means beyond quick hits of happiness and how attention, character, and community shape a life with depth. We offer practical ways to set tech boundaries, recover presence, and build habits that support meaning and stronger relationship ... Show More
42m 46s
Oct 2024
Why You Should Resist Institutions for the Sake of Your Children | Ep 56
Most of us want the best for our children, but what if the very institutions we trust are actually steering our kids in the wrong direction? In this episode, Dr. Shefali, a renowned Conscious Parenting Expert and Bestselling Author gets real about how we can break away from the p ... Show More
51m 46s
Nov 2024
Episode 136, 'A World Unmade' with Peter Hitchens (Part II - A Revolution Betrayed)
<p>The Western world faces a tidal wave of secularisation, which shows no signs of receding. In the UK, Christian self-identification has plummeted – dropping, for example, from 72% in 2001 to 47% in 2021. The secularists argue that this trend reflects a shift towards an inclusiv ... Show More
32m 41s
Nov 2024
Episode 136, 'A World Unmade' with Peter Hitchens (Part I - The Rage Against God)
<p>The Western world faces a tidal wave of secularisation, which shows no signs of receding. In the UK, Christian self-identification has plummeted – dropping, for example, from 72% in 2001 to 47% in 2021. The secularists argue that this trend reflects a shift towards an inclusiv ... Show More
37m 26s
Jul 2024
Rationality Under Threat: Steven Pinker On Academic Freedom at Dissident Dialogues
I spoke on Human Rationality and Academic Freedom at the Dissident Dialogues event in New York this year. Drawing from my book, Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters, I explore why rational thinking is essential yet slowly becoming elusive in our society. T ... Show More
14m 46s
Dec 2024
Episode 1 - Introduction to Education Matters
<p><em>Education Matters</em> explores how education shapes society, democracy, and the future. Through insightful conversations with educators, administrators, technology leaders, scientists and philosophers, this podcast explores the challenges, successes, and evolving landscap ... Show More
5m 23s
Aug 2024
Equity vs. Equality in the Workplace, Grappling with a Sibling’s Health Crisis at a Young Age & The Consequences on Mental Health ft. Michelle Lim | Ep. 80
Send a textIn this episode, we're joined by Michelle Lim, an organisational culture and change lead, and an advocate for intersectional diversity, ethics, and equity and inclusion in the workplace. Michelle shares her personal journey growing up as an Asian Australian, navigating ... Show More
1h 12m