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Philosophy

Can You Hear the Earth Crying?: John Seed on PYP 617

How can we reverse environmental destruction and stop “sawing off the branch we’re sitting on”? Words of clarity and resolve (if not hope).

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Meditation in Three Minutes a Day?: Richard Dixey on PYP 604

Can meditating just 3 minutes a day give you real and lasting insight into your true nature?

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No Problem Too Big, Part 4: Systems Thinking: Dr Richard Hodge on PYP 600

Reductionist thinking got us into this mess. We need systems thinking to get us out.

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Can Economic Theory Help You Have a Good Life? Matthew Nagler on PYP 574

Understanding fundamental concepts in economics turns out to be darn useful in crafting a fulfilling life. Today’s guest explains why and how.

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Practical Ethics for Our Time: Peter Singer on PYP 555

Peter Singer pretty much launched the animal rights and animal welfare movements in 1975 with the publication of Animal Liberation. Forty-eight years later, he’s got a revised edition coming out: Animal Liberation Now.

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Midterms and Energizing Outcomes: Howie Jacobson on PYP 539

My walking thoughts on today’s midterms, individual and social change, and healing our collective trauma while fighting against fascism.

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Philosophical Ramblings: Glenn Murphy on PYP 506

Glenn Murphy returns to the podcast to discuss philosophy, practicality, hypotheticals, counterfactuals, and how to live a good life while embedded in uncertainty and ambiguity.

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Navigating Life with Evidence, Reason, and Compassion: Jamie Woodhouse on PYP 492

What would it look like to extend compassion to all sentient beings? And can we get there through reason, rather than because a deity or prophet told us so?

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