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  • 6. NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON: the limitations of human perception

    01:29:23
    Peter & Kasia are joined by astrophysicist, author, and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson.They discuss Tyson's journey in becoming an astrophysicist and the public's fascination with space, and explore the impact of seeing the night sky and how it inspired Neil's life and career. The power of images like the Voyager 1 photo of Earth and the Pale Blue Dot photo in shaping the perspective of ourselves in the universe are considered. The conversation explores the limitations of human perception and the role of science in enhancing our understanding of reality.Appearance by EP Rach who has a burning question for Neil and The Golden Record...Keep up to date with Peter!Website: www.petersinger.infoSubstack: https://boldreasoningwithpetersinger.substack.com/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@peter_singerKeep up to date with Kasia!https://www.facebook.com/katarzyna.delazariradek Executive Producer: Rachel BarrettSpecial Thanks to Suzi Jamil‘Come Sail Away’ performed by Styx, written by Dennis DeYoung

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  • 5. JUDY COLLINS: the life of an artist

    01:10:39
    Judy Collins is a singer-songwriter with a musical career spanning seven decades. Judy is known for the outstanding clarity and beauty of her voice. Judy is a Grammy Award winning artist, whose musical catalogue of work includes 36 studio albums.Judy joins Peter & Kasia to discuss her singing career, activism, and the importance of music and art. She reflects on the 1960s, the current political climate and the need for change. Collins shares her approach to performing and the impact it has on her audience, providing them with a space for reflection and inspiration. The importance of self-care & sobriety is discussed, along with Judy's experience with suicide, and the role that spirituality and love plays in her life.Keep up to date with Peter!Website: www.petersinger.infoSubstack: https://boldreasoningwithpetersinger.substack.com/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@peter_singerKeep up to date with Kasia!https://www.facebook.com/katarzyna.delazariradek Executive Producer: Rachel BarrettAudio Producer: Stuart BucklandIn My Life written by Paul McCartney & John Lennon, performed by Judy Collins"But of all these friends and loversThere is no one compares with you.And these memories lose their meaningWhen I think of love as something new.Tho' I know I'll never lose affectionFor people and things that went before,I know I'll often stop and think about them,In my life I love you more."
  • 4. YUVAL NOAH HARARI: knowing the truth about yourself

    59:16
    Professor. Yuval Noah Harari is a historian, philosopher, and the bestselling author of Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow, and the forthcoming NEXUS: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI. His books have sold over 45 Million copies in 65 languages, and he is considered one of the world’s most influential public intellectuals today.Peter and Kasia interviewed Yuval in person in London, this conversation covers; the the main victims of history throughout the ages, and what was arguably the worst crime in history.Yuval gave his views on the relative importance of love and intellect. Yuval also explains why writing a bestseller doesn't necessarily mean that one is living well.Keep up to date with Yuval and sapienshipLearn more about Rethink PrioritiesKeep up to date with Peter!Website: www.petersinger.infoSubstack: https://boldreasoningwithpetersinger.substack.com/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@peter_singerKeep up to date with Kasia!https://www.facebook.com/katarzyna.delazariradek Executive Producer: Rachel BarrettAdditional Audio Producer (London): Giles Bidder for Darkside Media Special Thanks to Suzi Jamil!
  • 3. INGRID NEWKIRK: the end of suffering

    01:26:53
    Ingrid Newkirk is an author, activist, and president of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), the world's largest animal rights organisation. PETA famously proclaims that animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, use for entertainment, or abuse in any way.In this episode Peter & Kasia speak to Ingrid and explore PETA's achievements, and the compromises Ingrid has had to make in order to reduce the vast universe of suffering that humans inflict on animals, and how if these ideals could be implemented throughout society, there could be revolutionary change.Ingrid's impact in the Animal Rights movement is unparalleled, and she is an incredible storyteller. We hope you will be inspired by this conversation.Please note there are discussions of animal suffering inherent within this episode, please take care whilst listening.Learn more about Ingrid and PETA!People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals: PETABOOK: Free the Animals WATCH: I Am An Animal Keep up to date with Peter!Website: www.petersinger.infoSubstack: https://boldreasoningwithpetersinger.substack.com/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@peter_singerKeep up to date with Kasia!https://www.facebook.com/katarzyna.delazariradek Executive Producer: Rachel BarrettSpecial Thanks to Suzi Jamil!
  • 2. DANIEL KAHNEMAN: evaluating the human condition

    01:06:42
    Join Kasia & Peter as they explore the profound impact of Daniel Kahneman, the Israeli-American psychologist, and author who revolutionised our understanding of human decision-making. Awarded the 2002 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, Kahneman’s groundbreaking work, alongside Amos Tversky, unveiled the cognitive biases and heuristics that shape our judgments. Kasia & Peter delve into his influential theories, including prospect theory, ask Daniel how he finds objective meaning, and discuss the importance of collaboration.This is Kahneman's last public interview before his death on March 27, 2024.Keep up to date with Peter!Website: www.petersinger.infoSubstack: https://boldreasoningwithpetersinger.substack.com/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@peter_singerKeep up to date with Kasia!https://www.facebook.com/katarzyna.delazariradek Special Thanks to Suzi Jamil!Executive Producer: Rachel Barrett
  • 1. PETER & KASIA: welcome to the podcast

    38:16
    Aristotle said; in order to know what it is to live well, we should study the lives of those who do live well, and that is what our two resident philosophers are here to uncover. What is it to live a good life? Peter & Kasia are in-conversation in this episode on what it is to live a good life on their terms.We hope this podcast will inform, motivate and inspire you, but most of all being hedonists, we hope that you will find listening to it a pleasure. Keep up to date with Peter!Website: www.petersinger.infoSubstack: https://boldreasoningwithpetersinger.substack.com/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@peter_singerKeep up to date with Kasia!https://www.facebook.com/katarzyna.delazariradek Special Thanks to Suzi Jamil!Executive Producer: Rachel Barrett
  • Lives Well Lived Trailer

    00:56
    Welcome to Lives Well Lived with Kasia de Lazari Radek & Peter Singer. The podcast will 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.