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Dr. Lorraine Besser is a philosopher, author, and professor at Middlebury College in Vermont. A specialist in both contemporary and historical moral psychology, her current research focuses on theories of happiness and well-being. She is the author of the trade book, The Art of the Interesting, and two academic books, Eudaimonic Ethics and The Philosophy of Happiness.

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Dr. Jared Oliphint received his PhD in philosophy, and teaches philosophy at the college level. His published work has focused on metaphysics, philosophy of language, conceptual engineering, social ontology, and metaethics.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Good Life

02:55 Philosophical Foundations of the Good Life

05:33 Psychology Meets Philosophy

08:49 The Role of Happiness in the Good Life

11:53 Meaning and Purpose in Life

14:55 The Concept of Psychological Richness

17:39 Integrating Happiness, Meaning, and Interest

35:22 The Value of Interestingness

38:09 Resilience and Challenge in the Good Life

41:43 Mindfulness and Engaging with Challenges

44:58 Navigating Digital Distractions

50:54 The Balance of Seeking Interesting Experiences

54:32 Purpose and the Pressure to Find It

57:09 Understanding Boredom and Engagement

01:02:32 Future Research on Boredom and Self-Expansion

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good life, philosophy, happiness, meaning, psychological richness, resilience, boredom, self-expansion, Aristotle, Plato

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Madeleine Rowley is an investigative reporter covering immigration, financial corruption, and politics. She is a 2023-2024 Manhattan Institute Logos Fellow with previous bylines in The Free Press, City Journal, and Public. As a U.S. Army spouse for almost a decade, she's lived in six states and spent two years in Jerusalem, Israel. She currently resides on the East Coast with her husband and daughter. (From Maddie's Free Press bio)

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Dr. Jared Oliphint received his PhD in philosophy, and teaches philosophy at the college level. His published work has focused on metaphysics, philosophy of language, conceptual engineering, social ontology, and metaethics.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:00 Career Path and Journalism Journey

05:51 The State of Journalism Ethics

09:50 The Free Press: A New Perspective

14:02 The Role of Diversity in Journalism

17:47 Motivation Behind Storytelling

22:02 Understanding NGOs and Their Impact

25:56 Access and Relationships in Journalism

30:58 Navigating Remote Work and Family Life

32:17 Mentorship and Learning in Journalism

34:37 Insights from the Inside: Media Relationships

37:35 The Free Press and Other Networks

41:18 Challenges in Investigative Reporting

45:44 The Importance of Uncovered Stories

49:28 Advice for Aspiring Journalists

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From his website (https://www.zubymusic.com): Zuby is an independent rapper, author, podcast host, public speaker, and creative entrepreneur with over 2 million followers on social media. He was born in England, raised in Saudi Arabia and is a graduate of Oxford University. He has sold tens of thousands of albums and books independently, performed in 10 countries, and gained 50 million+ online video views. His podcast 'Real Talk with Zuby' has surpassed 20 million downloads and streams, and reaches thousands of listeners every week. Zuby has done interviews with Joe Rogan, Elon Musk, Piers Morgan, and many others. He is the author of two books, 'Strong Advice: Zuby's Guide To Fitness For Everybody' and his children's book 'The Candy Calamity'.

Dr. Jared Oliphint is the founder of Selling Plato (www.sellingplato.com), received his PhD in philosophy, and teaches philosophy at the college level. His published work has focused on metaphysics, philosophy of language, conceptual engineering, social ontology, and metaethics.

Chapters

00:00 Exploring Philosophy and Human Nature

16:57 The Journey of a Multi-Talented Creator

29:51 Resilience and Overcoming Challenges

39:30 Insights from Interviewing Influential Figures

54:47 The Hunger for Substance in Conversations

01:01:04 Advice for Aspiring Content Creators

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