This chapter explores the intricate and subjective nature of defining a meaningful life, emphasizing the varying perceptions of significance across individual experiences. The speakers challenge traditional views on success, highlighting the role of social interaction and community impact in shaping one's sense of value. Through contrasting examples, they illustrate how the significance of actions often requires a retrospective evaluation over time, bringing to light the complexities of judgment in relation to societal recognition.
Dave and Tamler take a break from blame and responsibility to tackle a much easier subject: meaning in life. We discuss Susan Wolf's new book "Meaning in Life and Why it Matters," and play some excerpts from Tamler's recent discussion with her. Plus, we list some of our favorite listener-suggested drinking game ideas so far. (The contest for the free T-shirt is still open--send in your ideas before the next episode!)
Links
Meaning in Life and Why it Matters by Susan Wolf [amazon.com affiliate link]
Billie Pritchett on the Sam Harris and Free Will discussion. [bpritchett.blogspot.com] (Highly recommended!)
The Heaven's Gate Cult [wikipedia.org]
Special Guest: Susan Wolf.
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