The Rich Roll Podcast

How To Live An Ethical Life With Moral Philosopher Peter Singer

Jan 30, 2023

Peter Singer, a leading moral philosopher known for his work in animal rights and effective altruism, shares profound insights on leading an ethical life. He delves into the importance of reducing suffering and highlights the impact of personal dietary choices on the environment. The conversation weaves through the evolution of animal rights, systemic reforms in welfare, and the ethical implications of emerging technologies. Singer also advocates for rethinking philanthropy to address global challenges, emphasizing the fulfillment found in helping others.

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The Effective Altruism Movement

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Intro

2min

Exploring Ethics and Altruism with a Renowned Philosopher

5min

Ethics in Action: Bridging Philosophy and Real Life

21min

Ethics and Systemic Change in Animal Welfare

15min

Navigating Ethical Dietary Choices and Personalized Health Insights

3min

Beef Production: Ethics and Environment

8min

Rethinking Animal Welfare and Altruism

19min

The Ethical Implications of Lifespan Extension

4min

Navigating Ethics in Technological Advancements

10min

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Reassessing Optimism: Global Challenges Ahead

6min

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Innovative Philanthropy for Social Good

9min

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Supporting Charities and Audiobooks

8min

Today’s guest has dedicated his life to answering these questions with actionable, sustainable solutions. Meet the world’s most influential living philosopher, Peter Singer.

The grandfather of both the modern animal rights and effective altruism movements, Peter is a Professor of Bioethics at Princeton and a Laureate Professor at the University of Melbourne, who has published several books on our moral responsibility to alleviate suffering.

Since its original publication in 1975, his groundbreaking work "Animal Liberation" has awakened millions of people to the existence of speciesism—our systematic disregard of nonhuman animals—inspiring a worldwide movement to transform our attitudes to animals and eliminate the cruelty we inflict on them. His book "The Life You Can Save" and the nonprofit organization of the same name focus on how we should respond to extreme poverty and how doing good for others can bring fulfillment to your own life.

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