Lives Well Lived DANIEL KAHNEMAN: evaluating the human condition
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May 23, 2024 
Israeli-American psychologist Daniel Kahneman discusses his groundbreaking work on human decision-making, prospect theory, and finding objective meaning in life. The podcast delves into hedonism, personal beliefs, ethics, and the importance of collaboration in shaping our judgments. This is Kahneman's final public interview before his passing.
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Childhood in Paris During WWII
- Daniel Kahneman reflects on his childhood in Paris during WWII, recalling feelings of fear and deprivation.
- He considers his experience less traumatic than others during the Holocaust, as he was never separated from his parents.
Subjective Ethics
- Kahneman believes that ethical actions lack objective reasons and are driven by individual tastes, similar to preferences for food.
- He doesn't take his ethical tastes seriously, viewing them as subjective and not indicative of absolute right or wrong.
Teenage Reflection on God
- Kahneman shares a personal anecdote about his changing beliefs regarding God.
- At 14, he questioned the relevance of his actions to a divine being, leading him to largely disregard the concept of God afterward.