The speaker discusses the importance of finding a new framing and thesis that aligns with the goal of helping people be more productive and have more energy for things that truly matter to them.
The speaker reflects on their recent conversations with Will McCaskill and others, expressing a desire to find a specific goal that can be measured and aligned with their mission of helping people live life more intentionally and make meaningful career decisions.
Deep dives
Exploring North Macedonia and its History
The episode starts with a discussion about the speaker's current location, North Macedonia, and their interest in learning about the region's history, including the connection with Alexander the Great. The conversation touches on the cultural vibes, the Muslim population, and the impact of undocumented individuals, highlighting an interest in places with significant populations of a certain religion.
Revising the Book and Finding a New Thesis
The speaker discusses their recent experiences with writing a book and how the initial thesis of making work fun was revised based on feedback from an editor. They explain the importance of finding a new framing and thesis that aligns with the goal of helping people be more productive and have more energy for things that truly matter to them.
The Impact of Intrinsic Motivation and Montessori Approach
The speaker delves into the concept of intrinsic motivation and highlights the relevance of the Montessori educational philosophy. They mention the growing discussion around the existence of intrinsic motivation and the impact it has on decision-making and long-term happiness. The conversation touches on the importance of integrating internal motives and external effects in order to build healthy motivation.
Discovering Purpose and Setting Impact Goals
The speaker reflects on their recent conversations with Will McCaskill and others, emphasizing the shift in their focus towards purpose and impact. They express a desire to find a specific goal that can be measured and aligned with their mission of helping people live life more intentionally and make meaningful career decisions. The speaker plans to immerse themselves in relevant material and connect with experts in the field to gain a deeper understanding and clarity about their own impact goals.
In this episode, we discuss Ali's theoretically life-changing conversation with Will MacAskill, a professor of moral philosophy, about how to orient his career for impact rather than personal gain. Taimur is skeptical.
Watch this episode on YouTube (along with all our others) - https://www.youtube.com/c/NotOverthinking
Ali's Podcast - Deep Dive - https://www.youtube.com/c/DeepDivewithAliAbdaal (the interview with Will MacAskill should be out in August 2022) 80,000 Hours - https://80000hours.org/ali Will MacAskill - https://twitter.com/willmacaskill Will's new book - What we Owe the Future - https://www.whatweowethefuture.com/
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