In this conversation, Seth Segall, a Zen priest and psychologist, shares insights from his book on ethics and human flourishing. He explores the virtues of different traditions, highlighting how compassion and courage enhance our lives. Segall discusses the significance of everyday courage and the collective responsibility of ethics, critiquing individualism's impact on society. He emphasizes the transformative power of acceptance in the face of loss, illustrating how wisdom and self-restraint contribute to personal growth.