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#180: Jonathan Pageau - Grand Narratives, Heaven and Hell, Evolution, Meaning and More by Freedom Pact Podcast

After obtaining a PhD in physics from the University of Oxford, Andrew Steele decided that ageing was the most important scientific challenge of our time, and switched fields to computational biology. He worked at the Francis Crick Institute, using machine leaning to decode our DNA and predict heart attacks using patient's medical records . He is now a full-time science writer and presenter based in London. For more on Andrew & his book 'Ageless' visit: https://andrewsteele.co.uk/ To get these podcasts in video format: https://www.youtube.com/freedompact To join our Healthy, Wealthy & Wise newsletter: http://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter

David Heinemeier-Hansson, commonly known as DHH. David is the creator of Ruby on Rails, a best-selling author, co-founder and CTO at Basecamp and Hey, two software companies that our audience may remember from our chat with Jason a few months back. David was awarded the hacker of the year award in 2005, and interestingly was also named the ALMS rookie of the year award for his pursuit in race car driving. Topics Discussed: - Self Learning - Big Tech - Do we Need a Digital Bill of Rights? - Cultivating a beginner's mindset - How David has used Philosophy - Career advice - Much More Please enjoy! Links: http://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​​​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) https://instagram.com/freedompact​​​ https://twitter.com/FreedomPactPod​​​ https://dhh.dk https://twitter.com/dhh

Neil Oliver is a British television presenter, freelance archaeologist, conservationist, and author. He is best known as a presenter of several BBC historical and archaeological documentary series, including A History of Scotland, Vikings, and Coast. Today on the show, we discuss: - The Bristol 'Kill The Bill' Protests - Cancel Culture - The Scottish Government 'Hate Crime Bill' - Piers Morgan - Jordan Peterson & much more Watch the podcasts on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/freedompact More from Neil: https://twitter.com/thecoastguy http://www.neiloliver.com/

Robert Greene is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, The 50th Law, and Mastery. In this episode, Robert joins the Freedom Pact podcast to discuss the events of the last year and what we've learned about the human condition. Topics Discussed: - Why Robert meditates on his own mortality - How to deal with Existential thoughts - The collapse of grand narratives - The rise of secularism - The meaning crisis - Robert's advice for those that are lost and depressed - How to deal with loneliness - The law of the sublime - Robert's upcoming book - Much much more! Links: https://www.youtube.com/c/FreedomPact​​​ (video interviews) https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​​​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) https://instagram.com/freedompact​​​ https://powerseductionandwar.com

“It’s cancer.” Dr Philippa Kaye was 39 years old when she heard those dreaded words. The diagnosis of bowel cancer would change her life and mean crossing the divide from being a doctor to being a patient. She soon discovered that her years of training and experience had not prepared her for the realities of actually living with cancer. Phillipa's Links: https://www.drphilippakaye.com/ https://twitter.com/drphilippakaye Our Links: Join Our Newsletter: http://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter Watch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/freedompact

Dr Irvin David Yalom is an American existential psychiatrist who is emeritus professor of psychiatry at Stanford University, as well as an author of both fiction and nonfiction. A year-long journey by renowned psychiatrist Irvin Yalom, and his wife, esteemed feminist writer Marilyn Yalom, after her terminal diagnosis, as they reflect on how to love and live without regret. With the wisdom of those who have thought deeply, and the familiar warmth of teenage sweethearts who've grown up together, they investigate universal questions of intimacy, love, and grief. Buy 'A Matter of Death and Life' here: https://amzn.to/3lQ3tRb In today's episode, we discuss: - Irvin & Marilyn's relationship - The difficulties that they faced together - Physician assisted end of life treatment - Dying with few regrets - Processing grief - Living a meaningful life - Much more Quote: ''Mourning is the price that we pay for loving others.'' Links: https://www.youtube.com/c/FreedomPact​​​ (video interviews) https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​​​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) https://instagram.com/freedompact​​​ https://www.yalom.com

Dr Lindsay Browning is a chartered psychologist, neuroscientist and sleep expert. As well as being a mother of two, she has a Doctorate (DPhil) from the University of Oxford, where she investigated the relationship between worry and insomnia. She founded Trouble Sleeping, her specialist sleep clinic, in 2006. As we break down the content in her new book, you can expect to: • Understand the difference between 'good' and 'bad' sleep. • Cope better with temporary sleeplessness. • Begin to unlearn unhelpful sleeping habits. • Challenge your misconceptions about how well, or badly, you sleep. • Practise tailored self-care that's likely to lead to improved sleep. Join our Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter: http://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter For all of Lindsay's work mentioned in this episode, visit: https://troublesleeping.co.uk/

Zev Weinstein, a member of the thought-provoking Weinstein family, dives into the intricacies of Generation Z's philosophy and challenges. He discusses the impact of self-directed learning and online resources, especially post-COVID. Zev emphasizes the importance of nuanced conversations in a polarized world and explores how language shapes thought and identity. He reflects on the evolving search for meaning in life, grounded in familial bonds and love, while advocating for critical thinking and ethical pathways in turbulent times.

Alex J. O’Connor is founder of the Cosmic Skeptic YouTube channel, podcast and blog, platforms dedicated to the publication of philosophical ideas and debates in an accessible format. He is currently reading for a degree in philosophy and theology at St John’s College, Oxford University. Join Our Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter: http://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter Freedom Pact Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FreedomPact Find Alex on every platform by searching "CosmicSkeptic"