Changed My Mind
Changed My Mind explores a powerful idea: changing your mind isn't a weakness - it's a superpower. Each episode features accomplished thinkers sharing pivotal moments when they changed their mind about something important. We explore the evidence that tipped the scales, the emotional journey, and how seeing the world from a new perspective impacted their lives. Join us for conversations that will challenge your assumptions and expand your perspective.
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Apr 22, 2025 • 48min
50 years of changing the world through philosophy (with Peter Singer)
Peter Singer, a leading philosopher renowned for his work in practical ethics, reflects on 50 years of evolving ideas. He delves into the interplay of emotion and reason in animal advocacy and discusses how personal and societal ethics can shift over time. Singer shares insights on the influence of Buddhist philosophy on altruism and effective giving, encouraging listeners to reconsider their moral beliefs. The conversation touches on contentious issues like animal rights and the ethics of dying, highlighting the potential for transformative belief change.
Feb 12, 2025 • 2min
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Changed My Mind will be launching at the beginning of May, with guests such as the historian and author Rutger Bregman, the philosopher Peter Singer and the psychologist Melanie Joy
