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Effective Altruism
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Altruism
Free Will
Animal Rights
Factory Farming
The Life You Can Save
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Charitable Giving
Well-Being
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Consciousness
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Buddhism
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Lives Well Lived is hosted by Peter Singer & Kasia de Lazari Radek. Episodes consist of interviews with remarkable guests who have lived well, both in the sense of living an ethical life, but also in that they are fulfilled and happy with what they have achieved in their lives. Some of these guests will be well-known figures, but others who are doing extraordinary things will be unfamiliar to almo... more

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Michael Pollan is on the podcast to discuss some of life’s biggest and strangest questions: is our food making us sick, can psychedelics unlock hidden dimensions of consciousness? are plants intelligent? and could AI ever truly wake up?

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Sean Carroll explores the strange and fascinating world of quantum physics, unpacking concepts such as Schrödinger’s cat, the Copenhagen interpretation, and Everett’s many-worlds theory. He explains how quantum mechanics challenges our understanding ... more

Kasia interviews Peter shortly after his 80th birthday, exploring his life, and the ideas that have shaped his career. Peter traces the development of his practical ethics, from Animal Liberation and Famine, Affluence, and Morality to the emergence o... more

Amy Aela is an Indian-Australian actress, model, entrepreneur, and host of Kindness with Amy.

After an existential crisis prompted her move to India, Amy built a global platform promoting kindness, veganism, and ethical living, inspired by watching ... more

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Sean Carroll
Homeward Professor of Natural Philosophy at Johns Hopkins University; author and podcaster
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: the multiverse with SEAN CARROLL
Peter Singer
Philosopher and ethicist, prominent utilitarian
University affiliations mentioned (Melbourne, Oxford, Monash, Princeton)
Episode: Peter Singer turns 80!! 🎂
Amy Aela
Actress, entrepreneur, and activist focused on veganism and animal advocacy
Kindness with Amy
Episode: a life of kindness with AMY AELA
Alvin Roth
Nobel Prize-winning Professor of Economics
Stanford University
Episode: the moral marketplace with ALVIN ROTH
John Helliwell
Emeritus professor at the Vancouver School of Economics, UBC; editor of the World Happiness Report
University of British Columbia
Episode: Lessons from the World Happiness Report with JOHN HELLIWELL
Bruce Friedrich
CEO of the Good Food Institute, author of Meat
Good Food Institute
Episode: The future of food with BRUCE FRIEDRICH
Jamie Metzl
Author and commentator on genetics, biotechnology, and AI; public thinker on global governance
Episode: How converging science and AI could reshape humanity’s morality with JAMIE METZL
Edith Eger
Holocaust survivor, psychologist
Author and therapist
Episode: forgiving the unforgivable, with Holocaust survivor EDITH EGER
Claude Steele
Professor of psychology at Stanford University
Stanford University
Episode: CLAUDE STEELE on stereotype threat, and overcoming churn

Hosts

Peter Singer
Host of the show; ethics professor with a long association with the program; often discusses living well, ethics, and public impact.
Kasia de Lazari Radek
Co-host and frequent interviewer; philosopher with a focus on ethics and practical living.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 323 ratings
  • Thinking matters

    In a world where it seems nothing but opinions reign, this incredibly thoughtful podcast brings you people who think deeply about issues that matter.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Soeur Soleil
    Australia2 months ago
  • Favorite

    A favorite podcast. Creative interviews and always food for thought. They stay with me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PumpkinFlowers
    United States3 months ago
  • Soundtrack

    This is a minor issue. Overall this podcast is fantastic.

    I just find the “soundtrack” to the podcast to be a bit loud and aggressive.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cdellert
    United States3 months ago
  • World class thinkers

    Very interesting podcast on urgent matters

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Linus Nilsson
    Sweden3 months ago
  • Though provoking and informative

    If you care about making the world a better place, then this is a must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Co_0p123
    Australia3 months ago

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High-quality guests and rigorous discussions that make you rethink how to live well.
Occasional critiques about dialect or questioning style, but overall strong content.
Thoughtful, thought-provoking conversations with world-class guests.

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Peter Singer turns 80!! 🎂
Q: How did your early work on animal ethics influence later movements like effective altruism?
Singer discusses Animal Liberation's impact, the rise of effective altruism, and how practical research into charity effectiveness (like GiveWell) shaped his approach in The Life You Can Save and related initiatives to maximize good per dollar donated.
The future of food with BRUCE FRIEDRICH
Q: What is the realistic timeline for cultivated meat to become cost-competitive and widely available?
Friedrich suggests progress will happen in steps: once price and taste parity are achieved for core products like burgers, adoption will accelerate, followed by cheaper chicken nuggets and fish sticks. He compares the trajectory to the electric vehicle industry, where early limitations give way to rapid growth as economies of scale and investment compound.
The future of food with BRUCE FRIEDRICH
Q: Could you give us one or two key points from each of the four arguments for alternatives to conventional animal agriculture?
Bruce Friedrich highlights global food security, climate change, antibiotic resistance, and pandemic prevention as the four core reasons. He notes that plant-based and cultivated meats can use far fewer resources, reduce environmental harms, and mitigate disease risks, while also offering resilience in food systems. He emphasizes that government funding and scientific investment are essential to reach price and taste parity and scale production.
the moral marketplace with ALVIN ROTH
Q: What are the main ethical considerations around paying donors for kidneys or plasma?
The main concerns are potential exploitation of vulnerable donors and the risk that payments could shift social norms in ways that harm altruistic giving; policy aims to carefully balance incentives with protections, ensuring safety and social welfare while avoiding a market that price-signals could undermine social values.
the moral marketplace with ALVIN ROTH
Q: How has kidney exchange changed lives, and what makes it different from a straightforward market?
Kidney exchange creates chains that allow patients who cannot donate directly to their loved ones to still receive compatible kidneys by swapping with other donor–recipient pairs; it's a matching problem with complex relationships, not a simple price-driven market, so the design focuses on stability and feasibility of the matches.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lives Well Lived

What is Lives Well Lived about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Interviews with leading thinkers, ethicists, scientists, and public intellectuals focused on living well, moral responsibility, and practical impact. Episodes explore how to align personal happiness with ethical action—covering topics from moral philosophy and AI to animal welfare and global well-being. A hallmark is thoughtful, rigorous conversations with guests who probe big questions about meaning, society, and the good life, often tying theory to real-world impact. A notable trait is the long-form, idea-driven format that blends deep philosophy with accessible storytelling, making it compelling for listeners who want to rethink how they live and influence the world.

Potential listeners may appreciate nuanced debates, evidence-based rea... more

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1. Sean Carroll
2. Peter Singer
3. Amy Aela
4. Alvin Roth
5. John Helliwell
6. Bruce Friedrich
7. Jamie Metzl
8. Edith Eger

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