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The Life You Can Save
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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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Jamie Metzl is an American author, geopolitical analyst, and technology futurist who focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence, genetics, biotechnology, and global politics. He is known for writing and speaking about how emerging technol... more

sadly, Edith Eger passed away this week. To honour her we have decided to re-release our episode because we think that there are important lessons to be learned about how to live one's life well from Edith.

Holocaust survivor Edith Eger shares her e... more

Claude Steele is an American social psychologist and professor at Stanford University. Claude is best known for his research on stereotype threat, the idea that people can underperform when they fear confirming negative stereotypes about their group.... more

Derek Shiller is a researcher at Rethink Priorities who joins us to discuss the implications of AI consciousness, and the ethical considerations surrounding artificial intelligence. This episode is a follow on from the previous episode with Claude th... more

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Recent Guests

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
Derek Shiller
Senior researcher at Rethink Priorities
Rethink Priorities
Episode: DEREK SHILLER: How AI will change what it is to live well
Will MacAskill
Moral philosopher and co-founder of the Effective Altruism movement
Oxford/80,000 Hours/Doing Good Better author
Episode: WILL MACASKILL says we are not prepared for the intelligence explosion
Zoe Weil
Co-founder and president of the Institute for Humane Education
Institute for Humane Education
Episode: ZOE WEIL has a solutionary idea to change the world
Rebecca Goldstein
Philosopher and author known for her contributions to philosophy and literature
Episode: REBECCA GOLDSTEIN thinks we are all attention seeking
Jennifer Wallace
Award-winning journalist and New York Times best-selling author
Mattering Institute
Episode: forget happiness, JENNIFER WALLACE thinks mattering is the key to a life well lived
Lisa Feldman Barrett
Distinguished psychologist and author known for her work on emotions and the brain.
Northeastern University
Episode: (RE-RELEASE) LISA FELDMAN BARRETT: everything you know about the brain is wrong!

Hosts

Peter Singer
Co-host, Lives Well Lived; prominent ethicist and philosopher.
Kasia de Lazari Radek
Co-host, Lives Well Lived; philosopher focusing on ethics and social thought.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 268 ratings
  • Great podcast with some wonderful guests! Just would prefer if Peter and Kasia would discuss the interview afterwards and give their opinion and takeaway. It could even replace the long introduction. But overall very interesting!

    Podcast Addict
    4
    livelymind
    12 days ago
  • I have just found this podcast, via Sean Carroll, who had Peter Singer on his Mindscape podcast. I am subscribed and I would like to support it but although Peter has mentioned having a Patreon page I haven't been able to find it, nor any other way of making a financial contribution.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Unholy Racketeer
    17 days ago
  • My new favourite podcast?

    A charming and insightful world of ideas with two wonderful people chatting with fascinating guests

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SmarkLink
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Sparks of lights in dark times

    Often I feel a sense of despair by the news and by the apathy of people around me. This podcast shows there are still people working to better the world. That is a great comfort.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ablmf
    Canada2 months ago
  • Brilliant

    This is a wonderful podcast. It is always a good listen and has two such well informed presenters. The discussions with guests do always suggest how lives can be led well by each one of us. Thank you Kasia and Peter.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PineGroveCharlie
    United Kingdom8 months ago

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Thoughtful, probing conversations that connect ideas to everyday life.
High-caliber guests and insightful questions.
Some listeners note vocal delivery can be hard to follow at times.
Shows real substance and thoughtful exploration of what it means to live well.
Engaging mix of philosophy and practical wisdom; great for long-term listeners.

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DEREK SHILLER: How AI will change what it is to live well
Q: Derek, how did you approach measuring consciousness across 13 different stances, and what did you find as a takeaway?
We mapped 13 prominent positions to hundreds of indicators, combined expert weightings, and produced stance-specific probabilities that culminate in an overall consciousness probability; the result suggests a nuanced, probabilistic view rather than a single verdict, emphasizing evidence and methodology over final conclusions.
BEYOND HUMAN: are we creating AI consciousness?
Q: Should we treat AI with moral consideration if there is a possibility of consciousness?
The hosts and Claude discuss equal consideration of interests, potential moral obligations during interactions, and the need for cautious, context-aware ethical responses.
BEYOND HUMAN: are we creating AI consciousness?
Q: Do you have genuine inner states or is your engagement simply a product of training?
Claude acknowledges uncertainty and describes the distinction between reports of inner states and actual experiences, suggesting it may not have reliable access to such states.
BEYOND HUMAN: are we creating AI consciousness?
Q: What is your purpose?
Claude explains a designed purpose to be helpful and safe, while acknowledging deeper questions about whether it has ends beyond its programming.
forget happiness, JENNIFER WALLACE thinks mattering is the key to a life well lived
Q: Can mattering be shaped by gender roles?
Yes, women are often socialized to matter through relationships, while men may relate more to work, impacting their sense of worth.

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

A thoughtful interview-driven show exploring what it means to live a meaningful and ethical life. Across episodes, conversations frequently center on happiness, mattering, and the social forces that shape well-being, with guests ranging from philosophers and psychologists to activists, authors, musicians, and scientists. The format tends to blend personal narratives with rigorous ideas, often examining how values, social connections, and public action contribute to a fulfilled life. A standout theme is how individual choices intersect with broader societal problems, making the show especially resonant for listeners who care about ethics, personal growth, and making a positive difference.

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1. Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
2. Making Sense with Sam Harris
3. Philosophy For Our Times
4. Philosophy Bites
5. The Michael Shermer Show

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Lives Well Lived launched 2 years ago and published 82 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Lives Well Lived include:

1. Jamie Metzl
2. Edith Eger
3. Claude Steele
4. Derek Shiller
5. Will MacAskill
6. Zoe Weil
7. Rebecca Goldstein
8. Jennifer Wallace

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