Lives Well Lived

Peter Singer & Kasia de Lazari Radek

Ethics

Happiness

Effective Altruism

Mental Health

Philosophy

Artificial Intelligence

Altruism

Free Will

Animal Rights

Factory Farming

The Life You Can Save

Poverty Alleviation

Charitable Giving

Well-Being

Education

Buddhism

Music

Art

Consciousness

Climate Change

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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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	86	Founded	2 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	PhilosophySociety & Culture

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a life of kindness with AMY AELA

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

9 Jul 2026 • 48 min • Most popular

the moral marketplace with ALVIN ROTH

Nobel Prize-winning economist Alvin Roth explains how innovative market designs can reduce exploitation and save lives. Drawing on his pioneering work in kidney exchanges, Roth explores some of society’s most contentious moral dilemmas involving orga... more

25 Jun 2026 • 1 hr 6 min

Lessons from the World Happiness Report with JOHN HELLIWELL

Peter & Kasia speak with leading happiness researcher John Helliwell about the findings of the 2026 World Happiness Report, exploring why countries like Finland consistently rank among the world's happiest. John reveals how life satisfaction is measu... more

11 Jun 2026 • 1 hr

The future of food with BRUCE FRIEDRICH

Good Food Institute founder Bruce Friedrich joins the podcast to discuss the revolutionary changes unfolding in food technology and the mission behind the Good Food Institute’s work to reduce reliance on animal agriculture through plant-based and cul... more

28 May 2026 • 51 min

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Recent Guests

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

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

Hosts

Peter Singer

Host of the show with Kasia de Lazari Radek; prominent ethicist and author known for work on practical ethics and wellbeing.

Kasia de Lazari Radek

Co-host with a focus on ethical philosophy and everyday living, collaborating on interviews about living well.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 312 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
Australia22 days ago
Favorite
A favorite podcast. Creative interviews and always food for thought. They stay with me.
Apple Podcasts
5
PumpkinFlowers
United Statesa month 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 Statesa month ago
World class thinkers
Very interesting podcast on urgent matters
Apple Podcasts
5
Linus Nilsson
Swedena month 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
Australia2 months ago

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Apple Podcasts	#113	United States/Society & Culture/Philosophy
Apple Podcasts	#67	United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Philosophy
Apple Podcasts	#98	Canada/Society & Culture/Philosophy
Apple Podcasts	#32	Australia/Society & Culture/Philosophy
Apple Podcasts	#110	Italy/Society & Culture/Philosophy
Apple Podcasts	#110	France/Society & Culture/Philosophy

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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.

the moral marketplace with ALVIN ROTH

Q: Could you briefly explain the core idea behind the theory of stable allocations and where it applies?

The theory asks how to pair agents (like students and colleges or doctors and residencies) in a way that is stable, meaning no one has an incentive to deviate from the match because there isn't a more preferred partner who would also accept them. It leads to practical market designs that avoid disruptive disruptions and improve outcomes.

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Thoughtful, idea-driven discussions with guests who have pursued meaningful, ethical lives and meaningful impact. Episodes often explore philosophy, ethics, human flourishing, and practical ways to live well and contribute positively to society, from bioethics and technology to education and social policy. Notable are wide-ranging conversations that blend rigorous, academic perspectives with personal stories, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own values and actions. A standout aspect is the balance between abstract ethical questions and real-world applications, plus the presence of high-profile thinkers and diverse practitioners that keeps debates accessible and relevant to a broad audience.

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2. Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
3. Philosophy Bites
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5. Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps

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Lives Well Lived launched 2 years ago and published 86 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. Alvin Roth
2. John Helliwell
3. Bruce Friedrich
4. Jamie Metzl
5. Edith Eger
6. Claude Steele
7. Derek Shiller
8. Will MacAskill

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