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The Examined Life

Kenneth Primrose
Technology
Education
Purpose
Human Flourishing
Stress Management
Mental Health Crisis
Children's Psychological Development
Autonomy
Self-Improvement
Mental Health
Freedom In Childhood
Pleasure
Pain
Artificial Intelligence
Michaeleen Doucleffe
Human Experience
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Community
Cultural Conditions
Burnout

The Examined Life podcast explores the questions we should be asking ourselves with a range of leading thinkers. Each episode features a different interview, and appeals to those interested in wisdom, personal development, and what it might mean to live a good life. Topics vary from discussing the role of dopamine mining and status anxiety, to exploring the science of awe and attention.

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Sir Anthony Seldon is one of the most influential voices in the UK on education. He has led three prominent independent school, and written or edited more than 40 books.

In this episode we explore how education can honour what truly ... more

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In this brief episode we explore a short soundbite from a previous episode with philosopher of technology LM Sacasas. In it we explore the way that efficiency and ease might give with one hand, while taking with the other. 

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Comfort is easy; appetite is sacred. We trace a surprising path to steadier happiness by leaning, gently but deliberately, into friction. Drawing on psychiatrist Anna Lembke’s insight that our modern environment is addictogenic, we lo... more

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Dr Alex Curmi is a psychiatrist and psychotherapist who also hosts The Thinking Mind podcast, and is a gifted communicator on mental health and self-development. 

Alex's clinical work and training has given him acute insights into tr... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Alex Curmi
Psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and gifted communicator.
The Thinking Mind podcast
Episode: Dr Alex Curmi - how should we prepare for a technological future?
Tom Chatfield
A writer and philosopher of technology, author of 'Wise Animals' and other books
Episode: Tom Chatfield - What myths are we telling ourselves about technology?
Ruth Taylor
Values expert with the Common Cause Foundation
Common Cause Foundation
Episode: Ruth Taylor - How do we develop better cultural values?
William Damon
Professor of Psychology at Stanford University who has extensively studied purpose.
Stanford University
Episode: William Damon - Am I serving a bigger purpose than myself?
Michaeleen Doucleffe
Science writer and author of 'Hunt Gather Parent'
Episode: Michaeleen Doucleff - what are the universals of childhood?

Host

Kenny Primrose
Host with a strong interest in exploring complex ideas related to philosophy and personal development, engaging listeners through thoughtful interviews with experts.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
  • He’s my RE teacher

    It’s true

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PP Man Jefferson 3
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Excellent

    Looking deep into really important matters.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tobar03
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Thought-provoking without feeling like hard work

    Kenny manages to interview his subjects in a manner which brings to the fore profound ideas in a very accessible way. His enthusiasm for each of the topics and curiosity about the interviewees makes for a lovely conversational flow and a really enjoyable listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cerysel
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Brain-tingling!

    I love this podcast. Kenny is a thoughtful interviewer and curates fantastic people to discuss stimulating ideas. Most of all, I like that it makes me ask big questions about life that are important but easily overlooked. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CazzerD
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Super interesting thank u

    !!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    saculf
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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The interviews and conversations are of wide general interest - the dialogue is balanced and flows well.
A well curated mix of interviews with important contemporary thinkers, all revolving around the one question most needful for us at this moment.
Kenny is a thoughtful interviewer and curates fantastic people to discuss stimulating ideas.
Thought-provoking without feeling like hard work, Kenny manages to interview his subjects in a manner which brings to the fore profound ideas in a very accessible way.

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Ruth Taylor - How do we develop better cultural values?
Q: What do you mean by cultural conditions?
Cultural conditions are how we go about trying to change the foundational social and environmental justice.
Ruth Taylor - How do we develop better cultural values?
Q: What is the question that kind of pre-occupies you, that you think we should be asking ourselves?
How we can build the cultural conditions necessary for a foundational transition towards a future where human beings and other than human life is flourishing.
Katharine Birbalsingh - Why are we ignoring our future?
Q: What would you like to say to young people today?
Reject the woke mentality that promotes blaming others for your circumstances; look within and take control of your own life.
Katharine Birbalsingh - Why are we ignoring our future?
Q: Where did this passion and this sense of duty come from? How did it grow in you?
It grew from my experiences as a teacher in the inner city, observing the lack of progress among children, especially black kids, and wanting to improve that situation.
LM Sacasas on why life should not be delegated
Q: What is the good that you seek?
If it's just efficiency, fine, go with the machine. Otherwise, you might want to ask yourself whether it's worth going the long way around.

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