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Artwork for The Good Life: Andrew Leigh in Conversation

The Good Life: Andrew Leigh in Conversation

Andrew Leigh
Artificial Intelligence
WNOW
Mental Health
Australia
Masculinity
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Community Healing
Sport
Loneliness
Family
Mental Health Awareness
The Explorer's Gene
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Effective Altruism
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Shaun Micallef
Veganism
Beauty
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Andrew Leigh interviews people on living a happy, healthy and ethical life

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Artwork for The Good Life: Andrew Leigh in Conversation

Latest Episodes

Professor Michael Smithson joined me to discuss his entertaining new book, “The Psychology of Ignorance”. We talk about why ignorance is more than stupidity, how certain unknowns make us anxious, what happens when people don’t realise how ignorant th... more

Jessy Wu is a Sydney-based writer, entrepreneur and author of the debut novel 'Good Intentions'. A former management consultant and venture capital investor, she is also the founder of Broad Church, a creative communal space in Chippendale.

Jessy di... more

Ed Coper is an expert in digital politics who helped build one of Australia’s first major online political movements and has advised advocacy campaigns around the world.

His previous book, Facts and Other Lies, explored the disinformation age: how f... more

Wendy Harmer has spent decades shaping Australian comedy, journalism and media, from the newsroom floor to the stand-up stage, from comedy to breakfast radio and the ABC.

In this episode, Wendy talks about growing up in country Victoria, building re... more

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Recent Guests

Jessy Wu
Sydney-based writer and entrepreneur, founder of Broad Church
Broad Church
Episode: 201. Jessy Wu on Young Love and Good Intentions
Ed Coper
digital politics expert and author
Author of Angertainment, advisor on digital campaigns
Episode: 200. Ed Coper on Angertainment
Wendy Harmer
Trailblazing comedian, journalist, and performer
Independent/various media projects
Episode: 199. Wendy Harmer on Jokes, Journalism and Joy
Anna Goldsworthy
Pianist, writer, and essayist invited to discuss AI, art, and authenticity
Episode: 198. Anna Goldsworthy on AI, Art and Authenticity
Martin McKenzie-Murray
Australian journalist and author of Sirens
Episode: 197. Martin McKenzie-Murray on Sirens, Service and Survival
Grace Adams
CEO of Effective Altruism Australia, advocate and educator in EA
Effective Altruism Australia
Episode: 196. Grace Adams on Effective Altruism
Ant Williams
Psychologist, free diver, and ice diver
Episode: 195. Ant Williams on Training Mental Toughness
Toby Walsh
Australia's preeminent expert on artificial intelligence and author
Episode: 193. Toby Walsh on Artificial Intelligence
Alex Hutchinson
Sports science writer and author of The Explorer's Gene
Episode: 192. Alex Hutchinson on The Explorer's Gene

Host

Andrew Leigh
Host known for engaging conversations that explore various facets of living a happy, healthy, and ethical life, often bringing in a diverse range of guests to discuss their experiences and views.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 188 ratings
  • Patrick Dodson on Reconciliation, Catholicism and Yawuru

    An interview that will stay with me - a lesson and a half on a life fully lived. Will now look for Dodson’s biography. THANKYOU for this interview.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C.C.cheo
    Australia8 months ago
  • Adore this podcast!

    Andrew Leigh has a way of finding the most fascinating people and having clever conversations with humour and grace. It never gets political and there’s no room for polarization - it’s exactly what it says on the tin: talks about how to live a good life and what that means for different people. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I eat lighters
    Australia2 years ago
  • Great entree to other crime writers

    Thanks so much for the interesting podcast of your discussion with Tanya Plibersek - I’ve enjoyed discovering new authors I was not aware of - mountains to read from now for quite some time

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Political Junkee
    Australia2 years ago
  • Wonderful and highly recommended

    I am an avid listener if this podcast, particularly the most recent - we did however find the uneven volume a challenge in the car today having to adjust volume up and down.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    blossom W
    Australia5 years ago
  • Absolutely terrific.

    Really enjoying all that Andrew Leigh engages with. Not just a massive brain. Genuine and thoughtful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Very Vui
    Australia5 years ago

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Audience feedback emphasizes the quality of guests and the depth of conversations around living a good life.
The podcast is praised for its focus on positive and enriching discussions, steering clear of political polarization.
Listeners appreciate the thoughtful and engaging conversations that often touch upon challenging topics in an accessible manner.
Listeners enjoy the humor and warmth present in interviews, indicating a well-rounded approach to serious topics.

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200. Ed Coper on Angertainment
Q: Why does social media favor negative emotions over positive ones?
Because the platform design and algorithms reward emotional engagement, especially around moral issues, which leads to more sharing and interaction when negative emotions are involved.
200. Ed Coper on Angertainment
Q: What is the evolutionary purpose of anger?
Anger interrupting behavior and directing attention to threats or information that needs correction; it has an evolutionary function but is often misdirected in today's environment.
198. Anna Goldsworthy on AI, Art and Authenticity
Q: What is one use of AI that should be banned or taxed?
Avoid and regulate uses that enable bio-weapons or undermine dignity and privacy, and consider redressing the economic impacts of AI on jobs through policy and redistribution of profits.
198. Anna Goldsworthy on AI, Art and Authenticity
Q: What is one use of artificial intelligence that you think should be encouraged?
Encourage uses that promote Socratic dialogue and knowledge expansion, like using AI as a prompt-based learning aid to generate diverse poetic and literary explorations and to support inquiry, while keeping human pedagogy at the center.
196. Grace Adams on Effective Altruism
Q: How do you balance giving to local causes versus international aid, and what about the critique that aid might create dependency?
Grace argues for a dual approach: support local causes where it makes sense while also directing substantial resources to interventions that save more lives overseas, using evidence and cost-effectiveness to guide decisions.

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Conversations explore the multifaceted nature of living a fulfilling and ethical life, incorporating insights from various fields such as philosophy, science, and personal narratives. Episodes often feature diverse guests, including experts in technology, mental health, and ethical living, providing listeners with a blend of intellectual stimulation and practical advice. Unique qualities include a commitment to apolitical discussions, focusing purely on personal enrichment and the celebration of human experiences, making it an engaging resource for individuals seeking to enhance their understanding of well-being and meaningful engagement with the world.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Jessy Wu
2. Ed Coper
3. Wendy Harmer
4. Anna Goldsworthy
5. Martin McKenzie-Murray
6. Grace Adams
7. Ant Williams
8. Toby Walsh

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