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It’s become fashionable to argue that free will is a fiction: that we humans are in the thrall of animal urges and unconscious biases and only think that we are choosing freely. Kennon Sheldon argues that this perception is not only wrong but also dangerous. Drawing on decades of his own research, Sheldon shows us that embracing the ability to choose our path in life makes us happier, healthier, and more fulfilled. He also shows that this insight can help us choose better goals—ones that are concordant with our values and we’re more likely to actually see through.

We've all found ourselves checking email at the dinner table, holding our breath while waiting for Outlook to load, or sitting hunched in front of a screen for an hour longer than we intended. Mobile devices and the web have invaded our lives, and this is a big idea book that addresses one of the biggest questions of our age: Can we stay connected without diminishing our intelligence, attention spans, and ability to really live? Can we have it all?

We can’t avoid the persistent questions about the meaning of life—and the nature of reality. But science is the only means of answering them. So declares philosopher Alex Rosenberg in this bracing, surprisingly sanguine take on a world without god. The science that makes us nonbelievers, he demonstrates, tells us the nature of reality, the purpose of everything, the difference between right and wrong, how the mind works, even the direction of human history.

For the curious. A philosophy podcast that sometimes flirts with other disciplines, Within Reason has featured guests including Richard Dawkins, Douglas Murray, William Lane Craig, Peter Singer, Konstantin Kisin, and Neil deGrasse Tyson.

The Big Technology Podcast takes you behind the scenes in the tech world featuring interviews with plugged-in insiders and outside agitators. Alex Kantrowitz, a Silicon Valley journalist who's interviewed the world's top tech CEOs — from Mark Zuckerberg to Larry Ellison — is the host.

Desde tiempos inmemoriales, los mitos han sido espejos del alma humana: relatos simbólicos que nos ayudan a comprender lo que sentimos, deseamos, tememos o anhelamos. Pero este libro no se limita a contarlos, sino que nos invita a leerlos con una mirada profunda, emocional y transformadora, desvelando su sabiduría práctica y su asombrosa vigencia en la vida cotidiana.

Part H Is for Hawk, part The Soul of an Octopus, The Book of Eels is both a meditation on the world’s most elusive fish—the eel—and a reflection on the human condition. Remarkably little is known about the European eel, Anguilla anguilla. So little, in fact, that scientists and...

Inventing the Future is a bold new manifesto for life after capitalism. Against the confused understanding of our high-tech world by both the right and the left, this book claims that the emancipatory and future-oriented possibilities of our society can be reclaimed. Instead of running from a complex future, Nick Srnicek and Alex Williams demand a postcapitalist economy capable of advancing standards, liberating humanity from work and developing technologies that expand our freedoms.

Helping with the deepest and complicated situation

The Philosophy opens with the most human of questions—“What’s the point?”—and dares to follow it wherever it leads. This isn’t just another thought experiment or self-help book. It’s a rallying cry for those who feel the systems around us are broken, yet refuse to believe we are powerless to change them.

The ticking bomb scenario is a thought experiment designed to demonstrate that torture can be justified in emergency conditions. If there was a bomb hidden somewhere in a major city, would it be justified to torture a captured informant in order to obtain the critical information that could prevent a devastating terrorist attack? In How to Justify Torture, cultural critic Alex Adams examines this thought experiment in depth by exploring the wide range of cultural productions. By critiquing the argument step-by-step, this audiobook reminds us why torture can never be justified.

Alex Andreou revisits the classic Greek myths, and uncovers universal themes they share with us across the millennia

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My goal is to open peoples minds to find their own success.Mindset is a podcast by Alex Hayes. Expressing raw, intimate and intuitive thoughts with the goal of inspiring and motivating people to face their fears with an open mind.I look forward to learning more with you each episode as I go on a new journey of mindset discovery.If you have any questions or a situation, email me alex@alexhayes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Good ideas. Bad ideas. Short Essays. Long Essays. This is my rarely mentioned feed. Everything by Alex Williamns. Everything for Alex Williamns. Hope you enjoy!

Welcome to "Love Across Cultures," the podcast where we dive into the exciting world of relationships and dating. I'm Alex, your host, and I'm thrilled to share my insights and experiences with you.In today's episode, we're focusing on the rules of dating and the nuances of a first date with Russian-speaking women. Drawing from my own experiences and expert advice, we'll explore how to make a great first impression, communicate effectively, and navigate cultural differences to build a meaningful connection.I'll share tips on what to do (and what not to do) on your first date, from choosing the...

In this Very Short Introduction audiobook, Bence Nanay introduces the field of aesthetics, considering both Western and non-Western aesthetic traditions and exploring why it is sometimes misunderstood or considered to be too elitist - by artists, musicians, and even philosophers. As Nanay shows, so-called "high art" has no more claims on aesthetics than sitcoms, tattoos, or punk rock.

20 years ago, host, Alex Reneman, founded a now globally successful tech company that was built with one philosophy in mind: flourishing. Today, still the CEO of his business, he's come a long way on his journey having learned lots of lessons in business across his company's 20 year life span (and a lot from being a husband, father, and active community member in his hometown too)! This podcast will show you what can make (or break) not only a successful business, but a happy family and a growing community, all from Alex's lived experience that has been guided by the core philosophy of ...

En el corazón de la Next Level Soul Podcast es una búsqueda ferviente para explorar las profundidades de la experiencia humana y conocimiento. Esta plataforma es una extensión del viaje de toda la vida de Alex para comprender la esencia de nuestra existencia y el universo infinito que nos rodea.Next Level Soul se erige como un santuario para la mente inquisitiva, un lugar donde los profundos misterios de nuestro viaje se desvelan con honestidad y corazón. Profundizamos en temas que resuenan con el núcleo de nuestro ser: espiritualidad, física cuántica, sabiduría antigua, las ...