Intersections Podcast

Krista Tippett on What It Might Take for Humanity to Flourish


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What might it take for humanity to rise from merely surviving to truly flourishing? Why is today’s model of higher education falling short in preparing us for the moral complexities of modern life? And at a time when knowledge is abundant but wisdom feels scarce, how do we cultivate a life of meaning—one that integrates intellect with moral imagination, ambition with purpose, and outer success with inner stillness?

Find out from Krista Tippett, exclusively in conversation with Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa on Intersections Podcast.

Krista Tippett is a former journalist and a diplomat, a sought-after public speaker, a Peabody Award-winning broadcaster and a New York Times bestselling author. She has published three books, Speaking of Faith, Einstein’s God: Conversations About Science and the Human Spirit, and Becoming Wise: An Inquiry into the Mystery and Art of Living. Krista is the creator and host of the acclaimed public radio program and podcast, On Being, that has featured many luminaries including Desmond Tutu, Thich Nhat Hanh and Mary Oliver, facilitating a new kind of conversation about religion, spirituality, ethics, and large questions of meaning in every aspect of life. In 2014, President Obama awarded Krista the National Humanities Medal at the White House for “thoughtfully delving into the mysteries of human existence.”

In this episode, Krista reveals:

- How to navigate moments when our deepest values are out of sync with those around us—and still lead with integrity and grace

- What it will take for our species to evolve from merely surviving to truly flourishing—and why higher education must be reimagined to meet this moment

- Why deep listening—not just to others, but to life itself—is the foundation of wisdom and leadership

- How we can move beyond old paradigms of power, identity, and truth to embrace a more expansive, interconnected way of being

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