Matthieu Ricard is often referred to as the "world's happiest man. Since 1989, he has acted as the French interpreter for the 14th Dalai Lama. Ricard shares insights from his life as a Buddhist monk, including his rigorous meditation practices, his experiences with spiritual masters, and his thoughts on living a meaningful life through the interconnectedness of all beings. 

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Frances Kissling is an American bioethicist and longtime reproductive rights advocate, best known for her leadership of Catholics for Choice and her work on ethics, religion, and women’s health. Kissling discusses her work as a pro-choice activist, and the complexities of balancing Catholic values with her advocacy for women's rights and reproductive freedom.

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Tyler Cowen is an American economist, writer, and public intellectual best known for his work on cultural economics, economic growth, and for co-hosting the podcast Conversations with Tyler. Tyler gets into speculation around the existence and visitation of aliens to Earth, AI's impact on future technology, climate change, and animal welfare.

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Dui Toledo discusses his personal philosophy on living a good life, including his 105-hour rule to manage time efficiently, and his perspectives on ethics, morality, and living a life well-lived.

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Kate Grant is the longtime CEO of the Fistula Foundation, known for transforming it into a global leader in treating obstetric fistula and advancing women’s health in some of the world’s poorest countries. Kate emphasises the transformative power of fistula surgery and the importance of addressing structural inequalities to make a lasting impact on women's health.

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Robert Wright is an American journalist and author best known for his books on evolutionary psychology, religion, and the idea that human progress is driven by non-zero-sum cooperation. Robert discusses moral realism, how human sexual psychology impacts societal norms, and the concept of being judged by a higher power.

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Jane Goodall is a British primatologist and anthropologist whose groundbreaking research on wild chimpanzees transformed our understanding of animal behaviour and conservation. Jane recounts her journey from a curious child to an eminent ethologist and activist, and discusses the significance of animal welfare, and the crisis of factory farming.

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Neil deGrasse Tyson is an American astrophysicist, science communicator, and author best known for making complex ideas about the universe accessible. Neil explores the limitations of human perception and the role of science in enhancing our understanding of reality.

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‘Come Sail Away’ performed by Styx, written by Dennis DeYoung

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Judy Collins is a Grammy Award winning artist, whose musical catalogue of work includes 36 studio albums. She reflects on the social activism of the 1960s, the importance of self-care & sobriety, and her experience with suicide.

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Professor. Yuval Noah Harari is a historian, philosopher, and the bestselling author of Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind. His books have sold over 45 Million copies in 65 languages, and he is considered one of the world’s most influential public intellectuals today.

Yuval discusses the the main victims of history throughout the ages, and what was arguably the worst crime in history, and gives his views on the importance of love and intellect.

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