The Overexamined Life

By Jonah Primo

The world's best philosophers and scientists on how to be happy. PhDs, bestselling books, or 17 years of silence in a cave... we don't discriminate. All we know, is that we want to experience life

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How many episodes does The Overexamined Life have?

The podcast currently has 114 episodes available.

The Overexamined Life episodes:

October 14, 2024 How to Never Hate Anyone Again
We don't hate infants even though they often behave badly, what if it could be the same for adults?

In this episode we look into the illusion of free will, and it's implications.

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17min
October 10, 2024 Wrestling with Cravings
We all have cravings. Often they get the better of us. In this episode, we look at what the Buddhists have to say about cravings, and figure out how to beat them, or if we even need to.

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13min
October 07, 2024 Let Me Tell You a Story
Today, you'll learn the premise of this podcast, by delving into the depths of my psyche.
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12min
October 01, 2024 Welcome to the Overexamined Life
The world is so beautiful, and the people in the are so interesting and yet somehow we find a way to miss most of it, because our autopilot too often is stuck on the manufacture mental misery setting. This is the curse of overexaminers like me, and if that sounds like you too, then join me on a quest to discover ways in which we can become more present, more fulfilled and more curious. Coming to you Mondays and Thursdays with stories, reflections and interviews with the wisest gurus, comedians, musicans, athletes and artists, maybe we together can uncover a few secrets about what a well-lived life looks like.
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2min

FAQs about The Overexamined Life:

How many episodes does The Overexamined Life have?

The podcast currently has 114 episodes available.