What is a Good Life?

What is a Good Life? #112 - From Linear Paths to Experimental Journeys with Anne-Laure Le Cunff, PhD


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On the 112th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I am delighted to introduce our guest, Anne-Laure Le Cunff, PhD. Anne-Laure is an award-winning neuroscientist and entrepreneur. She is the founder of Ness Labs, where her weekly newsletter is read by more than 100,000 curious minds. Her research at King’s College London focuses on the psychology and neuroscience of lifelong learning, curiosity, and adaptability. Her book, Tiny Experiments, is a transformative guide for living a more experimental life, turning uncertainty into curiosity, and carving a path of self-discovery. Her work has been featured in Rolling Stone, Forbes, Financial Times, WIRED, and more.

In this wonderful conversation, we explore the themes of curiosity, connection, and the journey from a linear to an experimental approach to life. Anne-Laure shares her personal experiences of feeling lost yet free and of embracing uncertainty and designing playful experiments in various aspects of life. 

This conversation is an invitation to experiment more with our lives.

For more of Anne-Laure's work, check out the following:
Tiny Experiments: https://nesslabs.com/book
Anne-Laure’s Newsletter: https://nesslabs.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neuranne/


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00:00 Introduction

01:17 Embracing Curiosity and Connection

03:11 The Journey from Linear to Experimental Living

06:06 Finding Joy in Uncertainty

10:20 Designing Playgrounds for Experimentation

12:30 The Structure of Freedom in Experimentation

15:09 Redefining Success: Cycles of Learning

18:31 The Intimacy of Curiosity and Growth

21:08 Quality of Life Through Adventure and Experimentation

29:19 The Importance of Play and Time

30:28 Understanding Time: Chronos vs. Kairos

36:56 Curiosity and Age: The Impact of Time Perception

40:17 The Industrial Society's Effect on Curiosity

42:53 Finding Joy in the Process

46:18 The Emotional Journey of Completing a Book

48:27 Reconnecting with Curiosity

51:34 The Surprising Connection Between Curiosity and Emotions

52:52 What is a good life for Anne-Laure?

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