Episode 469. Why We Need To Care About Nature As Much As We Do Other People With Steven Kotler

In this episode, Steven Kotler joins us to talk about empathy and the environment in time for the release of his latest novel, The Devil’s Dictionary. Empathy plays an important role in solving environmental challenges. Yet it’s normal for us to focus more on what we humans need, rather than looking at the bigger picture. This episode is brought to you by: Kitsch Get 30% OFF anything and everything! Visit www.mykitsch.com/loved BiOptimizers Get this FREE bundle offer, which includes a bottle of Masszymes, plus 3 free ebooks, is only available while stock lasts, so you’ll want to go this exclusive link to take advantage of it: www.masszymes.com/radicallylovedfree Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: 1. Hear about Steven’s new novel and its themes surrounding environment and empathy. 2. Understand why we need to stay hopeful even if environmental challenges seem difficult to overcome. 3. Learn Steven’s practical tips for dealing with people who do not have ecological awareness. Episode Highlights [00:50] About The Devil’s Dictionary [11:05] Why We Need Empathy [15:39] Why Steven Wrote Abundance [21:34] We Need to Stay Hopeful [26:26] How Humans Decide Who Deserves Rights [30:42] Steven’s Two Practical Tips [45:47] How Steven Feels Radically Loved Resources: - Learn about what breaks your flow at Flow Research Collective: https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/ - We’re giving away 10 copies of Steven’s The Devil’s Dictionary! Just make sure to post this podcast episode and tag both Rosie and Steven on Instagram. Steven is also giving away 3 additional books for the funniest posts! Connect with Steven: - Website: http://www.stevenkotler.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-kotler-4305b110/ Check out Steven’s books: - The Devil's Dictionary: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250202094 - Last Tango in Cyberspace: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0043D2BLQ/ - A Small Furry Prayer: Dog Rescue and the Meaning of Life: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0043D2BLQ/ - Abundance: The Future Is Better Than You Think: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005FLOGMM - The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BW54XVO/ - Bold: How to Go Big, Create Wealth and Impact the World: https://www.amazon.com/Bold-Create-Wealth-Impact-World/dp/1476709564 - The Art of Impossible: A Peak Performance Primer: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Impossible-Peak-Performance-Primer/dp/0062977539/ Want to learn more from Steven? Check out these previous episodes we had with him! - Episode 337: Achieve Peak Performance through Hard Work and Mindfulness: https://www.radicallyloved.com/episode-show-notes/episode-337-achieve-peak-performance-through-hard-work-and-mindfulness-with-steven-kotler - Acute effects of MDMA on trust, cooperative behaviour and empathy: A double-blind, placebo-controlled experiment: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0269881120926673 - Radically Loved is now part of the iHeartMedia Podcasts: https://www.iheartmedia.com/podcasts - Create a daily meditation ritual in just seven days! Download BUILD YOUR DAILY MEDITATION RITUAL and other freebies at https://www.radicallyloved.com/free-stuff! - FREE Action Guide! Apply the lessons you learn from this episode as you listen! Sign up at https://www.radicallyloved.com/episode-show-notes, and I’ll send it right away! Stay updated! - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosieacosta/ - Twitter: https:twitter.com/rosieacosta - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radicallylovedrosie - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsrosieacosta