Chapter
Provisionality of Life
06:13 - 19:05 (12:51)
The fear of death can make one realize the importance of living life to the fullest without worrying about having all options open, and avoiding settling or commitment. The value of memories could also be affected by technology and the passing of time.
Clips
This podcast episode discusses how memory functions change as individuals age and how it affects the way we perceive our identities.
06:13 - 08:40 (02:26)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses how memory functions change as individuals age and how it affects the way we perceive our identities.
ChapterProvisionality of Life
Episode#568 - Dean Rickles - How To Deal With The Shortness Of Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
This episode explores the philosophical problem of the Ship of Theseus and how the idea of the transmigration of souls can overlap with it.
08:40 - 10:35 (01:54)
Summary
This episode explores the philosophical problem of the Ship of Theseus and how the idea of the transmigration of souls can overlap with it.
ChapterProvisionality of Life
Episode#568 - Dean Rickles - How To Deal With The Shortness Of Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker argues against the idea put forth in a book about the importance of keeping one's options open and not settling in life, believing that it is the limit of death that forces us to face the provisionality of life and ultimately leads to a good human life.
10:35 - 16:54 (06:19)
Summary
The speaker argues against the idea put forth in a book about the importance of keeping one's options open and not settling in life, believing that it is the limit of death that forces us to face the provisionality of life and ultimately leads to a good human life. They also state disagreement with the author's thoughts on the role of death and the shortness of life.
ChapterProvisionality of Life
Episode#568 - Dean Rickles - How To Deal With The Shortness Of Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
Barry Schwartz discusses the phenomenon of having too many choices and how it can reduce the value of things despite seeming productive and good.
16:54 - 19:05 (02:11)
Summary
Barry Schwartz discusses the phenomenon of having too many choices and how it can reduce the value of things despite seeming productive and good.