#048 Doubt Q&A: On Skepticism, Cynicism, and Optimism - Listen

#048 Doubt Q&A: On Skepticism, Cynicism, and Optimism

Listen now

Description

In this episode you’ll hear how a 14th century Franciscan friar can teach us to make better choices, and what cynicism, skepticism, and optimism have in common with science, Socrates, and musical theater. This is the audience Q&A portion of the event on DOUBT featuring philosophy professor Nick Pappas and molecular biologist turned science advocate, Maryam Zaringhalam. #TheHappierHour Shownotes: thehappierhour.org Facebook.com/thehappierhour Instagram.com/missmmccarthy Twitter.com/missmmccarth

More Episodes

See all »

#054 Humility Q&A: Self-Care, Self-Promotion, And The Myth of Being Self-Made

Welcome to the third and final episode on the topic of humility! In this episode you’ll hear the audience Q&A portion of the event with guests A.J. Jacobs and Dr. Serene J Khader. Topics discussed: The relationship between humility and artists, one way to change our approach to self-promotion...

Published 05/28/19

The Happier Hour

Published 05/28/19

#053 Losing My Religion With Auguste Comte and AJ Jacobs

In this episode you’ll learn what the French philosopher and eccentric, Auguste Comte can teach us about the relationship between faith, humanity, and humility. You’ll also hear what the bestselling author A.J. Jacobs has learned about gratitude and luck via his many personal quests for knowledge...

Published 05/21/19