Podcasts about reducing suffering

Dr. Rick Hanson's transformative journey from a struggling adolescent to a leading expert in mental health is a powerful testament to how psychology and mindset can shape our lives. Battling unhappiness in his youth, Rick discovered the key to wellness wasn't just in changing circumstances, but in transforming his brain health. As a result, he now shares his expertise in neuroplasticity and self-healing to help others achieve a balanced life. In this episode, Dr. Hanson reveals how positive neuroplasticity and practical biohacking techniques can rewire your brain to foster happiness, productivity, and emotional resilience. In this episode, Hala and Rick will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:00) Rick Hansen's Teenage Turning Point (03:29) Early College Experience and Its Impact (05:08) Exploring the Roots of Unhappiness (07:38) Discovering Buddhism and Its Teachings (10:29) The Concept of Neuro Dharma (14:16) The Importance of Steadiness of Mind (24:21) Understanding Monkey Mind (27:22) Biological Reactions and Brain Influence (32:11) Shifting Perspective for Stress Relief (33:12) Understanding Neuroplasticity (33:50) Brain Changes with Meditation (35:14) The Power of Small Practices (36:27) Four Key Brain Changes from Meditation (39:36) The Concept of Add-On Suffering (43:23) Three Keys to Reducing Suffering (47:09) The Seven Ways of Being (56:10) The Five Minute Challenge Dr. Rick Hanson is a New York Times bestselling author, psychologist, and founder of the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom. His work, which blends modern neuroscience with ancient Buddhist wisdom, has been featured on major media outlets like the BBC, NPR, and CBS. With books translated into 30 languages and a wealth of experience as a speaker at institutions like NASA, Google, and Harvard, Dr. Hanson's teachings offer listeners actionable strategies to foster happiness and transform their minds for personal growth. Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify Airbnb - Find yourself a co-host at airbnb.com/host Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit at indeed.com/profiting    Microsoft Teams - Stop paying for tools. Get everything you need, for free at aka.ms/profiting LinkedIn Marketing Solutions - Get a $100 credit on your next campaign at linkedin.com/profiting Bilt - Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood Benefits™ by going to joinbilt.com/PROFITING. Mercury - Streamline your banking and finances in one place. Learn more at mercury.com/profiting    Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals       Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap  Youtube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/  Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/  Social + Podcast Services - yapmedia.com   Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship podcast, Business, Business podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal development, Starting a business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side hustle, Startup, mental health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth mindset, Mental Health, Health, Psychology, Wellness, Biohacking, Motivation, Mindset, Manifestation, Productivity, Brain Health, Life Balance, Self Healing, Positivity, Happiness, Sleep, Diet

In this episode, I delve deep into my personal journey and share insights on embracing and understanding emotions. As someone who has walked through emotional battles and navigated the ups and downs of diagnosis, I know how transformative it is to learn emotional resilience. We explore the essential nature of emotions, the importance of releasing judgment, and why moving beyond labels can unlock a more fulfilling life. This episode is about reducing suffering, increasing self-love, and finding a way to live joyfully, even with life's challenges.- **[0:00] Introduction and Personal Journey**   I reflect on the journey of this podcast and my personal growth in business. This podcast is more than just content; it's a heartfelt endeavor to help others.- **[3:00] The Importance of Emotions**   Emotions are the core of a fulfilling life. We talk about how managing emotions is crucial for living intentionally and powerfully.- **[5:45] Personal Experiences with Emotional Battles**   I share my past struggles with intense emotions and how they impacted my life, especially during early motherhood. Emotions can be overwhelming, but there is a way to navigate them.- **[11:20] Client Stories and Emotional Challenges**   My clients' experiences vary widely—from inner battles to life-altering events. Regardless of their circumstances, it all comes back to how they handle emotions.- **[16:30] Understanding and Allowing Emotions**   We're not taught how to feel or understand emotions deeply. I discuss how learning about feelings, their bodily sensations, and their impact on us is transformative.- **[21:10] Moving Beyond Diagnosis**   A diagnosis doesn't have to define you. I share my experience with clinical diagnoses and why I choose to see them as information rather than identity. Diagnosis can provide insight, but it's not a life sentence.- **[26:50] Reducing Suffering and Enhancing Life**   The goal in coaching is to reduce suffering and increase life satisfaction. We start by managing pain, then look for ways to enrich and enliven life.- **[30:45] Compulsion vs. Desire**   Compulsion often drives us out of fear, whereas desire is about genuine longing. Shifting from compulsion to desire is key to creating a life you truly want.- **[33:15] Final Thoughts and Closing Invitation**   Imagine what life could be like if you let go of the belief that something's inherently wrong with you. What if you could experience relief, joy, and love without fixing "everything"?**Connect with Me:**If you're ready to work through emotional challenges, I invite you to book a free call with me at [amandahess.ca](https://www.amandahess.ca) to start the journey to reducing suffering and creating a life you love.**Outro:**Thank you so much for tuning in! New episodes drop weekly. Please consider leaving a review—it helps the podcast grow and reach more listeners like you. And if you're ready to make lasting change, schedule a free consult at amandahess.ca

Dr. Liz Stanley is a renowned expert in resilience, stress, and trauma recovery. As a professor at Georgetown University, she has dedicated her career to understanding the social structures that drive human behaviour, especially during times of stress and conflict. Dr. Stanley is the creator of Mindfulness-based Mind Fitness Training (MMFT®), a groundbreaking program that has been empirically validated to help individuals build resilience and recover from trauma. Recently, Dr. Stanley has been at the forefront of efforts to support the mental health recovery of those affected by the conflict in Ukraine. In collaboration with the Ukrainian Catholic University and Forest Glade Veterans Hospital, she has brought MMFT® to Ukraine, providing vital self-regulation skills to veterans, first responders, healthcare providers, and community leaders. Her work is empowering Ukrainians to support their own mental health amidst the ongoing challenges of war1. Dr. Stanley's compassionate approach and dedication to healing have made a profound impact on countless lives, offering hope and practical tools for recovery in some of the most challenging environments. Liz Stanley Home Page   Building Resilience: MMFIT's Impact and Insights with Liz Stanley   In this episode, the conversation covers substantial ground about personal and community-level actions to support individuals in crisis, focusing on the application of Mindfulness-based Mind Fitness Training (MMFIT) in conflict zones like Ukraine.   Dr Liz Stanley delves into the importance of contemplative traditions, somatic work and nueroscience to navigate challenging emotions. She provides extensive insights into working with veterans and civilians in Ukraine, highlighting the profound impact and necessity of MMFIT in aiding those dealing with PTSD and other trauma-related conditions.   Liz explains the science behind MMFIT and the critical role of self-compassion and attention management in stress regulation. The conversation also touches on the importance of collective regulation and how personal calmness can positively affect societal stress levels.   If listeners are inspired thay can support ongoing MMFIT projects, particularly those aiding Ukrainians in their recovery and resilience-building efforts.   00:00 Introduction to the Theme of the Show 01:01 Deep Work and Wisdom 01:32 Updates on MMFIT in Ukraine 02:11 Challenges Faced by Ukraine 03:34 Training and Translation Efforts 04:32 Impact of the War on Training 05:07 Reflections on the Work 09:15 Overview of MMFIT 12:40 Understanding the Brain's Response to Stress 18:42 The Importance of Self-Compassion 24:43 Allostatic Load and Its Effects 27:09 Internal Gaslighting 32:37 Practical Tools for Reducing Suffering 40:18 The Ripple Effect of Regulation 42:38 How to Support and Engage with the Work 44:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts    

In this episode, Dr. Stanton Hom welcomes Eileen McKusick, a sound therapist and creator of the biofield tuning method. The discussion dives into the concepts of biofield tuning, using tuning forks to read and adjust the human biofield, and Eileen's groundbreaking research and studies on the method's effectiveness. They discuss how biofield tuning can help with issues like anxiety and trauma, and the surprising discovery that sound can have profound healing effects even over distance.   Eileen explains the science and theories behind this form of energy medicine, the importance of sound therapy, and the potential for biofield tuning to provide a non-invasive, effective path to emotional and physical well-being. Key topics include the nature of the biofield as our body's electrical system, the historical and scientific context of energy medicine, and practical steps for integrating biofield tuning into one's healing journey.   Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to the Future Generations Podcast 01:09 Meet Eileen McKusick: Sound Therapist and Researcher 01:44 Exploring Biofield Tuning and Its Impact 02:37 Grant-Funded Research and Its Implications 04:45 The Science Behind Biofield Tuning 05:37 Personal Experiences and Distance Healing 08:11 Understanding the Biofield and Its Anatomy 18:17 The Mechanics of Tuning Forks 22:26 Mapping the Biofield: A New Perspective 27:17 The Noise in the Signal: Understanding Our Collective Trauma 29:03 Rethinking Medicine and Social Distancing 30:11 The Power of Biofields and Resonance 31:35 Personal Mission: Freedom and Human Potential 32:57 Strategies for Liberation and Healing 34:23 Voice and Sound Healing: Unlocking True Freedom 38:29 Generational Healing and Ancestral Patterns 44:43 Biofield Tuning: A Path to Reducing Suffering 47:19 Resources and Next Steps for Healing 54:37 Final Thoughts and Inspiration   Resources: Remember to Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes and Follow us on Spotify!   Learn more about Eileen McKusick: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eileen.mckusick https://www.facebook.com/biofieldtuning   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eileenmckusick/ https://www.instagram.com/biofieldtuning   Websites: https://biofieldtuningstore.com/ https://electrichealth.com/    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EileenDayMcKusick/videos   Learn more about Dr. Stanton Hom on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstantonhom  Website: https://futuregenerationssd.com/    Podcast Website: https://thefuturegen.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/drstantonhom  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanhomdc    Stay Connected with the Future Generations Podcast: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futuregenpodcast  https://www.instagram.com/thefuturegensd  https://www.instagram.com/drstantonhom  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futuregenpodcast/  https://www.facebook.com/thefuturegensd/  If you would like to learn more about the truth behind the pandemic, please check out The End of C0V1D.  Click the link to sign up: https://theendofcovid.com/ref/352/    Get the Heart of Freedom III Replay here: https://hof3replay.thefuturegen.com/hof3recording  Join the Future Generations Community here: https://community.thefuturegen.com  San Diego area residents, take advantage of our special New Patient offer exclusively for podcast listeners here. 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Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Introduction to suffering-focused ethics, published by Center for Reducing Suffering on September 1, 2024 on The Effective Altruism Forum. By Simon Knutsson and Magnus Vinding This text is a general introduction to suffering-focused ethics. We describe different types of suffering-focused ethical views and explain some of the reasons why we find suffering-focused views reasonable. We also bring up and discuss some common misunderstandings and objections, and briefly cover some practical implications. 1. The core of suffering-focused ethical views In essence, suffering-focused ethical views give a foremost priority to the reduction of suffering.[1] According to such views, there is something especially important or urgent about alleviating and preventing suffering. Usually, the primary concern is severe suffering rather than discomforts. A simple example of a clearly suffering-focused view is the view that our only moral obligation is to reduce suffering as much as we can. Yet there are many types of suffering-focused views, as we will see in the next section. For instance, there can be differences in how strongly suffering is prioritised, as well as differences in terms of which considerations besides suffering are taken into account. Which views count as being suffering-focused? There is no sharp line that delineates exactly when a view is suffering-focused or not; it is a matter of degree. Still, it is useful to observe that there is a diverse group of ethical views according to which the reduction of suffering has a foremost priority.[2] 2. Different types of suffering-focused views Suffering-focused views can come in all the shapes and sizes that moral views come in. Some say that all that matters is the consequences of our actions. Others talk about character and virtues such as compassion, or about separate moral principles that need to be balanced against one another (for example, one principle about reducing suffering and another principle about respecting individual autonomy). Still others are less theoretical and leave more to moral judgement given the particulars of a situation.[3] There are many examples of suffering-focused views in both historical and contemporary ethical traditions. We are most familiar with Western sources and talk mostly about those, but there are also Eastern traditions that are suffering-focused. For instance, some of the main strands of Buddhist ethics give special priority to the reduction of suffering.[4] This includes the Mahayana tradition of Buddhism, in which 8th-century philosopher Shantideva argued that we should "dispel the pains of all".[5] Below, we describe some examples of suffering-focused ethical views. We try to convey the diversity that exists and we focus on views that can be found in the literature (as opposed to merely possible views). 2.1 Consequentialist views When a suffering-focused view is impartial and only concerned with minimising suffering or ill-being, it is a form of (strong) negative utilitarianism.[6] The most popular version of that view is probably the view that one should minimise the total amount of suffering, or especially minimise the amount of extreme suffering.[7] Negative utilitarian views, like the one just mentioned, are members of the large family of consequentialist views, but there are other suffering-focused consequentialist views besides negative utilitarianism. For example, a view according to which one should reduce other bad things besides suffering, such as injustice, would be another variant of (strong) negative consequentialism. There are also suffering-focused consequentialist views that give a moral role to positive well-being or positive final value (the positive value something has for its own sake). According to these views, consequences for positive well-being or positiv...

We all need to have difficult discussions. Host Margaret Meloni shares a personal anecdote about a situation where she avoided giving feedback to an underperforming employee, leading to negative consequences for both parties involved. This serves as a prime example of how avoiding difficult conversations can ultimately do more harm than good. The concept of "compassionate directness" is introduced as a way to approach challenging discussions with empathy and understanding. By empowering individuals to provide feedback, voice concerns, and disagree in a constructive manner, communication can be more effective and relationships can thrive. It's emphasized that being direct doesn't mean lacking compassion, but rather finding a balance between honesty and empathy. This understanding can help create a more compassionate and supportive atmosphere where difficult discussions are approached with care and respect. By practicing fierce self-compassion, individuals can address situations where they could have handled things better without harboring negative emotions. The message of the podcast is clear: by embracing compassionate directness, we can reduce suffering, improve communication, and cultivate more meaningful relationships.  

Welcome back to another AAP bonus episode! We're bringing you our final session from December's Antinatalist Advocacy conference: a conversation on suffering-focused ethics with author Magnus Vinding. Where do antintatalism and suffering-focused ethics overlap or diverge? Is there too much of a focus on achieving 'best case' outcomes, and not enough focus on avoiding moral catastrophes? And what can people practically do to reduce suffering in the world? Let us know your thoughts!TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro02:10 The conversation begins1:02:38 OutroANTINATALIST ADVOCACYNewsletter: https://antinatalistadvocacy.org/newsletterWebsite: https://antinatalistadvocacy.org/YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@AntinatalistAdvocacyTwitter / X: https://twitter.com/AN_advocacy Instagram: https://instagram.com/an_advocacyMagnus Vinding Website: https://magnusvinding.com/about/ Center for Reducing Suffering: https://centerforreducingsuffering.org/ Critique of MacAskill's “Is It Good to Make Happy People?”: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/vZ4kB8gpvkfHLfz8d/critique-of-macaskill-s-is-it-good-to-make-happy-people The Speciesism of Leaving Nature Alone and the Theoretical Case for “Wildlife Anti-Natalism”: https://amzn.eu/d/07rQVJ92 Antinatalism and reducing suffering: A case of suspicious convergence: https://magnusvinding.com/2021/02/20/antinatalism-and-reducing-suffering/ Check out the links below! Original video: https://youtu.be/AkBqFyoCIn0  AAC23 website: https://antinatalistadvocacy.org/projects/aac Day 1 of AAC23: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFU9Cu48WNM Day 2 of AAC23: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxcR1pLFPFU Tobias Baumann: 'Avoiding the Worst: How to Prevent a Moral Catastrophe': https://amzn.eu/d/0gspBHg1 Lawrence Anton: 'Antinatalism & the Future of Suffering | Magnus Vinding & Brian Tomasik': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO8EGHy-QQw

Welcome to episode 12 of AAP! We're joined this month by return guest Space Science Guy (formerly Vegan Space Scientist) to introduce our fourth and final cause area at AA - Artificial Sentience. What on earth is artificial sentience? What does it have to with antinatalism? And what, if anything, can we do to protect potentially sentient AI from the harms of coming into existence? Let us know your thoughts below!  TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro to the episode 02:18 Intro to Michael05:02 Defining sentience12:56 How Michael first became aware of artificial sentience16:17 Why artificial sentience is an area of concern28:07 Why this is a particularly challenging issue to address31:57 Why might antinatalists in particular be concerned about artificial sentience?37:02 Arguments against being concerned about artificial sentience39:39 How we can have a positive impact on this issue44:10 Key players in this space47:28 Final comments / positive note to end on53:49 Outro  ANTINATALIST ADVOCACY Newsletter: https://antinatalistadvocacy.org/newsletterWebsite: https://antinatalistadvocacy.org/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AntinatalistAdvocacyTwitter / X: https://twitter.com/AN_advocacyInstagram: https://instagram.com/an_advocacy Space Science Guy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spacescienceguy TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spacescienceguy Website: https://www.michaeldello.com/ Check out the links below! AAP Ep. 3 - Introduction to Effective Altruism: https://youtu.be/ewOlZl1yfgM Rethink Priorities: https://rethinkpriorities.org/ Effective Altruism: https://www.effectivealtruism.org/ Sentience Institute: https://www.sentienceinstitute.org/ Brian Tomasik: https://reducing-suffering.org/ Thomas Metzinger - Benevolent Artificial Anti-Natalism (BAAN): https://www.edge.org/conversation/thomas_metzinger-benevolent-artificial-anti-natalism-baan Centre for Reducing Suffering: https://centerforreducingsuffering.org/ Center on Long-Term Risk: https://longtermrisk.org/ Global Catastrophic Risk Institute: https://gcrinstitute.org/ Legal Priorities Project: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/topics/legal-priorities-project

In this episode of Author's Corner host Myrna Young interviews Dr. Delia Chiaramonte about the topic of palliative care. Dr. Chiaramonte explains that palliative care is symptom-focused care for individuals with serious illnesses, regardless of whether they are seeking a cure. She dispels the myth that palliative care is the same as end-of-life care or hospice, emphasizing that it is a specialty that aims to reduce suffering and improve the overall well-being of patients and their families. Dr. Chiaramonte provides insights into how palliative care can be integrated into a patient's existing treatment plan and offers advice on how families can care for their loved ones without depleting themselves. The conversation also touches on the importance of having tough conversations and preparing for end-of-life decisions.Dr. Delia Chiaramonte is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine, palliative medicine, and integrative holistic medicine. With a focus on reducing suffering and improving the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses, Dr. Chiaramonte provides symptom-focused care, coping strategies, and assistance with medical decision-making. She is the author of "Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One's Illness Without Losing Yourself."Key Takeaways:Palliative care is symptom-focused care for individuals with serious illnesses, regardless of whether they are seeking a cure.Palliative care aims to reduce physical, emotional, and spiritual suffering for patients and their families.It is important to let go of the idea of fixing everything and instead focus on walking alongside your loved one on their journey.Setting boundaries and seeking help early on can prevent caregiver burnout and ensure the best possible care for the patient.Palliative care can be integrated into a patient's existing treatment plan and does not require stopping other treatments or medications.See this video on The Transform Your Mind YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@MyhelpsUs/videosTo see a transcripts of this audio as well as links to all the advertisers on the show page https://blog.myhelps.us/Follow Transform Your Mind on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/myrnamyoung/Follow Transform Your mind on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063738390977Please leave a rating and review on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transform-your-mind/id1144973094

Har-Prakash Khalsa started as a student of Zen meditation in 1984 and went on to become a certified Kundalini Yoga instructor and teacher of Mindfulness meditation in the systematic style of Shinzen Young (whom Har-Prakash has studied intensively with since 1999). He has written Cultivating the Jewel of Mindfulness, a comprehensive practitioner curriculum, offers private online mindfulness coaching, and supervises solo retreatants at his off-grid farm near Owen Sound, Ontario. Our conversation covers the spectrum from suffering to enlightenment, from core wounds to Buddha nature, in an approach that will resonate with seasoned practitioners and those looking to relate better to themselves and others. Topics include the value of introspection, the scale of meaning, cultivating wholesome states, embracing the full human experience, and the key markers of balanced awakening. Resources Har-Prakash's website. Shinzen Young's Expand Contract YouTube channel.

In this conversation, Bill and Clarissa discuss the importance of effective conversations with “Agile Conversations” co-author Jeffrey Frederick. Overall, the episode emphasizes the power of conversations in reducing unnecessary pain and improving collaboration in various domains. They explore the concept of Taylorism and its impact on management philosophies, highlighting the need for a more human-centered approach. The conversation also touches on the biases present in traditional auditing processes and the importance of recognizing and overcoming them. In this episode, Jeffrey Fredrick discusses the importance of effective conversations in auditing and other professional contexts. He emphasizes the need for alignment and shared understanding in conversations, especially when auditors and clients have different perspectives. Jeffrey introduces the concept of the Four Rs (Record, Reflect, Revise, Role Play) as a tool for improving conversational skills. He explains each step of the Four Rs and highlights the importance of genuine curiosity and transparency in conversations. Jeffrey also discusses the ladder of inference and how it can help auditors and clients overcome challenges related to understanding each other's businesses. He concludes by emphasizing the need for practice and continuous improvement in conversational skills.Read the book “Agile Conversations” at https://itrevolution.com/product/agile-conversations/Learn more about Agile Conversations at https://www.agileconversations.com Check out Jeffrey's Podcast “Troubleshooting Agile” at https://agileconversations.com/troubleshooting-agile-podcast/Explore CITCON (Continuous Integration Conference) at https://citconf.com Follow Jeffrey on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jfredrick Follow Jeffrey on X (Twitter) at https://twitter.com/jtf TakeawaysEffective conversations are essential in Agile and DevOps practices.Recognizing and overcoming biases is crucial in auditing and other domains.Conversations can help reduce unnecessary pain and improve collaboration. Effective conversations require alignment and shared understanding.The Four Rs (Record, Reflect, Revise, Role Play) can improve conversational skills.Genuine curiosity and transparency are essential in conversations.The ladder of inference can help auditors and clients understand each other's businesses.Chapters00:00 Introductions07:36 Taylorism and Modern Management12:41 Reducing Suffering and Unnecessary Pain16:13 The Negative and Positive Aspects of Taylorism21:26 Spotting Taylorism and the Need for Change24:47 Conversations as a Tool to Overcome Biases27:18 Misalignment in Auditing25:36 The Four Rs29:20 Using the Four Rs in Conversations31:46 The Record Step33:14 The Reflect Step25:07 The Revise Step36:02 The Role Play Step39:28 Leveraging Conversational Concepts in Auditing44:24 Practice and Skills Gap

Tobias co-founded the Center for Reducing Suffering with Magnus Vinding. CRS is a research center that works to create a future with less suffering, taking all sentient beings into account. More broadly, Tobias is involved in the effective altruism movement which applies evidence and reason to find the most effective ways to help others. In his new book, Avoiding the Worst: How to Prevent a Moral Catastrophe, Tobias lays out the concept of risks of future suffering (s-risks) and outlines ways to steer the world away from s-risks and towards a brighter future. You can get his book for free on Amazon or read the PDF version. In Sentientist Conversations we talk about the two most important questions: “what's real?” & “who matters?” Sentientism is "evidence, reason & compassion for all sentient beings." The video of our conversation is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We discuss: 00:10 Welcome 02:09 Tobias' Intro - CRS: "How can you best reduce suffering?" - Tobias's book "Avoiding the Worst" and S-Risks - A 2 step approach: 1) who & what matters, 2) empirical understanding & action 03:33 What's Real? - "I am #atheist since I am old enough to think about these issues" - "I have a naturalist worldview - my answer to what's real is what we can scientifically observe & measure..." - JW: For many religious people the biggest S-Risk "is that of being sent to hell by a supposedly benevolent god" - Cognitive biases: wishful thinking (hoping s-risks aren't possible), confirmation bias (looking for evidence that supports our existing beliefs - ignoring contradictory evidence), scope neglect (struggling to understand or emotionally respond to very large numbers) - JW: Animal agriculture as an understandable S-risk vs. #longtermism, large scales, artificial sentients - "Factory farming is a moral catastrophe of incredible scale" - JW: The ethical (e.g. "only humans matter") and epistemological (e.g. "animal farming is humane") errors that can cause massive harms - Animal advocates' neglect of wild / free-ranging animal suffering ethics "the vast majority of sentient beings on earth are not humans... are not factory-farmed animals... but animals living in the wild, in nature - and they also suffer very serious harms... predation... starvation... diseases" -  @AnimalEthics  video course on wild animal ethics - "This might be the most important source of suffering at this point in time"- Risks of belief digitisation (jumping to yes/no instead of probabilistic credences) when considering low probability outcomes and/or large scale impacts - Dealing with uncertainty - "It's not necessarily what we are emotionally made for..." - The expected value approach and "Pascal's mugging"... "taking speculative scenarios sufficiently seriously but not getting too crazy over it" - "I would not think of S-risks as a Pascal's mugging... The broader idea of a large-scale moral catastrophe in the future doesn't seem that far-fetched to me at all" - "We already have a similar dynamic... in terms of factory farming. Why is it so crazy to think that something similar and even larger scale could happen in the future." - "The topic is quite neglected. I'm just a random guy on the internet and I've managed to write the first book on the topic." 20:30 What Matters? 27:40 Who Matters? 48:45 A Better World? 01:10:40 Follow Tobias - Avoiding the Worst - CRS - Tobias' site ...and much more. Full show notes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sentientism.info⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sentientism is “Evidence, reason & compassion for all sentient beings.” More at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sentientism.info⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"I'm a Sentientist" wall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠this simple form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Everyone, Sentientist or not, is welcome in our groups. The biggest so far is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here on FaceBook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Come join us there! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sentientism/message

Louise reflects on pivotal moments in her life and there are a few common threads - reading Peter Singer's books and the birth of her first child, all of which had a profound impact and led her to where she is today. During Louise's university studies, she read Peter Singer's book "Practical Ethics" which covered a range of ethical issues, including animal rights. This book absolutely changed how Louise felt about animals, because it brought their suffering to the forefront and as a result, she went vegetarian. Soon after the birth of Sebastian, Louise saw a television story on bobby calves in the dairy industry. She had experienced the strong bond between mother and child and knew she couldn't contribute to such a cruel industry, so she went vegan. Across her financial services career, Louise has worked in a variety of roles including retail banking, institutional funds management, stockbroking and financial advisory. In 2011, Louise read Peter Singer's "The Life You Can Save" and knew she needed to do more to help end human suffering. Louise and her family pledged to give a percentage of their household income to help those experiencing extreme poverty across the world. In a beautiful twist of fate, Louise joined The Live You Can Save team as Director of Philanthropy eighteen months ago. Louise recognises the importance of politics in bringing about change for animals, so she joined the Animal Justice Party over five years ago. Not long after joining, Louise was asked to stand as a candidate and has since been a candidate four times. In addition, Louise has held several leadership positions including SA State Convenor and was recently elected as President of the AJP Board of Directors. In this episode, Louise shares how she helped secure political reform for animals during the 2022 SA state and federal election, as well as donating with confidence and how she enjoys spending her free time. https://www.instagram.com/veganmamaboss/https://au.linkedin.com/in/louise-pfeifferhttps://twitter.com/LVPC

It's our first ever AAP bonus episode! It's a recording from the first discussion John and Lawrence had on the Lawrence Anton Youtube channel in November 2022 on how antinatalists can do the most good. Back then John hadn't yet splashed out on a microphone, so if you can suffer through the low-quality audio, enjoy! TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro03:02 How John became an antinatalist09:36 Brief into to Effective Altruism (EA)14:03 The link between antinatalism and EA16:52 What antinatalists can learn from EA's successes22:41 What antinatalists can learn from EA's challenges27:52 Reluctant longtermism34:38 The four cause areas of antinatalist activism49:49 People working in this space53:00 Possible objections from the antinatalist community1:02:42 Possible objections from the EA community1:10:45 How academia might react to antinatalist activism1:17:30 Tangible steps to have an impact1:20:21 Final thoughts1:24:24 Outro ANTINATALIST ADVOCACYNewsletter: https://antinatalistadvocacy.org/newsletterWebsite: https://antinatalistadvocacy.org/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AN_advocacy  Instagram: https://instagram.com/an_advocacy Check out the links below! Effective Altruism: https://www.effectivealtruism.org Give Well: https://www.givewell.org 80,000 Hours: https://80000hours.org Animal Charity Evaluators: https://animalcharityevaluators.org Centre for Reducing Suffering: https://centerforreducingsuffering.org Critique of Macaskill's ‘Is it good to make happy people?' | Minus Vinding (Article): https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/vZ4kB8gpvkfHLfz8d/critique-of-macaskill-s-is-it-good-to-make-happy-people Strategic Considerations for Moral Antinatalists | Brian Tomasik (Article): https://reducing-suffering.org/strategic-considerations-moral-antinatalists/ Famine, Affluence & Procreation | David Benatar (Article): https://r.jordan.im/download/natalism/benatar2020.pdf

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: [Linkpost] My moral view: Reducing suffering, 'how to be' as fundamental to morality, no positive value, cons of grand theory, and more - By Simon Knutsson, published by Alistair Webster on August 25, 2023 on The Effective Altruism Forum. The following are excerpts from a new essay by Simon Knutsson: Summary I explain parts of my moral view briefly. I also talk about some arguments for and against my view. The basics of my moral view include that one should focus on reducing severe suffering and behave well, and these basics get us pretty far in terms of how to act and be in real life. Introduction My moral view is suffering-focused in the sense that it emphasises the reduction of suffering and the like. My view might differ from other suffering-focused views in the following ways: I do not pick or try to formulate an overarching moral theory. Instead, my moral view is intentionally fairly non-theoretical. I think of ideas about how one should be, such as the idea that one should be considerate, as more primitive and fundamental to morality than some others seem to think of them. Many others agree that one should be like that, but perhaps for different reasons, such as that being like that has the best consequences. My take on what should be reduced for its own sake is perhaps unusually pluralistic - it is most important to reduce extreme suffering, but it also makes sense to reduce, for example, gruesome violence, ruined lives and life projects, and acts such as ignoring harms. My view could be labelled a pitch-black philosophical pessimism located towards the end of a philosophical optimism-pessimism spectrum. In my view, there is no positive value and no positive quality of life, and there are no positive experiences. An empty world is the best possible world, the world is terrible, and the future will almost certainly be appalling. (Of course, we should still try to make the world and the future less awful.) I am sceptical of categorical notions such as 'good' and 'positive value', and I instead prefer comparative notions such as 'better' and 'worse'. I don't think much in terms of uncertainty about moral principles or evaluative judgments; rather, I tend to think in terms of to what extent I accept or agree with specific ideas about morality and value. I think that the following are some of the advantages of my moral view: By being light on theory, it avoids pitfalls that high-level moral theories can have. It also takes suffering seriously, is overall reasonable, and lacks implausible implications such as when a view recommends that a clearly immoral act should be carried out. And my moral view is quite action-guiding in real life. This talk about advantages may sound like academic niceties, but most of the points have great practical importance. For example, it is crucial to direct one's attention and efforts to those who are or will be extremely badly off. Disadvantages of overarching moral theories I don't identify as a particularist or antitheorist, but I doubt the importance of overarching moral theories, and at least some of them seem to have drawbacks. That is, it seems we can do without high-level moral theories, and the following are three disadvantages that high-level moral theories can have (a caveat is that some high-level theories might be innocuous, and almost all examples of disadvantages I have observed concern consequentialist moral theories). The first disadvantage is when someone accepts a problematic implication of their favourite moral theory with the justification that "all moral theories have counterintuitive implications". The person holds that something is permissible even though one would normally think of it as immoral or even monstrous. But if all existing moral theories are so problematic, we need not choose any of them. Such accept...

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: New open letter on AI — "Include Consciousness Research", published by Jamie Harris on April 28, 2023 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Quick context: The potential development of artificial sentience seems very important; it presents large, neglected, and potentially tractable risks. 80,000 Hours lists artificial sentience and suffering risks as "similarly pressing but less developed areas" than their top 8 "list of the most pressing world problems". There's some relevant work on this topic by Sentience Institute, Future of Humanity Institute, Center for Reducing Suffering, and others, but room for much more. Yesterday someone asked on the Forum "How come there isn't that much focus in EA on research into whether / when AI's are likely to be sentient?" A month ago, people got excited about the FLI open letter: "Pause giant AI experiments". Now, Researchers from the Association for Mathematical Consciousness Science have written an open letter emphasising the urgent need for accelerated research in consciousness science in light of rapid advancements in artificial intelligence. (I'm not affiliated with them in any way.) It's quite short, so I'll copy the full text here: This open letter is a wakeup call for the tech sector, the scientific community and society in general to take seriously the need to accelerate research in the field of consciousness science. As highlighted by the recent “Pause Giant AI Experiments” letter [1], we are living through an exciting and uncertain time in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and other brain-related technologies. The increasing computing power and capabilities of the new AI systems are accelerating at a pace that far exceeds our progress in understanding their capabilities and their “alignment” with human values. AI systems, including Large Language Models such as ChatGPT and Bard, are artificial neural networks inspired by neuronal architecture in the cortex of animal brains. In the near future, it is inevitable that such systems will be constructed to reproduce aspects of higher-level brain architecture and functioning. Indeed, it is no longer in the realm of science fiction to imagine AI systems having feelings and even human-level consciousness. Contemporary AI systems already display human traits recognised in Psychology, including evidence of Theory of Mind [2]. Furthermore, if achieving consciousness, AI systems would likely unveil a new array of capabilities that go far beyond what is expected even by those spearheading their development. AI systems have already been observed to exhibit unanticipated emergent properties [3]. These capabilities will change what AI can do, and what society can do to control, align and use such systems. In addition, consciousness would give AI a place in our moral landscape, which raises further ethical, legal, and political concerns. As AI develops, it is vital for the wider public, societal institutions and governing bodies to know whether and how AI systems can become conscious, to understand the implications thereof, and to effectively address the ethical, safety, and societal ramifications associated with artificial general intelligence (AGI). Science is starting to unlock the mystery of consciousness. Steady advances in recent years have brought us closer to defining and understanding consciousness and have established an expert international community of researchers in this field. There are over 30 models and theories of consciousness (MoCs and ToCs) in the peer-reviewed scientific literature, which already include some important pieces of the solution to the challenge of consciousness. To understand whether AI systems are, or can become, conscious, tools are needed that can be applied to artificial systems. In particular, science needs to further develop formal and mat...

Support us! https://www.patreon.com/mlst MLST Discord: https://discord.gg/aNPkGUQtc5 In this podcast with the legendary Connor Leahy (CEO Conjecture) recorded in Dec 2022, we discuss various topics related to artificial intelligence (AI), including AI alignment, the success of ChatGPT, the potential threats of artificial general intelligence (AGI), and the challenges of balancing research and product development at his company, Conjecture. He emphasizes the importance of empathy, dehumanizing our thinking to avoid anthropomorphic biases, and the value of real-world experiences in learning and personal growth. The conversation also covers the Orthogonality Thesis, AI preferences, the mystery of mode collapse, and the paradox of AI alignment. Connor Leahy expresses concern about the rapid development of AI and the potential dangers it poses, especially as AI systems become more powerful and integrated into society. He argues that we need a better understanding of AI systems to ensure their safe and beneficial development. The discussion also touches on the concept of "futuristic whack-a-mole," where futurists predict potential AGI threats, and others try to come up with solutions for those specific scenarios. However, the problem lies in the fact that there could be many more scenarios that neither party can think of, especially when dealing with a system that's smarter than humans. https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-j-leahy/https://twitter.com/NPCollapse Interviewer: Dr. Tim Scarfe (Innovation CTO @ XRAI Glass https://xrai.glass/) TOC: The success of ChatGPT and its impact on the AI field [00:00:00] Subjective experience [00:15:12] AI Architectural discussion including RLHF [00:18:04] The paradox of AI alignment and the future of AI in society [00:31:44] The impact of AI on society and politics [00:36:11] Future shock levels and the challenges of predicting the future [00:45:58] Long termism and existential risk [00:48:23] Consequentialism vs. deontology in rationalism [00:53:39] The Rationalist Community and its Challenges [01:07:37] AI Alignment and Conjecture [01:14:15] Orthogonality Thesis and AI Preferences [01:17:01] Challenges in AI Alignment [01:20:28] Mechanistic Interpretability in Neural Networks [01:24:54] Building Cleaner Neural Networks [01:31:36] Cognitive horizons / The problem with rapid AI development [01:34:52] Founding Conjecture and raising funds [01:39:36] Inefficiencies in the market and seizing opportunities [01:45:38] Charisma, authenticity, and leadership in startups [01:52:13] Autistic culture and empathy [01:55:26] Learning from real-world experiences [02:01:57] Technical empathy and transhumanism [02:07:18] Moral status and the limits of empathy [02:15:33] Anthropomorphic Thinking and Consequentialism [02:17:42] Conjecture: Balancing Research and Product Development [02:20:37] Epistemology Team at Conjecture [02:31:07] Interpretability and Deception in AGI [02:36:23] Futuristic whack-a-mole and predicting AGI threats [02:38:27] Refs: 1. OpenAI's ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/ 2. The Mystery of Mode Collapse (Article): https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/t9svvNPNmFf5Qa3TA/mysteries-of-mode-collapse 3. The Rationalist Guide to the Galaxy https://www.amazon.co.uk/Does-Not-Hate-You-Superintelligence/dp/1474608795 5. Alfred Korzybski: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Korzybski 6. Instrumental Convergence: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instrumental_convergence 7. Orthogonality Thesis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthogonality_thesis 8. Brian Tomasik's Essays on Reducing Suffering: https://reducing-suffering.org/ 9. Epistemological Framing for AI Alignment Research: https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/Y4YHTBziAscS5WPN7/epistemological-framing-for-ai-alignment-research 10. How to Defeat Mind readers: https://www.alignmentforum.org/posts/EhAbh2pQoAXkm9yor/circumventing-interpretability-how-to-defeat-mind-readers 11. Society of mind: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Society-Mind-Marvin-Minsky/dp/0671607405

00:00 - Introduction00:35 - Understanding the Shadow Self: Exploring the Conscious and Unconscious Mind05:15 - The Infamous Prank Call09:05 - Non-Duality and Its Role in Reducing Suffering in Life15:15 - Dealing with Daily Projections from Others24:15 - The Impact of Family Dynamics and Childhood Coping Mechanisms on Projection30:05 - The Concept of NPCs (Non-Player Characters) A person with no ability to think for themselves; sheeple37:00 - The Upcoming Paradigm Shift: Science Teaching How Thoughts Influence Reality

Incorporate this idea -- reducing the suffering you're experiencing in order to reduce the amount of suffering you spread to others -- into your week, bringing mindfulness and intentionality to the way in which you move through the world.

Join David Coman-Hidy, President of The Humane League, for conversation and Q&A, with topics ranging from animal welfare to running an international organization.View the original talk and video here.Effective Altruism is a social movement dedicated to finding ways to do the most good possible, whether through charitable donations, career choices, or volunteer projects. EA Global conferences are gatherings for EAs to meet.Effective Altruism is a social movement dedicated to finding ways to do the most good possible, whether through charitable donations, career choices, or volunteer projects. EA Global conferences are gatherings for EAs to meet. You can also listen to this talk along with its accompanying video on YouTube.

Read the full transcript here. How can we as individuals and as societies un-break politics? What is the two-step ideal of reasoned politics? How might this ideal apply to specific political issues, like free speech? Is it possible to reach agreement or even compromise on political issues that are rooted in intrinsic values? How can we reduce our own political biases? Are there some political issues which must always or by definition be zero-sum, or can all issues conceivably become positive-sum?Magnus Vinding is the author of Speciesism: Why It Is Wrong and the Implications of Rejecting It, Reflections on Intelligence, You Are Them, Suffering-Focused Ethics: Defense and Implications, and Reasoned Politics. He has a degree in mathematics from the University of Copenhagen, and in 2020, he co-founded the Center for Reducing Suffering, whose mission is to reduce severe suffering in a way that takes all sentient beings into account.Further reading:"Compassionate Free Speech" (2020), an essay by Magnus Vinding on free speech, compassion, and social mediaReasoned Politics (2022), a book by Magnus Vinding available for free downloadHate: Why We Should Resist It with Free Speech, Not Censorship, by Nadine Strossen"How a cultural revolt against "political correctness" helped launch Trump into the presidency", by Lucien Gideon Conway III"Understanding Libertarian Morality: The Psychological Dispositions of Self-Identified Libertarians", by Ravi Iyer, Spassena Koleva, Jesse Graham, Peter Ditto, and Jonathan HaidtReporters Without Borders indexA Twitter thread by Michael Petersen that presents some evidence suggesting that bans are counterproductive to fighting disinformation"The Automaticity of Affect for Political Leaders, Groups, and Issues: An Experimental Test of the Hot Cognition Hypothesis", by Milton Lodge and Charles S. Taber"Beyond Western, Educated, Industrial, Rich, and Democratic (WEIRD) Psychology: Measuring and Mapping Scales of Cultural and Psychological Distance", by Michael Muthukrishna, Adrian V. Bell, Joseph Henrich, Camerom M. Curtin, Alexander Gedranovich, Jason McInerney, and Brandon Thue"Disagreement or Badmouthing? The Role of Expressive Discourse in Politics", by Michael Hannon [Read more]

Read the full transcriptHow can we as individuals and as societies un-break politics? What is the two-step ideal of reasoned politics? How might this ideal apply to specific political issues, like free speech? Is it possible to reach agreement or even compromise on political issues that are rooted in intrinsic values? How can we reduce our own political biases? Are there some political issues which must always or by definition be zero-sum, or can all issues conceivably become positive-sum?Magnus Vinding is the author of Speciesism: Why It Is Wrong and the Implications of Rejecting It, Reflections on Intelligence, You Are Them, Suffering-Focused Ethics: Defense and Implications, and Reasoned Politics. He has a degree in mathematics from the University of Copenhagen, and in 2020, he co-founded the Center for Reducing Suffering, whose mission is to reduce severe suffering in a way that takes all sentient beings into account.Further reading:"Compassionate Free Speech" (2020), an essay by Magnus Vinding on free speech, compassion, and social mediaReasoned Politics (2022), a book by Magnus Vinding available for free downloadHate: Why We Should Resist It with Free Speech, Not Censorship, by Nadine Strossen"How a cultural revolt against "political correctness" helped launch Trump into the presidency", by Lucien Gideon Conway III"Understanding Libertarian Morality: The Psychological Dispositions of Self-Identified Libertarians", by Ravi Iyer, Spassena Koleva, Jesse Graham, Peter Ditto, and Jonathan HaidtReporters Without Borders indexA Twitter thread by Michael Petersen that presents some evidence suggesting that bans are counterproductive to fighting disinformation"The Automaticity of Affect for Political Leaders, Groups, and Issues: An Experimental Test of the Hot Cognition Hypothesis", by Milton Lodge and Charles S. Taber"Beyond Western, Educated, Industrial, Rich, and Democratic (WEIRD) Psychology: Measuring and Mapping Scales of Cultural and Psychological Distance", by Michael Muthukrishna, Adrian V. Bell, Joseph Henrich, Camerom M. Curtin, Alexander Gedranovich, Jason McInerney, and Brandon Thue"Disagreement or Badmouthing? The Role of Expressive Discourse in Politics", by Michael Hannon

Read the full transcriptHow can we as individuals and as societies un-break politics? What is the two-step ideal of reasoned politics? How might this ideal apply to specific political issues, like free speech? Is it possible to reach agreement or even compromise on political issues that are rooted in intrinsic values? How can we reduce our own political biases? Are there some political issues which must always or by definition be zero-sum, or can all issues conceivably become positive-sum?Magnus Vinding is the author of Speciesism: Why It Is Wrong and the Implications of Rejecting It, Reflections on Intelligence, You Are Them, Suffering-Focused Ethics: Defense and Implications, and Reasoned Politics. He has a degree in mathematics from the University of Copenhagen, and in 2020, he co-founded the Center for Reducing Suffering, whose mission is to reduce severe suffering in a way that takes all sentient beings into account.Further reading:"Compassionate Free Speech" (2020), an essay by Magnus Vinding on free speech, compassion, and social mediaReasoned Politics (2022), a book by Magnus Vinding available for free downloadHate: Why We Should Resist It with Free Speech, Not Censorship, by Nadine Strossen"How a cultural revolt against "political correctness" helped launch Trump into the presidency", by Lucien Gideon Conway III"Understanding Libertarian Morality: The Psychological Dispositions of Self-Identified Libertarians", by Ravi Iyer, Spassena Koleva, Jesse Graham, Peter Ditto, and Jonathan HaidtReporters Without Borders indexA Twitter thread by Michael Petersen that presents some evidence suggesting that bans are counterproductive to fighting disinformation"The Automaticity of Affect for Political Leaders, Groups, and Issues: An Experimental Test of the Hot Cognition Hypothesis", by Milton Lodge and Charles S. Taber"Beyond Western, Educated, Industrial, Rich, and Democratic (WEIRD) Psychology: Measuring and Mapping Scales of Cultural and Psychological Distance", by Michael Muthukrishna, Adrian V. Bell, Joseph Henrich, Camerom M. Curtin, Alexander Gedranovich, Jason McInerney, and Brandon Thue"Disagreement or Badmouthing? The Role of Expressive Discourse in Politics", by Michael Hannon

Do you know someone battling cancer or a long-term illness who is always in pain? You need to listen to this episode with Dr. Chiaramonte. We will talk about whole-person care for people with serious illnesses using all the tools that work. We will talk about why combining integrative and palliative medicine creates healing and reduces suffering for patients with serious illnesses so much better than either approach alone. Delia Chiaramonte, MD, is an integrative palliative medicine physician passionate about physician education. She spent a decade as the Associate Director and Director of Education for the Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Maryland medical school, and she is board certified in palliative medicine. Most recently, she ran an integrative palliative medicine program, serving mostly cancer patients. Seeing the power of this unique model, she started The Institute for Integrative Palliative Medicine with the goal of training 1,000 physicians to provide “whole person care for people with serious illness using all the tools that work.” Contact Chiaramonte Linkedin.com/in/deliachiaramonte Facebook.com/InstituteIntPalMed Twitter.com/Drchiaramonte --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/urcaringdocs/message

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Why I don't write as much as I used to (Brian Tomasik, 2022), published by niplav on August 3, 2022 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Brian Tomasik is well-known in Effective Altruism for his prolific writing on reducing suffering, but in the last years he has been updating his website less and less. He recently wrote a post about the reasons for doing so (emphasis all mine): Now that I already have a large body of online writings, the marginal value of additional writings is plausibly lower. If I were to write more, it would probably be about increasingly niche issues. But I think the main value of my writings is to get people interested via the big ideas, like wild-animal suffering, insect sentience, suffering-focused ethics, and the concept of s-risks. From that starting point, people can "graduate" to the more advanced research being done by organizations like the Center on Long-Term Risk and the Center for Reducing Suffering. [.] As the EA and suffering-reduction communities matured, they also had more money to spend on grants, as well as more people to connect with. I often felt that it was more useful to give some high-level thoughts on grantmaking and organization strategy than to write a new public-facing article for my website. [.] In the old days, many of my discussions about EA had been in public forums with other amateurs. This meant it was possible to consolidate insights from those discussions into public website articles. As EA became professionalized, more discussions became private, which made publishing insights from those discussions trickier. [.] These days, I tend to feel like you can only write "state of the art" and relatively error-free articles if (1) you're an expert in a particular field or (2) you're writing about something you know personally, such as an organization you work with or your personal life (which are special cases of being an expert in a particular field). People who for their jobs have to write about lots of different topics often get things wrong—sometimes small details but sometimes crucial points. [.] There's a saying that "young people think they know everything", and while that was never literally true for me by any means, I think a much weaker statement in that direction was true. When I was younger, I felt like I had important insights that needed to be expressed to a greater degree than I do now. These days, I've been exposed to enough intellectual viewpoints that any given one of them appears less special. Most new ideas feel like the same old kind of stuff I've been hearing for a long time. [.] I tend to become interested in more and more areas over time, as I get exposed to new things. This means the amount of time I have to spend on any given topic area is smaller, and it becomes infeasible to continue collecting information on each of those topics. I also realize that people can often just do a web search or consult Wikipedia to find a lot of relevant information, and I personally don't have to try to collect it. [.] Eventually I concluded that there were just too many new (and old) articles on the topic, and I didn't have time to keep adding links to them. Thanks for listening. To help us out with The Nonlinear Library or to learn more, please visit nonlinear.org.

welcome to the nonlinear library, where we use text-to-speech software to convert the best writing from the rationalist and ea communities into audio. this is: A central directory for open research questions, published by MichaelA on the effective altruism forum. Write a Review Quite wonderfully, there has been a proliferation of research questions EAs have identified as potentially worth pursuing, and now even a proliferation of collections of such questions. So like a good little EA, I've gone meta: this post is a collection of all such collections I'm aware of. I hope this can serve as a central directory to all of those other useful resources, and thereby help interested EAs find questions they can investigate to help inform our whole community's efforts to do good better. Some things to note: It may be best to just engage with one set of questions that are relevant to your skills, interests, or plans, and ignore the rest of this post. It's possible that some of these questions are no longer “open”. I've included some things that aren't explicitly written as collections of research questions, as long as research questions could very easily be inferred from them (e.g., from the problems people identify, or the posts people want written). Various EA-related topics List of EA-related thesis topics - Effective Thesis, no date You can also contact them for discussion, help, or coaching. A collection of researchy projects for Aspiring EAs - EdoArad, 2019 What questions could COVID-19 provide evidence on that would help guide future EA decisions? - Michael Aird (i.e., me) and others, 2020 Technical and Philosophical Questions That Might Affect Our Grantmaking - Open Philanthropy Project, 2017 What are the key ongoing debates in EA? - various, 2020 What posts do you want someone to write? - various, 2020 2018 list of half-baked volunteer research ideas and its comments - Jacy Reese and others, 2018 EA Summit Project Ideas (specifically the “Research Projects”) - various, no date What are some lists of open questions in effective altruism? - Aaron Gertler and others, 2019 This and the following list are roughly the same sort of “meta collection” as this post, and I think I took everything relevant from them already. The most important questions and problems - Pablo Stafforini Some history topics it might be very valuable to investigate - Michael Aird, 2020 On the longtermist case for working on farmed animals [Uncertainties & research ideas] - Michael Aird, 2021 What are the highest impact questions in the behavioral sciences? - Abby Hoskin, 2021 Mostly focused on longtermism, existential risks, or GCRs The Precipice, Appendix F: Policy and research recommendations - Toby Ord, 2020 Research questions that could have a big social impact, organised by discipline - Arden Koehler & Howie Lempel (80,000 Hours), 2020 Crucial questions for longtermists - Michael Aird for Convergence Analysis, 2020 Legal Priorities Research: A Research Agenda - Legal Priorities Project, 2021 Project Ideas in Biosecurity for EAs - David Manheim ("In conjunction with a group of other EA biosecurity folk"), 2021 Politics, Policy, and Security from a Broad Longtermist Perspective: A Preliminary Research Agenda - Michael Aird for Rethink Priorities, 2021 Humanities Research Ideas for Longtermists - Lizka for Rethink Priorities, 2021 80 Questions for UK Biological Security - Luke Kemp et al., 2021 Open Research Questions - Center on Long-Term Risk, no date ALLFED's research priorities and Effective Theses topic ideas - 2019 Open Research Questions - Center for Reducing Suffering, no date Some history topics it might be very valuable to investigate - Michael Aird, 2020 Questions related to moral circles that are listed at the end of this post and in this comment - Michael Aird, 2020 Cause prioritisation / macrostrategy topics Denis Drescher collected and may investigate - 2020 Michael Aird_Research statement [FHI RSP] - Michael Aird, 2020 Mostly focused on AI ...

welcome to the nonlinear library, where we use text-to-speech software to convert the best writing from the rationalist and ea communities into audio. this is: Big List of Cause Candidates, published by NunoSempere on the effective altruism forum. Many thanks to Ozzie Gooen for suggesting this project, to Marta Krzeminska for editing help and to Michael Aird and others for various comments. In the last few years, there have been many dozens of posts about potential new EA cause areas, causes and interventions. Searching for new causes seems like a worthy endeavour, but on their own, the submissions can be quite scattered and chaotic. Collecting and categorizing these cause candidates seemed like a clear next step. We —Ozzie Gooen of the Quantified Uncertainty Research Institute and I— might later be interested in expanding this work and eventually using it for forecasting —e.g., predicting whether each candidate would still seem promising after much more rigorous research. At the same time, we feel like this list itself can be useful already. Further, as I kept adding more and more cause candidates, I realized that aiming for completeness was a fool's errand, or at least too big a task for an individual working alone. Below is my current list with a simple categorization, as well as an occasional short summary which paraphrases or quotes key points from the posts linked. See the last appendix for some notes on nomenclature. If there are any entries I missed (and there will be), please say so in the comments and I'll add them. I also created the "Cause Candidates" tag on the EA Forum and tagged all of the listed posts there. They are also available in a Google Sheet. Animal Welfare and Suffering Pointer: This cause has its various EA Forum tags (farmed animal welfare, wild animal welfare, meat alternatives), where more cause candidates can be found. Brian Tomasik et al.'s Essays on Reducing Suffering are also a gift that keeps on giving for this and other cause areas. 1.Wild Animal Suffering Caused by Fires Related categories: Politics: System change, targeted change, policy reform. Wild animal suffering caused by fires and ways to prevent it: a noncontroversial intervention (@Animal_Ethics) An Animal Ethics grantee designed a protocol aimed at helping animals during and after fires. The protocol contains specific suggestions, but the path to turning these into policy is unclear. 2. Invertebrate Welfare Invertebrate Welfare Cause Profile (@Jason Schukraft) The scale of direct human impact on invertebrates (@abrahamrowe) "In this post, we apply the standard importance-neglectedness-tractability framework to invertebrate welfare to determine, as best we can, whether this is a cause area that is worth prioritizing. We conclude that it is." Note: See also Brian Tomasik's Do Bugs Feel Pain. 3. Humane Pesticides Humane Pesticides as the Most Marginally Effective Cause (@JeffMJordan) Improving Pest Management for Wild Insect Welfare (@Wild_Animal_Initiative) The post argues that insects experience consciousness, and that there are a lot of them, so we should give them significant moral weight (comments contain a discussion on this point). The post goes on to recommend subsidization of less-painful pesticides, an idea initially suggested by Brian Tomasik, who "estimates this intervention to cost one dollar per 250,000 less-painful deaths." The second post goes into much more depth. 4. Diet Change Is promoting veganism neglected and if so what is the most effective way of promoting it? (@samuel072) Animal Equality showed that advocating for diet change works. But is it cost-effective? (@Peter_Hurford, @Marcus_A_Davis) Cost-effectiveness analysis of a program promoting a vegan diet (@nadavb, @sella, @GidonKadosh, @MorHanany) Measuring Change in Diet for Animal Advocacy (@Jacob_Peacock) The first post is a stub. The second post looks at a reasonably high-powered study on individual outreach. It concludes that, based on reasonable assum...

This conversation is John Oberg, an animal advocate, influencer, and social media professional who is dedicated to making the world a kinder place for animals by utilizing the power of social media. His posted content has altogether been seen over 1 billion times! John regularly works with groups and individuals from around the globe, striving to make the world a better place for animals of all species. And he's also an athlete! He enjoys powerlifting and has played soccer for many years. We cover: Dispelling myths as a vegan powerlifter Lessons learned from 26 years of soccer What happens in the animal agriculture industry  Why it's never too late to stop eating animals Vegan advocates need to meet people where they are at How vegans can get involved You don't have to be a confrontational advocate The power of social media  Cruelty in the dairy and egg industries What labels like “grass-fed” and “humanely-raised” mean You don't have to be “all or nothing” to make a difference Fish are capable of suffering Connect with John on Instagram: @johnoberg | Facebook: John Oberg | Twitter: @JohnOberg His website: https://www.johnoberg.org Take John's Course: “Mastering Twitter to Change the World” Support John's work through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/JohnOberg Show notes: Film: Earthlings Film: Seaspiracy  Book: The Animal Activist Handbook Article: A Meaningful Life Organization: Vegan Outreach Organization: The Humane League Resource: NutritionFacts.org Resource: Veganuary Resource: Challenge 22 Show sponsor: Warlockgolf.com use code PLANT15 at checkout for 15% off your order! Theme music by Tyler Gaudon and a special thank you to Wyatt Pavlik for the audio editing and processing! Find me here, if you want to connect on Instagram! @plant_fueled That's all for now! Be sure to subscribe and if you are enjoying the show, I would really appreciate it if you could leave a review!  *Please appreciate that this information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider!*

This was an excellent episode with Yusef on many of my favorite subjects. I've been following Yusef on Twitter more closely recently and I knew I had to get him on my show after seeing tons of overlap in our interests. He has his PhD and is a legit doctor, on top of being a fitness and business coach, and content creator. He's been running Propane Fitness with his good friend Jonny since 2008, where they coach people on both fitness and business. In this episode, we cover: -How Propane Fitness got started -Why Yusef decided to get a medical degree -How he balanced becoming a doctor, being a coach, and being a competitor -His best advice on productivity workflow -Why me and Yusef are the same person -Why meditation isn't for everyone -The lessons he learned from his 10-day meditation retreat -Why he decided to do the meditation retreat -What his current meditation regimen looks like -Getting out of your mind and into your body -Where are you located, exactly? -How he "verifies" his spiritual practice with evidence -Dr. Jordan Peterson's biblical lectures -Balancing acceptance and striving -Reducing pressure on yourself -And much more! WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Kqre7HUVhng **PS: If you could rate and review the podcast, it would mean the world to me and it would help get the word out to others just like us so we can continue building this amazing, one-of-a-kind community.** Connect With Yusef: Twitter: @propanefitness Website: https://propanefitness.com Connect With Matt: [Free] 30-Day Ultimate Physique Development Manual: https://bit.ly/UltimatePhysiqueDevelopment Hire Matt For Coaching: https://mattmcleod.org/online-coaching Twitter: @mattmcleod6 Instagram: @mattmcleod6 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/mattmcleod6 Website: https://mattmcleod.org ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com Social: @_margittai © 2021 Matt McLeod

Della Duncan is a Renegade Economist based in San Francisco. She teaches workshops and retreats about alternative economics around the world, supports individuals working to better align their values with their work as a Right Livelihood Coach, and offers consulting to organizations, businesses, and local governments contributing to equitable and sustainable economic systems change. Della is also the host of the Upstream Podcast challenging traditional economic thinking through documentaries and interviews. She's a Senior Fellow of Social and Economic Equity at the International Inequalities Institute in the London School of Economics, and she is also a Master Trainer of Gross National Happiness. In this episode, She discusses Eightfold noble Path, finding more moments of happiness, how to use her right livelihood concept to reduce suffering and harm in the world, 5Rhythms dance movement practice, How to use mindfulness to prevent sexual violence, and much more. If you are intrigued, keep listening while you are walking, driving, or anywhere you are. Please enjoy! Please visit https://nishantgarg.me/podcasts for more info. Follow Nishant: Friday Newsletter: https://garnishant-91f4a.gr8.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishant-garg-b7a20339/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nishant82638150 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NishantMindfulnessMatters/

“We think that the most important thing right now is capacity building. We're not so much focused on having impact now or in the next year, we're thinking about the long term and the very big picture… Now, what exactly does capacity building mean? It can simply mean getting more people involved… I would frame it more in terms of building a healthy community that's stable in the long term… And one aspect that's just as important as the movement building is that we need to improve our knowledge of how to best reduce suffering. You could call it ‘wisdom building'… And CRS aims to contribute to [both] through our research… Some people just naturally tend to be more inclined to explore a lot of different topics… Others have maybe more of a tendency to dive into something more specific and dig up a lot of sources and go into detail and write a comprehensive report and I think both these can be very valuable… What matters is just that overall your work is contributing to progress on… the most important questions of our time.”Tobias BaumannThere are many different ways that we can reduce suffering or have other forms of positive impact. But how can we increase our confidence about which actions are most cost-effective? And what can people do now that seems promising?Tobias Baumann is a co-founder of the Center for Reducing Suffering, a new longtermist research organisation focused on figuring out how we can best reduce severe suffering, taking into account all sentient beings.Topics discussed in the episode:Who is currently working to reduce risks of astronomical suffering in the long-term future (“s-risks”) and what are they doing? (2:50)What are “information hazards,” how concerned should we be about them, and how can we reduce them? (12:21)What is the Center for Reducing Suffering's theory of change and what are its research plans? (17:52)What are the main bottlenecks to further progress in the field of work focused on reducing s-risks? (29:46)Does it make more sense to work directly on reducing specific s-risks or on broad risk factors that affect many different risks? (34:27)Which particular types of global priorities research seem most useful? (38:15)What are some of the implications of taking a longtermist approach for animal advocacy? (45:31)If we decide that focusing directly on the interests of artificial sentient beings is a high priority, what are the most important next steps in research and advocacy? (1:00:04)What are the most promising career paths for reducing s-risks? (1:09:25)Resources discussed in the episode are available at https://www.sentienceinstitute.org/podcastSupport the show (https://www.sentienceinstitute.org/donate)

“If some beings are excluded from moral consideration then the results are usually quite bad, as evidenced by many forms of both current and historical suffering…  I would definitely say that those that don't have any sort of political representation or power are at risk. That's true for animals right now; it might be true for artificially sentient beings in the future… And yeah, I think that is a plausible priority. Another candidate would be to work on other broad factors to improve the future such as by trying to fix politics, which is obviously a very, very ambitious goal… [Another candidate would be] trying to shape transformative AI more directly. We've talked about the uncertainty there is regarding the development of artificial intelligence, but at least there's a certain chance that people are right about this being a very crucial technology; and if so, shaping it in the right way is very important obviously.”Tobias BaumannExpanding humanity's moral circle to include farmed animals and other sentient beings is a promising strategy for reducing the risk of astronomical suffering in the long-term future. But are there other causes that we could focus on that might be better? And should reducing future suffering actually be our goal?Tobias Baumann is a co-founder of the Center for Reducing Suffering, a new longtermist research organisation focused on figuring out how we can best reduce severe suffering, taking into account all sentient beings.Topics discussed in the episode:Why moral circle expansion is a plausible priority for those of us focused on doing good (2:17)Tobias' view on why we should accept longtermism — the idea that the value of our actions is determined primarily by their impacts on the long-term future (5:50)Are we living at the most important time in history? (14:15)When, if ever, will transformative AI arrive? (20:35)Assuming longtermism, should we prioritize focusing on risks of astronomical suffering in the long-term future (s-risks) or on maximizing the likelihood of positive outcomes? (27:00)What sorts of future beings might be excluded from humanity's moral circle in the future, and why might this happen? (37:45)What are the main reasons to believe that moral circle expansion might not be a very promising way to have positive impacts on the long-term future? (41:40)Should we focus on other forms of values spreading that might be broadly positive, rather than expanding humanity's moral circle? (48:55)Beyond values spreading, which other causes should people focused on reducing s-risks consider prioritizing (50:25)Should we expend resources on moral circle expansion and other efforts to reduce s-risk now or just invest our money and resources in order to benefit from compound interest? (1:00:02)If we decide to focus on moral circle expansion, should we focus on the current frontiers of the moral circle, such as farmed animals, or focus more directly on groups of future beings we are concerned about? (1:03:06)Resources discussed in the episode are available at https://www.sentienceinstitute.org/podcastSupport the show (https://www.sentienceinstitute.org/donate)

In this episode we discuss the 8 fold path within Buddhist philosophy. This is the 8 step guidelines from Buddhism that we must follow if we want to lead a life aimed at the reduction of suffering in the worlds. Join me once again while we dive into part 3 of this series on Buddhist philosophy, how it has helped me, and how you to can use it for better perspective on life... #philosophy #peace #mindfulness #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #selflove #suffering #attachment #detachment #perspective #inspiration #motivation #buddhism #buddha #8foldpath --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jared Janes & Jason Snyder come back one more time to give awards to stand-out Both/And episodes. First, they talk about what they've been up to for the past couple of months and then get to the awards: Most Convivial, Most Intellectually Stimulating, Most Challenging to My Worldview, Most Star-Struck, & MVP. Along the way, they also make a bunch of honorable mentions. In this Episode of Both/And Award Winners #22 Meta-Rationality & Sexuality with Jessica #37 Dancing with COVID with Sarah McManus #42 The Ever-Present with Jeremy Johnson #25 Horrorism & Culture with Zero HP Lovecraft #29 Reducing Suffering with Evan Sandhoefner #14 Paradigm Shifting with Erik Davis #19 Contextualizing the Spiritual with Jordan Hall #32 Regenerating Earth with Joe Brewer #41 Simpol Global Action with John Bunzl Mentions Donella Meadows' paper, Leverage Points Tyson Yunkaporta's book, Sand Talk Both/And Meets Growing Down #30 Aesthetic Embodiment with Rachel Haywire #4 Climate Change Adaptation & Meditation with Udita Sanga #24 Religion, Creativity & Deleuze with Justin Murphy #9 Analyzing Both And with Nathan Snyder #2 Memetic Mediation with Peter Limberg Jared Janes participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn commissions by linking to Amazon. In more human terms, this means that whenever you buy a book on Amazon from a link on here, a small percentage of its price is sent to us.

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Improving productivity and output is critical through disruptive times, but it can often come at the cost of our wellbeing. Improving productivity and reducing stress is possible through small changes to our everyday behaviour and systems. Learn from Matt Cowdroy, a leading productivity coach that regularly advises executives in the fast paced financial services industry. Matt shares his best tips to help you move the most important work forward, with more calm and less stress.  He shares:   Tips for managing email more effectively  Why employees struggle and suffer with productivity  Managing meetings  How to set up your day, week and quarter for success  Creating and managing your master list 

Our efforts in self-help are moot if we don’t let go of the behaviors, substances, or relationships that cause our suffering. But it doesn’t stop with us. Once we begin our healing journey, we must aid others in healing their suffering.

Jared Janes and Jason Snyder talk with Evan Sandhoefner about what led him to utilitarianism & effective altruism, the flexibility of utilitarianism & some critiques, pluralistic virtue ethics, whether suffering is necessary & how it may affect animals & humans differently, whether we should remove wild predators to prevent animal suffering, creating unintentional animal suffering, consciousness, ethical meat production & factory farming, localism, universal explainers vs computers, intelligence, and more. In this Episode of Both/And Givewell David Pearce David Deutsch Twitter Questions The Beginning of Infinity by David Deutsch Mind in Life by Evan Thompson The Ego Tunnel by Thomas Metzinger Metzinger & Harris Podcast: The Nature of Consciousness Evan's Blog Support Both/And by becoming a patron &/or subscribing & reviewing us on iTunes   Jared Janes participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn commissions by linking to Amazon. In more human terms, this means that whenever you buy a book on Amazon from a link on here, a small percentage of its price is sent to us.

Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz, President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash interviews Dr. Micah Goodman, a research fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem (https://hartman.org.il/) and President of Ein Prat, on the topic of "Reducing Suffering in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict." DONATE: http://www.bit.ly/1NmpbsP PURCHASE "Catch-'67": https://amzn.to/2IqYYt3 For podcasts of VBM lectures, GO HERE: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/learning-library https://www.facebook.com/valleybeitmidrash https://www.facebook.com/RabbiShmulyYanklowitz

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Hunter is back on. In this episode we discuss his time in Spain, learning Spanish, being humble, Sam Harris and rationality, needing to feel important, being authentic and much more. Hunter Michael is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist currently practicing in Sherman Oaks, CA. He also teaches graduate students, performs group therapy in the addiction and recovery setting, and works with high school students who are Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing. His contact info: huntermichaeltherapy@gmail.com Subscribe to my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bearingthehow?sub_confirmation=1 Podcast: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bearing-the-how-with-kole-lyndon-lee/id1454595686?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/77awHCbBSuy6JCQ68zh0xg Website: https://www.bearingthehow.com/ Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bearingthehow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bearingthehow/

Brian Tomasik from Reducing-Suffering.org discusses ethics, animal welfare and far-future scenarios from a suffering-focused perspective. Here is his interview from 2015 presented in its entirety for the first time. This was one of the more controversial interviews on TRC and generated quite a bit of conversation.  As always, we’re interested to hear what you think. The crew will be back next week with a freshly minted show. Enjoy!

Dharma Talk by Ven. Chung Ohun Lee, 06/24/2012 @ Won Buddhism of Manhattan wonbuddhismnyc.org

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Listen HEREThings I mentioned: My podcast episode about being unequivocal: http://nzveganpodcast.blogspot.co.nz/2010/06/nz-vegan-podcast-episode-57-key-word-is.htmlArticle I mentioned from the Abolitionist Approach website: Veganism: Just Another Way of Reducing Suffering or a Fundamental Principle of Justice & Nonviolence?The supremely important book I mentioned:  Introduction to Animal Rights - Your Child or the Dog?Here is an example of an article from The My Face is on Fire blog that is quick to analyse misrepresentations of veganism in mainstream media: http://my-face-is-on-fire.blogspot.co.nz/2013/04/vegan-challenges.htmlMy website: www.nzvegan.com and the page I mentioned about sanctuaries and rescue orgs I link to: SanctuaryHere is the group in Brasil that I mentioned: GEFRAN (run by http://www.veganospelaabolicao.org)An example of the posters from the Abolitionist Approach facebook page with the motto: Go Vegan, Educate Others, Adopt/Foster: POSTERFinally the New Series: TIWISBD (Things I Wish I had Said But Didn't) that I spoke about on my NZ Vegan facebook page lol. I am sure I will be adding to this repertoire:  https://www.facebook.com/NZVegan/posts/371795796255683Here is the link to the Huffington Post article that I mentioned in the beginning(NOTE - I forgot to mention that it only addresses diet *sigh* oh and don't look at the "celebrity 'vegan'" slideshow - MFIoF could write a few articles about that alone):  Interest in Vegan Diets on the RiseThanks for listening. :)