Perennial Wisdom
Join the search! Perennial Wisdom (formerly In Search of Wisdom) is a podcast for seekers and curious minds. Each episode explores philosophical and spiritual traditions for practical wisdom for modern living.
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Life is Short with Dean Rickles
In this episode of Perennial Wisdom, my guest is Prof. Dean Rickles, the author of Life is Short: An Appropriately Brief Guide to Making it More Meaningful. Dean is a professor of history and philosophy of modern physics at the University of Sydney, where he is also the director of the Sydney Centre for Time. You can expect to learn about the need for constraints, how to make life meaningful, embrace uncertainty, and much more.
Key Takeaways
Why the shortness of life is what makes it meaningful
Seneca’s influence on the book
How to connect with the future you
***Rebroadcast: This episode was recorded on March 22, 2023.
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Until next time, be wise and be well,
J.W.
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