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  1. TFS#207 - Blaine Bartlett author of Compassionate Capitalism, Unique Purpose&Why, Vulnerability&Change

    1 DAY AGO

    TFS#207 - Blaine Bartlett author of Compassionate Capitalism, Unique Purpose&Why, Vulnerability&Change

    Blaine Bartlett is a leadership coach, author, and speaker specializing in personal development, emotional intelligence, and purpose-driven business. He helps individuals and organizations transform their mindset and achieve sustainable growth. Blaine is the author of "Compassionate Capitalism," which explores the balance of compassion and profitability in business. Connect with Blaine Bartlett! instagram.com/blainebartlett Visit His website to learn more! blainebarlett.com Grab his book, "Compassionate Capitalism" now! avatar-resources.com CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 0:59 - Meet Blaine Bartlett 3:55 - How does Blaine balance his family life while traveling the world for work? 5:37 - How Blaine's values in his 20s shaped his success today 7:55 - Blaine shares his daily routine and diet at age 75 8:39 - Blaine shares his main focus for the last six months 9:45 - Blaine discusses what his book "Compassionate Capitalism" is all about 15:15 - How does Blaine use compassion to market and sell his book about compassion? 18:04 - Vulnerability is the Key: Blaine’s insight on meaningful relationships 21:59 - Opening doors: Blaine on building bonds and finding belonging 25:14 - Authentic conversations: Andy’s reflection on setting expectations when talking with kids and adults 25:38 - Blaine shares how he recharges his energy 28:03 - Blaine shares how he handles his business or life when things get tough 23:02 - Lead Strategy: YouTube content vs. leveraging current leads 34:39 - Reassess and Refocus: 3 questions every entrepreneur should ask themselves 38:21 - Why do the majority of top companies use a customer-centric approach? 40:41 - Blaine shares how to apply compassion in the business sales cycle 49:25 - Blaine shares how he practices his meditation 50:59 - Be aware of everything: Watching or observing things in your life as they float by 58:03 - Blaine shares that everything is a differentiated aspect of a single source 1:00:23 - Is loving others the same as loving parts of yourself? 1:01:37 - Blaine discusses why when you are complimenting others, you are complimenting yourself as well 1:07:21 - As you grow, differences with friends widen and that will allow new people to show up in your life 1:10:15 - Blaine shares how you need to be constantly taking action daily on the things you learn and hear 1:13:07 - Does Blaine’s circle of friends serve all the different aspects of him? 1:16:44 - Blaine shares his main takeaway after meeting Steve Jobs 1:18:29 - How does Blaine focus on marketing his book? 1:20:06 - Do people have a unique purpose, and why? Is it something to look for? 1:24:36 - Life is Good: Blaine’s approach to living with positivity 1:27:37 - Blaine's recent life discoveries 1:28:20 - Blaine's focus and goals for the next six months 1:29:01 - Connect with Blaine Bartlett 1:29:50 - Outro

    1h 31m
  2. TFS#206 - Ken Wilber "The Einstein of Consciousness" on Awakening, Love, Living in the Timeless Now

    15 NOV

    TFS#206 - Ken Wilber "The Einstein of Consciousness" on Awakening, Love, Living in the Timeless Now

    Ken Wilber, often called the "Einstein of consciousness," is a leading American philosopher celebrated for his groundbreaking work in transpersonal psychology and integral theory. His latest book, Finding Radical Wholeness, builds on his life's work of synthesizing insights from science, spirituality, and psychology, offering readers tools to experience a state of "radical wholeness" and a deeper, unified awareness of reality. This book is another step in his vision of personal and societal transformation through an integral approach to consciousness and self-discovery. Grab Ken Wilber Latest Book: Finding Radical Wholeness! https://a.co/d/2E9cDgk CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:16 - Ken discusses his new book: Finding Radical Wholeness 2:20 - Ken Wilber’s integral approach to reincarnation and enlightenment 7:48 - Ken shares how everyone has the same "big mind" or consciousness 13:48 - Are We Living in a Simulation? Ken Wilber's Perspective on Reality and Consciousness 16:51 - What do people feel when they experience enlightenment or awakening? 19:28 - Does enlightenment or awakening help remove negative feelings and result in unlimited energy? 22:06 - Ken's Headless-ness exercise: How to see everything in front of you 28:55 - The Timeless Now: Ken Wilber on experiencing the eternal present moment 33:17 - How can you live in the timeless now? 37:04 - Ken shares his experience practicing Zen Buddhism Koans 45:59 - Ken shares his meditation schedule 47:42 - Stages of dying: How death differs for the enlightened and non-enlightened souls 52:18 - Ken shares the Zen Buddhism Koan, "What's the sound of one hand clapping?" 53:05 - The definition of love: How do people feel love? 58:44 - Can the Dalai Lama and Jesus heal people and restore sight to the blind? 1:09:56 - Ken shares his ability to read people's minds 1:10:51 - Are you born with psychic abilities or is it a skill that can be developed over time? 1:12:19 - The One Mind: Ken Wilber on unitary awareness and the source of all creation 1:14:18 - Ken shares how to deal with people who don't like you 1:17:36 - Dreams and Reality: Life reflected in dreams and its use in "empty chair" therapy 1:21:25 - Sigmund Freud’s mistranslations from 'Id' and 'Ego' to 'I' and 'It' 1:31:47 - Ken shares how he conducts counseling for those seeking his help 1:34:43 - Interpreting feelings: How to understand what you’re really feeling 1:40:14 - Negative experiences reflect how we feel about ourselves, and Ken shows that owning them eases the pain 1:44:14 - Ken discusses how to determine if your feelings toward others are valid 1:46:06 - The Yin and Yang in love: Remembering the Yin-Yang balance in relationships to avoid infatuation 1:51:42 - Ken shares how manifestation works 1:54:38 - Ken's recent life discoveries 1:55:54 - Are there such things as mental limitations? 1:57:43 - Ken's personal goals for the next six months 2:03:07 - Ken's initial thoughts on AI 2:05:23 - Does Ken imagine living for the next 100 years? 2:10:00 - Grab Ken's new book: Finding Radical Wholeness 2:10:50 - Outro

    2h 11m
  3. TFS#205 - Dee Deng Building an 8-Figure Marketing Agency, Shares ALL Behind The Scenes Secrets

    12 NOV

    TFS#205 - Dee Deng Building an 8-Figure Marketing Agency, Shares ALL Behind The Scenes Secrets

    Dee Deng is the CEO and co-founder of Right Hook Digital, a digital marketing agency specializing in e-commerce growth and paid social advertising. Known for his expertise in scaling brands and customer acquisition, Deng also co-founded DTC Dojo, a community for DTC marketers. He is recognized for his practical insights into digital strategy and building a strong company culture. Connect with Dee Deng! instagram.com/realdoseofdee au.linkedin.com x.com/realdoseofdee youtube.com/@RightHookDigital CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:01 - Meet Dee Deng 5:35 - Dee shares how he launched his community, DTC Dojo, on a Telegram group and HighLevel 7:25 - Dee shares the best way to sell a community, using the "3 F's" (Friends, Family, Fools) 9:25 - How Dee plans to advertise his community using Meta ads targeting cold traffic 10:10 - How Dee handles CRMs for his agency and personal brand 13:35 - Andy shares how his company has had ups and downs over the last 4 years 17:47 - Dee shares how he came up with the idea to launch his podcast 22:11 - Dee shares why many young yellow-skinned Asian are curious about everything 23:56 - Dee highlights the importance of fully stabilizing one business before starting another, noting many underestimate the time required 28:10 - How to build your brand and communicate what your company stands for 31:07 - What motivated Dee to start his agency and how he sought advice from Guy Kawasaki and the Shark Tank team 36:02 - Dee on how he used concentric circles to get his first six clients in 3-4 weeks 39:06 - How to find the right ideal customer for your business with more success and less headache 45:10 - How Dee attracts their ICP (Ideal Customer Profile) and who they are 48:04 - Right Hook’s strategies for customer acquisition 51:45 - Dee's agency pricing model: Fixed component + ad spend under management component 53:32 - Right Hook on providing Meta, Google, and Email marketing for clients 55:46 - Why Dee prefers hiring director-level roles over high-level executives on building his Google advertising team 57:23 - Dee shares the ups and downs of his company over the last 7 years 59:21 - How Dee's Meta agency’s ad account was banned and how they recovered it 1:02:49 - Dee explains an effective marketing funnel for agencies 1:07:08 - Differences between selling to Americans Vs. Australians 1:08:05 - Dee explains how he scaled his agency from Australia into the US market 1:10:07 - Spending $120k to hire a sales manager vs. $200k to hire a director of sales for acquisition 1:16:27 - Dee shares his approach to hiring for his agency 1:20:47 - How Dee distributes workload among employees 1:22:22 - Dee suggests finding YouTube-savvy editors who prefer working off-camera and advises shifting feedback toward broader guidance to help them understand revision goals 1:28:55 - Dee discusses how he decides to focus on his personal brand versus his agency 1:30:46 - Dee's personal goals for his agency in the coming years 1:34:15 - Dee shares how his relationship with his co-founder evolved as the company grew 1:36:28 - Does Dee feel he’s a leader carrying the weight of his agency? 1:38:28 - Dee shares how he builds relationships, networks, and meets people 1:42:01 - Why it's rare for Dee to find truly curious people 1:45:44 - The difference between making people feel seen vs. being curious about them 1:48:51 - The distinction between being curious and trying to extract information 1:50:28 - How to make conversations with people more interesting 1:53:50 - What Zen is and how it influences Dee's life 1:58:17 - Dee's approach to finding the right partner in life 2:02:05 - Dee's recent life discoveries that he’s implementing in his daily life 2:02:44 - Dee's personal goals for the next six months 2:03:15 - Connect with Dee Deng 2:03:44 - Outro

    2h 6m
  4. TFS#204 - Ramy Naouss, Cancer Survivor Running 100km+ Barefoot (Guinness World Record Attempt)

    5 NOV

    TFS#204 - Ramy Naouss, Cancer Survivor Running 100km+ Barefoot (Guinness World Record Attempt)

    Ramy Naouss is a motivational figure who shares insights on self-improvement, personal growth, and holistic health. He is known for discussing topics like overcoming challenges, maintaining physical and mental well-being, barefoot running, and the pursuit of life's purpose. Ramy has written a book titled Let's Live, which explores finding meaning in life. He actively shares his journey and motivational content on social media, inspiring followers to reconnect with their goals and live intentionally. Connect with Ramy Naouss! instagram.com/ramynaouss tiktok.com/@ramynaous youtube.com/@Letslive81 Get Ramy's book here! https://amzn.in/d/dkzBFsf CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:33 - Ramy shares why he is interested in human life and what it means to be human 3:01 - Ramy discusses why sleep is the most important aspect of human life 6:09 - Ramy shares his day-off schedule 6:45 - Ramy discovered the factors that demotivate him and affect his work ethic 8:08 - How can people handle problems or struggles in their lives when they lack money? 11:16 - Ramy explains why distraction can only temporarily make you feel better 13:12 - Feeling exhausted and tired after work—what could be causing this? 15:30 - People who work long, stressful hours should spend time in nature and try running barefoot 16:18 - Ramy shares why he identifies as both an introvert and an extrovert 18:32 - How does his book, Let's Live, help you understand the meaning of life? 21:59 - Does everyone have a unique "why" or purpose in life? 23:29 - Why does Ramy tell people that he has no religion? 25:45 - Ramy's perspective on "good" and "evil" 27:26 - Ramy shares why it can be expensive to live a healthy lifestyle 30:18 - Ramy shares how he overcame cancer and stopped taking pills within 7 months 38:01 - If God puts you in a tough situation, does that mean you are not in line with your purpose? 39:30 - Ramy explains how he starts his day early in the morning 40:20 - How did Ramy start running barefoot, and what are the benefits? 42:45 - The impact of barefoot running on professional athletes 43:49 - What do Ramy's feet look like, and how does he protect them from injuries? 45:04 - Ramy shares tips on how to start running barefoot 47:27 - Ramy inspires people by sharing his personal goals each year through inspirational videos on his social media 49:27 - Ramy shares how he met Sadhguru 50:54 - Ramy explains how he started making inspirational videos on his social media platforms 54:34 - How Ramy grew his social media from 12k to 120k followers by creating content around his goals 58:35 - Ramy shares his Guinness World Record attempt for barefoot running 1:02:56 - What types of books does Ramy read every morning? 1:04:08 - How does Ramy study the core principles of every religion? 1:05:31 - Ramy shares his life as a magician before his current career 1:06:47 - What does Ramy's diet look like? Is there a "right" diet? 1:09:45 - Ramy's recent life discoveries 1:12:00 - Ramy's personal goals and focus for the next six months 1:13:47 - Why doesn’t Ramy encourage people to buy his book just to support him? 1:14:35 - Connect with Ramy Naouss 1:15:24 - Ramy discusses the process of writing and publishing his book 1:17:00 - Outro

    1h 18m
  5. TFS#203 - Jelle Veyt Climbing 7 Summits Using Just Human Power, Started with Only €3000

    29 OCT

    TFS#203 - Jelle Veyt Climbing 7 Summits Using Just Human Power, Started with Only €3000

    Jelle Veyt is a Belgian adventurer known for "human-powered expeditions," using cycling, rowing, and hiking to reach peaks without motorized transport. He has completed five of the "Seven Summits," including Everest, Elbrus, Kilimanjaro, Aconcagua, and Denali, promoting sustainability and resilience. Connect with Jelle Veyt! instagram.com/jelleveyt jelleveyt.be CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 03:31 - Meet Jelle Veyt 04:01 - Jelle on his expedition to Denali in North America 05:21 - Jelle on his mission to climb the highest mountain on each continent using only human power 06:12 - Mount Everest expedition using human power: cycling and walking 07:22 - Jelle on the training he does before climbing mountains 08:41 - What makes Jelle different from other climbers who ascend Mt. Everest? 09:38 - Jelle on climbing Mt. Elbrus, the highest mountain in Europe 10:41 - Jelle on encountering visa problems during his Mt. Elbrus expedition in Russia 12:15 - How does Jelle find accommodation during his expeditions? 15:12 - The 2015 Nepal earthquake triggers a massive avalanche on Mt. Everest 18:29 - Jelle's near-death experience during the 2015 Nepal earthquake that triggered the Mt. Everest avalanche 21:45 - Mt. Everest avalanche footage by Jelle Veyt 27:43 - 19 people died, and 100 were injured out of 300 at the Mt. Everest base camp 32:13 - Jelle on how they were rescued from the Mt. Everest avalanche 35:14 - How Jelle conquers tough scenarios like the Everest avalanche 37:43 - Jelle on why patience is the biggest lesson he has learned from 11 years of expeditions 41:54 - How does Jelle stay patient when he runs out of money? Being homeless at 17 48:30 - Jelle on starting his Seven Summits expedition with only 3,000 Euros 50:55 - Jelle on how he prepared for his third mountain after Mt. Everest 55:06 - Why Jelle is a terrible swimmer and why he chose to kayak rather than sail a boat to Panama 57:27 - Why is Jelle doing these kinds of expeditions using only human power? 1:00:48 - Jelle on why every U.S. president should cycle across the country; it allows you to better know your people 1:01:48 - How does Jelle fund his expeditions? 1:03:48 - Jelle on completing five of the Seven Summits 1:05:35 - Jelle on getting ready for his sixth mountain, Aconcagua, of the Seven Summits 1:10:42 - Jelle on how he finds or selects his team members for his expeditions 1:13:26 - How does Jelle plan to fund his Antarctica expedition? 1:15:18 - Jelle on why ocean rowing was the most expensive part of his journey 1:18:28 - Is Jelle selling the €150k rowboat they made, after the expedition? 1:19:53 - How does Jelle sleep when rowing across the Atlantic? 1:23:43 - Jelle on reaching out to experienced people who have traversed Antarctica 1:26:33 - Jelle's experience with a tribe in Eastern Indonesia, seeing 30 human skulls 1:32:41 - Jelle on arriving in Papua New Guinea and seeing people wearing "penis gourds" as traditional dress 1:36:25 - How do remote islands get new equipment for hunting and building houses? 1:37:20 - Tribal people seeking Jelle's help when their poeple were sinking in a wooden boat 1:41:26 - How do tribal people build their houses? 1:42:49 - Jelle on not telling people what his religion is or the fact that he isn't married during his trip 1:46:10 - How many languages can Jelle speak? 1:48:55 - Do the tribes in Indonesia speak the Indonesian language? 1:49:46 - Jelle's journey from being a homeless squatter to becoming a physiotherapist 1:57:18 - Does Jelle still communicate with his homeless friends that he was squatting with? 1:59:43 - Do marathon runners have a shorter lifespan? Jelle on risking his own body on every expedition 2:02:51 - Jelle on why holidays or vacations are important in everyone's life 2:04:46 - Jelle's goals and focus for the next six months 2:05:54 - How did Jelle meet his girlfriend? 2:06:43 - Jelle on being close to burnout during his Mt. Denali expedition 2:11:5

    2h 14m
  6. TFS#202 - Angus Muffet @‌Shopback: $3B+ in sales, $200M in Cashback for 2.5M Australian Users

    22 OCT

    TFS#202 - Angus Muffet @‌Shopback: $3B+ in sales, $200M in Cashback for 2.5M Australian Users

    Angus Muffet is the General Manager at ShopBack Australia & New Zealand, a leading e-commerce platform specializing in cashback and rewards. Under his leadership, ShopBack has grown significantly, offering users the ability to earn cashback on purchases from a wide range of retailers. Muffet has focused on making ShopBack a daily habit for users, likening its use to popular social media apps. Prior to joining ShopBack, he held a position as the National Sales Director at Groupon, furthering his experience in the e-commerce and marketing sectors​ Connect with Angus Muffet! https://au.linkedin.com/in/gusmuffet CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 0:51 - Meet Angus Muffet, Managing Director of ShopBack AU & NZ 3:24 - ShopBack on having 2.5 million users in Australia 5:45 - How ShopBack conducts promotional campaigns with merchants/brands 8:00 - How ShopBack operates from merchant to consumer 9:36 - How ShopBack earns commission from promotional campaigns 13:12 - Can small merchants grow with ShopBack? 15:44 - How big brands pay placement fees/commissions for push notification email blasts 16:50 - How 100% cashback campaigns work, such as Pizza Hut’s 100% cashback 18:41 - Are there limits on 100% cashback campaigns? 19:59 - ShopBack on using loss leader promotional campaigns 22:10 - Angus on customer loyalty towards ShopBack vs. other cashback apps 24:34 - Market share comparison: ShopBack, Cashrewards, TopCashback 27:08 - ShopBack on merchant loyalty and affiliates 31:13 - Why does the affiliate space require a budget to partner with cashback companies? 33:03 - How merchants pay commissions to ShopBack for sales made through the app 36:06 - Does ShopBack have a bidding system within the app? 37:25 - Negotiating commission rates with new and existing merchants 40:20 - Onboarding new merchants on the ShopBack platform 41:52 - Is ShopBack similar to eBay? 43:05 - ShopBack on ranking merchants within the app 45:17 - Can small brands grow from $0 to $1 million on ShopBack? 47:22 - How integrating with agencies helps merchants market their brands 52:04 - Working with 4,500 merchants, with and without agencies 53:06 - How ShopBack prevents duplicate account registrations 56:43 - Rewarding users for payments made via QR codes 57:26 - How cashback works for in-store payments 1:00:06 - Difference between paying in-store with a credit card and ShopBack credit 1:01:43 - Differences in money flow for online vs. in-store merchants using ShopBack 1:03:33 - Why ShopBack is not planning to integrate with Uber Eats or delivery services 1:07:06 - Utilizing the flywheel effect to scale business 1:09:22 - ShopBack’s marketplace strategy 1:11:51 - Angus on ShopBack’s marketing approach 1:17:19 - Lessons learned after Facebook Live crashed during ShopBack’s 2nd birthday 1:22:39 - Maintaining a high employee retention rate 1:25:47 - Angus on hiring during the early stages of ShopBack 1:28:06 - Testing ethical behavior and attitude during interviews 1:31:23 - The "cup in the kitchen" interview story: those who leave the cup don’t get hired 1:32:41 - Angus on interviewing for senior and international positions 1:34:12 - ShopBack's team of 600 and Angus’s role in hiring 1:38:50 - High-ROI programs for employee engagement 1:41:59 - Is ShopBack Australia independent from ShopBack Singapore? 1:43:42 - How Angus launched ShopBack in Australia 1:45:14 - Angus as an entrepreneur: does he aspire to start his own company? 1:49:14 - Differences between the Australian and Singaporean markets 1:51:10 - Comparing purchasing behavior: ShopBack Australia vs. ShopBack Singapore 1:52:45 - How ShopBack achieved 70% app adoption 1:56:00 - Running effective marketing campaigns 1:59:52 - Angus on ShopBack’s customer lifetime value 2:01:56 - How merchants validate purchases from the ShopBack app 2:03:47 - The team behind ShopBack's OzBargain initiatives 2:05:11 - Connect with Angus Muffet 2:05:43 - Outro

    2h 7m
  7. TFS#201 - Eugenia Bone Unlocking the Hidden Power of Mushrooms: Psychedelics, Foraging, & Cooking Tips

    15 OCT

    TFS#201 - Eugenia Bone Unlocking the Hidden Power of Mushrooms: Psychedelics, Foraging, & Cooking Tips

    Eugenia Bone is an expert in the world of nature and food, known not only for her writing but also for her deep passion for mushrooms, both culinary and psychedelic. She has a remarkable way of blending science and food culture into her work, which has earned her a dedicated following. As the author of nine books, she dives into the mysteries of fungi, food ecosystems, and preservation with curiosity and warmth. Her teaching at the New York Botanical Garden reflects her love for sharing knowledge, and her participation in mushroom festivals and clubs shows she has found her people—those as fascinated by the hidden world of fungi as she is. Eugenia’s warmth and adventurous spirit are clear, whether she’s writing for prestigious publications, appearing in documentaries, or cooking up something special. Connect with Eugenia Bone! instagram.com/eugeniabone Visit Her Website to learn more! eugeniabone.com Pre-order her book, Have a Good Trip: Exploring the Magic Mushroom Experience https://a.co/d/4qSjHHn CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:37 - Eugenia on foraging mushrooms in New York City 2:09 - Eugenia's newest book about Psilocybe mushrooms: Have a Good Trip 4:43 - Eugenia on how she began studying microbes and what they are 5:42 - Proper ways to dry and store psychedelic mushrooms 11:15 - Common methods people use when taking psychedelic mushrooms 13:58 - What does Eugenia's "Have a Good Trip: Exploring the Magic Mushroom Experience" book cover? 18:33 - What inspires Eugenia when writing a book? 21:41 - Autistic people using psychedelic mushrooms 24:41 - How microdosing with psychedelic mushrooms works and its effects 31:21 - Common bodily responses after taking psychedelic mushrooms 35:03 - Eugenia on the generally accepted dosage range for Psilocybin 41:12 - Why is setting intention important when taking Psilocybin 44:30 - How often should you microdose in a year? Is tolerance an issue with Psilocybin? 45:59 - Eugenia on why intention is important when taking Psilocybin 50:44 - Eugenia's experience during her Psilocybin trip in Jamaica 59:57 - What is Eugenia’s purpose when going on a psychedelic trip? 1:01:44 - Eugenia on Andy's experience after taking Psilocybin 1:03:33 - Eugenia's approach to writing as a career 1:06:15 - Eugenia on writing the Fantastic Fungi Cookbook for the Fantastic Fungi movie 1:10:28 - What makes a good recipe? 1:11:59 - What makes mushrooms so unique and special that Eugenia wrote a cookbook about them? 1:16:19 - Eugenia on the nutritional benefits of mushrooms 1:19:00 - Lack of evidence supporting mushrooms as anti-inflammatory or dementia cures 1:20:38 - Foraged mushrooms vs. cultivated or supermarket mushrooms 1:24:17 - Eugenia's thoughts on Paul Stamet's viral Joe Rogan podcast about portobello mushrooms 1:26:21 - What is a truffle mushroom, and how does it differ from other mushrooms? 1:34:39 - Eugenia on how she became interested in studying bacteria and microbes 1:40:08 - Eugenia on preserving bacteria on her head by washing her hair once a month 1:44:25 - Eugenia's advice on Andy's eczema 1:45:36 - Eugenia on seasonal eating: consuming available food based on the season 1:50:44 - How does Eugenia preserve food in jars or cans? 1:56:50 - Eugenia's goals for the next six months 1:59:35 - How to connect with Eugenia Bone 2:00:58 - Eugenia on the importance of cookbooks vs. scraping recipes from AI or ChatGPT 2:06:55 - Outro

    2h 7m
  8. TFS#200 - Peter Singer Gives Away 50% Of His Income (Effective Altruism), AI, Vaccines, Over-Population

    8 OCT

    TFS#200 - Peter Singer Gives Away 50% Of His Income (Effective Altruism), AI, Vaccines, Over-Population

    Peter Singer is an Australian philosopher known for his work in ethics, animal rights, and poverty reduction. His book Animal Liberation helped start the modern animal rights movement, and he's a leading voice in effective altruism, advocating for using resources to do the most good. Singer believes that people in wealthy countries have a moral duty to help end global poverty, and he practices what he preaches by donating a large portion of his income to charity. Connect with Peter Singer! instagram.com/peter__singer x.com/PeterSinger Peter Singer's "Consider the Turkey" Book https://a.co/d/dlZ2e8l https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691231686/consider-the-turkey Visit His Website to learn more! petersinger.info CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 0:55 - Peter discusses his podcast journey with Kasia De Lazari-Radek: "Lives Well Lived" 04:12 - Has Peter always been inquisitive and had philosophical thoughts and questions since childhood? 05:17 - Is reading books better than watching documentaries for retaining knowledge? 06:50 - Is taking notes while reading more effective than reading without taking notes? 08:13 - Peter on using ChatGPT to find information about the books he's reading 09:35 - Should we be creating robots/AI that can feel or possess sentience like other living species? 12:01 - Peter on why all animals and other living things are not equal 15:39 - Are all living things sentient? 19:30 - 300 million cows killed each year vs. 5 million children dying before the age of 5 22:20 - Is suffering a part of life? 25:04 - Does printing or giving money to people and organizations help those in third-world countries escape poverty? 27:28 - Why are vaccines the most cost-effective way to save lives per dollar, as Bill Gates advocates? 31:28 - Why are people in third-world countries poor despite having rich resources? 35:36 - How does Australia differ from other countries? What makes a country prosperous? 40:18 - Peter on how Australia's constitution has evolved over the years 42:23 - Is it possible to truly own anything in today's world? 44:35 - Peter on how he consumes knowledge 45:57 - Has Peter's approach to life changed before and after retirement? 48:49 - How does Peter stay happy despite the nature of his work? 49:35 - Peter's advocacy to end extreme poverty worldwide 53:04 - Peter on giving away money rather than his kidney to help people in need 56:18 - Are we heading toward a future where no one owns anything? 58:13 - Bill Gates and Klaus Schwab on overpopulation 1:00:17 - Does having fewer people mean less poverty? 1:01:15 - Is Peter's book "One World" related to globalism? 1:03:50 - Can the Earth recover from human pollution, as it recovered from the asteroid? 1:05:24 - Is saving a Bugatti worth $1 million better than saving one life? 1:07:19 - Is spending $50k on a child’s tuition better than donating it to save 10 lives? 1:08:16 - Is Jeff Bezos good because he employs & provides an income for 1.5 million people? 1:11:36 - Why must food aid be manufactured in the U.S. and shipped in U.S. vessels? 1:12:21 - Bill Gates’ investment in Pfizer and vaccine manufacturing 1:13:44 - Peter on Bill Gates' sanitation project and how it helps people 1:15:09 - Is the decline in poverty the result of money donated to people OR due to Industrialization? 1:17:17 - Peter on his mission to help reduce poverty by donating money 1:21:07 - Peter's recent life discoveries 1:23:48 - Peter's goals and focus for the next six months 1:24:29 - Peter on his trip to China to discuss animal rights 1:24:56 - Peter's book: Consider The Turkey 1:26:11 - Connect with Peter Singer 1:26:57 - Outro

    1h 28m
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