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John Mackey is an entrepreneur and the cofounder and visionary behind Whole Foods Market, where he grew the company to 540 stores with annual sales over $22 billion. He serves on the Board of Directors for Conscious Capitalism, The Motley Fool, CATO Institute, The Institute for Cultural Evolution, and Students for Liberty. His next business venture is Love.Life.

Dr. Jared Oliphint received his PhD in philosophy, and teaches philosophy at the college level. His published work has focused on metaphysics, philosophy of language, conceptual engineering, social ontology, and metaethics.

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Chapters

00:00 The Journey into Philosophy

08:49 Critical Thinking and Leadership

11:10 The Role of CEOs and Entrepreneurs

16:04 Mission-Driven Business

19:51 Soulmate Conversations with Jeff Bezos

22:31 The Impact of Purpose on Business

25:45 Philosophical Influences and Personal Growth

31:30 Comparing Past and Present Ventures

36:00 Continuity of Mission: From Whole Foods to Love Life

42:06 Introducing Love Life: A Holistic Health Club

48:27 Building Community: The Social Aspect of Health

52:24 Philosophy and Health: Exploring Deeper Questions

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philosophy, entrepreneurship, critical thinking, holistic health, mission-driven, leadership, community, purpose-driven, Whole Foods, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Love.Life

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Dr. Lorraine Besser is a philosopher, author, and professor at Middlebury College in Vermont. A specialist in both contemporary and historical moral psychology, her current research focuses on theories of happiness and well-being. She is the author of the trade book, The Art of the Interesting, and two academic books, Eudaimonic Ethics and The Philosophy of Happiness.

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Dr. Jared Oliphint received his PhD in philosophy, and teaches philosophy at the college level. His published work has focused on metaphysics, philosophy of language, conceptual engineering, social ontology, and metaethics.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Good Life

02:55 Philosophical Foundations of the Good Life

05:33 Psychology Meets Philosophy

08:49 The Role of Happiness in the Good Life

11:53 Meaning and Purpose in Life

14:55 The Concept of Psychological Richness

17:39 Integrating Happiness, Meaning, and Interest

35:22 The Value of Interestingness

38:09 Resilience and Challenge in the Good Life

41:43 Mindfulness and Engaging with Challenges

44:58 Navigating Digital Distractions

50:54 The Balance of Seeking Interesting Experiences

54:32 Purpose and the Pressure to Find It

57:09 Understanding Boredom and Engagement

01:02:32 Future Research on Boredom and Self-Expansion

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Madeleine Rowley is an investigative reporter covering immigration, financial corruption, and politics. She is a 2023-2024 Manhattan Institute Logos Fellow with previous bylines in The Free Press, City Journal, and Public. As a U.S. Army spouse for almost a decade, she's lived in six states and spent two years in Jerusalem, Israel. She currently resides on the East Coast with her husband and daughter. (From Maddie's Free Press bio)

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Dr. Jared Oliphint received his PhD in philosophy, and teaches philosophy at the college level. His published work has focused on metaphysics, philosophy of language, conceptual engineering, social ontology, and metaethics.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:00 Career Path and Journalism Journey

05:51 The State of Journalism Ethics

09:50 The Free Press: A New Perspective

14:02 The Role of Diversity in Journalism

17:47 Motivation Behind Storytelling

22:02 Understanding NGOs and Their Impact

25:56 Access and Relationships in Journalism

30:58 Navigating Remote Work and Family Life

32:17 Mentorship and Learning in Journalism

34:37 Insights from the Inside: Media Relationships

37:35 The Free Press and Other Networks

41:18 Challenges in Investigative Reporting

45:44 The Importance of Uncovered Stories

49:28 Advice for Aspiring Journalists

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journalism, ethics, investigative reporting, The Free Press, transparency, media landscape, storytelling, access, relationships, aspiring journalists