Nakedly Examined Music Podcast   /     PEL Presents PvI#84: Interesting? w/ Lorraine Besser

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Lorraine  and has recently written . How does "the interesting" fit into human flourishing? How do we know when some attractive stimulation is really in our interest and really good? Can we find something interesting even the most tedious,...
Duration
49:02
Publishing date
2024-11-03 16:41
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https://philosophyimprov.com/pvi84-interesting-lorraine-besser/
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Lorraine teaches at Middlebury college and has recently written The Art of the Interesting: What We Miss in Our Pursuit of the Good Life and How to Cultivate It. How does "the interesting" fit into human flourishing? How do we know when some attractive stimulation is really in our interest and really good?

Can we find something interesting even the most tedious, repetitive tasks? Is it interesting to start an improv scene by declaring that your scene-mates are dealing with alcoholism and divorce? Certainly it is rude. Also, Happiness 12 Step Programs.

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