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Dean Rickles | The Shortness of Life
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Dean Rickles | The Shortness of Life

In this episode, 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 a direct

Perennial Wisdom

March 22, 202353m 16s

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Show Notes

In this episode, 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 a director of the Sydney Centre for Time. Learn more about Prof. Dean Rickles.


 In the conversation, Dean and I discuss, 

  • Why the shortness of life is what makes it meaningful
  • Overcoming the fear of death
  • Seneca’s influence on the book
  • The need for uncertainty
  • How to connect with the future you
  • Discerning our path in life and much more


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