Examined Life brings philosophy from academia to the streets. Filmmaker Astra Taylor joins influential thinkers like Peter Singer, Judith Butler, Cornel West, and Kwame Appiah on unique

Examined Life brings philosophy from academia to the streets. Filmmaker Astra Taylor joins influential thinkers like Peter Singer, Judith Butler, Cornel West, and Kwame Appiah on unique excursions. This segment features literary critic, philosopher, and feminist Avital Ronell.

The series explores places and spaces that resonate with their ideas, offering a fresh perspective on contemporary thought. This is a must-see exploration of philosophy in action.

Sir Peter Bazalgette, a pivotal figure in the UK's independent TV production sector and a lifelong advocate for the arts, recently spoke at Google. His distinguished career includes leadership

Sir Peter Bazalgette, a pivotal figure in the UK's independent TV production sector and a lifelong advocate for the arts, recently spoke at Google. His distinguished career includes leadership roles at Endemol, the Royal Television Society, National Film School, Arts Council England, and he currently chairs ITV.

He joined us to discuss his new book, *The Empathy Instinct*, which explores how to foster a more civil society amidst division. The event was moderated by VP Comms Peter Barron, underscoring Sir Peter's career-long argument for the importance of creative expression.

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Princeton Bioethics professor Peter Singer, author of "Animal Liberation Now," challenges our factory food systems and the psychology behind them. He examines ethical dilemmas concerning animal

Princeton Bioethics professor Peter Singer, author of "Animal Liberation Now," challenges our factory food systems and the psychology behind them. He examines ethical dilemmas concerning animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and speciesism, advocating for a shift towards ethical eating.

Singer proposes plant-based diets and cultured meat as sustainable alternatives, emphasizing the importance of considering suffering. His influential work, which inspired effective altruism, encourages informed dietary choices for a more ethical and sustainable future.

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