Season 1
Moral Dilemmas and the Death of a Pup
Aug. 17, 2022
Sometimes life brings us a decision for which there is no clear moral choice. In this episode of Live Well and Flourish, practical philosopher Dr. Andrea Christelle, co-founder of Sedona Philosophy Experience and I discuss m…
Reflections on Season One and Preview of Season Two on Human Flourishing
July 21, 2021
Andrea and Craig reflect about some key moments and concepts from season one and shine a light on what listeners can expect in season two. They discuss the Aristotelian mean, arete, virtues and many ways to live an excellent…
Alternative Social Media with Robert Gehl
July 7, 2021
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, SnapChat … these and other social media platforms allow us to keep up with old friends and make new ones, lets us expand our knowledge and stay informed about current events, and even …
The Uncertainty, Anxiety, Information Paradox
June 23, 2021
We live in a world filled with uncertainty. Often this uncertainty leads to anxiety about the future. Fortunately, information can reduce uncertainty, and in turn, reduce anxiety. The catch is that the new information may al…
Fake News with Dr. Amber Hinsley
June 9, 2021
Sadly, we live in a world rife with fake news, misinformation, and disinformation, in what President Barak Obama called "a dust cloud of nonsense." In this episode, we talk with Dr. Amber Hinsley, a former journalist turned …
Tuning Out to Tune In
May 26, 2021
Many of us feel like we’re faced with a never-ending flood of information from social media, websites, television, radio … and podcasts. Some platform (are you listening social media??) are designed to be addicting. Dealing …
Social Noise with Dr. Tara Zimmerman - Part 2
May 19, 2021
Social noise is phenomenon that concerns how the presence of others affects our social behaviors. This episode is the second in a two part series. (You probably guessed that from the "Part 2" in the title.) In this episode w…
Social Media Noise with Dr. Tara Zimmerman - Part 1
May 12, 2021
The constant presence of social media in our lives leads us to, intentionally or unintentionally, form our impressions of some people through what they post on social media. In many cases, such impressions are wrong. In a ph…
What is rational ignorance?
April 28, 2021
"Rational" and "ignorance" are words that don't often go together, but sometimes they should. In this episode Andrea and Craig explore the concept of rational ignorance. which basically means that when the cost of acquiring…
Introduction to the Rational Ignorance Podcast
April 14, 2021
Welcome to the Rational Ignorance Podcast! In this episode, Andrea and Craig discuss their goals for the podcast, and what listeners can expect to gain from listening (in business speak -- the value proposition). We're new t…