Society & Culture · The Atlantic
by The Atlantic
What makes us human? How can I find purpose in life? How can my relationship survive a rough patch? What do I say to a friend who’s suffering? Does any of this mean anything at all? It’s easy to lose sight of fundamental human concerns amid the churn of the news cycle and the demands of every day. Each week on The Permanent Questions, host David Brooks seeks to return them to our attention through thoughtful conversation with the world’s deepest thinkers.
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How refreshing to be brought into deep thinking by such an intelligent communicator. David Brooks is without equal in asking important questions and challenging our basic understanding of what really matters in our world. I hope this podcast reaches as many people as possible.
I really enjoyed this inaugural podcast in the series. Interesting topics, good questions, and a natural flow of conversation. Looking forward to hearing more.
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