We just completed our eighth season of the Templeton Ideas Podcast, and it was one to remember! We interviewed some highly anticipated guests, including the Foundation’s second President, Heather Templeton Dill. The amount of wisdom and expertise shared on topics such as philosophy, religion, and sociology left us awe-inspired and eager for more.
If you are new to the show, we welcome you to become part of our community of 200,000+ listeners on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can expect bi-weekly episodes that teach you something new—from physics and the origins of life to theology, society, and virtues.
Here are the fascinating conversations from Season 8:
Olga Khazan (Enhancing Personality)
Olga joins the podcast to discuss how she intentionally became more extroverted and how becoming a parent can change our personalities.
David Brooks (Human Connection) | From the Archive
David joins the podcast to discuss the social and relational crisis in our society, why it’s better to be an illuminator than a diminisher, and his practical advice on how we can become better people.
Damon Centola (Behavior Change)
Damon joins the podcast to discuss the most effective approaches to social and behavior change.
Robin Dunbar (Origins of Religion)
Robin joins the podcast to discuss the origins of religion and religion’s purpose in our societies.
Agnes Callard (Socrates)
Agnes joins the podcast to discuss the life of Socrates and how we can be more inquisitive.
Heather Templeton Dill (Legacy)
Heather joins the podcast to talk about her legacy as the second President of the John Templeton Foundation.
David Bentley Hart (A Philosopher’s God)
David joins the podcast to discuss theology, conciousness, and ultimate reality.
Simran Jeet Singh (Sikhism)
Simran joins the podcast to share the history, beliefs, and practices of the Sikh faith.
From all of us at Templeton Ideas, thank you for listening to the show!
