Templeton Ideas Podcast

The Templeton Ideas Podcast is a show about the most awe-inspiring ideas in our world and the people who investigate them. We sit down with thinkers like Gretchen Rubin, Ethan Kross, and David Brooks to explore how their work has transformed their lives — and how it may transform yours. These thoughtful conversations will take listeners on a journey through psychology, philosophy, physics, and more.The Templeton Ideas Podcast is a project of the John Templeton Foundation.

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littlegale

Helpful and Inspiring

The various topics and guests keeps me engaged and continuing to listen. The sound quality is also excellent which helps those of us with listening challenges. Thanks to all participate in the production of each episode.
Zhuyunchi

Inspired by curiosity, wonder

How refreshing it is to hear discussions here! The hosts voices are clear, succinct and background music delightful! The content is uplifting and inspiring! Thanks!
aedundy

Insightful conversations

I love the variety of guests on this show. They interview natural scientists, psychologists, philosophers, and others who all have unique perspectives and insights about living a meaningful life. You can tell that the host Tom Burnett reads the guests’ books ahead of time and asks really good questions. I look forward to each episode.
Clary's Mom

Gretchen Rubins chat

6-2-23 I generally can’t listen to her as she talks too fast and still did today but it was broken up by the fact she was being interviewed…and that helped. She has had an incredible life and has certainly contributed her ideas… the new book sounds wonderful and I’ll will be buying I’m interested to know if she did concede and get a dog for her family. I sincerely hope she did. JAM
glimadoll

Excellent and thought-provoking podcast!

Topics and guests are timely and informative. Can’t wait to listen to the additional episodes as they are posted. I love what the Templeton Foundation represents.
Tom12hours

“How I Built This” for academics

Some of my favorite, most life-changing conversations took place as an undergraduate during my professors’ office hours. That was long before podcasts came into existence, but I always wondered if those conversations were recorded, what they would sound like. That is what I hope Templeton Ideas can achieve.