How can we optimise for a meaningful life?

In this episode, we're joined by Neel Nanda to discuss life optimisations, career choices, how to live in alignment with your own values and how to treat your relationships more intentionally. We discuss some of the principles behind how we can do the most good with our lives, while also being fulfilled and enjoying the journey.
Links
80000 Hours Key Ideas - 80000hours.org...
Misconceptions about EA - 80000hours.org...
Map of local EA groups - eahub.org/groups/
Neel's Blog - neelnanda.io
Neel's Top Posts - neelnanda.io/to...
Neel's Post on Excitement & Motivation - www.neelnanda....
If you want to read more about the ideas behind EA, Neel suggested these two books:
Doing Good Better - geni.us/rCCx
The Precipice - geni.us/QdyBNK
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[@doctorarvindram]

These two guys are just pure love ❤️
Honest
Unbiased
Engaging discussion and they dissect each other’s thoughts in a very beautiful way ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@bmedic7162]

I listened to this on Google podcast and I imagined and was sure in my imagination that Neel was a blonde slicked back haired white man.

[@notoverthinking2593]

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[@Xeerst]

OMG ... please guys keep filming up the Podcasts 😍

[@azeaze-lp4qf]

Really great episode! I just came from Neel Nanda's talks on the YT channel of The Archimedeans. These are also great.

[@faridarahman2659]

"I'll be unethical and give money to the homeless man" haha love it but actually what a great discussion!!

[@alwialhaddad]

Yess, the videos are back

[@Aishaelhouderi]

I’m always in a good mood when listening to your discussions ❤️

[@mauricemoss1952]

Keep it up Neel Nandon, the meaning of my life is to achieve Msc in Applied mathematics

[@benhallo1553]

Keep the clips coming. Get that Rogan like algorithm churning

[@davidsuarez7403]

neel is super smart
Also, since this podcast was recorded, a malaria vaccine has been approved

[@nehalaomar8697]

GOOD.

[@ninadpatil7995]

when I first heard the podcast I thought Neil was oriental 😂😂

[@jennyfernandez7666]

Why? Why does everything sounds like a question for Neel?😂

[@ninadpatil7995]

so true😂😂

[@joaodransfeld]

Exactly..... bruh I truly loved the conversation but the ways he talks kind of annoyed me :b