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Finding Beauty and Purpose to Flourish

2023/4/4
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Dr. Dacher Keltner discusses the emotional states of awe and beauty, focusing on awe as a feeling that prompts us to search for meaning and find deeper truths in our lives.

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In this episode of Stories of Impact, we’re listening to a session from the Templeton World Charity Foundation’s Global Scientific Conference) on Human Flourishing, which took place last fall. The conference aimed to showcase the latest and most meaningful scientific advances in understanding how humans flourish across cultures and alongside innovative new tools and strategies. Today’s session is a remarkable discussion on the human need for beauty and purpose in order to flourish, featuring a presentation by Dr. Dacher Keltner), musician ELEW) discussing his approach to his art and performing for us on piano, and a panel with Dr. Frank Wilczek and Dr. Katherine Cotter, moderated by  Dr. Philip Ball. Read the transcript) of this episode Subscribe to Stories of Impact wherever you listen to podcasts Find us on Facebook), Twitter), Instagram) and YouTube) Share your comments, questions and suggestions at [email protected]) Supported by Templeton World Charity Foundation)