The Big Questions

John Driggs

In The Big Questions podcast, please join twelve-year-old host Gideon Wood as he explores some of life's biggest questions with his dad. What do we do with this gift and mystery of life? How do we deal with death? What moral duty do we have towards the earth and her creatures? How do we understand and make peace with ourselves, others, and this world?

Gideon asks his listeners to please email their own big questions to [email protected]

5 Episodes

What are our ethical duties as we advance our technology?
1/9/2025
15:19
In this episode, Gideon asks about what ethical duties we have as we advance our technological capacities. He also explores the concepts of "death" and "borrowed time" and how they can help us to live with more moral clarity.www.johndriggs.orgwww.loveandunderstanding.org
Why is it Important to Understand Life?
10/21/2024
10:12
In this episode, Gideon asks about Life and whether another type of life or consciousness exists.
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How can ethics help us live better lives?
10/14/2024
12:43
In this episode, Gideon explores how ethics can help us to live in harmony with the world and improve our own sense of wellbeing.
How should we treat animals?
10/11/2024
16:40
In this episode, Gideon explores our moral duty toward animals, specifically cows, for our source of food.
How Can Philosophy Help Us Live More Fully?
10/11/2024
14:39
In this episode, Gideon and his dad explore the earliest philosophers.

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The Big Questions

John Driggs

5 Episodes

What are our ethical duties as we advance our technology?

Why is it Important to Understand Life?

How can ethics help us live better lives?

How should we treat animals?

How Can Philosophy Help Us Live More Fully?