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Dacher Keltner on How You Cultivate Awe and Moral Beauty in Life EP 288

May 4, 2023·1h 4m

The Passion Struck podcast welcomes Dacher Keltner, a professor at UC Berkeley, for a fascinating discussion on cultivating awe and moral beauty. Dacher is the author of the new book, "Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life. Dacher Keltner Joins Me to Discuss How to Cultivate Awe and Moral Beauty in Life In this inspirational episode of the Passion Struck podcast, host John R. Miles speaks with Dacher Keltner. The two discuss the importance of awe in transforming an individual's perspective and how it can lead to increased generosity, pro-social behavior, and concern for others. The conversation explores the cultural and historical significance of awe, as well as its physiological and psychological impact on mental and physical health. Listeners are encouraged to embrace a sense of wonder and curiosity and to visit the Greater Good Science Center for more information on happiness and well-being.