J. Eric Oliver
Professor of political science at the University of Chicago and author of How to Know Yourself, offering research-based insights on the self and practical advice for wellbeing.
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Jan 7, 2026 • 25min
Forget Self-Improvement. Try This Instead in 2026.
In this engaging discussion, J. Eric Oliver, a political science professor and author, challenges the notion of self-improvement by suggesting we view ourselves as ever-evolving processes. He talks about balancing order and vitality, recognizing our thoughts as transient, and how social connections shape us. Meanwhile, Kieran Setiya, a philosophy professor and author, explores coping with hardship by acknowledging struggles and valuing the journey over mere happiness. He encourages meaningful action against injustice and warns against viewing life as a single narrative.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 59min
632. Knowing Yourself, Intuition vs. Reason, and the Crisis of Modern Meaning with J. Eric Oliver
J. Eric Oliver, a University of Chicago political scientist and author focused on intuition and self-knowledge. He discusses a course blending neuroscience, Buddhism, and practical exercises to expand lived experience. He explores intuition versus reason, how modernity erodes meaning, and ways to cultivate empathy, attention, and durable self-understanding.
