Kieran Seytia teaches philosophy at MIT, working mainly in ethics, epistemology, and the philosophy of mind. He is the author of Practical Knowledge, Reasons without Rationalism, and Knowing Right From Wrong.His newest book, Life is Hard, combines philosophy with personal essay, exploring deeply several timeless themes in our life including loneliness, grief, failure, injustice, absurdity – and hope.---00:00 Intro01:30 Kieran’s Trajectory.03:17 Why does modern society need philosophy?08:30 Modern Atomic Society: Solitude vs. Loneliness.11:07 Aristotle on Friendships.18:00 Love and Appreciation.20:10 Life NOT as a Project.27:10 Failure in Life.30:00 Life, Retirement, Meritocracy, and Time.39:20 Politics, Justice, and Philosophy.46:00 Self-Responsibility and Agents of Action.53:00 Mid-Life Crisis & Insights.----Enjoyed this episode? Here's what to do next:Hit Subscribe to hear from the world's most brilliant minds.Share it with your friends.Rate the show on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.Your support does make a difference.