<p>Tim Minchin is an Australian comedian, writer, and musician, known for his satirical wit and deeply philosophical songs that blend existential tenderness with irreverent humour.</p><br><p>Tim reflects on the personal and cultural significance of his iconic songs, including the creation and activist undertones of 'Come Home, Cardinal Pell,' a protest song aimed at urging Cardinal Pell to return to Australia to face the Royal Commission into Institutional Child Abuse. Minchin also shares his deterministic worldview, and views on happiness and purpose.</p><br><p>Learn more about Tim and <a href="https://www.timminchin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">read his books and listen to his music </a></p><br><p>This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.givewell.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GiveWell</a>. You can have your donation matched up to $100 before the end of the year! (or as long as matching funds last) go to givewell.org to donate or find out more. Enter LIVES WELL LIVED at the checkout!</p><br><p>Keep up to date with <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/6628440f65481e001241c1a8/shows/6628460c6b51e80012b834c2/episodes/www.petersinger.info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Peter</a> on <a href="https://boldreasoningwithpetersinger.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><p>Keep up to date with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/katarzyna.delazariradek" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kasia!</a></p><br><p>Executive Producer: Rachel Barrett</p><br><p>Thanks to our volunteer researcher Chris van Ryn! And special thanks to Suzi Jamil!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
