Author2Author with Roman Krznaric

Bill welcomes Roman Krznaric to the show to discuss his new book Carpe Diem: Seizing the Day in a Distracted World. In this thought-provoking book, leading popular philosopher Roman unveils five very different ways humankind has discovered over the centuries to seize the day that we urgently need to revive, from the personal to the political.

Drawing on everything from the neuropsychology of regret and medieval carnival traditions to the carpe diem lives of nightclub dancers, war photographers and committed revolutionaries, the book unpacks the history, philosophy and modern-day applications of ‘seizing the day’. At the same time, it offers inspiration for anyone up for the daunting challenge of leading a meaningful life. Should be fun!