Philosopher, BBC Producer & Philosophy Bites Co-Host, David Edmonds | The Human Podcast #23

David Edmonds is a philosopher, author, former BBC producer/presenter, and the co-host of the Philosophy Bites podcast (alongside Nigel Warburton). He works as a Research Fellow at Oxford University’s Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics.The Human Podcast is a new show that explores the lives and stories of a wide range of individuals. New episodes are released every week - subscribe to stay notified.WATCH - FILMED IN PERSON:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JGmLUfv5eUeKzv3cRXGwGUEST:David's Website - http://www.davidedmonds.infoDavid's Twitter - https://twitter.com/DavidEdmonds100David's Books - https://www.amazon.co.uk/David-Edmonds/e/B001IXQBD8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1Philosophy Bites Podcast - https://philosophybites.comPhilosophy 24/7 Philosophy - https://philosophy247.orgDavid's Oxford University Page - https://www.ox.ac.uk/research/research-in-conversation/our-place-world/david-edmondsSOCIAL:Twitter - https://twitter.com/heyhumanpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/heythehumanpodcastORDER OF CONVERSATION:0:00 - Intro0:42 - Attending Dulwich College1:24 - Studying PPE At Oxford University5:12 - BPhil / PhD / Supervisor Derek Parfit8:42 - Effective Altruism15:07 - BBC Producing/Presenting24:10 - Philosophy Bites Podcast35:30 - Writing Books40:00 - Trolley Problem Thought Experiment43:11 - Chess46:27 - Public Philosophy49:01 - How Has Philosophy Changed Your Life?50:33 - Advice For Getting Into Producing/Presenting53:18 - Where To Find David's WorkMUSIC:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/space-journeyLicense code: 4Y9SSRT4HAKSYWPFGUEST SUGGESTIONS / FEEDBACK:Know anyone who may like to speak about their life? Or have any feedback? Just message [email protected]