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EPISODE · Jun 14, 2026 · 57 MIN

The Time-Meaning Conundrum | Rivka Weinberg

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Rivka Weinberg returns to argue that time is both the source of meaning and its greatest threat, making meaningful lives possible while also guaranteeing loss and impermanence. The conversation explores the relationship between suffering and meaning, whether ultimate meaning is attainable, and why temporary achievements may remain valuable even if nothing lasts forever.Chapters:[00:00] Introduction[04:44] The Time-Meaning Conundrum[06:35] Religion, Suffering, and Meaning[16:13] Immortality and the Afterlife[21:06] Why Ultimate Meaning Is Impossible[28:06] Cosmic Purpose and Heaven[33:54] Hedonism and Long-Term Commitment[48:36] Meaning Beyond the Self[52:26] Debating Benatar's Cosmic Perspective

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