<p>In this episode, Peter Singer explains why ethics and joy belong together. He offers a moral wake-up call as he shares his now-famous “drowning child” thought experiment: if we saw a child drowning right in front of us, we’d act without hesitation. So why do we so often fail to act when suffering is farther away?Peter challenges the idea that ethics is about rigid rules or self-denial. Instead, he argues that living ethically is a path to a more joyful and meaningful life. This conversation explores how generosity, purpose, and even activities done purely for pleasure—like surfing—can all be part of a good life.</p><p><strong>Feeling overwhelmed, even by the good things in your life?</strong></p><p><em>Check out </em><a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/overwhelm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Overwhelm is Optional </em></a><em>— a 4-week email course that helps you feel calmer and more grounded without needing to do less. In under 10 minutes a day, you’ll learn simple mindset shifts (called “Still Points”) you can use right inside the life you already have.</em> <a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/overwhelm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Sign up here for only $29!</em></a></p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li>[00:02:31] Ethical obligations in everyday life.</li><li>[00:06:45] Helping those in extreme poverty.</li><li>[00:10:46] Happiness and moral responsibility.</li><li>[00:11:45] Moral progress in civilization.</li><li>[00:16:12] Saving children from malaria.</li><li>[00:21:02] Measuring happiness effectively.</li><li>[00:25:02] Happiness and money connection.</li><li>[00:27:43] Personal identity and change.</li><li>[00:32:00] Spiritual path and personal satisfaction.</li><li>[00:43:05] Enjoying non-competitive activities.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed this conversation with Peter Singer, check out these other episodes:</p><p><a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/purposeful-living/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purposeful Living: Strategies to Align Your Values and Actions with Victor Strecher</a></p><p><a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/how-to-create-a-life-strategy-for-meaningful-change/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Create a Life Strategy for Meaningful Change with Seth Godin</a></p><p><strong>For full show notes,</strong><a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/why-ethics-and-joy-belong-together/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> click here</strong></a><strong>!</strong></p><p><strong>Connect with the show:</strong></p><ul><li>Follow us on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheOneYouFeedPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@TheOneYouFeedPod</a></li><li>Subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ms/podcast/the-one-you-feed/id792555885" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4byxEuJGV8xnxlgoqHQxxs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a></li><li>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/one_you_feed/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>