Philosophy asks the questions most of us avoid: what makes a good life, whether God exists, what we owe each other and how to face death. London Real has put these questions to philosophers, physicists, writers, coaches and athletes. These conversations cover practical wisdom, loss and grief, science and religion, consciousness and the fight over free speech. Guests often disagree sharply, and each one makes their own case. Every full interview is free to watch.
From School of Life founder Alain de Botton and linguist Noam Chomsky to theoretical physicists Sean Carroll and Lawrence Krauss, The 48 Laws of Power author Robert Greene, Skeptic magazine founder Michael Shermer and Brain Games host Jason Silva: the big questions, argued out.
Alain de Botton founded The School of Life to apply philosophy to real life. Robert Greene argues that understanding human nature is the key to self-control. Philosopher and martial artist Daniele Bolelli discusses his book Create Your Own Religion and how he coped after the death of his wife. Storyteller Stephen Jenkinson explains how he understands the meaning of death. Humble The Poet shares how to learn from losses, and Yung Pueblo talks about self-love and inner peace. Elliott Hulse argues that body and mind cannot be separated.
Lawrence Krauss, a theoretical physicist and founder of the Origins Project, makes the case for a universe without God. He goes further in Why Religion Is The Death Of Intelligence. Sean Carroll, a theoretical physicist who specialises in quantum mechanics, explains his view of quantum worlds and how spacetime emerges. Jason Silva, a filmmaker and futurist, wants to use technology to excite people about philosophy and science. In Shots of Awe he argues that death anxiety defines the human condition. Artist and philosopher Dr Koert van Mensvoort explains his idea of Next Nature.
Noam Chomsky discusses how to protect freedom of speech and argues that governments and technology companies want to limit it. Michael Shermer, founding publisher of Skeptic magazine, argues that liberals have stopped defending free speech. Author and mathematician James Lindsay criticises what he calls wokeness, and radio host Dennis Prager argues against the systemic racism narrative. Peter Joseph of The Zeitgeist Movement calls for deep change in how society is organised.
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Who has London Real interviewed about philosophy? Brian Rose has interviewed Alain de Botton, Noam Chomsky, Sean Carroll, Lawrence Krauss, Robert Greene, Michael Shermer, Jason Silva, Daniele Bolelli, Stephen Jenkinson and Yung Pueblo, among others.
What are the big debates in these episodes? Science and religion is one: Lawrence Krauss argues for a universe without God, while other guests take a spiritual view. Free speech is another, with Noam Chomsky, Michael Shermer and James Lindsay each making different arguments. A third is how to live well and face loss and death.
Do I need to know philosophy to enjoy these episodes? No. Most guests talk about everyday questions such as purpose, loss, self-control and how to think clearly, in plain language.
Are the full philosophy episodes free to watch? Yes. Every full-length interview on this page can be watched free on londonreal.tv.
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