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Episode Appearances
Passion Struck with John R. Miles · Feb 10, 2026
The Mattering Instinct: Why We Long to Matter | Rebecca Newberger Goldstein – EP 727
“MacArthur Fellow, philosopher and novelist; author of 'The Mattering Instinct'; developed mattering framework over 40 years”
The Mattering Instinct and Human ConsciousnessConnectedness vs. Mattering: Philosophical DistinctionEntropy as Moral Framework for Meaning
View AnalysisPassion Struck with John R. Miles · Feb 5, 2026
Strength With Heart: Redefining Masculinity and Compassion | Daniel Ellenberg – EP 725
“Philosopher and author of The Mattering Instinct; featured in upcoming episode exploring why mattering is fundamental to human nature”
Precarious Manhood TheoryMale Emotional Development and VulnerabilityMasculinity and Identity Formation
View AnalysisSean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas · Jan 12, 2026
340 | Rebecca Newberger Goldstein on What Matters and Why It Matters
“Philosopher and novelist discussing her framework of 'mattering' as fundamental human instinct and driver of behavior”
Philosophy of Naturalism and Meaning-MakingHuman Psychology and Self-ReflectionThermodynamics and Life as Counter-Entropy
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