About this episode

Mette Miriam Böll discusses the importance of compassion and interconnectedness in life and scholarship.

Biologist, philosopher, educator, facilitator, and historian of science Mette Miriam Böll is embodiment of the kind of life that emerges when we accept, recognize, and revere our profound interconnectedness. Her scholarship as her life are nourishment for returning to the task we are all called to: to human well, at once simple and complex, individual and civilizational. Origins Podcast Website Flourishing Commons Newsletter Show Notes: Tibetan Book of the Dead (04:20)Dzogchen - Tib...

People in this episode

Host: Ryan McGranaghan

Guest: Mette Miriam Böll

Topics covered

• interconnectedness
• compassion
• biological philosophy
• education
• history of science

Keywords

• compassion
• interconnectedness
• biologist
• philosopher
• education
• history of science

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Tibetan Book of the Dead, Dzogchen

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