Our guests in the latest episode of Lives Well Lived are Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods, whose work on dogs, chimpanzees and bonobos has changed how we understand our closest animal companions, our closest nonhuman relatives, and ourselves.
Really excellent interview. It made me want to know more about their thinking, and I have just purchased their book. Friendliness as the foundation of the our species fitness to survive would certainly be concordant with Kropotkin's understanding of mutual aid. A contemplative practice that would enhance friendliness and expand our circle of concern is the Buddhist practice of "metta," a term that is usually translated as 'loving kindness' but can also be translated as 'friendliness'.
This is a great discussion. I especially loved what Vanessa ended with.
Really excellent interview. It made me want to know more about their thinking, and I have just purchased their book. Friendliness as the foundation of the our species fitness to survive would certainly be concordant with Kropotkin's understanding of mutual aid. A contemplative practice that would enhance friendliness and expand our circle of concern is the Buddhist practice of "metta," a term that is usually translated as 'loving kindness' but can also be translated as 'friendliness'.