College of Chinese Philosophers, Blind Solo Runner, Screen Cleaning

College of Chinese Philosophers, Blind Solo Runner, Screen Cleaning

The Matt Townsend Show - Season 7, Episode 155

  • Jun 29, 2018 1:00 pm
  • 2:18:10 mins

What We Can Learn from Chinese Philosophers (11:12) Michael Puett, Ph.D.,  is the Walter C. Klein Professor of Chinese History and Chair of the Committee on the Study of Religion at Harvard University. Christine Gross-Loh is a journalist and author of several books, including the book we’re talking about today: "The Path: What Chinese Philosophers Can Teach Us About the Good Life". Both share what Chinese philosophers taught and how that can improve our daily lives. Blind Solo Runner (56:36) Simon Wheatcroft is an ultramarathon runner who completes hundreds of miles of races, by himself, despite the fact that he is blind.  Most of us will never attempt to run 160 miles, even less will do it solo through the Namibian desert, but only one person is attempting all of that while also being completely blind.  Simon Wheatcroft explains how he finishes the race and what drives him. Screen Cleaning (1:27:08) Jeff Simpson talks about movies and TV, helping you find family-friendly options. Today Jeff and Cole discuss the Jurassic franchise and also have a discussion with two animation students from BYU, Jedi Lion and Chris Fish, that helped create an award winning video game (1:41:14).

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