I hadn't seen anything recently by Jim Holt--the philosophy journalist whose byline always says he's working on a book about "the puzzle of existence"--so I Googled him and found him being interviewed at this cool website. Will have a closer look later...when I'm done with the puzzle of painting. Why paint your kid's room a different color? What's the point of color? What is it worth to change it? How much longer can I avoid getting back to work by asking these idle questions?
Listened to it on my lunch break. Really enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteI listened this morning--very enjoyable indeed. Very, very clear, and also amusing, and I enjoyed his remarks about both writers and philosophers.
ReplyDeleteYeah definitely my kind of guy. His stuff about living near the "zero point" of hapiness and misery...all too familiar.
ReplyDeleteI listened on my ipod while walking, and literally burst out laughing when I got to that point. Yes, all too familiar.
ReplyDeleteI asked Holt a few questions when I wrote a piece for TPM about philosophy and jokes based on several books including one of his. He was very good value.
ReplyDeleteI noticed that, and was very jealous. Wah! She got to talk to Jim Holt! I'm a long-time fan...
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