#00104 We’re writing “The Book” on Purpose

<p dir="ltr">If I were to write a book about purpose today (I have another ~3 hours before I need to pick up Jasmine), what would it be about? </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Which is maybe the same question as: What are the most important questions for me to address on this show?</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">In the audio/video version of the episode (links below!) I’ll explain these things a bit more, but here’s the rough outline version:</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <h2 dir="ltr">Part I: Introducing Purpose</h2> <h3 dir="ltr">Preface: A cocktail party in 2045</h3> <p dir="ltr">My goal for this book is to catalyze a fundamental change in how we relate to ourselves and each other.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <h3 dir="ltr">Chapter 1: What is Purpose?</h3> <p dir="ltr">We begin by surveying various definitions of purpose and constructing our own, shared, understanding of purpose.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <h3 dir="ltr">Chapter 2: Purpose is Dead. Long Live Purpose?</h3> <p dir="ltr">We look at how our definition of Purpose is related to definitions in our past, and what it means to “rescue” Purpose from religion.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <h2 dir="ltr">Part II: Why Purpose Matters</h2> <h3 dir="ltr">Chapter 3: Why My Purpose Matters To Me: Happiness, Sexual Potency, and Infinite Wealth ***</h3> <p dir="ltr">Some pragmatic motivators to help us understand how having a sense of Purpose could change your life.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <h3 dir="ltr">Chapter 4: Why My Purpose Matters To Us: World Peace and Human Potential</h3> <p dir="ltr">Some ideological motivations for purpose. How human evolution is related to individual purpose.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <h2 dir="ltr">Part III: Finding Your Purpose</h2> <h3 dir="ltr">Chapter 5: What Purpose Feels Like</h3> <p dir="ltr">How do you know you are actually living your purpose and not just kidding yourself in order to be cool?</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <h3 dir="ltr">Chapter 6: How To Find Your Purpose</h3> <p dir="ltr">An