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Why Success Is A Trap… And How to Achieve It: Philosopher & Author, Alain De Botton

Alain de Botton, philosopher, author, and founder of The School of Life, joins the Giant Ideas show today. The School of Life provides emotional education to help people lead more fulfilled lives.

Alain is a world-renowned philosopher and public speaker, and has shaped much of the discourse of 21st century philosophy and emotional introspection. He is the author of over 20 books - from novels like Essays in Love, to non-fiction books like Religion for Atheists, Art as Therapy, and Status Anxiety. Today we’re talking about status and success - what is it? Why does it drive us? Can we be happy…

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