The Time-Meaning Conundrum | Rivka Weinberg

Rivka Weinberg returns to argue that time is both the source of meaning and its greatest threat, making meaningful lives possible while also guaranteeing loss and impermanence. The conversation explores the relationship between suffering and meaning, whether ultimate meaning is attainable, and why temporary achievements may remain valuable even if nothing lasts forever. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 04:44 The Time-Meaning Conundrum 06:35 Religion, Suffering, and Meaning 16:13 Immortality and the Afterlife 21:06 Why Ultimate Meaning Is Impossible 28:06 Cosmic Purpose and Heaven 33:54 Hedonism and Long-Term Commitment 48:36 Meaning Beyond the Self 52:26 Debating Benatar's Cosmic Perspective Read Weinberg's book here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-... Presenters: Mark Oppenheimer and Jason Werbeloff Editor and Producer: Ella Coleman Brain in a Vat bookshop (Shopify): https://smarturl.it/BrainShop Brain in a Vat bookshop (Amazon): https://smarturl.it/BrainAmazonShop Podcast: https://anchor.fm/braininavat Contact us: Mark.Oppenheimer[at]gmail and Jwerbe[at]gmail