126. Why We Are Restless — Benjamin Storey

<p>Finding contentment is difficult. So, instead, we replace that pursuit with temporal acts of distraction and pleasure. Joining me this week to discuss the search for meaning through the eyes of four french philosophers is AEI Fellow and author of "<em>Why We Are Restless</em>" — Benjamin Storey. Get his latest book <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Are-Restless-Contentment/dp/0691211124"> here</a>. Read his latest NY TIMES op-ed, with co-author Jenna Storey, <a href= "https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/15/opinion/college-students-happiness-liberal-arts.html">here</a>.</p> <p><u>RELATED CONTENT</u></p> <p>1. How and How Not To Be Happy (<a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cross-gavel-podcast/id1025073428?i=1000559563730">#118</a>).</p> <p>2. On Civility and Montainge (<a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cross-gavel-podcast/id1025073428?i=1000567369314">#121</a>)</p> <p>Episode produced by Josh Deng, with music from Vexento. A special thanks to <strong>Nick and Ashley Barnett </strong>for their contribution in making this podcast possible.</p>