How To Survive In A World Of Assholes | Melinda Wenner Moyer

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<p>What does it take to stay good when the world feels like it’s falling apart? And how do we prepare the next generation to do the same? Science journalist and bestselling author Melinda Wenner Moyer joins Ryan to discuss what it means to hold onto empathy, curiosity, and integrity in an age of moral confusion. They discuss how to think critically in a world of misinformation, how to stay hopeful without becoming naïve, and how to not become an asshole in a world full of them.&nbsp;</p><p>Melinda Wenner Moyer is an award-winning journalist whose work explores the intersection of science and everyday life. Her work deep dives into subjects that have both scientific and societal implications, addressing issues that are relevant to parents, families, and the general public.&nbsp;</p><br><p>She is contributing editor at <em>Scientific American</em> magazine and a regular contributor — and former columnist at <em>The New York Times</em>. Melinda’s first book, <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/how-to-raise-kids-who-arent-assholes-science-based-strategies-for-better-parenting-from-tots-to-teens-signed-by-author?_pos=2&amp;_sid=9be2c5194&amp;_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>How To Raise Kids Who Aren’t Assholes</em></a>, was published in July 2021 and won a gold medal in the <a href="https://livingnowawards.com/158/2022-medalists" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">2022 Living Now Book Awards.</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p>Her second book, <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/hello-cruel-world-science-based-strategies-for-raising-terrific-kids-in-terrifying-times?_pos=3&amp;_sid=9be2c5194&amp;_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Hello Cruel World!: Science-Based Strategies for Raising Terrific Kids in Terrifying Times,</em></a> is out now!&nbsp;</p><br><p>Follow Melinda on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melindawmoyer/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram @ MelindaWMoyer</a> and check out her <a href="https://melindawmoyer.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">substack, Now What</a>?</p><br><p>📚 Grab signed copies of both <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/how-to-raise-kids-who-arent-assholes-science-based-strategies-for-better-parenting-from-tots-to-teens-signed-by-author?_pos=2&amp;_sid=9be2c5194&amp;_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>How To Raise Kids Who Aren’t Assholes</em></a> and <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/hello-cruel-world-science-based-strategies-for-raising-terrific-kids-in-terrifying-times?_pos=3&amp;_sid=9be2c5194&amp;_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Hello Cruel World!</em></a> at The Painted Porch&nbsp;</p><br><p>🎙️The Daily Dad Podcast | <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily-dad/id1490007487" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6svmBL9PGzAGP16Yljgzv1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Spotify</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyDadYT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></p><br><p>🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dailystoicpodcast/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dailystoicpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/dailystoicpodcast</a></p><br><p>🎥 Watch top moments from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@dailystoicpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Daily Stoic Podcast</a> on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@dailystoicpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@dailystoicpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@dailystoicpodcast</a></p><br><p>✉️ Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? 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