Roman Krznaric

is a public philosopher and former political scientist. He is the author of several books, including Carpe Diem: Seizing the Day in a Distracted World, and is the founder of the Empathy Museum.

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“Carpe Diem Politics”: How to Do More Than Just Resist

Today’s social justice movements must seize opportunities, mobilize quickly, and, finally, embrace a carnival spirit.

Roman Krznaric | Sep 15, 2017

Democracy

Ready to Start Living? First, Consider Your Death

The reality of dying is our single greatest motivator. Here’s how to use it to live your life to the fullest.

Roman Krznaric | Jun 28, 2017

Health & Happiness

Live Each Day Like It's Your ... First?

Five reasons “live each day like it’s your last” is the worst advice ever.

Roman Krznaric | Mar 31, 2016

Health & Happiness

At the World's First Empathy Museum, Visitors Walk a Mile in Another Person’s Shoes—Literally

Founders of the first ever empathy museum are calling for a revolution of human relationships. Here's how you can help.

Roman Krznaric | Aug 22, 2015

Health & Happiness

Empathy Heroes: 5 People Who Changed the World By Taking Compassion to the Extreme

Want to learn to change the world with empathy? Get ready to learn from the masters.

Roman Krznaric | Nov 7, 2014

Photo courtesy of whatmattdoes / flickr.

Health & Happiness

How a Library with No Books Could Change the Way We Read (And Bring Us Closer Together)

The Empathy Library is a new digital archive where people can point to the books, movies, and other media that help us learn to understand one another.

Roman Krznaric | Jan 31, 2014

Health & Happiness

The Ancient Greeks’ 6 Words for Love (And Why Knowing Them Can Change Your Life)

Looking for an antidote to modern culture's emphasis on romantic love? Perhaps we can learn from the diverse forms of emotional attachment prized by the ancient Greeks.

Roman Krznaric | Dec 28, 2013

Diogenes. Image courtesy Wikimedia Commons.

Health & Happiness

The Movement to Live More Simply Is Older Than You Think

What might history teach us about living more simple, less consumerist lifestyles?

Roman Krznaric | Dec 6, 2013

Health & Happiness

Six Ways to Stop Worrying and Find Work You Love

Quitting work that leaves you unfulfilled requires a lot of courage. Here are six things you can do to get yourself ready to take the plunge.

Roman Krznaric | May 3, 2013

Health & Happiness

6 Habits of Highly Empathetic People

According to new research, empathy is a habit we can cultivate to improve the quality of our own lives. But what is empathy? And how can you expand your own empathetic potential?

Roman Krznaric | Jan 11, 2013

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