AJ Jacobs: My year of living biblically

The speaker shares his experiences of living a year following all biblical rules, exploring the challenges and insights gained. He discusses previous experiments, such as outsourcing his life and practicing radical honesty. Key lessons include the importance of gratitude, the impact of behavior on thoughts, and the need to pick and choose meaningful rituals. The talk concludes with reflections on the journey and the value of engaging with religious texts critically.

What was the author's experience when he hired a team in Bangalore to live his life for him?

Describe the concept of radical honesty as mentioned in the text.

What were the two reasons the author undertook the experiment of living according to the Bible?

How did the author approach the challenge of following the obscure laws in the Bible?

What was one of the significant lessons the author learned about behavior and thoughts?

Explain the author's perspective on the literal interpretation of the Bible.

What did the author learn about gratitude during his year of living biblically?

How did the author's views on religious communities change throughout his experiment?

What is the significance of rituals according to the author's findings?

Summarize the author's conclusion about picking and choosing from the Bible.