Rebecca Goldstein: Why it matters to matter
Rebecca Goldstein: Why it matters to matter  
Podcast: Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda
Published On: Tue Feb 10 2026
Description: A philosopher and novelist, she has spent 40 years pondering why we all have a longing to matter. She’s talked with dozens of people about their own need to matter, and tells their stories in her new book, The Mattering Instinct. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.