Jared Henderson

Philosopher and Content Creator

A philosopher, writer, and content creator based in Austin, Texas, exploring the life of the mind outside of the academy through his writing and videos. He earned his PhD in philosophy from the University of Connecticut and published academic work before leaving academia to focus on public philosophy, including his popular Substack Commonplace Philosophy and his YouTube channel, where his videos on reading, attention, and thoughtful living have reached millions. Jared is also the host of The Honest Broker, a podcast and newsletter featuring in-depth conversations with leading thinkers on culture, media, and ideas.

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