Liam Bannon (Part 2) on values & what matters

Update 22 Sept 2024: It is with deep sadness that I share Liam passed away this morning. May we honour his memory and his generosity in sharing his reflections by always reminding ourselves about what and who is really important.Liam Bannon is a Professor Emeritus and founder and director of the Interaction Design Centre at the University of Limerick in Ireland. In April 2024 I released a conversation with Liam Bannon recorded in 2017 about his career, ending with a hint about some health issues. This is a follow up conversation with Liam from Sept 2024 where he shares his profound reflections on life, health, and academia, amid dealing with terminal cancer. Recorded from his hospital bed, Liam shares his journey since his 2015 stage-four lung cancer diagnosis and subsequent health challenges, including a brain tumour. Emphasising the importance of appreciating life, paying attention to how and with whom we spend it, and maintaining meaningful relationships, Liam offers invaluable insights on managing career pressures, the costs of neglecting personal connections, and the significance of staying true to one's values. Despite audio quality issues, this deeply personal and reflective conversation is a poignant reminder to reassess our priorities and strive for a life balanced between professional aspirations and personal well-being, and prioritising relationships.Here is a pdf file of the transcript. There is also a transcript embedded with the audio that you can follow along with.Overview:00:29 Episode introduction07:25 Liam’s health journey12:11 Reflections on professional connections & relationships21:22 Being reflective about 25:37 Contributions & tradeoffs31:04 Asking what do you want to do with your life33:48 Prioritising people & relationships38:50 Taking stock, taking holidays, being true to yourself44:32 Wrapping up46:16 End

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