CoMelbourne Knowledge Week: Michael Schur In Conversation

With its unique blend of philosophy and comedy, The Good Place drew a loyal following interested in the TV show's central conceit: what does it really mean to be a good person? The show's writer and producer Michael Schur - who also created the hit shows Parks and Recreation and Brooklyn Nine-Nine - expands the thinking behind this thorny question in his new book, How to be Perfect, which explores how to live more ethically in a world seemingly determined to morally upend us. Drawing on real-life dilemmas ranging from 'should I punch my friend in the face for no reason?' to 'can I still enjoy great art if it was created by terrible people?', How to be Perfect is a guide through 2500 years of philosophical debate, told with Schur's trademark humour and zest for life. In conversation with ethicist and author Eleanor Gordon-Smith, Michael will discuss morality, the history of philosophy, and his advice for being better in the latest instalment of our popular Postcards From Abroad series.