Layman is joined by Rob Cobbold, the host of the Conscious Evolution podcast.  Rob discusses the inspiration behind his website and podcast series, and together they explore the place of directionality and meaning in the cosmos, the nature of consciousness, the role of the unconscious in evolution and transformation, ideal social or political conditions for promoting an evolutionary culture, and much more.  Rob Cobbold is a philosopher, educator and public speaker who has delivered transformative educational experiences to over 40,000 young people worldwide. He is founding editor of Conscious Evolution, an online publication and podcast aiming to disseminate the evolutionary worldview, and kindle an evolutionary transition.