I Lived Like a Stoic for 7 Days
Summary
The host spends seven days living according to the daily routine of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius to test the modern applicability of Stoicism. He implements practices like morning news reflection, mindfulness meditation, and objective description of meals, while discussing core concepts like Logos and Memento Mori. The episode highlights how these disciplines improved focus and emotional regulation, though the host critiques the philosophy’s outdated views on pain management and social anxiety. Ultimately, he concludes that while not every ancient practice remains relevant, the core Stoic …
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