Category: youtube

YouTube content creator SunriseHoodie joins me to talk about MGTOW – Men Going Their Own Way – parallels and dissimilarities between MGTOW and Stoicism. He and other MGTOW talk about the downsides of romantic relationships including loss of identity, great risks, money, time, and other resources.

By Justin Vacula

June 1, 2018June 15, 2018

Today’s special guest Massimo Pigliucci joins me to talk about practical applications of Stoicism, how Stoic Philosophy can benefit us in modern times, and address misconceptions about Stoicism.

By Justin Vacula

May 26, 2018June 15, 2018

Kai Whiting joins me to chat about what it means to be rational drawing upon information presented in his paper ‘Were Neanderthals Rational: A Stoic Approach.’ We discuss similarities between humans and other beings and what obligations we may have to them.

By Justin Vacula

May 20, 2018June 15, 2018

I respond to the charge of cultural appropriation leveled at teenager Keziah Daum who wore a traditional Chinese dress to her high school prom. I focus on Stoic themes of cosmopolitanism, humility, and valuing wisdom no matter where it originated to argue, in this case, that the controversy is much ado about nothing.

By Justin Vacula

May 6, 2018June 15, 2018

I identify and explain five Stoic mantas you can use in times of adversity to help you better navigate life and put Stoicism into action: all is well with the commander; adapt to the present; be your own spectator, seek your own applause; let us see who wins; and conquer with a smile.

By Justin Vacula

May 3, 2018June 15, 2018