You 2.0: The Wisdom of Stoicism
Hidden Brain
What does it mean to be stoic? Many of us assume it means you have a stiff upper lip, or that you suppress your emotions. That's what Massimo Pigliucci thought — until he started to peruse a book called Meditations. It was written nearly two thousand years ago by the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. But Massimo, now a philosopher, says Meditations, and Stoic philosophy more broadly, offer wisdom that continues to speak to our lives. This week, we explore Stoic ideas and what they tell us about a life well lived.
Do you have follow-up questions and ideas about stoicism after listening to this episode? If you'd be comfortable sharing your comments and questions with the Hidden Brain audience, please record a voice memo on your phone and email it to us at ideas@hiddenbrain.org. Use the subject line "stoicism."
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<p>What does it mean to be stoic? Many of us assume it means you have a stiff upper lip, or that you suppress your emotions. That's what <a href="https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/profiles/massimo-pigliucci?srsltid=AfmBOorNJDs13K9OMCn-z242DqG_naaPrj7qgcXC9EiZn7ZwHJGa-1eg">Massimo Pigliucci</a> thought — until he started to peruse a book called<i> Meditations</i>. It was written nearly two thousand years ago by the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. But Massimo, now a philosopher, says <i>Meditations</i>, and Stoic philosophy more broadly, offer wisdom that continues to speak to our lives. This week, we explore Stoic ideas and what they tell us about a life well lived. </p><p><i>Do you have follow-up questions and ideas about stoicism after listening to this episode? If you’d be comfortable sharing your comments and questions with the Hidden Brain audience, please record a voice memo on your phone and email it to us at </i><a href="mailto:ideas@hiddenbrain.org" target="_blank"><i>ideas@hiddenbrain.org</i></a><i>. Use the subject line “stoicism.” </i></p><p><i>Photo by </i><a href="https://unsplash.com/@heyquilia?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash"><i>Kenny Eliason</i></a><i> on </i><a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/green-ceramic-statue-of-a-man-2RRq1BHPq4E?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash"><i>Unsplash</i></a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Show Notes
What does it mean to be stoic? Many of us assume it means you have a stiff upper lip, or that you suppress your emotions. That's what Massimo Pigliucci thought — until he started to peruse a book called Meditations. It was written nearly two thousand years ago by the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. But Massimo, now a philosopher, says Meditations, and Stoic philosophy more broadly, offer wisdom that continues to speak to our lives. This week, we explore Stoic ideas and what they tell us about a life well lived.
Do you have follow-up questions and ideas about stoicism after listening to this episode? If you'd be comfortable sharing your comments and questions with the Hidden Brain audience, please record a voice memo on your phone and email it to us at ideas@hiddenbrain.org. Use the subject line "stoicism."
Photo by Kenny Eliason on Unsplash
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Raw Description
<p>What does it mean to be stoic? Many of us assume it means you have a stiff upper lip, or that you suppress your emotions. That's what <a href="https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/profiles/massimo-pigliucci?srsltid=AfmBOorNJDs13K9OMCn-z242DqG_naaPrj7qgcXC9EiZn7ZwHJGa-1eg">Massimo Pigliucci</a> thought — until he started to peruse a book called<i> Meditations</i>. It was written nearly two thousand years ago by the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. But Massimo, now a philosopher, says <i>Meditations</i>, and Stoic philosophy more broadly, offer wisdom that continues to speak to our lives. This week, we explore Stoic ideas and what they tell us about a life well lived. </p><p><i>Do you have follow-up questions and ideas about stoicism after listening to this episode? If you’d be comfortable sharing your comments and questions with the Hidden Brain audience, please record a voice memo on your phone and email it to us at </i><a href="mailto:ideas@hiddenbrain.org" target="_blank"><i>ideas@hiddenbrain.org</i></a><i>. Use the subject line “stoicism.” </i></p><p><i>Photo by </i><a href="https://unsplash.com/@heyquilia?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash"><i>Kenny Eliason</i></a><i> on </i><a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/green-ceramic-statue-of-a-man-2RRq1BHPq4E?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash"><i>Unsplash</i></a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>