Today I want to talk about pills. I’ve already shed some light on philosophical phenomena erupted from popular culture, and I gladly take a step further by talking about the profound meaning of these different colored pills, people extensively talk about on the internet. Although in popular culture, it isn’t uncommon to use pills as […]
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Stoicism: An Introvert’s Philosophy? 📽️
In my very first video, I talked a little bit about my introversion. I didn’t really know what direction this channel would go back then, but I think it’s more clear to me now. Like many of you, I’m a Stoicism enthusiast. Lately, I wondered if there’s a connection between my fascination with this ancient […]
Read More3 Similarities Between Buddhism & Stoicism 📽️
As some people in the comments have already pointed out; Buddhism & Stoicism are quite actually quite alike. This is surprising because Stoicism was founded in the Greek city of Athens while Buddhism originates from India. Although there is no historical proof of significant influence from Buddhism on Stoicism or the other way around, some […]
Read MorePhilosophy for a Quiet Mind 📽️
Who doesn’t want a quiet mind? I think most people do, although many don’t even realize it. It’s the reason we drink, smoke a joint, binge-watch series on Netflix and check our smartphones. We want an escape from our over-encumbered minds that torment us with repetitive thinking patterns about what happened today, and what might […]
Read MoreStoicism for Doomers 📽️
In past videos, I have talked about several meme-based personality types. One of these types is the doomer. I was surprised how many views my video about doomers got. And after reading the comments I realized that many young people identify themselves as doomers. I have mixed feelings about this because, after all, the doomer […]
Read MoreThe Power of Solitude 📽️
The idea of being alone often frightens people. And I agree that being alone forever isn’t necessarily a desirable position to be in. However, being separated from the herd for a while to spend time by yourself can benefit us immensely. Let’s explore the power of solitude. Human beings are social creatures. Nevertheless, there were […]
Read MoreThe Power Of Judgement 📽️
In earlier videos, I talked about the things that are up to us, and the things that are not up to us. In this video, I want to go a bit deeper into how we approach life by a powerful yet dangerous tool in our toolbox: our judgment. Have you ever asked yourself this question: […]
Read More3 Stoic Ways to be Happy 📽️
Many people these days are concerned with achieving a happy life, but often lack the skills and knowledge to do so. Luckily, thousands of years ago, the old Stoics already figured out how to suffer less and enjoy more. With a system of exercises, wisdom, and ethics inspired by the workings of the universe, Stoicism […]
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