Episode 124: The Stoic Life with Epictetus

Continuing on Consciousness Explained (Ch. 5, 12). We talk about appearance vs. judgment and whether Dennett's denial of this distinction makes sense or just holds for very short time-scales, as in the phi-phenomenon experiment. Does the rejection of appearances and rejection of ...  Show more

Future co-host philosophy Jenny joins past co-host improviser Bill along with the usual Mark and Jenny for some tag-team mud swimming, hot takes about The Odyssey, and discussion and play about Bill's return to school, Maslow's hierarchy, gamified syllabi, some math stuff, and ac ...  Show more

Tired of pretending? Discover the Stoic secret to removing the mask and embracing your genuine self for a life filled with purpose and inner peace. We all wear masks to fit in, impress, or avoid conflict. But these masks might drain your energy and hold you back from true happine ...  Show more

Forge an Unbreakable Mindset: Embrace Stoic Philosophy to Conquer Adversity with Fearless Resolve and Insane Willpower. Discover the secrets of ancient Stoics to transform obstacles into opportunities, master self-discipline, metabolize fear into focused intensity, and achieve ex ...  Show more

Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Are You Actually A Stoic? September 24, 2025 | Episode 5189 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Life's been crazy since 300 BC, and guess what? Nothing's changed. Scott dives into whether you're already practicing stoicism without knowing it. Poli ...  Show more

Curious about the growing popularity of Stoicism but not sure what it’s all about? In this engaging episode of Chatterbox, hosts Andrew and Anna dive into the philosophy of Stoicism. They unpack its principles, discuss why it has gained traction in recent years, and share practic ...  Show more