Stoicism and Philosophy

A collection of 194 posts

do not stand at my grave and weep mary elizabeth frye story death poem

The Most Celebrated Meditation on Death in Human History

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Consciousness & Meditation

How to Let Go of Dark Thoughts Like a Zen Master

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The Simulation Argument: Why We Might Already Be Living in Virtual Reality

How The Unexpected Reality of Pro Wrestling Turned Me Into A Buddhist

Consciousness & Meditation

How The Unexpected Reality of Pro Wrestling Turned Me Into A Buddhist

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Consciousness & Meditation

Terence McKenna, Maurice Merleau-Ponty, and the Archaic Revival of Empathy

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If You’re Reading This Right Now, You’re Insanely Lucky

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The Dark Side of Empathy and the Case for Rational Compassion

Hilarious Comic on the Philosophy of Competition: Nietzsche, Buddha, and Epictetus Play a Board Game

Hilarious Comic on the Philosophy of Competition: Nietzsche, Buddha, and Epictetus Play a Board Game

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Death Is Not The End

Building God: Why Superintelligent A.I. Will Be the Best (or Last) Thing We Ever Do

Building God: Why Superintelligent A.I. Will Be the Best (or Last) Thing We Ever Do

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The Purpose of Your Life is Whatever the Hell You Want it to Be

22 Stoic Truth-Bombs From Marcus Aurelius That Will Make You Unfuckwithable

22 Stoic Truth-Bombs From Marcus Aurelius That Will Make You Unfuckwithable

Limiting Your Possessions Liberates Your Life

Limiting Your Possessions Liberates Your Life

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Consciousness & Meditation

12 Life Lessons Learned While Living in a Van and Traveling Europe