All ages will produce males like Clodius, however not all ages males like Cato.
– Seneca
Why did Stoics idolize Cato the Youthful?
On this episode Caleb Ontiveros speaks with Jimmy Soni, creator of Rome’s Last Citizen.
We give attention to what’s admirable about Cato the Youthful, his contradictions, and his legacy. We additionally contact on Soni’s e book The Founders which is a deep dive on the story of PayPal. It’s a participating e book on the early days of what at the moment are Silicon Valley legends.
05:07 What Was Rome Like for Younger Cato?
07:25 Stoicism and Cato
14:13 Cato in Politics
19:23 What’s Admirable About Cato
22:03 Cato’s Failings
29:06 Fashionable Stoics in Politics?
30:26 Cato in Silicon Valley
32:37 Julius Caesar
36:37 Cato’s Legacy
43:56 Girard and Cato
Stoa Conversations is Caleb Ontiveros and Michael Tremblay’s podcast on Stoic concept and follow.
Caleb and Michael work collectively on the Stoa app (iPhone, Android). Stoa is designed that will help you construct resilience and give attention to what issues. It combines the sensible philosophy of Stoicism with trendy strategies and meditation.
Hearken to extra episodes and be taught extra right here: https://stoameditation.com/blog/stoa-conversations/
Caleb Ontiveros has a background in educational philosophy (MA) and startups. His favourite Stoic is Marcus Aurelius. Observe him right here: https://twitter.com/calebmontiveros
Michael Tremblay additionally has a background in educational philosophy (PhD) the place he targeted on Epictetus. He’s additionally a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His favourite Stoic is Epictetus. Observe him right here: https://twitter.com/_MikeTremblay
Thanks to Michael Levy for graciously letting us use his music within the conversations: https://ancientlyre.com/
