Why would you like what you do? Are your needs even your?
On this dialog, Caleb Ontiveros speaks with Luke Burgis. Luke’s most up-to-date guide, Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life, covers mimetic concept, as does this dialog.
Mimetic concept is important for Stoics to know as a result of it explains why we find yourself wanting so many issues which might be outdoors of our management. Luke shares how mimetic concept does this and techniques for specializing in “thick” versus “skinny” needs.
(01:36) Introduction
(06:50) Mimetic concept
(16:49) Position fashions in Freshmanistan
(24:29) Rivalry
(28:45) Scapegoating
(35:57) Why are we sad?
(41:53) Ways for wanting effectively
(46:54) Luke on Stoicism
Stoa Conversations is Caleb Ontiveros and Michael Tremblay’s podcast on Stoic concept and apply.
Caleb and Michael work collectively on the Stoa app (iPhone, Android). Stoa is designed that can assist you construct resilience and deal with what issues. It combines the sensible philosophy of Stoicism with trendy methods and meditation.
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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/
