The Daily Stoic Ryan Speaks with Kevin Rose at the Commonwealth Club
Oct 18, 2020
In a thought-provoking discussion, Kevin Rose, founder of Digg and a tech investor, joins Ryan Holiday to delve into his latest work, *Lives of the Stoics*. They explore the practical applications of Stoic teachings from ancient philosophers like Seneca and Marcus Aurelius. The conversation highlights the importance of gratitude and resilience during adversity, transformation of anger into empathy, and the intersections of Stoicism and Zen Buddhism. The duo emphasizes how these timeless lessons can enhance modern living.
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Zeno's Shipwreck
- Zeno, the founder of Stoicism, started the philosophy after a shipwreck.
- This origin story shows how Stoicism helps rebuild broken lives.
Stoics as Doers
- Unlike Epicureans who focused on self-development, Stoics were active in public life.
- They were generals, senators, artists, and doers, applying their philosophy to real-world action.
Stoic Eating Habits
- Cato would offer the best cuts of meals to his guests, demonstrating Stoic generosity.
- Seneca experimented with vegetarianism in his youth, a radical choice at the time.
