Hasan Minhaj Doesn't Know Why Are Tech Bros Obsessed with Stoicism? with Ryan Holiday
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Feb 18, 2026 
Ryan Holiday, author and modern Stoicism advocate known for The Daily Stoic, joins to unpack why Stoicism hooks young men and how its pithy quotes spread in pop culture. They contrast broicism with classical Stoic justice, explore Stoicism’s ties to religion and civic action, and trace media manipulation from fake-news tactics to AI-amplified misinformation.
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When Stoicism Loses Its Moral Core
- 'Broicism' strips Stoicism of its moral commitments and emphasizes self-optimization over justice.
- Holiday warns this version becomes a recipe for being a better sociopath if detached from concern for others.
Feel Without Being Controlled
- Feel emotions fully but avoid being controlled by them; Stoicism trains that separation.
- Use that discipline to speak up on injustices rather than hide behind stoic detachment.
Stoic Tradition Favors Public Action
- Ancient Stoics engaged in public life and politics rather than retreating from society.
- Holiday argues Stoicism historically calls for action toward the common good, not passivity.
