Johnathan Bi
Content creator and thinker known for the Great Books lecture series and commentary on founders, religion, and culture; discusses philosophy, mysticism, and startup psychology on the show.
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Oct 3, 2025 • 1h 8min
113 - Cato and his Stoicism: w/ Johnathan Bi
Johnathan Bi, a philosophy podcaster and lecturer from the Cosmos Institute, discusses the complex legacy of Stoicism through Cato the Younger. He shares his own journey from embracing Stoicism to exploring other philosophies, revealing Nietzsche's critique of Stoicism as merely a coping mechanism. The conversation dives into Stoic contradictions, Cato’s austere persona, his political clashes with Caesar, and how Stoicism’s appeal persists in modern anxiety. Ultimately, they reflect on Cato's legacy and the moral ambiguities of Stoic ideals.
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Apr 2, 2026 • 1h 40min
Johnathan Bi - Why the Best Founders Might Need a Little Delusion (Ep. 308)
Johnathan Bi, content creator behind the Great Books lectures who explores founders, religion, and culture. He discusses why top builders may need delusion to act. Conversations range from Plato and Caesar to mysticism, near-death reports, and how America fuels megalomania. They touch on useful social fictions, mystical experiences shaping creativity, and what seekers mean in an AI age.
