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Marcus Aurelius VS Diogenes

Classical Wisdom • 1788 implied HN points • 24 Apr 23
📖 Philosophy Stoicism Cynicism Comparison Lifestyle Happiness
  1. Stoicism and Cynicism share the goal of achieving happiness through living in accordance with nature, but differ in how they view societal expectations and material possessions.
  2. Stoics like Marcus Aurelius valued harmonious living with others and some luxuries, while Cynics like Diogenes prioritized individual freedom and rejected wealth and excess.
  3. The Stoics refined Cynic philosophy into a more widely accepted practice, promoting virtue and wisdom as essential for a fulfilling life.

The prize for saying no is small

Sunday Letters • 199 implied HN points • 04 Jun 23
📖 Philosophy Optimism Cynicism Mindset Life lessons Personal Growth
  1. Being negative and cautious often leads to missed opportunities. It's better to focus on finding solutions rather than just criticizing.
  2. Feeling optimistic and excited about new ideas can be uncomfortable but is a key part of learning and growing.
  3. Choosing to think 'what if' has a lot more potential for rewards than simply saying 'why not' and being constantly cautious.

What hope do we have?

Disaffected Newsletter • 279 implied HN points • 01 Sep 22
📖 Philosophy Human nature Trust Issues Self-deception Cynicism
  1. People often cling to lies even when they know the truth. This can be seen in how they react to undeniable evidence.
  2. Everyone is capable of accepting falsehoods, not just 'bad' or 'stupid' people. It's a common human experience that can shape one's life negatively.
  3. Doubts about societal and governmental care can lead to feelings of disillusionment. Many people feel that policies may do more harm than good, and that true concern is often self-serving.

The Turning of the Age

Charles Eisenstein • 4 implied HN points • 10 Mar 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Myths Community support Cynicism
  1. The idea of a 'New Age' has been around for a long time but has not yet come to fruition due to our unreadiness to actively choose it.
  2. Despite past failures, the concept of a New Age continues to hold significance as a potential path towards a more meaningful and purposeful existence.
  3. Transitioning from the old story to the new involves personal and collective support, including engagement with diverse topics and group discussions.
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