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#123 William Irvine: How To Live a Stoic Life

The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

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Are You Sceptical or Open Denied?

Scepticism and open mindedness are key to a healthy mind. We have this psychological phenomenon called confirmation bias. Left to run, it will make us more and more close minded. One of the new ideas is that many of your old ideas are mistaken. Reach out to intelligent, articulate people on the other side of the debate. Almost invariably you can gain something from talking to them.

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