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Episode 102: Emerson on Wisdom and Individuality

The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

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I Don't Care What Other People Think, You Know?

"The downfall for adults, and this is reminiscent of rousseau, is basically becoming aware of what other people think of you," he says. "It warps your opinions to the point where it's not even just overt pocrisy... but you're saying something else to conform with society." The author also cites John Lennon as an example of a bad ass who doesn't care about expectations.

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