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#239 - Massimo Pigliucci - The Stoic Guide To A Happy Life
Modern Wisdom
Debunking Pseudoscience and Embracing Stoic Realism
This chapter critiques the pseudoscientific ideas in 'The Secret', emphasizing their misrepresentation of concepts like karma and universal control. Through historical anecdotes, the speakers illustrate the importance of acceptance and rationality, contrasting wishful thinking with Stoic philosophy.
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