The Discipline of Desire (Episode 85)
Stoa Conversations: Stoicism Applied
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Reprogramming Desires and Embracing Interpretation
The chapter explores the concept of reprogramming desires and being open to reinterpretation, using examples like music preferences and food choices. It discusses exercises from Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Stoic philosophy, focusing on embracing uncomfortable sensations to gain control over interpretation and desire. The conversation delves into the influence of internal and external factors, such as social media consumption and AI algorithms, on desires and attention.
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