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Bryan Caplan on Epicureanism, Agency, and Self-Help (Episode 158)

Stoa Conversations: Stoicism Applied

CHAPTER

The Illusion of the News: Firsthand Experience vs. Media Narratives

This chapter explores the complexities of pursuing pleasure, warning against the cycles of desire that lead to dissatisfaction. It contrasts personal experiences with media narratives, highlighting the skewed portrayal of reality in news coverage.

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