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The 3 Limits of Modern Stoicism

The Stoic Handbook by Jon Brooks

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This chapter explores how chemical and hormonal fluctuations can affect our cognitive abilities, from the impairing effects of alcohol to the powerful emotions induced by childbirth. It also emphasizes the coexistence of different components of our brain and the importance of stoic techniques in bolstering rationality.

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