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Why Everything is F*cked | Mark Manson

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Apr 24, 2024

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Mark Manson

Mark Manson, a three-time #1 New York Times bestselling author famed for his candid approach to self-help, dives into a plethora of compelling topics. He discusses the impact of online services on men’s health and the importance of personal routines for establishing meaning. Manson explores optimistic nihilism and how integrity plays a vital role in both personal life and business. He also reflects on the paradoxes found in Eastern and Western philosophies, shedding light on the complexities of moral reasoning in today’s chaotic world.

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Moral Philosophy's Partial Truths

Moral philosophy schools (Kantianism, utilitarianism, etc.) are partially true, like software in our brains.
We need all of them running to balance different impulses, not one unifying theory.

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Moral Philosophy vs. Real-World Morality

Philosophers get caught up in impractical questions while making real-world moral decisions without thought.
We overthink the trolley problem but ignore daily, significant moral choices.

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Existentialism and Meaning-Making

Existentialism acknowledges the lack of inherent meaning but emphasizes our responsibility to create meaning.
This is done through relationships, work, actions, and contributions, despite it being terrifying.

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Reflections on Writing and Friendship

01:53 • 3min

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Navigating Moral Philosophy and Meaning

04:38 • 21min

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Navigating Personal Meaning in a Complex World

25:34 • 4min

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Navigating Nihilism and Justice

29:41 • 23min

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Embracing Paradoxes: The Journey from Tradition to Zen

52:53 • 4min

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The Dark Side of Rationality

56:50 • 10min

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Integrity in Writing and Podcasting

01:06:33 • 16min

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Navigating Morality in Business

01:22:25 • 6min

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Mark Manson is a three-time #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck as well as other titles. His books have sold nearly 20 million copies worldwide and have reached number one in more than a dozen countries. Since 2008, he has written articles at MarkManson.net, one of the largest personal-development blogs in the world, with more than a million monthly readers.

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