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Stoic Coffee Break
129 - Opinions and Pespective
May 17, 2018
The podcast discusses the idea that everything we hear is an opinion and everything we see is a perspective. It explores examples of optical illusions and an audio clip where some people hear 'laurel' while others hear 'yanny'. The episode emphasizes the importance of applying stoic rationality to our perception.
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- Our experiences and beliefs are shaped by our own worldview and perceptions, which can often be flawed.
- The Laurel vs. Yanny audio file illustrates the power of perception and how reality is subjective.
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Everything is a Matter of Perspective
The Stoics emphasize that everything we hear and see is not an absolute truth but rather an opinion and perspective. Our experiences and beliefs are shaped by our own worldview and perceptions, which can often be flawed. Optical illusions, witness testimonies, and even audio files that sound different to different people demonstrate how our brains interpret signals based on our past experiences. This understanding invites us to be open to new information, challenge our beliefs, and approach life with stoic rationality to discern between opinions and objective truths.
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