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The Gen Z Stoic
SR11: Avoid the Crowds!
Mar 7, 2024
Exploring the dangers of succumbing to peer pressure and mob mentality, with a focus on how social media has intensified this issue. Seneca's advice on navigating crowds and maintaining virtue in a crowded world is discussed, along with the importance of minimizing social media influence for personal growth.
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- Avoid associating with large crowds to prevent moral degradation and negative influences.
- Retreat into oneself to reflect on self-improvement, surround with people for mutual growth and avoid social media pressures.
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Avoiding the Influence of Crowds
Seneca emphasizes the potential negative impact of associating with large crowds. He warns that being in a mass crowd can lead to a degradation of one's moral character, with individuals picking up vices or traits from those around them. Seneca highlights how interactions with various people can influence one's behavior, citing examples of how being around certain individuals can subconsciously affect one's actions and words.
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