The Focus

A Stoic’s Take on Modern Celebrity: The Rise of Rogan, Peterson & the Role of Social Media

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May 30, 2022
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Dangers of Accepting Celebrity Opinion and Branding as Truth in the Public Domain
01:31 • 4min
3
The Importance of Freedom of Speech
05:51 • 3min
4
The Importance of Social Responsibility in Freedom of Speech
09:14 • 3min
5
The Importance of Trusting Sources
12:36 • 5min
6
How to Approach the Success of Another
17:26 • 5min
7
The Importance of Trust
22:35 • 2min
8
The Importance of Trust in Public Discourse
24:59 • 2min
9
The Ettos and the Patos of Good Communication
26:30 • 5min
10
The Importance of Education in Political Discourse
31:19 • 2min
11
The Return of Sophistry
33:09 • 4min
12
The Power of Throwing Out Mud
37:17 • 2min
13
Spotify's Punitive Sanctions on Joe Rogan
39:00 • 4min
14
The Importance of Regulation in Social Media
42:52 • 2min
15
The Balance Between Neoliberal Capitalism and Social Responsibility in America
45:20 • 2min
16
Elon Musk's Complaining About the Possible Raising of His Taxes
46:54 • 5min
17
The Perils of Celebrity
51:53 • 2min
18
The Stoic Credentials of Jordan Peterson
53:52 • 3min
19
The Problem With Peterson
56:51 • 3min
20
The Role of Stoicism in Emotional Manipulation
59:59 • 4min
21
The Importance of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
01:03:36 • 5min
22
The Positive Impact of Peterson on Public Discourse and Philosophy
01:08:48 • 4min
23
How to Deal With Celebrities
01:12:44 • 7min