Stoa Conversations: Stoicism Applied

Antifragility (Episode 119)

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Feb 20, 2024
Delve into the practical aspects of Stoic philosophy inspired by Nassim Taleb's book 'Antifragile.' Explore the concept of Anti-Fragility and the Barbell Strategy for navigating chaos and uncertainty. Discuss the importance of having 'skin in the game' and applying virtuous ethics at different levels. Embrace moral freedom and uncompromising sincerity in judgments.
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INSIGHT

Antifragility

  • Cultivate antifragility, the ability to benefit from chaos and randomness.
  • Don't just withstand stressors; thrive in their presence.
INSIGHT

Black Swans

  • Unpredictable events (Black Swans) will occur; this is a certainty.
  • Adopt Socratic humility, acknowledging you don't know everything, to prepare for them.
ADVICE

Via Negativa

  • Focus on 'via negativa' knowledge; subtract bad habits instead of adding new things.
  • This is a more robust and less fragile approach to self-improvement.
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