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Stoic Coffee Break

280 - Interview With Author Ryan Bush

Nov 25, 2023
01:46:33
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In this episode, Ryan Bush, author of Designing the Mind and Become Who You Are, discusses understanding self-esteem and the positive case for depression. They also delve into the integration of philosophy and design thinking, living by one's own values, the challenges of global economic systems, the pursuit of happiness, the importance of integrity, having a map and writing to process ideas, the impact of AI on human virtues, and the importance of asking questions and having two-way conversations.
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Quick takeaways

  • Self-esteem is influenced by one's own agreement with others' opinions of them.
  • Cultivating a culture that promotes critical thinking and evidence-based approaches can help address societal challenges.

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Influential Thinkers and Books

Some of the influential thinkers and books for me include the Tao Te Ching, Nietzsche, and Maslow. I have a reading list on Goodreads with around 400-500 books in various fields. These include ancient philosophy, evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, among others.

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