Hidden Brain

Minimizing Pain, Maximizing Joy

Jan 25, 2022

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The Story of Musonius Rufus

01:28

You're Askg the Ra Phil, I'll Give You a Winter Prediction

01:22

The Third Technique That Musonius and Other Stoic Philosophers Have Recommended

01:24

Cove 19 Pandamic Bell

02:29

Introduction

3min

Is There a Way to Take Control of Your Life?

3min

Ground Hog Day

2min

Ground Hog Day

2min

You're Askg the Ra Phil, I'll Give You a Winter Prediction

3min

The Burst Pipe and Life's Setbacks

2min

Constant Contact - The Hidden Brain

2min

The Stoic Challenge by William Irvin

3min

Surfer's Story - A 13 Year Old Surfer

2min

10.

The Secrets of a Hero

2min

11.

The Story of Musonius Rufus

2min

12.

What Do You Have Complete Control Over?

2min

13.

The Second Technique That Musonius Practiced

2min

14.

The Third Technique That Musonius and Other Stoic Philosophers Have Recommended

2min

15.

Is There a Risk That Stoicism Can Sit of Transfor Over?

2min

16.

Is There a Difference Between Lower Case and Upper Case Stoicism?

2min

17.

The Hedonic Treadmill and the Gap Theory of Happiness

2min

18.

How to Remind Yourself of the Things That You Value

2min

19.

The Last Time Meditation

2min

20.

You're Listening to Hidden Brain

4min

21.

How to Pass a Stoic Test

2min

22.

The Stoic Challenge

2min

23.

Cove 19 Pandamic Bell

2min

24.

You've Got One Life to Live

3min

Life is often filled with hardships and tragedies. For thousands of years, philosophers have come up with strategies to help us cope with such hardship. This week, we revisit a 2020 conversation with philosopher William Irvine about ancient ideas — backed by modern psychology — that can help us manage disappointment and misfortune.

If you like this show, please check out our new podcast, My Unsung Hero! And if you'd like to support our work, you can do so at support.hiddenbrain.org.

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Hidden Brain

Minimizing Pain, Maximizing Joy

The Story of Musonius Rufus

You're Askg the Ra Phil, I'll Give You a Winter Prediction

The Third Technique That Musonius and Other Stoic Philosophers Have Recommended

Cove 19 Pandamic Bell

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