Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor) . Episode 031 looks at a video essay titled, "5 tips to improve your critical thinking" from TedED, created by Nick Hilditch, written by Samantha Agoos.
Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor) . Episode 030 looks at being careful with what you send and do on your workplace computer; doing favors now for your future self; avoiding procrastination by committing to giving the task just 10 minutes, and seeing where that goes; the importance of saving money; spending minimalistically versus lavishly; and why it's a good idea to love our kids for who they are instead of what we want them to do....
Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor) . Episode 029 looks at two Stoic topics: the first from Marcus Aurelius who wrote, “People aren’t in awe of your sharp mind? So be it. But you have many other qualities you can’t claim to have been deprived of at birth. Display then those qualities in your own power: honesty, dignity, endurance, chastity, contentment, frugality, kindness, freedom, persistence, avoiding gossip, and magnanimity.”; and the second from r/Stoicism, a post by mussel_bouy who started ...
Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor) . Episode 028 looks at the logical fallacy Argumentum ad Populum (Appeal to Popularity, and it's many children) and the cognitive bias Neglect of Probability.
Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor) . Episode 027 looks at carefully handling a new large sum of money or career promotion; the deleterious effects of consuming the news all day long, every day; and the benefits of both the Socratic Method and Nonviolent Communication in handling disagreements with other people.
Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor) . Episode 026 is a conversation with Chris Jenkins on reddit user FreakyEcon's "Timeless Tenets of Stoicism".
Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor) . Episode 025 looks at two Stoic topics: the first from Marcus Aurelius who wrote, "Meditate often on the swiftness with which all that exists and is coming into being is swept by us and carried away. For substance is like a river’s unending flow, its activities continually changing and causes infinitely shifting so that almost nothing at all stands still."; and the second from r/Stoicism, a post by kolbi01 who started off with, "The young character, which cann...
Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor) . Episode 024 looks at the logical fallacy Spurious Causation and the cognitive bias Not-Invented-Here Syndrome.
Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor) . Episode 023 looks at a list of Stoic-based tips on becoming a better person by TheGuillamon.
Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor) . Episode 022 looks at taking photos and video of your home for insurance purposes; rotating out to donation old stuff that you've replaced with new stuff; stretching in the mornings to help yourself wake up, and putting your sleep alarm at the other end of the room; why you should always answer "yes" to someone at your door asking if you have a security system; and why it's important to never ignore your feelings or thoughts....
Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor) . Episode 021 looks at cognitive biases Illusion of Control and Framing.
Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor) . Episode 020 looks at two Stoic topics: the first from Seneca who wrote, "Life without a design is erratic. As soon as one is in place, principles become necessary. I think you’ll concede that nothing is more shameful than uncertain and wavering conduct, and beating a cowardly retreat. This will happen in all our affairs unless we remove the faults that seize and detain our spirits, preventing them from pushing forward and making an all-out effort."; and the s...
Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor) . Episode 019 looks at logical fallacies Illicit Process, Stolen Concept, and Proof by Selected Instances.
Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor) . Episode 018 looks at paying attention to the gossip your friends tell; protecting yourself from getting defensive when you read opinions you don't agree with; not responding for at least 15 minutes when something makes you angry; the importance of acknowledging that you don't know something and using it as a bonding opportunity; and moving on from a job that no longer serves you well....
Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor) . Episode 017 looks at the cognitive bias Confirmation Bias.
Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor) . Episode 016 looks at two Stoic topics: the first from Epictetus who wrote, "“Show me someone sick and happy, in danger and happy, dying and happy, exiled and happy, disgraced and happy. Show me! By God, how much I’d like to see a Stoic. But since you can’t show me someone that perfectly formed, at least show me someone actively forming themselves so, inclined in this way. . . . Show me!”; and the second from r/Stoicism, a discussion which began with, "The who...
Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor) . Episode 015 looks at logical fallacies Reification of the Possible and Petitio Principii.
Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor) . Episode 014 looks at not doing the right thing for fear of looking hypocritical; learning your and your partner's love languages to improve your relationship (book); and doing nothing when you're out of motivation to do anything else.
Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor) . Episode 013 looks at cognitive biases The Forer Effect and Association Bias.
Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor) . Episode 012 looks at two Stoic teachings, "Zeno always said that nothing was more unbecoming than putting on airs, especially with the young." - Diogenes; and "For it’s disgraceful for an old person, or one in sight of old age, to have only the knowledge carried in their notebooks. Zeno said this . . . what do you say? Cleanthes said that . . . what do you say? How long will you be compelled by the claims of another? Take charge and stake your own claim—somet...
