Existential Stoic Podcast

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Is it important to have direction in life? Do we need direction to have purpose or meaning? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether direction is important. Subscribe to ESP's  YouTube Channel !  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existe...

Why are suicide rates increasing? What about modern life might cause someone to lose hope? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why suicide rates are higher now. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out to someone or call the hotline at 988 Subscribe to ESP's  YouTube Channel !  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If...

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Does life seem like it’s harder than ever? Do you find yourself struggling to stay positive, to keep things in perspective? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss some everyday worries they’ve been dealing with. Subscribe to ESP's  YouTube Channel !  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a fut...

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Are you lonely? Do you find it hard to meet people and make new friends? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss friendship in the age of distractions. Subscribe to ESP's  YouTube Channel !  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@p...

Does capitalism create a desire to act unethically? Can you have ethics in capitalism? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the ethics of capitalism. Subscribe to ESP's  YouTube Channel !  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you lie to yourself? Do you make up reasons to justify your actions? What does it mean to be honest with yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss being honest with oneself. Thanks to listener Eli for suggesting this topic! Subscribe to ESP's  YouTube Channel !  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you...

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  What is the Daoist concept of wu-wei? Is wu-wei similar to any concepts from Western philosophy? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the Daoist concept of wu-wei or effortless action. Subscribe to ESP's  YouTube Channel !  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send...

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Does life seem unfair? What would life look like if it was fair? What do we mean when we say that something is unfair? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why life is unfair and what you can do about it. Subscribe to ESP's  YouTube Channel !  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future e...

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  What does it mean to be happy? Why does it seem like so few people are actually happy? Will most people find happiness? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why most people will never truly be happy. Subscribe to ESP's  YouTube Channel !  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episod...

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  What would Nietzsche think of the world today? Would he find any of the social changes positive or negative? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what Nietzsche would think of the world today. Subscribe to ESP's  YouTube Channel !  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If s...

Have you ever used AI to get answers to philosophical questions? What are the top ten philosophical questions people ask AI? In this episode, Danny and Randy answer the top ten philosophical questions people ask AI. Subscribe to ESP's  YouTube Channel !  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonm...

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  If Marcus Aurelius traveled to our time, what would he think of it? Would he be amazed by our scientific and technological progress? Would he find our political leaders lacking? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what Marcus Aurelius would think of the world today. Subscribe to ESP's  YouTube Channel !  Thanks for list...

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Are you depressed? Do you know why you are depressed? Does being civilized cause depression? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether being civilized causes depression and what we can do about it.  Subscribe to ESP's  YouTube Channel !  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future epis...

Have you noticed that the cost of everyday items has skyrocketed? Are you finding it difficult to purchase the things you need? What do you need? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to live with rising prices. Subscribe to ESP's  YouTube Channel !  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@prot...

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Are there things you learned later in life that you wish you had known much earlier? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss life lessons that they wish they knew earlier in life. Subscribe to ESP's  YouTube Channel !  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your que...

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you get anxious when you have to make a big choice? Are you responsible for the choices you make? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the hidden cost of choice. Subscribe to ESP's  YouTube Channel !  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: ex...

Do you want to be happy? Are you trying to live a good life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to live a good life. Subscribe to ESP's  YouTube Channel !  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Are you living your best life? Should we chase our dreams? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the dark side of chasing your dreams. Subscribe to ESP's  YouTube Channel !  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  What does the future hold? Do science fiction books ever get the future right? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the future. Subscribe to ESP's  YouTube Channel !  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com

Do you dream of being an overnight success? What would you sacrifice for success? Should we focus on success or character? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss short term success versus character. Subscribe to ESP's  YouTube Channel !  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  How are you? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how they’re doing and what’s been bothering them recently. Subscribe to ESP's  YouTube Channel !  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you avoid reading because it makes you tired? What are the benefits of reading? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to read. Subscribe to ESP's  YouTube Channel !  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com 

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you want to be happy? What does it mean to be happy? Is it possible to be happy now? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what happiness is. Subscribe to ESP's  YouTube Channel !  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@proton...

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Sartre famously argued that we are absolutely responsible for ourselves, our actions, and our choices. In contrast, many people blame the world, society, and others for their problems. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how responsible you should be. Subscribe to ESP's  YouTube Channel !  Thanks for listening!   Do you...

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you want to be successful? Do you grind every day in pursuit of success? What does success look like? Will being successful make you happy? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the brutal truth about success no one talks about. Subscribe to ESP's  YouTube Channel !  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you w...