Episode Synopsis "Shake off the Labels that Blind You"
Have you ever felt trapped between equally dogmatic extremes? Do those around you seem blinded by their beliefs? Philosophical Skeptics see the firm opinions people want to shove down their throats and say, "Epoché," or "I hold back." Keeping our minds unclouded by firm opinions and personal labels is a powerful strategy that's allowed many of history's greatest men and women to see alternatives their competitors missed. In this episode we talk about the strands of Skepticism running through Stoics like the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, eclectic philosophers like Montaigne, and modern thinkers like Nassim Nicholas Taleb and investor and tech entrepreneur Paul Graham. We also discuss why it's so hard to productively talk about topics people identify with strongly. 🚀 Does the idea of erasing your labels and freeing yourself from dogma interest you? Learn how to do it alongside other philosophical tools that will leave you calm, empowered, and productive in my free course, Reset Week. 📝 Read the transcript and show notes. 🎥 Watch this episode on video with Youtube: