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Today, Adam and Mick talk about how to deal with the seemingly endless number of national and international events going on, and ways in which one may be able to better deal with them as a Stoic. Stoic perspectives, practices, and mindsets form the core of the discussion centering around the ideas of choice, action, and what we control. Key Stoic exercises also form the latter half of the conversation including the View from Above and The River. URL: pubandporch.com Email: [email protected] X: @PubandPorch Substack: Pub and Porch Applied Stoicism YouTube: @pubporch PPAS Logo Provided by: Mike Golka All music provided by bensound.com

In today's episode, Mick and Adam discuss Stoicism and its presence in sport, as well as examples of some sports who inherently embody some of the classic attributes of Stoic principles. Sports discussed include: Boxing, Biathlon, Cross Country Skiing, American Football, Australian Football, Tennis, Running, Baseball, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Speed Skating, and much more. Stories of historical athletes include those from both recent times and ancient history, as well as reference to the pankration (an ancient form of MMA) which Marcus Aurelius practiced. The use of sports to hone our own minds as well as our bodies is also discussed. Major figures included in today's episode include: Fernando Mendoza - Heisman trophy winner Hans Christer Holund - Cross Country Skier Teddy Atlas - Boxing Coach Jim Telfer - Rugby Coach URL: pubandporch.com Email: [email protected] X: @PubandPorch Substack: Pub and Porch Applied Stoicism YouTube: @pubporch PPAS Logo Provided by: Mike Golka All music provided by bensound.com

In today's episode, Adam and Mick discuss current events in the world among some of the key alliances and allegiances that have shaped the last century. Discussions about historical alliances, the formation of organizations like the League of Nations, UN, and NATO all come to the fore. History also becomes prevalent, speaking of the Spartans at Thermopylae, Salamis, Plataea, as well as Marcus Aurelius and back through the modern era. What sets us apart in these alliances as humans, and not just animals, rounds out the topics for today's episode. URL: pubandporch.com Email: [email protected] X: @PubandPorch Substack: Pub and Porch Applied Stoicism YouTube: @pubporch PPAS Logo Provided by: Mike Golka All music provided by bensound.com

Today for Martin Luther King Day, Adam and Mick discuss protest both as an act and as an idea. Themes covered include morality, ethics, and the application of the Stoic virtues in the process of protest. Historical examples from both 20th century and classical history are referenced throughout the discussion, and the idea of a Stoic's duty to protest throughout history is cited. Lastly, discussion around the responsibility of fighting to maintain all people's right to protest as well as the responsibility to protest for the betterment of others is how the podcast closes out today.  URL: pubandporch.com Email: [email protected] X: @PubandPorch Substack: Pub and Porch Applied Stoicism YouTube: @pubporch PPAS Logo Provided by: Mike Golka All music provided by bensound.com

Mick and Adam discuss the political violence that has been occurring so much in the world today and over the recent past. Topics covered include historical takes on violence in political rhetoric, the difference between a sophist and a philosopher, things to watch out for in the political sphere, and the vigilance we must all be prepared for.  URL: pubandporch.com Email: [email protected] X: @PubandPorch Substack: Pub and Porch Applied Stoicism YouTube: @pubporch PPAS Logo Provided by: Mike Golka All music provided by bensound.com

In today's episode, Mick and Adam talk about colonialism from its very definition to what it has meant throughout history and in to modern day. Concepts around democracy, cosmopolitanism, and vigilance take centre stage as the two discuss any concepts from the view of both modern day interpretations and events as well as historical interpretations through the eyes of historic Stoics such as Cato and Marcus. URL: pubandporch.com Email: [email protected] X: @PubandPorch Substack: Pub and Porch Applied Stoicism YouTube: @pubporch PPAS Logo Provided by: Mike Golka All music provided by bensound.com

In this episode, Mick and Adam take turns discussing purpose and how to find it, what to look for, and what it means. Discussions around purpose in life, purpose in employment, purpose in action all get discussed. Personal stories and historical stories talk about finding purpose and what that does for us as human beings. URL: pubandporch.com Email: [email protected] X: @PubandPorch Substack: Pub and Porch Applied Stoicism YouTube: @pubporch PPAS Logo Provided by: Mike Golka All music provided by bensound.com

Mick and Adam discuss another current events topic today, unlawful orders and what is a Stoic's duty. Themes covered today include lawful vs unlawful, checks in the system, obligation, duty, ethics, and the choices that we all must make. Topics today do not just cover the military but also cover things in public life and the private sector, with a significant discussion on space program history that is relevant to this topic. Books cited today: George Marshall: Defender of the Republic - David Roll Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space - Adam Higginbotham Stoicism as a Warrior Philosophy - William Spears Stoic Warriors: The Ancient Philosophy behind the Military Mind - Nancy Sherman URL: pubandporch.com Email: [email protected] X: @PubandPorch Substack: Pub and Porch Applied Stoicism YouTube: @pubporch PPAS Logo Provided by: Mike Golka All music provided by bensound.com

In this episode, Mick and Adam discuss the anti-science movement from a Stoic perspective. The conversation morphs into one about education, ignorance, critical thinking, and the parallel anti-intellectual movement. Stoic perspectives discuss thoughts from Socrates, Marcus, Epictetus, and others, and the virtues we practice and the choices that we must make as Stoics for the present and the future. URL: pubandporch.com Email: [email protected] X: @PubandPorch Substack: Pub and Porch Applied Stoicism YouTube: @pubporch PPAS Logo Provided by: Mike Golka All music provided by bensound.com

Mick and Adam discuss A.I. in today's episode, looking at the pros and cons of its presence in the world. Uses of A.I. that are discussed includes its use in the workplace, on the battlefield, and in the sphere of arts and music. Responsibility, choice, and the ethics of the use of A.I. and robotics are prime topics discussed. URL: pubandporch.com Email: [email protected] X: @PubandPorch Substack: Pub and Porch Applied Stoicism YouTube: @pubporch PPAS Logo Provided by: Mike Golka All music provided by bensound.com

Mick and Adam discuss the writings and concepts of the Stoic teacher Musonius Rufus, teacher of Epictetus (another well-known Stoic). The discussion centres about Rufus' history, but also the connections between his concepts of the past and how they are still relevant today.  URL: pubandporch.com Email: [email protected] X: @PubandPorch Substack: Pub and Porch Applied Stoicism YouTube: @pubporch PPAS Logo Provided by: Mike Golka All music provided by bensound.com

Mick and Adam discuss the concept of resilience, toughness, and the will to keep going even in times of great adversity. Using Stoicism to persevere in challenging times, and the self-discipline to continue when others do not is discussed at length. Using the military and sports as examples, Mick and Adam discuss examples of resilience and also examples of some Stoic practices and mindsets to fact adversity in life today. Personal stories and anecdotes abound in this episode. URL: pubandporch.com Email: [email protected] X: @PubandPorch Substack: Pub and Porch Applied Stoicism YouTube: @pubporch PPAS Logo Provided by: Mike Golka All music provided by bensound.com

Mick and Adam talk about the Stoic concept of Justice, both its meaning and its application. The conversation moves from discussions on the legal sense of justice, into the further discussion of how Stoics view Justice as a virtue which includes the act of benevolence, magnanimity, and compassion. The application of Justice in day-to-day life is also discussed as well as the treatment of others and the challenges when trying to apply Justice.  URL: pubandporch.com Email: [email protected] X: @PubandPorch Substack: Pub and Porch Applied Stoicism YouTube: @pubporch PPAS Logo Provided by: Mike Golka All music provided by bensound.com

Mick and Adam discuss the idea of remembrance as we reach November 11th this year, known as Remembrance Day, Armistice Day, and Veterans' Day among most of our listeners. Mick and Adam talk about how Stoics view remembrance, and some major historical events of the past, as well as their view of the future.  URL: pubandporch.com Email: [email protected] X: @PubandPorch Substack: Pub and Porch Applied Stoicism YouTube: @pubporch PPAS Logo Provided by: Mike Golka All music provided by bensound.com

Mick and Adam have a short clip today announcing a new award from the podcast, the Rufus Award. This year's recipient: Maria Corina Machado. URL: pubandporch.com Email: [email protected] X: @PubandPorch Substack: Pub and Porch Applied Stoicism YouTube: @pubporch PPAS Logo Provided by: Mike Golka All music provided by bensound.com