It's been on my mind to invite James Romm to present at Conversations with Modern Stoicism and then you appear with this excellent interview. Well done. I'd love to hear that Hollywood has come knocking on his door to option "Dying Every Day" for a movie. Thanks for sharing this. Also, Stellan Skarsgård would make a very convincing Seneca.
Took me until just now to listen, and I learned so much from this convo! Both philosophically and personally.
What a perfect thing to watch in the first day of a new year.
What strikes me most is how compatible Stoicism is with Buddhism. In terms of working on ourselves, cultivating ethical behavior and learning to navigate our own emotional landscape. And also focusing on our own death as a means to enriching Life.
Both Stoicism and Buddhism are ancient teachings that have an enormous amount to teach us, guide us, and enliven us (in the most literal way)
I guess it’s time for me to turn westward for awhile and actually read Seneca, or a book about him by a contemporary
writer? Recommendations for something like Stoicism 101, for an ignorant beginner.
This is so cool, Massimo. Glad I found your stack!
Sorry your sabbatical is almost up, but I’ll bet one or two of your students will make you happy to be teaching again.
My son of 17 yrs was 'returned' as Epectetus would say when he was killed on his motorcycle 1 yr ago. Since then I have been on a journey to understand the program of life.
This and other similar discussions from learnered people resonate with me and give me peace.
Thank you again for this opportunity to live and put my saddened heart in perspective.... Most importantly to choose life.
Great idea to bring on James Romm as we are also going through his “How to die” in the book club. Thoroughly enjoyed this, thanks for the great conversation!
It's been on my mind to invite James Romm to present at Conversations with Modern Stoicism and then you appear with this excellent interview. Well done. I'd love to hear that Hollywood has come knocking on his door to option "Dying Every Day" for a movie. Thanks for sharing this. Also, Stellan Skarsgård would make a very convincing Seneca.
Took me until just now to listen, and I learned so much from this convo! Both philosophically and personally.
What a perfect thing to watch in the first day of a new year.
What strikes me most is how compatible Stoicism is with Buddhism. In terms of working on ourselves, cultivating ethical behavior and learning to navigate our own emotional landscape. And also focusing on our own death as a means to enriching Life.
Both Stoicism and Buddhism are ancient teachings that have an enormous amount to teach us, guide us, and enliven us (in the most literal way)
I guess it’s time for me to turn westward for awhile and actually read Seneca, or a book about him by a contemporary
writer? Recommendations for something like Stoicism 101, for an ignorant beginner.
This is so cool, Massimo. Glad I found your stack!
Sorry your sabbatical is almost up, but I’ll bet one or two of your students will make you happy to be teaching again.
Now Im going to hunt down that Malkovitch flick!
My son of 17 yrs was 'returned' as Epectetus would say when he was killed on his motorcycle 1 yr ago. Since then I have been on a journey to understand the program of life.
This and other similar discussions from learnered people resonate with me and give me peace.
Thank you again for this opportunity to live and put my saddened heart in perspective.... Most importantly to choose life.
Thank you
Very enjoyable conversation. I got a lot out of it
Tim
This looks awesome!! I just made room in my oddly full schedule to listen to this tomorrow morning. Really looking forward to this conversation. Thx!
Great idea to bring on James Romm as we are also going through his “How to die” in the book club. Thoroughly enjoyed this, thanks for the great conversation!