In this episode of Acta Non Verba, Donald Robertson sheds light on the practice of Stoicism and its relevance in today's world. He warns against the societal perils of anger, victim mentality, and information manipulation, especially in the age of technologically advanced misinformation. Drawing parallels between ancient teachings of Socrates and modern societal influence, Robertson emphasizes the defensive power of philosophy in understanding logical fallacies, rhetoric, and promoting critical thinking. He further discusses the importance of studying history to gain better insights into the present and shares his unique approach to home-based education during the pandemic. 



Episode Highlights:

04:58 The Impact of Childhood Experiences on Adult Life

06:33 The Concept of Reversal of Fortune in Ancient Philosophy

40:49 The Power of Stoicism in Breaking Free from Societal Trances

46:11 The Role of Anger in Military Training

46:28 Harnessing Anger: A Stoic Perspective

47:45 The Dangers of Underestimating Risk

48:52 The Role of Anger in Decision Making

01:06:04 The Influence of Media on Our Opinions

01:08:55 The Role of Philosophy in Protecting Us from Manipulation

01:11:49 The Importance of Studying History to Understand Our Present



Donald Robertson is a writer, cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist, and trainer, co-founded Modern Stoicism nonprofit and leads Plato’s Academy Centre in Athens. Specializing in evidence-based psychological skills, he bridges modern therapy and ancient philosophy. Born in Scotland, he practiced in London before moving to Canada, where he focuses on writing and consultancy, splitting time with Greece.



You can learn more about Donald here: https://donaldrobertson.name/



Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.

In this episode of Acta Non Verba, Donald Robertson sheds light on the practice of Stoicism and its relevance in today's world. He warns against the societal perils of anger, victim mentality, and information manipulation, especially in the age of technologically advanced misinformation. Drawing parallels between ancient teachings of Socrates and modern societal influence, Robertson emphasizes the defensive power of philosophy in understanding logical fallacies, rhetoric, and promoting critical thinking. He further discusses the importance of studying history to gain better insights into the present and shares his unique approach to home-based education during the pandemic. 
 
Episode Highlights:
04:58 The Impact of Childhood Experiences on Adult Life
06:33 The Concept of Reversal of Fortune in Ancient Philosophy
40:49 The Power of Stoicism in Breaking Free from Societal Trances
46:11 The Role of Anger in Military Training
46:28 Harnessing Anger: A Stoic Perspective
47:45 The Dangers of Underestimating Risk
48:52 The Role of Anger in Decision Making
01:06:04 The Influence of Media on Our Opinions
01:08:55 The Role of Philosophy in Protecting Us from Manipulation
01:11:49 The Importance of Studying History to Understand Our Present
 
Donald Robertson is a writer, cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist, and trainer, co-founded Modern Stoicism nonprofit and leads Plato’s Academy Centre in Athens. Specializing in evidence-based psychological skills, he bridges modern therapy and ancient philosophy. Born in Scotland, he practiced in London before moving to Canada, where he focuses on writing and consultancy, splitting time with Greece.
 
You can learn more about Donald here: <a href="https://donaldrobertson.name/">https://donaldrobertson.name/</a>
 
Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to <a href="http://www.marcusaureliusanderson.com/">www.marcusaureliusanderson.com</a>. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.

ACTA NON VERBA is a raw and real podcast with hard hitting interviews featuring people that live by the Ethos of “Actions, not words.”

Join TEDx speaker, Bestselling Author, Veteran, and Leadership & Mindset Coach Marcus Aurelius Anderson as he goes inside the minds and experiences of the world’s most successful Warriors, Leaders, Entrepreneurs, and Experts to give you the Philosophies, Concepts, Tactics, and Strategies they use to turn Adversity into Victory and live an EXTRAORDINARY life based on ACTIONS not words.

ACTA NON VERBA is a raw and real podcast with hard hitting interviews featuring people that live by the Ethos of &ldquo;Actions, not words.&rdquo;
Join TEDx speaker, Bestselling Author, Veteran, and Leadership &amp; Mindset Coach Marcus Aurelius Anderson as he goes inside the minds and experiences of the world&rsquo;s most successful Warriors, Leaders, Entrepreneurs, and Experts to give you the Philosophies, Concepts, Tactics, and Strategies they use to turn Adversity into Victory and live an EXTRAORDINARY life based on ACTIONS not words.

Acta Non Verba

Donald Robertson on Marcus Aurelius the Stoic Emperor, Fatherhood, Errors in ChatGPT, Stoic Meta Lessons, and why the world needs Philosophy now more than ever

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