Intellect PlusStoicism
13 cards. Each one is a 40-second story with a five-minute read behind it.
Can ruling an empire teach us how to rule our minds?To understand the enduring influence of Marcus Aurelius, one creator spent a week attempting to live by his philosophy. This experiment explores whether the mindset of a Roman emp…
Mastering the internal fortress: What Stoicism actually teachesThis video breaks down the core tenets of Stoic philosophy, exploring how thinkers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca navigated life's challenges. It explains why this ancient wisdom…
Ancient wisdom for modern anxiety: why Stoicism remains relevant todayStoicism originated in Ancient Greece and Rome, yet it continues to offer practical tools for navigating contemporary life. This video explores how these thousands-of-years-old pr…
Stoicism is an active philosophy of action, not just passive studyMany people mistake Stoicism for a quiet endurance of hardship, but it is fundamentally about how you act in the world. This video breaks down the core definition and provides fou…
How a 2,000-year-old philosophy offers a blueprint for modern mental clarityDiscover why the ancient practice of Stoicism remains a practical tool for emotional regulation. This video explores how the teachings of historical figures can help you reclaim c…
How to command respect without raising your voiceLearn to navigate toxic conversations and heated arguments using the principles of Stoic philosophy. This video explores five specific, calm responses designed to establish bounda…
A practical philosophy designed for the friction of real lifeStoicism is often misunderstood as a lack of emotion, but it is actually a framework for building resilience and virtue in the modern world. This video explores how this ancient p…
Stoicism is not about being emotionless, but about mental toughnessDiscover how an ancient Greek philosophy can provide a practical framework for navigating modern stress. This video breaks down the core principles of Stoicism to help you build e…
Finding internal peace even when your ship sinksThis video explores how Stoic philosophy provides a framework for navigating life's inevitable storms. It moves beyond mere endurance, teaching you how to maintain inner tranquili…- Is your belief a principle or just an unexamined opinion?The word dogma describes beliefs held definitively without the possibility of reform. While often used as a pejorative for stubbornness, it historically refers to formal systems o…
Could a world without suffering actually be worse than our own?The philosopher Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz proposed a staggering idea: that our current reality is the absolute best version of existence possible. It sounds like blind optimism, b…
The art of deciding what actually matters for your soulIn Stoic philosophy, most things in life are neither good nor bad—they are simply indifferent. This concept, known as adiaphora, creates a radical mental filter. By categorizing t…
How Henry Paget maintained British stoicism while losing a legExplore the remarkable composure of Henry Paget, a man who reportedly faced a traumatic amputation without any anaesthetic with the calm of someone simply waiting for a kettle to …