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Episode 356 — "The Skeptics Argue All Sides But Conceal Their Conclusions"

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2. Epicurean Pleasure and Enjoyment Differs Depending on Introvert vs. Extrovert Brain Differences 7
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2. Self-Reflection and Decision Making 1
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2. Your Experience with Philosophical and Practical Contemplations Through the Lens of Epicurean Philosophy 3
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2. Should the Study of Modern Psychology and Positive Psychology be Encouraged? 5
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2. Good article on parenting that has "choice and avoidance" tips for adults too
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2. "Choice" and "Avoidance" 11
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2. What kinds of goals do Epicureans set for themselves? 7
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2. Cognitive Bias and Decision Making
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2. Possible use of the Pythagorean exercise called "evening review" for Epicurean purposes. 26
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2. Epicurean strategies for dealing with bad habits and urges. 7
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4. Patrikios
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2. Should Epicureans Celebrate Something Else Instead of Celebrating Halloween? 26
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2. Improvement of Society and the Role of Work 1
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2. Johari windows useful in Epicurean philosophy? (thread started by Adrastus) 5
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4. Eikadistes
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2. What place does "simple" have in Epicureanism? 14
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2. Superstition and Friday the 13th 6
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4. Eikadistes
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2. Adage: In A Crisis, We Don't Rise To The Occasion As Much As We Fall To Our Level of Practice
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2. What Makes Someone "An Epicurean?" 20
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  - March 30, 2019 at 7:49 PM
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2. Let's explore and reclaim pleasure 32
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2. Social Media Considered Anti-Epicurean: 101 Reasons Why 8
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  - October 21, 2024 at 11:40 PM
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2. Anticipation - Modern Research 1
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2. Lecture on practical application of Epicureanism 10
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2. Guide to resuming / sustaining activity after being frozen / stuck 4
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2. Thoughts on Halloween 2024 5
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2. Childhood trauma recovery & toxic childhood family
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2. Unfortunate Use of Bust of Epicurus 7
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2. Article: How to Spend Time to Maximize Happiness
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2. ACT - a bridge which translates Epicurean philosophy into life goals (thread started by Julia) 8
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2. How to Live in Times of Upheaval: The Categories of Desire 25
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2. Practical Exercises: the smartwatch
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2. Philosophical Counseling - Article
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Epicurean Pleasure and Enjoyment Differs Depending on Introvert vs. Extrovert Brain Differences 7

Self-Reflection and Decision Making 1

Your Experience with Philosophical and Practical Contemplations Through the Lens of Epicurean Philosophy 3

Should the Study of Modern Psychology and Positive Psychology be Encouraged? 5

"Choice" and "Avoidance" 11

What kinds of goals do Epicureans set for themselves? 7

Possible use of the Pythagorean exercise called "evening review" for Epicurean purposes. 26

Epicurean strategies for dealing with bad habits and urges. 7

Should Epicureans Celebrate Something Else Instead of Celebrating Halloween? 26

Improvement of Society and the Role of Work 1

Johari windows useful in Epicurean philosophy? (thread started by Adrastus) 5

What place does "simple" have in Epicureanism? 14

Superstition and Friday the 13th 6

What Makes Someone "An Epicurean?" 20

Let's explore and reclaim pleasure 32

Social Media Considered Anti-Epicurean: 101 Reasons Why 8

Anticipation - Modern Research 1

Lecture on practical application of Epicureanism 10

Guide to resuming / sustaining activity after being frozen / stuck 4

Thoughts on Halloween 2024 5

Unfortunate Use of Bust of Epicurus 7

ACT - a bridge which translates Epicurean philosophy into life goals (thread started by Julia) 8

How to Live in Times of Upheaval: The Categories of Desire 25

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