Why are tech elites embracing a philosophy meant for slaves?

Stoicism is all the rage among technology titans. But can someone who private jets to SF/Austin/Miami/Burning Man really adopt a philosophy meant for the suffering? Also: More on smartphone addiction.

Aug 24, 2021

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The private jet crowd embraces Stoicism

Stoicism is an ancient philosophy that originally helped slaves endure their lives, yet the biggest proponents of it now are the wealthy tech elite of Silicon Valley. That feels, well, odd.

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Why are tech elites embracing a philosophy meant for slaves?

Stoicism is all the rage among technology titans. But can someone who private jets to SF/Austin/Miami/Burning Man really adopt a philosophy meant for the suffering? Also: More on smartphone addiction.

The private jet crowd embraces Stoicism

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Matt Ruby.