Is stoicism past its due date as a mindset?

Stoicism - the philosophy articulated by the embattled Marcus Aurelius as his personal life and empire threatened to collapse around him in 170 BC. It's over 2000 years old, and we are now living in a world utterly inconceivable to even the most imaginative Roman aristocrat in the midst of a psychedelic Dionysian fever dream. Modernity seems architected to conflict directly with every facet of evolutionary psychology and the philosophical values that have edified men and women for millennia. While new science, thinking, and practice from the fields of Biohacking and personal growth seem to offer pragmatic solutions in a world doing its damnedest to claw away our free will with digital talons.In a world utterly corrupted by politics, big business, big government, and devouring ideology, is stoicism as a mindset an individualistic "cope" to keep your metaphorical hands off pitchforks that should be raised?That's the question I'll be exploring today with Will R. Young, a behavioral finance strategist, philosopher, top-performing superforecasters in the Good Judgment Project, author of a new book, "The Enough Equation," and avid surfer - he knows a thing or two about dodging shark fins. Resources mentioned The Enough Equation: Wealth, Wisdom, Virtue & the Pursuit of Less The Siren Song of Online Dating - chapter from my book for men: Don't Stick Your Dick in a Blender: How to meet a nice girl instead - from a tantric husband with a better sex life than you! The best biohack for attentional control: Dual N-Back Breathwork sessions focusing on giving up control with the Othership app "Anger puts a high cost on very small things" - from On Anger (De Ira) by Seneca From the book: How to define your "enough" Here’s a simple but confronting exercise:1. Write down what you need to feel safe. Not luxurious. Safe. Roof, food, health, rest.2. Then write down what you’d like to do when you’re no longer chasing. Time with kids. Writing. Building. Surfing. Serving.3. Now ask: How much does that life actually cost? The Good Judgement Project Who are the Superforecasters?Good Judgment’s global network of Superforecasters has its roots in research funded by the US intelligence community. The Good Judgment Project—led by Philip Tetlock and Barbara Mellers at the University of Pennsylvania—emerged as the undisputed victor of the geopolitical forecasting competition. Reports that Superforecasters were 30% more accurate than intelligence analysts with access to classified information rocked the conventional wisdom. Tetlock and Mellers co-founded Good Judgment Inc to provide forecasting services to partners and clients in the non-profit, government, and private sectors. From GoodJudgment.com If Will’s message about stoicism in financial life resonates with you - he’s a licensed financial planner, schedule a free consultation with him Share this with someone stoic… Support me on Substack? For $7/monthly? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jonathanroseland.substack.com/subscribe