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EPISODE · Feb 13, 2026 · 26 MIN

The Stoics on Comparison, Ego, & Social Media

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Welcome to The Young Stoics with your hosts, Dilan and Luke! This podcast is all about taking ancient stoic philosophy and wisdom and using it to better handle modern teenage life.What would Marcus Aurelius say about TikTok, Instagram, and chasing likes at 16? In this episode of The Young Stoics, Dilan and Luke break down comparison, ego, and social media habits through the lens of ancient Stoic philosophy. From doom scrolling and dopamine hits to self-worth, validation, and deleting apps for a week, they explore how teens can apply Stoicism to real modern teenage life. If you’re tired of letting likes, views, and opinions control your mood, this episode will show you how to build confidence, discipline, and inner peace from the inside out!Thanks for checking out The Young Stoics! You can also watch more episodes over on YouTube (@TheYoungStoicsPodcast) and you can find The Young Stoics on Instagram and TikTok!Produced by Gotham Production Studios.

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Welcome to The Young Stoics with your hosts, Dilan and Luke! This podcast is all about taking ancient stoic philosophy and wisdom and using it to better handle modern teenage life.What would Marcus Aurelius say about TikTok, Instagram, and chasing likes at 16? In this episode of The Young Stoics, Dilan and Luke break down comparison, ego, and social media habits through the lens of ancient Stoic philosophy. From doom scrolling and dopamine hits to self-worth, validation, and deleting apps for a week, they explore how teens can apply Stoicism to real modern teenage life. If you’re tired of letting likes, views, and opinions control your mood, this episode will show you how to build confidence, discipline, and inner peace from the inside out!Thanks for checking out The Young Stoics! You can also watch more episodes over on YouTube (@TheYoungStoicsPodcast) and you can find The Young Stoics on Instagram and TikTok!Produced by Gotham Production Studios.

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