Happiness Isn’t for Sale—Not Even at the Oscars
Taming the appetite for praise.
The What Is Stoicism? Podcast · What Is Stoicism?
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Show Notes
In a world where “more” is sold as the shortcut to happiness, the Stoics stood in stubborn, refreshing opposition.
They argued that wealth, status, and praise, far from guaranteeing joy, often entangle us in new anxieties.
This episode explores that ancient wisdom through voices from Plutarch and Seneca to George C. Scott, the Hollywood star who famously refused his Oscar.
Along the way, we ask: if happiness can’t be bought, bestowed, or voted on, what’s left to shape it?
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