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Good YouTube/etc Channels worth watching

Fall of civilizations ,20 episodes the latest one ancient persia ,one of the best is the North African civilization of carthage and the destruction of it by the Romans
 
Man, Sam Harris and fukkin Dankula back to back. Funny how both Left and Right feel comfortable posting such hateful individuals. But hey ho, freedom of speech and all that. But… fukkin EWW!!!

In more palatable news…



The Liberator is a channel that explores ancient history - a particular favourite subject of mine. This fella is both qualified and articulate. Great info on a variety of ancient cultures. Good stuff!

And for those (like me) who also like their ancient history a little spicier at times…



Michael Button also covers ancient history, is also both qualified and articulate, and… well… think more along the Graham Hancock lines only a little (or sometimes a lot) more grounded.
 
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Man, Sam Harris and fukkin Dankula back to back. Funny how both Left and Right feel comfortable posting such hateful individuals. But hey ho, freedom of speech and all that. But… fukkin EWW!!!

In more palatable news…



The Liberator is a channel that explores ancient history - a particular favourite subject of mine. This fella is both qualified and articulate. Great info on a variety of ancient cultures. Good stuff!

And for those (like me) who also like their ancient history a little spicier at times…



Michael Button also covers ancient history, is also both qualified and articulate, and… well… think more along the Graham Hancock lines only a little (or sometimes a lot) more grounded.
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Yeh Graham Hancock although is very interesting to listen to is just a little to out there.
Man built everything from stonehenge ,maeshowe, the pyramids, the monoliths at easter Island, machu picchu the huge carved stonework at gobekli tepi ,it is quite staggering that some people believe otherwise .its discovery channel pish .true we have lost the technology our ancestors had but in 4000 years time it stands to reason we will have lost our current modern technologies, if we are even here atol
 
Lawrence Pintak shares his journey from war correspondent to spiritual seeker, exploring intersections of journalism, spirituality, and human nature. He discusses questions raised by his experiences in conflict zones, the nature of God and consciousness, and the role of community service in spiritual practice. The dialogue emphasizes spirituality as a scientific pursuit, focusing on personal experience rather than rigid beliefs, and highlights the idea of universal consciousness connecting all beings. Pintak and Rick Archer explore themes of reality, ego, interconnectedness, reincarnation, enlightenment, and the significance of words and language. The discussion also touches on personal practices, the presence of subtle beings, and the journey of writing and exploration, emphasizing learning and growth through traditions.Pintak is an award-winning journalist, scholar, and media expert whose career spans reporting from four continents and leading journalism education initiatives. He served as founding dean of Washington State University’s Murrow College and at The Aga Khan University in East Africa. Pintak holds a PhD in Islamic Studies and is known for his expertise at the intersection of journalism, religion, and international affairs.As a Middle East correspondent for CBS News, Pintak has authored influential books such as "America & Islam" and "The New Arab Journalist." His analysis appears in major outlets like The New York Times, Foreign Policy, and The Washington Post. Honored for his commitment to press freedom and journalistic integrity, he was named a Fellow of the Society of Professional Journalists in 2017. Pintak’s curiosity also led him to explore spiritual dimensions of world religions through three decades as a Tibetan Buddhism practitioner. He writes broadly on religion, media, and policy, shaping conversations at the crossroads of faith, global politics, and media.



@Perkins : Reborn
I felt this may be well worth you watching, I have been a huge fan of this Channel for years but this one is very special.
 
I am obsessed with her youtube channel.
I can imagine her on great quality MDMA at a Northern Soul event with moves like she has.

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Thanks for sharing. I couldn't watch the whole video, as without subtitles I miss some sentences and rewind an so on.
But yes, it's like the guy said at the very beggining, addiction makes us to be seen like not first class individuals. No matter if you are a hard worker, a loving relative, a loyal friend... you are an addict and therefore you are morally inferior
 
I was just going to post the Daily Stoic as an excellent you tube channel worth every second of watching, but @Zopiclone bandit has beaten me to it.

Daily Stoic

Description: Stoicism for everyday life. For those of us who live our lives in the real world, there is one branch of philosophy created just for us: Stoicism. It’s a philosophy designed to make us more resilient, happier, more virtuous and more wise–and as a result, better people, better parents and better professionals. Stoicism has been a common thread though some of history’s great leaders..

Ryan Halliday is awesome at updating and clarifying the relevance of Stoicism as an approach to life for all of us, long after the original works were written they remain extremely relevant to this day.

https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos

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I’ve often been described as being stoic; stoicism is definitely an interesting philosophy.

But people who consciously practise stoicism tend to be cringe as fuck so I usually run a mile…

However,



Unsolicited Advice is a philosophy channel covering all manner of philosophical topics. I’ve not gotten around to watching the above vid specifically (cos see above) but thought it fitting for the previous few posts.
 
Really not sure that I agree or even understand what you mean.. If you're fortunate enough to be stoic by nature or because of life experiences then that's one thing.

But if it's something one recognises that could be worked on for the general life benefits it provides, for example in terms of dealing better with adversity, that is a significant benefit Stoicism could personally help me with. I don't see how there's anything at all cringe about working on something like that using Stoic principles. In time the hope is that these things will start to come naturally. I already find myself using certain stoic principles and logic to stop anxiety attacks in their tracks, and on some occasions they are proving way more effective than any CBT ever did. Not in a self conscious way, but in a way that utilises the principles because they actually work in real life scenarios.

Where would you draw the line? Would all forms of 'self improvement' be 'cringe'?

I'm not talking about being self-consciously like "I'm so virtuous/wise/stoic" etc, as absolutely that kind of self congratulatory attitude, verging on narcissism, definitely would be cringey.

Marcus Aurelius used to condition himself to discomfort, by sleeping on hard floors, rather than soft beds. Wearing rough uncomfortable clothes etc. There's other examples like that. You may think that's cringey, ridiculous, or pointless, I don't know, but it was all in an attempt to condition himself better for dealing with adversity. He was an emperor after all, so was naturally going to have a very soft life on the whole with very little physical adversity if he so wished. He did have quite considerable political adversity due to his role and position in life. I think it's a good thing in life to try as much as possible, to lean into the discomforts and trials and tribulations that will inevitably come our way. If we don't, many are going to come spectacularly unstuck when some major adversity hits and they wont have a clue how to deal with it.

Not everyone is so fortunate as to be naturally equipped and inclined to take such things in their stride, in a stoic manner, without having to put some work in, to try to get nearer to that.
 
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Really not sure that I agree or even understand what you mean.. If you're fortunate enough to be stoic by nature or because of life experiences then that's one thing.

But if it's something one recognises that could be worked on for the general life benefits it provides, for example in terms of dealing better with adversity, is a significant benefit Stoicism could personally help me with. I don't see how there's anything at all cringe about working on something like that using Stoic principles. In time the hope is that these things will start to come naturally. I already find myself using certain stoic principles and logic to stop anxiety attacks in their tracks, and on some occasions they are proving way more effective than any CBT ever did. Not in a self conscious way, but in a way that utilises the principles because they actually work in real life scenarios.

Where would you draw the line? Would all forms of 'self improvement' be 'cringe'?

I'm not talking about being self-consciously like "I'm so virtuous/wise/stoic" etc, as absolutely that kind of self congratulatory attitude, verging on narcissism, definitely would be cringey.

Marcus Aurelius use to condition himself to discomfort, by sleeping on hard floors, rather than soft beds. Wearing rough uncomfortable clothes etc. There's other examples like that. You may think that's cringey, ridiculous, or pointless, I don't know, but it was all in an attempt to condition himself better for dealing with adversity. He was an emperor after all, so was naturally going to have a very soft life on the whole with very little physical or mental adversity if he wished. Apart from the political type. I think it's a good thing in life to try as much as possible, to embrace the discomforts and trials and tribulations that will inevitably come our way. If we don't, many are going to come spectacularly unstuck when some major adversity hits and they wont have a clue how to deal with it.

Not everyone is so fortunate as to be naturally equiped and inclined to take such things in their stride, in a stoic manner, without having to put some work in, to try to get nearer to that.
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Apologies, I really should’ve worded that better. I specifically mean the types who make stoicism their entire personality, have neither knowledge nor interest in any other philosophy, and probably aspire to drop a few grand on an “Alpha Males Bootcamp”.

You know the types I mean - we’ve all observed them online. People who use common sense to pick out the wisdom and discard the bollocks that are found in any and all philosophical systems are just dandy by me.

Again, apologies, I really should’ve been more specific ❤️

EDIT: Oh, and I should probably also make clear that I in no way revel in the “natural stoic” label. In fact I kinda hate being this way. I feel cut off from true emotion. Neutered.

I’d much, much rather experience life more fully, but I’m too distanced from feeling to feel much of anything. Be careful what you wish for… :\
 
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Apologies, I really should’ve worded that better. I specifically mean the types who make stoicism their entire personality, have neither knowledge nor interest in any other philosophy, and probably aspire to drop a few grand on an “Alpha Males Bootcamp”.

You know the types I mean - we’ve all observed them online. People who use common sense to pick out the wisdom and discard the bollocks that are found in any and all philosophical systems are just dandy by me.

Again, apologies, I really should’ve been more specific ❤️

EDIT: Oh, and I should probably also make clear that I in no way revel in the “natural stoic” label. In fact I kinda hate being this way. I feel cut off from true emotion. Neutered.

I’d much, much rather experience life more fully, but I’m too distanced from feeling to feel much of anything. Be careful what you wish for… :\
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Thanks for the further explanation. I had my concerns about querying your initial post in that you might inadvertently undermine my faith and positive regard for stoicism with any further replies. But I'm glad that has not been the case.

I understand where you are coming from now, although I can't say that I've witnessed any of the types who make stoicism their entire personality.

It does sound a bit much, to say the least. I see it as something worth learning more about, as it's one of the most practical approaches to kind of 'going with the flow' and being at peace with it, that I have encountered so far. In some ways it doesn't exactly seem like a philosophy, although it has many central concepts , but much more of a practical and grounded approach and mindset to adopt (at least when it suits) to life.

I fully admit to having nothing but the vaguest knowledge of other philosophies. From my limited knowledge of other philosophies, many of them seem so much more abstract, (which tends to turn me off straight away) and would require a hell of a lot of studying and digestion, in order to be able to apply the teachings. But perhaps Budhism is similar to Stoicism in some ways, in what I gather is another kind of kind of 'acceptance of what is' based philosophy and religion. Also similar to the Muslim belief systems in that regard, that seem to surrender fate and destiny to the will of Alah, and the conviction that everything that happens is the will of Alah, and is therefor good and right and proper, and not to be worried about. Not sure I agree with that, but that's going off on a bit of a tangent.

I can't say I've ever seen any example of people making their entire personality based on Stoicism. Maybe I should just search for 'extreme stoic living' etc to find such examples. Otherwise, I guess the original Stoic thinkers could have been regarded in the same light. Marcus Aurelius's 'Meditations' were never intended for publication, they were his private journals, of his own thoughts and practices. But they seem to have ended up being one of the central tenets of the whole philosophy.
 
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