So, You're A Philosopher
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So, You're A Philosopher
Overthinking: Think, think...and think again!
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Chris Welsh
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Overthinking. Oy! It plagues us all. But…should it? Could we, perhaps, tame this cognitive beast and use it for good?
What comes up in this episode:
- When is thinking overthinking?
- Adaptive vs maladaptive cognition.
- Two juicy Delphic Maxims.
- Mason’s killswitch.
- Crickets.
Referenced or mentioned:
- Socrates
- Seneca
- Kierkegaard (briefly)
- Mason
- Sean
A thought to carry with you:
Your ability to control your thinking is as much in your power as the power to think.
Credits / Links:
- How To Be A Stoic, by Massimo Pigliuccii
- So, You’re A Philosopher’s homepage: ponderpus.com
- Leave Chris a voicemail: 469.626.7355