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Einzelgänger explores a wide range of topics and ideas, with a dose of "as I see it," out of curiosity and creative urge. The podcast is under the supervision of the Dutch Regulatory Media Authority. It offers independent interpretations of content originally created by Einzelgänger, focusing on philosophy, solitude, and self-mastery. The material is not a clinical or medical service.
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You Can Do More Than You Think | The Growth Mindset | Einzelgänger
You Can Do More Than You Think | The Growth Mindset
The growth mindset assumes that we can develop talents and abilities through dedication, practice, and continuous improvement; they’re not fixed. Challenges and setbacks are not to be feared but opportunities for growth and learning, so people with a growth mindset accept challenges, as they see them as ways of personal development.Support the ch
Strike First, Strike Hard, No Mercy | The Philosophy of Cobra Kai | Einzelgänger
Strike First, Strike Hard, No Mercy | The Philosophy of Cobra Kai
It’s not just to reignite his old passion for karate and to avenge his old nemesis Daniel LaRusso. One of the reasons why Johnny Lawrence reopens his old dojo Cobra Kai is that he believes that by doing so he can give today’s youth exactly what they need: the way of the fist.After saving his teenage neighbor Miguel from a group of b
The feeling of wanting to leave everything behind... | Einzelgänger
The feeling of wanting to leave everything behind...
Where does this urge to leave everything behind come from? And is packing our stuff and starting somewhere afresh actually a smart move? Is there anything profound and meaningful about changing location, or is it just a means to escape discontent?Video: The feeling of wanting to leave everything behindSupport the channel:
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We Don’t Want Pleasure; We Just Want the Pain to End | Einzelgänger
We Don’t Want Pleasure; We Just Want the Pain to End
Could it be that our culture of consumerism has it all wrong? Could it be that our ongoing pursuits of pleasure send us in the wrong direction? Do we want what we want or not? And, if not, does wanting the things we don’t want remove us further from what we actually want?Video: We Don’t Want Pleasure; We Just Want the Pain to End | On Consumeris
When Life Keeps Knocking You Down | A Buddhist Antidote | Einzelgänger
When Life Keeps Knocking You Down | A Buddhist AntidoteEinzelgänger explores a wide range of topics and ideas, with a dose of "as I see it," out of curiosity and creative urge.Einzelgänger is under the supervision of the Dutch Regulatory Media Authority (Commissariaat voor de Media).*Disclaimer: The material provided by Einzelgänger isn't a clinical/medical service or replacement of mental health
Life advice society doesn't want you to hear... | Einzelgänger
Life advice society doesn't want you to hear...Einzelgänger explores a wide range of topics and ideas, with a dose of "as I see it," out of curiosity and creative urge.Einzelgänger is under the supervision of the Dutch Regulatory Media Authority (Commissariaat voor de Media).*Disclaimer: The material provided by Einzelgänger isn't a clinical/medical service or replacement of mental health professi
When You Seek It, You Lose It | The Zen Secret to Letting Go | Einzelgänger
When You Seek It, You Lose It | The Zen Secret to Letting Go
Taoism for Inner Peace (BOOK): https://einzelganger.co/tao/What is Zen Buddhism? We’ll explore its core, several key concepts, and practice. Fun fact: most footage was shot during my recent trip to Kanazawa and Tokyo.Video: When You Seek It, You Lose It | The Zen Secret to Letting GoSupport the channel:
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Why We’re All Burning Out | Byung-Chul Han’s Warning to the World | Einzelgänger
Why We’re All Burning Out | ByungChul Han’s Warning to the World
Philosopher ByungChul Han is concerned that our capitalist society is increasingly leading humanity toward collective burnout.Video: Why We’re All Burning Out | ByungChul Han’s Warning to the WorldSupport the channel:
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Why Silence is Power | Priceless Benefits of Being Silent | Einzelgänger
Why Silence is Power | Priceless Benefits of Being Silent
The power of silence is versatile. Silence can transcend speech, speak without words, and complement where verbal language is lacking. And keeping silent also has advantages in terms of creativity, mental health, spiritual and religious practice, achieving the upper hand in negotiations, and even as a way to intimidate. This video explores
Why You're Unhappy (according to Epictetus) | Einzelgänger
Why You're Unhappy (according to Epictetus)
Yes, the enchanting, exciting outside world of pleasures we often deem interesting enough to pursue. So we desire what the world has to offer. But losing what we cling to hurts. Unfortunately, what we gain and lose is up to Fortune. So if we let our happiness depend on things that aren’t up to us, Fortune controls how we feel.#stoicism #epictetus #stoic
Zhuangzi's Timeless Wisdom to Stress-Free Living | Taoist Philosophy | Einzelgänger
Zhuangzi's Timeless Wisdom to StressFree Living | Taoist Philosophy
Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/Zhuangzi embodies a sense of calm, playfulness, and humility. He saw the world differently. As opposed to many of his contemporaries, he manages to break through conventions, let go of fixed views, and look beyond the human scope and understanding of right and wrong. He sa
Are You a Subhuman? | The Existential Crisis You Can’t Ignore | Einzelgänger
Are You a Subhuman? | The Existential Crisis You Can’t Ignore
Some people deny the freedom and opportunity to forge one’s authentic path. They don’t want it as it scares them. And so they hide from it in curious ways. Beauvoir argued that such people fall into two categories: the 'subhuman' and the 'serious person.'Video: Are You a Subhuman? | The Existential Crisis You Can’t IgnoreSupport the cha
Let It Go, Ride the Wind | The Taoist Philosophy of Lieh Tzu | Einzelgänger
Let It Go, Ride the Wind | The Taoist Philosophy of Lieh Tzu
Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/The Lieh Tzu contains many stories with philosophical themes like the nature of reality, the purpose of life, and the workings of the mind. One theme that runs like a thread through this ancient scripture is the tendency of human beings to stand in their own way and thereby sabot
Why Simplicity is Power | Priceless Benefits of Being Simple | Einzelgänger
Why Simplicity is Power | Priceless Benefits of Being Simple
Simplicity is the quality of being uncomplicated, which is beneficial in many areas. By being simple, whether in our thinking, desires, or how we arrange our stuff and furnish our living spaces, we can declutter our minds and focus on what truly matters-leading to clarity, peace, and fulfillment in our lives.Video: Why Simplicity is Powe
Why Being Alone Is Better Than Being With the Wrong People | Einzelgänger
Why Being Alone Is Better Than Being With the Wrong People
If one’s experiences with others have been hurtful and traumatizing repeatedly, isn’t it to be expected that this individual begins to prefer solitude over company?Video: Why Being Alone Is Better Than Being With the Wrong PeopleSupport the channel:
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Stop Wanting, Start Accepting | The Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius | Einzelgänger
Stop Wanting, Start Accepting | The Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius
Stoicism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/innerpeaceAlthough he never considered himself a philosopher, Marcus Aurelius’ writings have become one of the most significant ancient Stoic scriptures. His ‘Meditations’ contain a series of notes to himself based on Stoic ideas, one of which is embracing fate and living conf
Schopenhauer: The Philosopher Who Knew Life’s Pain | Einzelgänger
Schopenhauer: The Philosopher Who Knew Life’s Pain
The amount of suffering in the world is vast, so observed Schopenhauer. Life is a constant striving, a relentless pursuit of desires and needs that keep appearing. So it’s no surprise that people label this philosopher ‘pessimistic’ and ‘dark.’ But his observations aren’t unfounded.Video: Schopenhauer: The Philosopher Who Knew Life’s PainSupport t
Is Anger Actually a Good Thing? | The Seven Deadly Sins | ANGER | Einzelgänger
Is Anger Actually a Good Thing? | The Seven Deadly Sins | ANGER
This video series explores the Seven Deadly Sins as a Christian concept and beyond. What’s so bad about these sins? How do they apply to presentday life and society, and how can they influence our wellbeing and the wellbeing of those around us? And can nonChristians benefit from this concept? This essay delves into the emotion of ange
What You Resist, Persists (The Mental Control Paradox) | Einzelgänger
What You Resist, Persists (The Mental Control Paradox)
When we fall prey to the Mental Control Paradox, we experience that the more we try to control our thinking, the less successful we are in doing so. We’ve explored the experiment of the pink elephant a couple of times, showing how difficult it is not to think consciously about a pink elephant. So, when it comes to mental control, we could say:
The Closer We Get, The More We Hurt | The Hedgehog’s Dilemma | Einzelgänger
The Closer We Get, The More We Hurt | The Hedgehog’s Dilemma
Once upon a time, a group of hedgehogs faced the cold winter. As they were feeling cold, they decided to move closer to each other and share bodily warmth. Unfortunately, as soon as they crawled together, they hurt each other with their sharp spines. And thus, the hedgehogs moved away from each other again, as the cold weather was more t
Why Patience is Power | Priceless Benefits of Being Patient | Einzelgänger
Why Patience is Power | Priceless Benefits of Being Patient
Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/Not only is impatience unpleasant, but it’s also pointless. Impatience is the unwillingness to live life at the pace it actually happens; we wish for the universe to bend to our will. We want things now. We want things to change in an instant. But in reality, external circumstance
TAOISM | The Art of Doing without Doing | Einzelgänger
TAOISM | The Art of Doing without Doing
Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/Have you ever reflected on the word ‘doing’? ‘Doing’ points to performance, achievement, effort. It also implies that there’s a ‘doer’ who engages in ‘doing something’, and that there’s a passive element or ‘the thing that’s being done’.But does it work that way? Is there a separation between the thi
2 Hours of Stoic Wisdom | A Journey to Inner Peace and Tranquility | Einzelgänger
2 Hours of Stoic Wisdom | A Journey to Inner Peace and Tranquility
Einzelgänger's original Stoic video essays (volume 1) compiled into an audiobook, with calming music and nature sounds for reflection and relaxation. I have to credit my mother, a professional photographer who took most of the nature shots in this video.Books: (affiliate links):
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The More You Want, the Worse It Gets | The Seven Deadly Sins | GREED | Einzelgänger
The More You Want, the Worse It Gets | The Seven Deadly Sins | GREED
This video series explores the Seven Deadly Sins as a Christian concept and beyond. What’s so bad about these sins? How do they apply to presentday life and society, and how can they influence our wellbeing and the wellbeing of those around us? And can nonChristians benefit from this concept? This essay delves into the mother of
How to Build Self-Discipline: The Stoic Way | Stoicism for Discipline | Einzelgänger
How to Build SelfDiscipline: The Stoic Way | Stoicism for Discipline
Stoicism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/innerpeaceThe Stoics considered discipline a virtue, along with other related qualities like perseverance, endurance, highmindedness, and selfcontrol. The Stoics favored hard work and spending their days wisely. Seneca, for example, urges us not to waste our time and act no
How to Reduce the Pain of Life | Arthur Schopenhauer | Einzelgänger
How to Reduce the Pain of Life | Arthur Schopenhauer
The nineteenthcentury German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer observed that nature is driven by an allencompassing force, which he called Will, or more specifically, the WillToLive. This force is unconscious, aimless, and blind, and gives rise to an insatiable striving within human beings. We live our lives grasping, craving, and attaching oursel
The Man Who Hated The World (Animated Short Story) | Einzelgänger
The Man Who Hated The World (Animated Short Story)
In a dirty prison cell, there lived a man who dedicated his whole life to isolating himself from the world. As opposed to most prisoners, he wasn’t put there against his will. This man voluntarily lived in a prison cell, knowing that he could walk out anytime he wanted. Nevertheless, he never tried.“Why should I?” he told himself every time this a
Are the Rich Screwing Us Over? | Marxism Explored | Einzelgänger
Are the Rich Screwing Us Over? | Marxism Explored
Many who read Marx discover that his ideas are terrifyingly relevant to today’s capitalist system. Looking at the inequality it produces, the system seems pretty rigged against the working class… which is most of us. This video explores Marxism.Video: Are the Rich Screwing Us Over? | Marxism ExploredSupport the channel:
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Letting Someone Go | Taoism for Broken Hearts | Einzelgänger
Letting Someone Go | Taoism for Broken Hearts
Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/The philosophy of Taoism revolves around letting go, accepting, yielding, and going with the flow. All Taoist sages seem to agree that it’s better to be detached and indifferent, allow change to happen, and move along with life’s constant transformations than to resist change and cling to what’
Why we prefer being alone... despite feeling lonely | Einzelgänger
Why we prefer being alone... Despite feeling lonely
People generally agree that seeking close relationships is the solution when suffering at the hands of loneliness. We seek friendships to fill in the empty hole we’ve been experiencing. We join groups and clubs just to be around people - to feel the warmth of a community. But people tend to ignore the miseries accompanying these close relationshi
How to Stop Hating Yourself | Einzelgänger
How to Stop Hating Yourself
Why do we hate ourselves? Is there any good in selfhatred? And how can we break free from it? This video explores selfhatred.Video: How to Stop Hating YourselfSupport the channel:
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The Bizarre Cult of Pythagoras | Einzelgänger
The Bizarre Cult of PythagorasEinzelgänger explores a wide range of topics and ideas, with a dose of "as I see it," out of curiosity and creative urge.Einzelgänger is under the supervision of the Dutch Regulatory Media Authority (Commissariaat voor de Media).*Disclaimer: The material provided by Einzelgänger isn't a clinical/medical service or replacement of mental health professionals, nor an aca
Why close relationships suck (and why they don't) | The Hedgehog Dilemma | Einzelgänger
Why close relationships suck (and why they don't) | The Hedgehog Dilemma
The beauty of superficial relationships is that the lack of emotional investment in one another (for the most part) exempts us from being hurt by this association. When shared moments and memories are few, when there’s no commitment, when any form of interdependence is absent, then not much is lost when the relationship ends.
You Don’t Deserve What You Want | Stoic Philosophy | Einzelgänger
You Don’t Deserve What You Want | Stoic Philosophy
Society constantly reinforces this belief, convincing us that life owes us many things. When we don’t get what we want, we become outraged, offended, and blame others for our misery. Fortunately, the ancient Stoics provide clarity, effectively debunking most (if not all) modern forms of entitlement.Video: You Don’t Deserve What You Want | Stoic Ph
How to Overcome Yourself | Nietzsche’s Superman | Einzelgänger
How to Overcome Yourself | Nietzsche’s Superman
Nietzsche’s concept of the Superman (or Übermensch) is one of his most famous and controversial ideas, as it goes vastly against normative perceptions of what’s good and evil. Nevertheless, the Superman is an ideal human being that Nietzsche believed we should all strive to become. This video explores Nietzsche’s philosophy and the concept of the Su
Why Not Needing People is Great | Einzelgänger
Why Not Needing People is Great
Not needing people can be a blessing. No matter where we look, when people come together, there’s always some form of turmoil, be it gossip, bullying, people antagonizing each other, or fights. When people depend on each other, it’s the unfortunate part of the deal. But if we don’t need these people, we don’t have to tolerate their behavior; we don’t have to bear th
Let Go of the Past (Marcus Aurelius) | Einzelgänger
Let Go of the Past (Marcus Aurelius)
Marcus Aurelius stated that the past “signifies as much as nothing and is at present indifferent.” It’s not that events that have happened in the past don’t influence the present or that we cannot learn from past events. It’s just that we cannot work with the past, as it’s out of our reach. And often, our memories of the past are scrambled, and ways to verify w
Why Optimism Makes Us Sad | Are We Better Off Being Pessimists? | Einzelgänger
Why Optimism Makes Us Sad | Are We Better Off Being Pessimists?
Generally, people praise the optimistic mindset, and research suggests that optimism helps us reduce stress and depressive symptoms. Hence, optimism seems to be a healthy coping mechanism for dealing with the future when looking at the scientifically proven benefits.But does optimism also have downsides? Can some forms of optimism eve
The Cheaper Your Pleasures, The Richer You’ll Be | Minimalist Philosophy | Einzelgänger
The Cheaper Your Pleasures, The Richer You’ll Be | Minimalist Philosophy
Check out my novel The Urge: Fall of a Stoic: https://einzelganger.co/urgeHow can we be satisfied without cost? How can we be wealthy with only the bare minimum? Several philosophers of the past shed their light on questions like these. And, according to some, the cheaper your pleasures, the richer you'll be. This video expl
Outsiders & Outcasts (For Those That Don't Belong) | Einzelgänger
Outsiders & Outcasts (For Those That Don't Belong)
From the moment we are born as human beings, the people around us prepare us to fit the herd. We start out as being part of a family, and then we expand our social life with friends, acquaintances, colleagues, and, in many cases, a significant other. People tend to work together and spend time with each other, and thus, they form a welloiled machi
Why Vulnerability is Power | Priceless Benefits of Being Vulnerable | Einzelgänger
Why Vulnerability is Power | Priceless Benefits of Being Vulnerable
What if vulnerability is not a weakness but an act of courage that could lead us to reach goals, overcome fears, and make genuine connections?Video: You're not a weakass for showing who you areSupport the channel:
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Nihilism: The belief in nothing | Einzelgänger
Nihilism: The belief in nothing
Einzelgänger explores a wide range of topics and ideas, with a dose of "as I see it," out of curiosity and creative urge.Einzelgänger is under the supervision of the Dutch Regulatory Media Authority (Commissariaat voor de Media).*Disclaimer: The material provided by Einzelgänger isn't a clinical/medical service or replacement of mental health professionals, nor an a
The More You Try, The Worse You Feel | On Mood Swings | Einzelgänger
The More You Try, The Worse You Feel | On Mood Swings
Mood swings can be very unpleasant. And when extreme, they can severely impact our quality of life. But where do these changing emotional states come from? And what can we do about them?Support the channel:
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Signs of a Toxic Friend | Buddhist Philosophy | Einzelgänger
Signs of a Toxic Friend | Buddhist Philosophy
But whether or not a friend is toxic can be challenging to determine, especially when we’re attached to this friend. For a significant part, whether someone’s behavior is desirable or not is pretty subjective. Also, people are rarely entirely bad; most (if not all) human beings have positive sides as well. So, how do we decide if a friend is actually a
The Philosophy of the Sith | An Examination of the Dark Side (Star Wars) | Einzelgänger
The Philosophy of the Sith | An Examination of the Dark Side (Star Wars)
The Sith are the main villains of one of the most influential movie franchises: Star Wars. What’s the difference between the Sith and the Jedi? What resemblances do we find between Sith philosophy and established philosophical ideas? And can we use Sith philosophy in our daily lives? This video explores the philosophy of the
How to Simplify Your Life | Minimalist Philosophy | Einzelgänger
How to Simplify Your Life | Minimalist Philosophy
Modern life is cluttered with stuff, social connections, ideas, and stimuli. Worries and wishes fill our minds, and we’re always restless because we fail to distinguish the forest from the trees. When immersed in complexity, it’s difficult to see the essential. “The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may sp
Can Money Buy Happiness? Yes, According to Philosophy & Science | Einzelgänger
Can Money Buy Happiness? Yes, According to Philosophy & Science
Money makes the world go round. Aside from an extreme minority, we all need money to live our lives. But there are differences in how we handle money and how we experience its value. Some get by with little, and others are perpetual squanderers. Some are perfectly content earning a modest salary supporting their frugal lifestyles; oth
What You Try to Control, Controls You | The Paradox of Control | Einzelgänger
What You Try to Control, Controls You | The Paradox of Control
Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/The ‘paradox of control’ attempts to show that the more we try to control external circumstances, the less in control we are as we try to control something we cannot. And so, as a consequence of our attempts to impose control over a situation, it may eventually turn out for the
The Power of 'No' | Einzelgänger
The Power of 'No'
It’s a short simple word: ‘no’.But for some people, it’s extremely difficult to use nonetheless. Especially socalled ‘people pleasers’ have difficulties saying ‘no’ to the people they intend to please. Which is a shame, because the ability to say ‘no’ not only helps us to not do things that we don’t want to do; it’s also a deciding factor whether or not we’re able to commit to a
This world is a mess… and Nietzsche saw it coming. | Einzelgänger
This world is a mess… and Nietzsche saw it coming.
Nietzsche's Overman: https://youtu.be/Gaj7WX7tDIsThis video explores Nietzsche’s prediction of a nihilist world, if his warning was justified, and the current mess we’re dealing with.Video: This world is a mess… and Nietzsche saw it coming.Support the channel:
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5 Ways to Forgive Someone Who Wronged You | Einzelgänger
5 Ways to Forgive Someone Who Wronged You
Resentment hurts. It can eat us up from the inside. Somehow we believe that the only way to rid ourselves of resentment is when some form of retaliation occurs. But this may never happen. And so, we run the risk of spending the majority of our lives suffering past hurts while our enemies flourish.As Viktor Frankl wisely stated: “When we are no longer able
The Joys of Not Needing People | Einzelgänger
The Joys of Not Needing People
Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/The experience of loneliness is prevalent in individualistic societies. We can’t deny that loneliness is problematic. However, without reducing the severity of this issue, we might also have been underestimating the advantages of ‘not needing people.’Video: The Joys of Not Needing PeopleSupport the channel:
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Can we be Happy without Friends? | The Social Minimalist | Einzelgänger
Can we be Happy without Friends? | The Social Minimalist
A minimalist lifestyle concerns itself with minimizing the number of material resources we need to be satisfied. A tremendous benefit of this approach is the reduced cost of living. The less we need, the more time, money, and energy we save. So, can we also apply minimalism to our social connections to gain the same benefits? Can we be happy
Stop Worrying About the Outcome (Law of Reverse Effect) | Einzelgänger
Stop Worrying About the Outcome (Law of Reverse Effect)
By letting go of worrying about the outcome, it’s more likely that we get the outcome we desire. Results don’t come by repeatedly thinking about them or desiring them fiercely; they come through actions. And the more we let ourselves be carried away by the desired results, the less we tend to act in ways that contribute to achieving them.The
Be a Loser if Need Be | The Philosophy of Epictetus | Einzelgänger
Be a Loser if Need Be | The Philosophy of Epictetus
Stoicism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/innerpeaceWe’re so afraid to be seen as losers that we're willing to suffer in exchange for other people’s approval. What a sad state of being in, as by putting our money on external goods, we become dependent on them and gamble away our chances of being happy and free. According to Epictet
Our Great Depression is Our Lives | The Philosophy of Fight Club | Einzelgänger
Our Great Depression is Our Lives | The Philosophy of Fight Club
This video analyzes Fight Club’s position toward consumer culture and related philosophical ideas.Video: Our Great Depression is Our Lives | The Philosophy of Fight ClubSupport the channel:
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Don’t Worry, Everything is Out of Control | Taoist Antidotes for an Insane, Stressful World | Einzelgänger
Don’t Worry, Everything is Out of Control | Taoist Antidotes for an Insane, Stressful World
Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/The writings of the ancient Taoists persuade us to go in a different direction: we ought to let go of existing concepts and worldviews, become aware of emptiness, let nature take its course, and move with nature rather than against it. The goal? An
Become Unconquerable | Stoic Philosophy | Einzelgänger
Become Unconquerable | Stoic Philosophy
The ancient Stoics produced a treasure trove of wisdom on becoming unconquerable. They believed that people cannot be conquered by anything external, as long as they don’t give away the power over their faculties. The only way external things can influence us is when we, ourselves, let them. If we feel that something has defeated us, it’s us defeating oursel
What If The World is Actually a Prison? | The Philosophy of Arthur Schopenhauer | Einzelgänger
What If The World is Actually a Prison? | The Philosophy of Arthur Schopenhauer
What if this world is actually one giant prison? When the 19thcentury philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer observed the amount of pain that we experience during our lifetimes, he concluded that it’s not happiness and pleasure we’re after, but a reduction of the ongoing suffering that’s an inherent part of existence.When we
The More You Resist, The Worse It Gets | The Taoist Art of Non-Resistance | Einzelgänger
The More You Resist, The Worse It Gets | The Taoist Art of NonResistanceTaoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/ How does the power of nonresistance work? Let's explore the Taoist art of nonresistance, which offers a radically different view of how life works and how to approach it. Video: The More You Resist, The Worse It Gets | The Taoist Art of NonResistance 'Nonresistance th
The Art of Traveling Light Through Life | Minimalist Philosophy | Einzelgänger
The Art of Traveling Light Through Life | Minimalist Philosophy
What about traveling light as a ‘way of life?’ What would ‘traveling light’ entail? This video explores the art of traveling light through life.Video: The Art of Traveling Light Through Life | Minimalist PhilosophySupport the channel:
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Who Am I? | The Philosophy of Alan Watts | Einzelgänger
Who Am I? | The Philosophy of Alan Watts
Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/Who am I? Am I the mind? Am I the body that contains the mind? Am I a descendant of an alien race that, long ago, set foot on Earth? Am I created by God?The English philosopher, writer, and speaker Alan Watts believed that the most important question a human could ask is this: “who am I?” During his
Don't Suffer More Than Needed | Buddhist Philosophy on Pain and Suffering | Einzelgänger
Don't Suffer More Than Needed | Buddhist Philosophy on Pain and Suffering
Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/“Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional,” is a Buddhist saying that points to a fundamental truth of existence, which is that pain and affliction are an inherent part of life: we contract illnesses, get wounded, lose our loved ones, our possessions, our social
Unlocking Flow: The Taoist Secret to Effortless Success | Einzelgänger
Unlocking Flow: The Taoist Secret to Effortless Success
Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/What’s happening in our brain when we’re in the flow state? What does academic research say about it? Why is it so elusive? And, perhaps most interestingly, what can we do to achieve it? This video explores the psychology of flow.Video: Unlocking Flow: The Secret to Effortless Success
How to Be a Happy Loser | A Guide for Modern Day Untouchables | Einzelgänger
How to Be a Happy Loser | A Guide for Modern Day Untouchables
No one wants to be a loser. Because of today’s tendency to call people ‘losers,’ many fear becoming one. Yet, for many, it’s unavoidable to be seen as one. This video explores the stupidity of calling people losers (in a derogatory fashion, at least) and how to be a happy “loser,” based on Stoic philosophy, Arthur Schopenhauer, science
Life’s Greatest Paradox: What You Resist, Persists | Einzelgänger
Life’s Greatest Paradox: What You Resist, Persists
Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/Quite logically, we can’t get rid of something if we don’t acknowledge its existence. But what would happen if we accept the reality and truth of the things we resist? Would acceptance make them worse? Or could it actually be the first step toward improvement and transformation? This video
The Less You Care, The Happier You’ll Be | Taoist Wisdom For An Overly Serious World | Einzelgänger
The Less You Care, The Happier You’ll Be | Taoist Wisdom For An Overly Serious World
Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/Life is stressful and demanding, with many suffering from burnout and depression and others on the verge. This video shares three insights from ancient Taoist sages to help you care less in an overly serious world.Video: The Less You Care, The Happier You’
Self-destructive? It could be your death drive… | Einzelgänger
Selfdestructive? It could be your death drive…
Why would living entities harbor a wish for selfdestruction or even death? And if we look closer at the sufferings of existence, isn’t this longing to revert to an inorganic state quite understandable? This video explores selfdestructive tendencies in light of Freud’s death drive and death itself.Video: Selfdestructive? It could be your death drive…Cr
When being alone is a choice... (personal journey) | Einzelgänger
When being alone is a choice... (personal journey)
Selfimposed social isolation is a complex issue. I know it’s complex because I’ve experienced it myself. And to be honest, I’m still experiencing it to a certain degree. This video explores social isolation and why being alone isn’t always by accident: it’s often a choice.Fair use:
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The downside of belonging to a group... | Einzelgänger
The downside of belonging to a group...
The major downside of belonging to a group is the expectation of conformity: belonging requires us to adapt. Often, this means that people expect us, in many regards, to do as they do, speak as they speak, and, not uncommonly, think as they think.Check out the full video: https://youtu.be/FShlGToheno#solitude #loner #notbelonging
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Nothing Exists But You | The Philosophy of Solipsism | Einzelgänger
Nothing Exists But You | The Philosophy of Solipsism
Solipsism denies that the human mind has any valid reason for believing that anything outside itself exists, which is a pretty radical standpoint to take. But who knows: could it be that despite the vastness of the universe (or so it seems), only you exist? This video explores the philosophy of solipsism, using ideas from George Berkeley, Descar
Stop Trying to Get It And You'll Have It | The Backwards Law | Einzelgänger
Stop Trying to Get It And You'll Have It | The Backwards Law
Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/The backwards law proposes that the more we pursue something, the more we achieve the opposite of what we truly want and the more disappointed we feel. Or simply put: the harder we try, the less likely we’ll succeed. On the flip side: when we stop trying, we’ll have what we want.
Trying to Control the Future is Useless (Law of Reverse Effect) | Einzelgänger
Trying to Control the Future is Useless (Law of Reverse Effect)
The full video is available here: https://youtu.be/VpcQVjSVqOMOur minds tend to try to control the future by creating detailed predictions and then constantly repeating these fantasies and our responses to them. But when the moment we’ve prepared ourselves for arrives, we find out that our detailed blueprints have become pretty useles
Why you shouldn't vent anger (according to science and philosophy) | Einzelgänger
Why you shouldn't vent anger (according to science and philosophy)
We celebrate and even glamorize anger as a society. But should we believe the hype? This video shows why we shouldn’t vent anger and why we’re better off preventing and reducing this emotion altogether.Video: Why you shouldn't vent anger (according to science and philosophy)Support the channel:
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Epictetus’ Art of Winning in All Circumstances (Stoicism) | Einzelgänger
Epictetus’ Art of Winning in All Circumstances (Stoicism)
Stoicism for Inner Strength (book): https://einzelganger.co/innerstrengthLosing, to many, is painful; it’s an experience of degradation, a diminishment of the ego. So, can’t we just put ourselves in circumstances where we always win? Or even better: is it possible to win in all circumstances? According to Epictetus, it is. If we adopt the r
Epicurus' Secret to Happiness (And Accessible to All) | Einzelgänger
Epicurus' Secret to Happiness (And Accessible to All)
Epicurus believed in focusing on simple, natural, necessary pleasures rather than vain and excessive ones. “If you want to make a man happy, add not unto his riches but take away from his desires,” he stated. In other words: by cultivating indifference to all the glitter and glamour that the world has to offer, we’re better off than trying to s
Why It's Better to be Single | 4 Reasons | Einzelgänger
Why It's Better to be Single | 4 Reasons
Is it better to be single? It depends. Different people look for different things. For many, engaging in relationships and marriage works out very well. But some people don’t like the idea of partnering up and settling down. They flourish being single. So, this video does not seek to persuade people to stay out of relationships and marriages or criticize th
Why It’s Okay to Be a Loser | Taoist Philosophy for the Unambitious, Failures and Nobodies | Einzelgänger
Why It’s Okay to Be a Loser | Taoist Philosophy for the Unambitious, Failures and Nobodies
Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/In today’s hustle culture, chasing ‘success’ is like a religious duty. People push each other to achieve, often at the cost of their wellbeing, leading to stress, anxiety, and burnout. Society glorifies “winners” and treats “losers” as pariahs, almos
Are you a nihilist? | Einzelgänger
Are you a nihilist?
Einzelgänger explores a wide range of topics and ideas, with a dose of "as I see it," out of curiosity and creative urge.Einzelgänger is under the supervision of the Dutch Regulatory Media Authority (Commissariaat voor de Media).*Disclaimer: The material provided by Einzelgänger isn't a clinical/medical service or replacement of mental health professionals, nor an academic reso
Are You a Pig? | The Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius | Einzelgänger
Are You a Pig? | The Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aurelius stated that we shouldn’t fight what we’re compelled to. He compared people who struggle with Fortune to pigs, kicking and squealing when sacrificed: it’s no use, as we can’t avoid what the gods have in store. We cannot stop people from wanting to fight wars; we cannot stop natural disasters from happening; we cannot prevent our bod
