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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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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
When Life Hurts, Care Less About It | The Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius | Einzelgänger
When Life Hurts, Care Less About It | The Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius
The Urge: Fall of a Stoic: https://einzelganger.co/urgeUnlike many Roman Emperors, he did not indulge in the many pleasures he had access to, like getting drunk on wine and watching sadistic games in the Colosseum. Marcus Aurelius wanted to fulfill the task Fortune had given him, which was serving humanity. So, he cared deeply
So, you're a lone wolf? | Einzelgänger
So, you're a lone wolf?
Maybe you’re a proverbial lone wolf or aspiring to be one. You probably have your reasons for it, and so do I. But let’s look at the ‘lone wolf’ model (or archetype) with a critical eye - let’s be honest about what such existence entails.Creative Commons (attributions):Alone on the road painting: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Alone_on_a_Road.jpgVideo: So, you're a
Why Pride Is the Worst | The Seven Deadly Sins | PRIDE | Einzelgänger
Why Pride Is the Worst | The Seven Deadly Sins | PRIDE
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 all sin: pride
How Epicurus Keeps Calm | Einzelgänger
How Epicurus Keeps Calm
The ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus may seem an unlikely figure to teach us how to achieve a calm mind because of his reputation as an indulgent pleasureseeker. Unfortunately, the teachings of Epicurus are gravely misunderstood by many. While it’s true that, according to Epicurus, pleasure leads to happiness, his philosophy leans much more to asceticism than to indulgenc
Does today's news make you anxious? | Einzelgänger
Does today's news make you anxious?
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
When to walk away | Einzelgänger
When to walk away
At its heart, it’s about asking ourselves a fundamental question: Is this situation good for me, or should I move on? It’s a simple question, but, for many, extremely difficult to answer.Video: When to walk awaySupport the channel:
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The Men Who Explained the Universe | Thales, Anaximander & Anaximenes | Einzelgänger
The Men Who Explained the Universe | Thales, Anaximander & Anaximenes
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
Seneca's Secrets to Stress-Free Living | Stoic Philosophy | Einzelgänger
Seneca's Secrets to StressFree Living | Stoic Philosophy
In a letter to his dear friend Lucilius, Stoic philosopher Seneca wrote: “There are more things, Lucilius, likely to frighten us than there are to crush us; we suffer more often in imagination than in reality.”This video (Seneca's Secrets to StressFree Living | Stoic Philosophy) explores Seneca’s antidotes to worry and groundless fears.Suppo
When Life Hurts, Let Go | A Stoic Lesson for Inner Peace | Einzelgänger
When Life Hurts, Let Go | A Stoic Lesson for Inner Peace
Epictetus believed that happiness and inner peace are entirely within our power. This video delves into the actual cause of our suffering and how we can overcome it and develop unshakable inner peace-a goal entirely within our power (according to Epictetus).Video: When Life Hurts, Let Go | A Stoic Lesson for Inner PeaceSupport the channel:
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Lost in a World Without Purpose: Now What? | Einzelgänger
Lost in a World Without Purpose: Now What?
Philosophers have been dealing with the problem of meaninglessness for centuries. Their ideas about life (or how to live well in a meaningless universe) could be valuable to those struggling with a lack of meaning in their lives. Can we live well as humans when life has no inherent purpose? According to several philosophers: yes, we can. And, according to
Why Suffering is Beautiful | Emil Cioran’s Dark Philosophy | Einzelgänger
Why Suffering is Beautiful | Emil Cioran’s Dark Philosophy
Check out my novel The Urge: Fall of a Stoic: https://einzelganger.co/urgeCioran’s writings do not shy away from the uncomfortable realities we don’t want to see. This video explores Cioran's first book, On the Heights of Despair.Video: Why Suffering is Beautiful | Emil Cioran’s Dark PhilosophySupport the channel:
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The More You Try, The Worse It Goes (Law of Reverse Effect) | Einzelgänger
The More You Try, The Worse It Goes (Law of Reverse Effect)
We might believe that the more we worry about the task and its consequence, the more control we gain and the more chance we have to succeed. But the opposite is true; the more we worry, the more we try to control, the more likely our performances will suffer. When we care too much about the outcome, we will likely push ourselves in ways t
Reasons Not to Worry What Others Think | Einzelgänger
Reasons Not to Worry What Others Think
Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/It’s generally a good idea to care about other people’s opinions to some degree, as they could contain some worthwhile insight. But focusing on them too much to the point that we spend hours and hours dwelling on what people might think can leave us in agony. It’s not only potentially harmful but also
Are you here to please others? Well, I’m not. | Einzelgänger
Are you here to please others? Well, I’m not.
Are you a people pleaser? Or do you know someone who is? This video explores the pernicious act of people pleasing, why we shouldn’t do it, and some thoughts on how to stop it.Support the channel:
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Philosophers: "Stop Caring About People's Opinions" (Diogenes, Schopenhauer, Epictetus, Nietzsche) | Einzelgänger
Philosophers: "Stop Caring About People's Opinions" (Diogenes, Schopenhauer, Epictetus, Nietzsche)
As for today, being hurt by other people’s opinions and actions remains a struggle we all face, especially in a world so polarized. Luckily, the philosophers of old shared valuable insights that could protect us from being harmed by people’s toxicity, stupidity, and shortsightedness.Video: Why You Sh
How Not to Be Pathetic | Stoic Philosophy & Emotions | Einzelgänger
How Not to Be Pathetic | Stoic Philosophy & Emotions
The Stoics pursued a mental state called ‘apatheia’ (from which the English word ‘apathy’ derived). They saw this mental state as a condition for living according to nature; the latter is a Stoic’s ultimate goal and virtue. However, the word ‘apathy’ in contemporary language has a different meaning than the Greek ‘apatheia,’ as ‘apathy’ has a pr
How a broken, screwed-up life can be beautiful (Kintsugi) | Einzelgänger
How a broken, screwedup life can be beautiful (Kintsugi)
Taoism for Inner Peace (BOOK): https://einzelganger.co/tao/Kintsugi doesn’t hide the history of brokenness; it accentuates it, making it a feature of beauty rather than something to put out of sight. This video explores the Japanese concept of Kintsugi and how a screwedup, broken life can be beautiful.Creative Commons (attributions):Kintsugi
Drifting Away from People: The Dark Side of Solitude | Einzelgänger
Drifting Away from People: The Dark Side of Solitude
As a lover of solitude, I think it’s useful to look at the dark sides behind turning our backs on society. This video explores why we drift away from people, the resulting loneliness and estrangement, and the associated dangers.Video: Drifting away from people | The dangers of loneliness & estrangementSupport the channel:
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How Philosophers Handle Rejection (Diogenes, Schopenhauer, Epictetus & Zhuangzi) | Einzelgänger
How Philosophers Handle Rejection (Diogenes, Schopenhauer, Epictetus & Zhuangzi)
Many people fear being rejected because they experience it as painful. As a result, they avoid situations in which they could be rejected. And so, they rather not apply for jobs that might be out of their league, avoid asking out a romantic interest when there’s a possibility of refusal (which is always the case), and
Walking away from marriage, children, and other stuff we're supposed to have | Einzelgänger
Walking away from marriage, children, and other stuff we're supposed to have
When society believes something is good, does it necessarily mean it’s true? Is it wrong to live life differently? And what is life like when we go against the grain? Let’s explore life without marriage, children, and other stuff we’re supposed to have, the nature of social norms, and some existentialism.Video: Walking aw
How Do We Manage Loneliness? | Einzelgänger
How Do We Manage Loneliness?
Some people seem unable to function without daily social interaction, while others can go weeks without seeing a human being, and are perfectly fine. How do we manage loneliness?Still, we cannot ignore that many studies show us that people with lots of social connections are, in general, happier. And looking at human behavior, on the whole, we could say that, from a de
Is Having Babies a Crime? | Emil Cioran’s Antinatalism | Einzelgänger
Is Having Babies a Crime? | Emil Cioran’s Antinatalism
This video continues the journey into Cioran’s pessimistic worldview as we delve into his life and explore his later work, The Trouble with Being Born, a collection of aphorisms illustrating why being born is a disaster, what causes our suffering, and what we could do to cope.Video: Is Having Babies a Crime? | Emil Cioran’s Dark PhilosophySupp
Why Chasing Happiness is Pointless (The Hedonic Treadmill) | Einzelgänger
Why Chasing Happiness is Pointless (The Hedonic Treadmill)
Could it be that chasing happiness doesn’t make us happier and could even make us miserable? And if so, how should we go about this ‘happiness’ thing? This video explores the nature of happiness.Video: Why Stuff Won't Make You Happier | The Hedonic TreadmillSupport the channel:
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When Life Disappoints You, Don’t Disappoint Life | Einzelgänger
When Life Disappoints You, Don’t Disappoint Life
For many, the disappointments of life justify destructive behaviors towards oneself and others. Entitlement to what they feel they deserve, or what others have and they have not, leads to disappointment if reality doesn’t provide them with what they expect. And thus, they feel wronged.In a way, life has betrayed us. From the day we were born, it has
Lao Tzu’s Secrets to Stress-Free Living | Taoist Philosophy | Einzelgänger
Lao Tzu’s Secrets to StressFree Living | Taoist Philosophy
Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/Let's explore Taoist views that could help us to let go of a stressful, insane world.Video: Lao Tzu Lao Tzu’s Secret to StressFree LivingSupport the channel:
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The Dark Philosophy Behind Looksmaxxing
At first glance, looksmaxxing seems like little more than internet slang for improving one’s appearance. But when we dive deeper, we find ideas and beliefs that are pretty disturbing. What draws young men (such as Clavicular) to looksmaxxing? What do they believe? Does it make their lives better? And what can we learn from their pursuits about happiness?Support the channel:✔️ Patreon: https://www.
