Philosophy and wisdom collide: it’s a no brainer
While some may not see value in philosophy, it is intertwined with wisdom, encompassing experience, knowledge, and good judgment.
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🔒 Boardroom Talk: Timeless wisdom from Marcus Aurelius reminding us how to live a full life
Alec Hogg writes on the fragility of life and humanity’s mortality with some timeless wisdom from Marcus Aurelius.
Neither an energy transition nor climate crisis exists – Alex Epstein builds the moral case for fossil fuels
Energy expert Alex Epstein reframes the distorted view of energy and explains the benefits of fossil fuels and misconceptions around renewable energy.
🔒 Boardroom Talk: Some final thoughts on WEF 2023 which confirms we’re in a new age of turbulence
Alec Hogg writes on some key takeaways from the cold WEF 2023 and how our world has entered a new age of turbulent times.
🔒 Two philosophers found purpose in the world of work – with insight from The Wall Street Journal
In 1943, two of the century’s original thinkers found themselves in bomb-battered London, looking for medical work to help the war effort.
Find peace by living like a Stoic
To add a little history, context and explanation to Stoicism, any research into the topic will inevitably lead to three major driving forces.
🔒 PREMIUM: Approaching 70 David Shapiro, gets philosophical. Wonderful insights from a lifelong “giver”.
My long-time friend David Shapiro is now approaching a major milestone, a 70th birthday which he intends celebrating by running the New York marathon.
Gareth Cliff: I’ll defend your right to speak out, especially if I disagree
Brilliant young broadcaster and disruptive media entrepreneur Gareth Cliff presented a compelling case against censorship last night to the Free Market Foundation. Here is an edited version of his superb contribution.
Just for laughs: Spreading rumours – Socrates: ‘The Test of Three’
Rumours are very rarely a good thing. They are not facts and they are often not useful. So, be careful the next time you listen to one, or pass one on.
Books always in style for self-improvers – here’s what CEOs are reading
Interesting to see two South Africans among 17 global CEOs featured in the third quarter’s most popular story on the website of global consulting group McKinsey.