Thinking and Doing with Skyler J. Collins
Latest Episodes
Mutual Interdependence & Efface Opinions (28m) – Episode 051
Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor). Episode 051 looks at two Stoic topics: the first from Marcus Aurelius who wrote, "Meditate often on the interconnectedness and mutual interdependence of all things in the universe. For in a sense, all things are mutual
Fallacy of Accent & Expectations (19m) – Episode 050
Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor). Episode 050 looks at the Fallacy of Accent and Expectations as a cognitive bias.
Mental Health over Wealth, Good Friends, Difficult Situations, & Uncomfortable Truths (26m) – Episode 049
Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor). Episode 049 looks at choosing to protect your mental or physical health over choosing a higher paycheck; why being a good friend probably means holding your friends accountable for their poor decisions; some advice on
The Truly Educated & This is The Way (24m) – Episode 048
Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor). Episode 048 looks at two Stoic topics: the first from Epictetus who wrote, "The beautiful and good person neither fights with anyone nor, as much as they are able, permits others to fight . . . this is the meaning of g
Denying the Antecedent & Cognitive Dissonance (20m) – Episode 047
Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor). Episode 047 looks at the logical fallacy Denying the Antecedent and the phenomenon of Cognitive Dissonance.
Face the Discomfort, Repeating Insults, Christmas Week Thrift, & Visiting Grandparents (27m) – Episode 046
Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor). Episode 046 looks at aligning your mindset with your goals so as it not allow your brain to sabotage your efforts; responding to an insult during an argument with, "I'm sorry, I didn't hear that, can you repeat it?" an
Sobering Thoughts & Stoic Habits (25m) – Episode 045
Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor). Episode 045 looks at several Stoic topics: the first from Epictetus who wrote, "Keep death and exile before your eyes each day, along with everything that seems terrible—by doing so, you’ll never have a base thought no
Reification & Groupthink (22m) – Episode 044
Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor). Episode 044 looks at the logical fallacy Reification and the cognitive bias Groupthink.
Anxious Thoughts, Workaholics, Social Gatherings, Holiday Frugality, & Moving On (25m) – Episode 043
Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor). Episode 043 looks at curbing anxious thoughts from spiraling out of control; carving time out now to spend with your family while they're young, instead of waiting until you're middle-aged or elderly; how to leave soci
King or Tyrant & The Jurisdiction of Fate (16m) – Episode 042
Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor). Episode 042 looks at two Stoic topics: the first from Seneca who wrote, "“Our soul is sometimes a king, and sometimes a tyrant. A king, by attending to what is honorable, protects the good health of the body in its car