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Epictetus
agency-under-constraint perspective that separates what can be chosen from what cannot, while testing whether… · c. 50–135 CE
Epictetus is represented within c. 50–135 CE and Roman imperial world, from enslavement to philosophical teaching at Nicopolis.
Debates featuring Epictetus.
Scheduled
The Impossible PanelIs Doomscrolling Actually Self-Care?
An Impossible Panel episode. You opened the app to answer one message. Epictetus, Epicurus, Claude Shannon, Hannah Arendt, Captain Ahab and Sun Wukong argue whether the endless feed informs, comforts or controls you, and whether infinite scroll should be legal at all.
7 planned seatsOpen for votes
Comic ClashAre influencers the new philosophers?
A proposed Comic Clash debate about attention, expertise and the difference between a slogan and an argument. Vote to help shape the shortlist; this is not a confirmed episode.
7 planned seatsOpen for votes
No ConsensusIs comfort the enemy of a meaningful life?
A proposed No Consensus debate about security, ambition and the difference between growth and needless suffering. Vote to help shape the shortlist; this is not a confirmed episode.
6 planned seats