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Online Only: Massimo Pigliucci, the author of “How to be a Stoic” will be talking about the foundational concept of Stoicism: Dichotomy of Control and applying it to the current crisis we are facing. You can submit your questions for Massimo in the Discord below in the #Stoicism.

Massimo Pigliucci is Professor of Philosophy at CUNY and is the author of many books including, How to be a Stoic and A Handbook for New Stoics: How to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control

Don’t miss Greg Lopez, Massimo’s co-author, speaking about Using Daily Stoic Practice to Cope & Thrive in The Covid Age on Saturday April 4, 2:30pm ET.
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Instructions for joining the conference:
Here is how to get set up BEFORE the meeting:

  1. Go to https://discord.gg/JjaGPWg either on your phone or computer.
  2. Download and install the Discord app, which is quick and free.
  3. Set up your account using your email address, username & password.
  4. Log into DISCORD ar 2:20pm, 10 minutes before the meeting time if possible. It is also fine to join later as well
  5. Click on “52 living ideas” icon on left and look for “*** VOICE Meetup” channel under . Click on that, and see participants listed below.
  6. Look to lower left of screen, and see your icon plus microphone, earphones and account settings.
  7. I strongly recommend setting yourself up to use Discord in advance. Tech help will be provided by @_Chase in Discord. If you have trouble you can message Shrikant on Meetup.
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    Applying Stoicism to our lives is more important now than ever. Each Saturday we will be discussing application of Stoic ideas to our lives. Details for each meeting will be announced approximately one to two weeks in advance.

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We are excited to bring you 52 Living Ideas Meetups Online 3 times a week: on Stoic Saturdays 2:30pm, Jordan Peterson Tuesdays 9pm & Psychology Thursday 9pm.

To Join visit: https://discord.gg/JjaGPWg
either on your phone or computer. You will need to install the Discord app, which is quick and easy. With the app you will be able to listen On your phone or computer not only this Meetup but ALL our regular Saturday, Tuesday & Thursday Meetups on your phone or computer. You will also be able to discuss the ideas before, during and after the Meetup with speakers and other participants on chat channels for each Meetup.

The world needs conversation on great ideas more than ever today, please recommend these Meetups to your like-minded friends, and they will thank you for it--and they, us and you will be better off for it. Just ask them to join here: https://discord.gg/JjaGPWg

Exciting Upcoming Meetup Schedule:
March 19 Thursday 9pm ET: Ronald Gross, author of Socrates’ Way on “How Would Socrates Face Current Challenge?”
March 21 Saturday 2:30pm ET: On Order & Chaos by Jordan Peterson by Claire
March 24 9pm ET: Jordan Peterson Tuesdays: Applying Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules to the COVID-19 Age
March 26 Thursday 9pm: Psychology Thursdays: Nietzsche's concept of Nobility: Historical, Moral & Esthetic Perspectives
March 28 2:30pm ET: Stoic Saturdays: Dichotomy of Control & Current Crisis with Massimo Pigliucci, author of How to be a Stoic
March 31 Jordan Peterson Tuesdays: Applying Rule 7: Pursue What is Meaningful...
April 1 Wednesday 6:30pm ET: SciArt Book Club: Sapiens by Harari
many more Meetups to be announced
April 4 Saturday 2:30pm ET: Stoic Saturdays: Greg Lopez on Using Daily Stoic Practice to Face Crisis
April 11 Saturday 2:30pm ET: Stoic Saturdays: Enchiridion by Epictetus — a Discussion

To attend live Meetups online, to get preview of and to discuss the ideas before the Meetup and discussion of ideas afterwards:
Join Here Now: https://discord.gg/JjaGPWg

We will be joined online by 30 to 60 members of various Meetup groups and our active Discord group.

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