The Art and Science of Self-Mastery in a Triggered World

### Chicago Philosophy Association Presents:

“The Art and Science of Self-Mastery in a Triggered World”
📅 **Date:**Oct 10th
🕖 Time: 6:30pm
📍 Location: Albert 228 E Ontario St Floor 1, Chicago, IL 60611
In the wake of recent events—such as the tragic assassination of political commentator Charlie Kirk, whose death has reignited fierce debates over speech, outrage, and public discourse—the question of how we manage our inner lives has never been more urgent.
From the Stoics of ancient Greece to today’s neuroscientists, the struggle for composure under pressure has been viewed as the truest form of strength. But in a society where headlines inflame emotions and social media amplifies outrage, how can we cultivate calm, clarity, and courage?
🔥 Join us as we discuss:

• Why anger and outrage spread faster than reason.
• What philosophy and psychology teach us about resilience and self-mastery.
• Practical ways to remain steady when the world feels volatile.
• Whether inner steadiness is a form of suppression—or the highest freedom.

This conversation isn’t just about theory—it’s about survival in a culture where one tweet, one headline, or one tragedy can destabilize entire communities.
Bring your thoughts. Bring your courage. Bring your questions.
💡 Hosted by the Chicago Philosophy Association, where ideas collide and minds sharpen.
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