Get Real Clear +

We discuss the pressing psychological issues facing modern society, particularly among its youth, while drawing lessons from Marcus Aurelius on resilience and stoicism. The conversation explores the impacts of technology, urban planning, and cultural dynamics, highlighting the need for individual agency and practical engagement in overcoming today's challenges.

• Psychological disorder and lack of consensus in society

• Difficulties faced by today's youth in coping and resilience

• Importance of personal responsibility and practical engagement

• Fragility of technological infrastructure and risks involved

• Critique of the "15-minute city" and its implications

• Exploration of sadomasochism in current political culture

• Potential for reconciling divides within society

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