In this episode you discover the origin and meaning of the saying by the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche: "Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger".

You also discover scientific research showing at least one situation where that saying has proven to be true.
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Sources used for this episode:

Dictionary.com:

"In 1888, Nietzsche wrote “Aus der Kriegsschule des Lebens.—Was mich nicht umbringt, macht mich stärker,” which can be translated as “Out of life’s school of war—what doesn’t kill me, makes me stronger.” It appears in his book of aphorisms, Twilight of the Idols, and no further explanation follows."

Nietzsche expanded on the idea somewhat in his autobiography Ecce Homo, also composed in 1888."

https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/what-doesnt-kill-you-makes-you-stronger/
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Kayla Stoner; "Science proves that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger -
Researchers find that early-career failure promotes future professional success"

Source: https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2019/10/science-proves-that-what-doesnt-kill-you-makes-you-stronger/
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Host:

Stephen Carter; Email: [email protected].
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Technical information:

Recorded with Audio Hijack. First edits with Twisted Wave and Audacity. Mastered with the service at https://www.Loudness.fm. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro.

Microphone: EV RE320
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Keywords:

Friedrich Nietzsche, Twilight of the Idols, Ecce Homo, Jonathan Dollimore, The Dark Knight, professor Michael Brady,