If you are not already a supporter checkout everything you are missing out on in the Preview Article.
Only for Supporters
To read the rest of this article and access other paid content, you must be a supporter
Freedomain
Hi there, this is Stefan Molyneux - welcome to Freedomain, the Locals community! One of the last homes for real philosophy in the world!
Feel free to have a look around, chat with other members, share your thoughts, objections, arguments and memes!
This is a place where we strive to achieve the truth through consistent virtue - a great playground for innovative ideas and interactions!
Feel free to have a look around, chat with other members, share your thoughts, objections, arguments and memes!
This is a place where we strive to achieve the truth through consistent virtue - a great playground for innovative ideas and interactions!
Interested? Want to learn more about the community?
Stefan Molyneux@freedomain
March 20, 2024
Fraudulent Buddhists? Locals Questions Answered
"I’m visiting Thailand in April. As I am doing my research about the country and Buddhism, I have come across a practice that seems to me to be unjust and morally questionable.
"The Monks who had all the time in the world figured out that they could charge the tourist visitors significantly higher prices for visiting the temples, compared to the local visitors.
"I know I will have an opportunity to speak with Big Boss Monk and I am going to confront him about this issue.
"Can you help me please bring some clarity to this concern? What would be the best respectful approach and arguments against in my view theft? How would a free society deal with price discrimination? Am I even in the right position or they have all the means to charge what they want?"
"Hi Stefan, in one of your shows you mentioned that being a commodity to your family was a great pleasure.
"Sometimes, not always though, I feel the opposite as being the provider can be quite draining, constantly putting in and the feeling of getting ...
Interested? Want to learn more about the community?
What else you may like…
Videos
Podcasts
Posts
Articles
SHARE PEACEFUL PARENTING!
All donors get the Peaceful Parenting book / audiobook / AI access to share with any and all parents you know who need help!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
00:01:00
Show Some Respect! Locals Questions
Answering Locals Questions from December 2023 - recovered from the archives!
Stefan addresses the importance of humility and continuous improvement. He recounts his own experiences of feeling overwhelmed and humbled by the vast knowledge in philosophy, despite studying it for 20 years. Stef emphasizes the need to acknowledge that he doesn't have all the answers and encourages further conversation and learning from others. He expresses empathy towards individuals who come across as arrogant but emphasize the importance of conquering the ego and recognizing the potential for growth. Surrounding oneself with quality people who strive for improvement is highlighted as crucial. He also discusses the principles they have established in philosophy, such as UPB, property rights, non-aggression principles, and peaceful parenting, but emphasizes the need for continuous improvement and remaining open to challenging one's certainties. Being humble and continuously improving are seen as intertwined, with Stef concluding that ...
00:47:28
Why Have THE TALK with your Parents!
Stefan Molyneux looks at why it's worth talking about childhood experiences with parents, pointing out how these talks can help with self-understanding and ease a sense of scarcity. He describes a scarcity mentality as seeing resources as fixed, which holds back personal growth and broader progress, and he pushes for open conversations about how parents shaped us. Drawing on his own stories and some history, Molyneux moves to supporting an abundance mindset that encourages new ideas and working together. He also focuses on taking charge to handle difficulties and owning up in evaluating oneself. Wrapping up, he urges people to get involved in life, think about the attitudes they've picked up, and step up with responsibility and action.
0:00:00 Understanding Parent-Child Communication
0:01:26 The Scarcity Mentality Explained
0:08:13 Adapting to Life's Challenges
0:15:21 The Mindset Shift: Abundance vs. Scarcity
0:18:34 Probing Parental Mindsets
0:25:52 The Impact of Mindset on Relationships
...
00:33:12
Was chatting up a woman and texted her that I’m interested in dating. She’s a bit further away but asked that if we were closer if she’d date me. Her response:
“If we got along (vibed), and had good chemistry then definitely”
Thoughts? Red flag?
NEW PREMIUM CONTENT - The Best Kind of Art!
Stefan Molyneux examines Bitcoin's price swings and how ETFs can provide stability for wary investors, while noting his own indifference to daily fluctuations. He addresses fraud within certain communities, focusing on a documentary about daycare practices in Minnesota, and criticizes the government's varying responses across demographics.
He contrasts the unpredictable plots in Asian cinema with Hollywood's more formulaic approach, exploring how cultural expectations influence artistic choices. Turning to works like The Great Gatsby and 1984, he considers ideological effects on literature and the links between storytelling and ethics. He ends with a discussion on narrative predictability and societal influences on creativity.
Preview at the Premium Content Hub: https://premium.freedomain.com/4c2c1f0e/the-best-kind-of-art
Subscribers can access this content at:
X: https://x.com/StefanMolyneux/status/2005450712495333763
Locals: https://freedomain.locals.com/post/7556326/the-best-kind-of-art
...
Freedomain Premium Content!
In the vast tapestry of human experience, this collection of premium content stands as a beacon of reflection and introspection! Each episode is a journey into the complexities of our shared existence. From the intricate dance of self-forgiveness to the harrowing tales of personal adversity, these moments of life challenge, provoke, and inspire.
