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May 21, 2025
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On Hedonism vs Nihilism
Stefan Molyneux looks into why people who feel their lives lack purpose tend to slide into nihilism rather than hedonism. He describes nihilism as the view that existence holds no real worth, and hedonism as chasing after pleasure above all else. Molyneux argues that actual contentment comes from focusing on virtue and ethical conduct, drawing on Aristotle's idea of eudaimonia.
He points out that dropping one's ethical guidelines often pushes people toward temporary escapes through pleasure-seeking, but these fade over time and pull them toward nihilism. Molyneux also takes aim at today's economy for encouraging reliance on debt and rewarding unwise choices. In the end, he calls on his audience to embrace clear moral standards and consider how virtue plays a role in finding ongoing satisfaction.
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Stefan Molyneux examines aging, mortality, and questions about existence, drawing from Scott Adams' experiences. He considers how personal decisions shape health and the loneliness that sometimes follows from holding to principles. He talks about the need to chase goals without delay, questions simplistic ideas about disease, and stresses maintaining ties with others amid life's downturns. In the end, he urges people to review their relationships and aim for lasting impacts in a temporary life.
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