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Modern WisdomJan 11, 2021

#268 - Brian D. Earp - The Ethics Of Using Drugs To Fall In & Out Of Love

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#268 - Brian D. Earp - The Ethics Of Using Drugs To Fall In & Out Of Love mentions stoic philosophers, On Liberty by John Stuart Mill, and The Immortality Key by Brian Murarescu with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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I think the stoic philosophers from, you know, thousands of years ago had a lot of good ideas about how we can live a good life.

On Liberty
John Stuart Mill

individuals must try different ways of living to understand themselves better.

The Immortality Key
Brian Murarescu

I've got this book. I've got the, the, what's it called? The immortality key.

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Brian D. Earp is a Research Fellow at Oxford, philosopher and writer. Love is a feeling many of us yearn to feel, but the medical developments of the 21st century is moving love out of the personal and into the medical realm. Expect to learn if we can make ourselves fall in or out of love with drugs, whether we can turn a straight person gay, how anti-love drugs can help reduce domestic violence, the ethics of changing your attractiveness with drugs and much more...
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The host references the stoic philosophers to highlight their emphasis on living a good life through meditation and r…

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On Liberty
John Stuart Mill

The host briefly mentions John Stuart Mill's 'On Liberty' to highlight the importance of exploring different lifestyl…

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The Immortality Key
Brian Murarescu

The host mentions 'The Immortality Key' in the context of discussing the historical use of psychoactive substances fo…

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Best for Individuals interested in philosophy and personal developmentOften cited around philosophy and relationships

The speaker mentions the stoic philosophers and their ideas about living a good life, emphasizing meditation over drug use.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in philosophy and personal development
Key quote: I think the stoic philosophers from, you know, thousands of years ago had a lot of good ideas about how we can live a good life.
The host references the stoic philosophers to highlight their emphasis on living a good life through meditation and responsible responses to the world. This mention serves to contrast their teachings with modern approaches to enhancing relationships through drugs.
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On Liberty
John Stuart Mill
Best for Individuals seeking personal growthOften cited around experiments in living

The speaker references John Stuart Mill's concept of experiments in living, suggesting that individuals must try different ways of living to understand themselves better.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Individuals seeking personal growth
Key quote: individuals must try different ways of living to understand themselves better.
The host briefly mentions John Stuart Mill's 'On Liberty' to highlight the importance of exploring different lifestyles. This concept encourages individuals to engage in various experiences to gain self-awareness.
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The Immortality Key
Brian Murarescu
Best for Individuals interested in spirituality and psychoactive substancesOften cited around psychoactive substances and spirituality

The speaker mentions having received a book titled 'The Immortality Key' and expresses excitement about an upcoming guest related to it.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Individuals interested in spirituality and psychoactive substances
Key quote: I've got this book. I've got the, the, what's it called? The immortality key.
The host mentions 'The Immortality Key' in the context of discussing the historical use of psychoactive substances for spiritual development. He expresses excitement about the book and its relevance to the ongoing conversation about authenticity and breaking down societal patterns.
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stoic philosophers
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I think the stoic philosophers from, you know, thousands of years ago had a lot of good ideas about how we can live a good life.
On Liberty
Modern Wisdom · 56:31
individuals must try different ways of living to understand themselves better.
The Immortality Key
Modern Wisdom · 1:12:37
I've got this book. I've got the, the, what's it called? The immortality key.
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stoic philosophers

The host references the stoic philosophers to highlight their emphasis on living a good life through meditation and responsible responses to the wo…

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Mentioned at 56:31
On Liberty
John Stuart Mill

The host briefly mentions John Stuart Mill's 'On Liberty' to highlight the importance of exploring different lifestyles. This concept encourages in…

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Mentioned at 1:12:37
The Immortality Key
Brian Murarescu

The host mentions 'The Immortality Key' in the context of discussing the historical use of psychoactive substances for spiritual development. He ex…

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Surrogates

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The discussion references the film 'Surrogates' starring Bruce Willis, which depicts a future where humans live in pods and use androids to interact with the world.