This episode has us talking with returning guest, Aaron Smith of the Ayn Rand Institute. Today's topic is Stoicism's "Worst Idea." Join us for a lively discussion.Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:One of Stoicism’s Worst IdeasInterview with Aaron Smith (episode 8, The Secular Foxhole podcast)Stoic Wisdom: Ancient Lessons for Modern Resilience by Nancy ShermanRyan HolidayEpictetusArrianOikeiôsisMarcus AureliusPsychological egoismThe Virtue of SelfishnessAtlas ShruggedNewsletters by Ayn RandDonald RobertsonThe “Conflicts” of Men’s InterestsBoostagramStreaming SatoshisTrueFans.fmThe Secular Foxhole on TrueFansDonald J. Robertson on Twitter (X)"You didn't build that"This is Ayn Rand Speaking