Robert ThompsonThe Twilight of Biden’s Presidency: A Call for Dignified ExitJoe Biden’s political career is on life support, and it’s time to pull the plug. As someone who’s known the President since our post-9/11…21h ago121h ago1
Robert ThompsoninStoic GazetteStanding on the Shoulders of Giants: Honoring Our Intellectual Ancestors — Letter 64My friend, yesterday I visited with our mutual acquaintance Sextius. He’s a man of real intellectual power, and despite being Roman, he…22h ago22h ago
Robert ThompsoninStoic GazetteGrief, Growth, and Gratitude: Navigating Loss with Stoic Wisdom — Letter 63I’m saddened to hear about the passing of your friend Flaccus. But I don’t want you to grieve more than is appropriate. I wouldn’t dare ask…1d ago1d ago
Robert ThompsoninNews and NarrativeThe Assange Debacle: How Politicians Betrayed Press FreedomPhoto by Samuel Regan-Asante on Unsplash2d ago2d ago
Robert ThompsoninStoic GazetteThe Joy of Anticipation: Seneca on Friendship and Mindful Living — Letter 62I’m happy for you, my friend. I’m glad to hear that you’re keeping busy and not letting a single day slip by unnoticed. I’m even more…2d ago2d ago
Robert ThompsoninStoic GazetteEmbracing Death: A Stoic’s Guide to Fearless Living — Letter 61Let’s stop desiring what we’ve been praying for all this time. For my part, I’m certainly doing this in my old age: I no longer wish for…3d ago3d ago
Robert ThompsoninNews and NarrativeThe Political Shift of John Caudwell: A Deeper Look into the Billionaire’s Allegiance SwitchJohn Caudwell, the billionaire founder of Phones 4U, made headlines last week by switching allegiance from the Tories to Labour. This move…4d ago4d ago
Robert ThompsonThe Pursuit of True Happiness: Overcoming Fear and Embracing Virtue — Letter 60I complain, argue, and get angry. Do you still desire what your nurse, your teacher, and your mother wished for you? Don’t you understand…4d ago4d ago
Robert ThompsonThe Path to True Joy: Wisdom from Seneca — Letter 59I was delighted to receive your letter. It gives me hope that you’re making progress, or at least that you want to improve. You’re not…5d ago5d ago
Robert ThompsoninStoic GazetteThe Hidden Impact of Remote Work on Family DynamicsIn the wake of the global pandemic, remote work has become the new normal for millions of people around the world. While this shift has…6d ago6d ago