Ep 220 How to Tech Like a Roman Emperor
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Today, Scott Pfeiffer and Phil Yanov interview Donald Robertson, author of \\u201cHow to Think Like a Roman Emperor\\u201d for the Tech After Five podcast. Let me say\\u2026 we are both excited about this. Robertson\\u2019s book was one of our favorite reads of last year and Phil says he\'s read the book several times now. "What does that have to do with tech" you might ask.
\\nWe think that tech, and IT specifically, is one of the fastest moving parts of our society. It\\u2019s really easy for us to be put in positions where we might find ourselves acting beyond the prescriptions of our ethical frameworks.
\\nHow do we act nobly in uncertain situations? How do I execute my work and my communications with others with virtue? We think Stoicism (of the capital \\u201cS\\u201d sort) provides a useful scaffolding for decision making.
\\nIn this episode, we explore that with Donald Robertson who starts the conversation off with a powerful premise. Stoicism is a mental martial art that allows us to defend ourselves against the outrage machine of social media.
\\nOur guest:
\\nAuthor and cognitive-behavioural psychotherapist, Donald Robertson. He may be reached at https://donaldrobertson.name/.
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\\nScott Pfeiffer helps entrepreneurs succeed and partnerships thrive @ Mind Your Own Business.
\\nPhil Yanov is the Founder and Lead Community Organizer of Tech After Five.
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