On Living a Good Life with Massimo Pigliucci

How do we live well in a world we cannot control?

In this episode of Wild Connection, I'm joined by Massimo Pigliucci, evolutionary biologist, philosopher, author, and one of today’s leading voices on modern Stoicism. We explore stoicism not as emotional detachment or passive acceptance, but as a practical philosophy designed to help people navigate uncertainty, loss, and moral complexity with clarity and intention.

Drawing on ancient Stoic thinkers and contemporary life, Massimo explains the four cardinal virtues as tools for everyday decision-making. 

Books by Massimo Pigliucci:

• How to Be a Stoic

• A Handbook for New Stoics (with Gregory Lopez)

• Think Like a Stoic

• Beyond Stoicism

• Nonsense on Stilts

Massimo’s Substack 

Next week, Wild Connection launches a special series on love and relationships, beginning with evolutionary anthropologist Robin Dunbar, whose work on friendship, bonding, and group size helps explain why connection is not optional, it’s biological.

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