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Stoicism - A philosophy that originated in the ancient world and still has many adherents today. Stoics seek to control their emotions and preserve their happiness in the face of adversity.
Athens - One of the great city-states of the ancient world and the birthplace of democracy.
Zeno of Citium - An ancient Athenian philosopher known for founding the Stoic school.
Seneca - A Roman philosopher.
Cicero - Considered one of the greatest orators of all time, he had defeated Catiline in the consular election.
Marcus Aurelius - A Stoic philosopher and Roman emperor from 161 to 180AD.
Acolytes - One who helps or follows another, especially in a religious context of those assisting a priest.
CEOs - Chief Executive Officers. The highest-ranking person in a company.
Jack Dorsey - The co-founder and former CEO of social media site Twitter, now renamed X.
Epictetus - A Greek Stoic philosopher. He was born into slavery.
Apathy - Lack of interest or enthusiasm.
Daoism - A philosophy and religion founded by Laozi. It teaches its disciples how to achieve perfection through self-cultivation.
Pantheism - The belief that the universe is a manifestation of God — or that the universe is God.
AI - A computer programme that has been designed to think.
Friedrich Nietzsche - A German classical scholar, philosopher, and critic of culture (1844 – 1900), who became one of the most influential of all modern thinkers.
Disenchantment - The feeling of disappointment with something you once admired.
Atomisation - The breaking of bonds or splitting of something into smaller groups.