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Unpacking Ralf Waldo Emerson on Self-Reliance

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In this episode we unpack Transcendentalist Philosopher Ralf Waldo Emerson's 1841 essay "Self-Reliance." The essay explores: -Why envy is ignorance -Why we are afraid to be our true selves -Why solitude is vital -How to discover who we truly are Host: Zach Stehura www.zachstehura.com Guest: Jon Lindinger www.xenotheory.org Music: Polyenso

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