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What's Popular Isn't Always What's Right - Alain de Botton

Name: What's Popular Isn't Always What's Right - Alain de Botton
Uploaded: 2021-02-04T15:45:51.000Z
Duration: 12 min 56 s
Channel: Boom Shikha
Description: Alain de Botton says in his book that philosophy teaches us to be more discerning, to realize that what's popular isn't always what's right. To be more authentic to our wants, desires, and needs. To move away from the mainstream and status quo. Track culled from video material and contains ambient noises

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talks

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Meditation

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Alain de Botton says in his book that philosophy teaches us to be more discerning, to realize that what's popular isn't always what's right. To be more authentic to our wants, desires, and needs. To move away from the mainstream and status quo. Track culled from video material and contains ambient noises

Philosophy Authenticity Self Inquiry Self Reflection Nonconformity Societal Norms Social Change History Courage Alignment Historical Perspectives Individual Choices Philosophical Insights

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