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The French Philosopher

Stephanie Lehuger

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Frequency: 1 episode/31d. Total Eps: 61

Join The French Philosopher and consider me your philosophy BFF! 🤗 Imagine us having a deep convo about life’s big questions over a latte. We’ll explore the meaning of life, your impact on the world, and how you become who you truly are - with the help of ancient and alive philosophers. I’m a Brooklyn-based French philosopher dedicated to inspiring positive global change. As an author, speaker, and podcaster, I encourage critical thinking on life’s big Qs. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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45. How tech reshapes our connection to the world

Season 8 · Episode 4

Saturday, September 7, 2024 • Duration 11:24

In this episode, we take a closer look at how tech impacts the way we see and relate to the world around us. Drawing on the unique insights of Václav Havel—philosopher, playwright, and former president—we’ll explore the evolving relationship between humanity, technology, and the essence of Being. Along the way, we’ll reflect on how advancements in AI are subtly changing the way we experience life. From the way we interact with nature to how we understand our role in society, tech is influencing our reality in more ways than we might realize. We’ll think about how these shifts are reshaping the world we live in—and how we can shift our perspective to something bigger.

By my book on Havel's philosophy here: https://a.co/d/9IzsSHD

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44. Become What You Are 🧬

Season 8 · Episode 3

Friday, August 30, 2024 • Duration 22:02

🧬 Are You More Than DNA’s Puppet? Unravel the mystery of what truly shapes us—our DNA, destiny, or something more profound? This week, I challenge the idea of “becoming the best version of ourselves” and question whether we’re really in control or simply playing the roles handed to us.

✨ Become What You Are with Nietzsche. We’ll explore what that really means. Is our identity set in stone, or can we chip away at the rough edges to reveal something greater? Join me as I dive into the tension between free will and determinism, and let’s see if we can find our own purpose along the way.

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43. Can ChatGPT think? 🤔 What Philosophy Says about AI 🤖

Season 8 · Episode 2

Friday, August 23, 2024 • Duration 14:11

Can a machine really understand what it means to exist—or are we just falling for smart code? Imagine an AI writing a breakup song that tugs at your heartstrings—now, does that AI feel the heartbreak too? We’re diving into this mind-bending question, exploring everything from Aristotle’s ancient wisdom to Musk’s futuristic Neuralink. Could machines develop emotions, or even their own sense of being? Tune in as we tackle the ultimate question: Is AI on the verge of truly thinking and feeling—or is it all just an illusion?

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42. "Dare to know!" says Kant 📚

Season 8 · Episode 1

Monday, August 12, 2024 • Duration 07:57

Hey there, your philosophy BFF here! 👋

Ever thought about what Kant meant when he said, "Dare to know!"*? 🤔 Well, back in the day, knowledge was like a VIP club—only accessible to priests, princes, and scholars. But Kant was all about flipping that script. He wanted everyone to dive into the deep end of knowledge, and here’s why that’s still a big deal today.

So, what does "Dare to know!" really mean? 🧐

1. Get Real with Your Thoughts: This isn’t just about seeking knowledge; it’s about having the guts to confront uncomfortable truths. Kant believed that many people shy away from thinking for themselves due to fear. By daring to know, we challenge our own beliefs and the status quo, leading to personal growth and deeper understanding.

2. Be the Boss of Your Beliefs: Kant emphasized the importance of using your own reason. This means taking responsibility for your beliefs and decisions rather than relying on authority figures or societal norms. It’s about becoming the author of your own intellectual journey and not letting others dictate your understanding of the world.

3. Fuel the Fire of Progress: "Dare to know!" is also a call to action for collective enlightenment. When individuals seek knowledge and question established norms, they contribute to societal growth. This idea was foundational during the Enlightenment and remains crucial today as we navigate complex global issues and strive for justice and equality.

Kant's message is timeless, urging us to step out of our comfort zones and engage with the world critically. So, how can we embody "Dare to know!" in our lives today?

What do you think? Is "Dare to know!" still relevant in our quest for truth? Drop your thoughts in the comments—I’d love to hear your perspective!

41. Olympic Gold, Know thyself & Plato 🏅

Season 7 · Episode 2

Saturday, August 3, 2024 • Duration 09:15

Have you been following the Olympics? 🏅 The U.S. is leading the medal count, with France close behind. The opening ceremony was epic, especially when French President Macron declared the start of the “33rd Olympiad of the modern era.” It got me thinking: why “modern era”? The Olympics started in ancient Greece and were revived 130 years ago. What’s really changed since then?

In this episode, we explore:

• The significance of the ancient Greek motto “Know thyself” and its relevance today 🔍

• How Plato’s ideas on humility and self-control connect with Stoicism and the ancient principle “Nothing too much” ⚖️

• The challenge of balancing self-surpassing with avoiding hubris in our quest for progress 🤔

• Socratic wisdom as a guide for personal and philosophical growth 🧠

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40. Trump, Schrödinger’s Cat and Hegel 😸

Season 7 · Episode 1

Saturday, August 3, 2024 • Duration 10:19

Someone attempted to kill Donald Trump. What if they had succeeded? Can you imagine this alternate reality and all its consequences? We experience these kinds of thoughts sometimes in our lives. Like how I wouldn’t have met this friend or lover if I hadn’t gone to that party? Let’s imagine all the different worlds that would have unfolded if you had taken another course of action. Contemplate the choices you haven’t taken and the lives you could have lived.

What can quantum physics and Schrödinger’s cat teach us? And how do parallel universes, TV series, and the philosopher Hegel fit into the picture?

As we navigate through life, it is important to remember that our choices, big and small, matter. Embrace the possibility of multiple realities and the endless potential within each moment. Your life is a tapestry of choices, each one a thread that weaves together the story of who you are and who you might become.

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39. Hey there, your philosophy BFF here 👋

Season 7

Saturday, August 3, 2024 • Duration 00:58

🤔 Got those big questions bouncing around in your head, demanding attention? If you've already given self-development advice a shot and you're still hungry for more, that's where #philosophy steps in as my top choice. Let's address this loop of existential thoughts with some fresh perspectives I bet you haven't considered yet.

And let’s be clear, we're not talking about a snoozefest philosophy class here! Please consider me your philosophy BFF 🤗. I'd love to unpack life's big Qs together in a heart-to-heart chat. Picture us having a deep convo about the meaning of life over a latte (and make it iced, please—NY’s summer heat is brutal right now!).

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38. Transition from French to English

Season 6

Saturday, August 3, 2024 • Duration 01:01

Le podcast passe du français 🇫🇷 à l'anglais 🇺🇸, suivant mes pérégrinations outre-Atlantique. Maintenant que je suis basée à Brooklyn, New York, j'ai démarré une newsletter écrite ainsi qu'un podcast vidéo. Je partagerai sur Apple Podcasts la version audio.

Si vous voulez continuez à me suivre en anglais, abonnez-vous à votre option préférée :

1. 🎧 Vous préférez écouter en vous déplaçant ? Profitez de l'option podcast audio ici

2. 👋 Envie d'une discussion détendue ? Prenez votre boisson préférée et plongez dans le podcast vidéo : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrUuFyqcxcGDhguuUyGvmXfD0vRDuwy3B

3. 📚 Ou bien, plongez-vous dans la lecture de la newsletter : https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow/?entityUrn=7216970073071104001

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37. Comment je deviens moi-même ?

Season 6 · Episode 10

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 • Duration 59:11

Dans cet épisode, on se demande comment on devient soi-même et on explore des réponses proposées par des penseurs et penseuses de l’Antiquité à nos jours.

Au programme :

• Être à la fois la pierre et le sculpteur avec Friedrich Nietzsche

• La maxime “Connais-toi toi-même” du temple de Delphes

• L’influence des réseaux sociaux sur la construction de notre identité personnelle

• Comment nos actions révèlent notre identité avec Hannah Arendt

• Notre liberté existentielle malgré les contraintes avec Simone de Beauvoir

• L’importance de l’introspection avec Socrate

• Accepter son destin avec les Stoïciens

• Découvrir son potentiel latent avec l'Alchimiste de Paulo Coelho

• Comment les valeurs morales sont à la base de qui nous sommes avec Vaclav Havel

• L’autodétermination avec le développement personnel

• Trouver l’équilibre avec le concept d’Ikigai

• Explorer l’identité narrative avec Paul Ricœur

• Reconnaître qu'on est changeant et parfois contradictoire avec Montaigne

Rejoignez-moi pour cette exploration philosophique et découvrez des perspectives fascinantes sur la construction de notre identité. 🔍

#Philosophie #Identité #Nietzsche #Arendt #Socrate #Stoïciens #Ricœur #Havel #Alchimie #ConnaisToiToiMême #Valeurs #Ikigai #DéveloppementPersonnel #RéseauxSociaux #Podcast

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36. Changer le monde : quand l’impossible devient réalité

Season 6

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 • Duration 15:29

✨ « Essayons d’être fous et de demander le plus sérieusement du monde que change ce qui est en apparence immuable ! » disait le dramaturge Václav Havel après 5 ans de prison en tant que dissident politique. Était-il vraiment fou ? Il faut croire que non puisque, au moment de la chute du mur de Berlin, poètes, philosophes et même chanteurs se sont retrouvés dans les parlements, au sein des gouvernements ou présidents. Ceux qui ont refusé de « faire preuve de raison » et ont continué à réfléchir sur la façon de construire un monde meilleur ont ainsi réécrit l’Histoire. Ils ont continué d’y croire, même si le combat semblait perdu d’avance.

✊ Havel est ainsi devenu président de la République après la chute du mur et il rappelle alors à ses concitoyens : « On m’a dit que ce n’était pas possible et que c’était une folie. Et pourtant : c’est possible et nous voici ici tous ensemble. L’espoir n’est finalement pas déraisonnable mais au contraire une victoire de notre raison commune sur les mécanismes politiques dans lesquels la force d’inertie a failli nous emprisonner ».

🌟 Comment Havel a-t-il contribué à changer le monde ? En restant fidèle à ses valeurs en toutes circonstances. Toutes ? Autant qu’un humain le peut, c’est-à-dire pas toujours. Il a trébuché. Que pensez-vous qu’il a fait quand le gouvernement totalitaire qui l’avait emprisonné parce qu’il était dissident lui a offert la possibilité de sortir de prison s’il se dédisait ? Il a accepté ce compromis. Puis ce moment de faiblesse l’a hanté toute sa vie. Parce que si aucune valeur morale ne le guide, alors il ne fait qu’errer dans le monde sans fil conducteur. Il vit une vie absurde, qui n’a pas de sens. C’est parce qu’il reste intègre que, action après action, il trace les contours de qui il est. Ce sont les valeurs qu’il choisit de suivre qui dessinent son identité. Si bien que, quelques années plus tard, quand il a eu le choix entre quitter le pays pour éviter la prison ou rester et assumer son destin, il a préféré sacrifier sa liberté personnelle pour rester fidèle à ses convictions.

🎧 Découvrez l’histoire et la philosophie inspirante de Havel en écoutant l’introduction de mon dernier livre “Un président philosophe. Vaclav Havel : une éthique sans compromis” dans ce dernier épisode de podcast.

📕 Achetez le livre ici :

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