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"The basic premise of the event is that hunters hunt rattlesnakes from the surrounding environment all across West Texas, and bring them into the roundup for the weekend. And during the roundup, these snakes are kept in a pit and then, one by one, beheaded and skinned in front of in front of audiences." - Elizabeth MeLampy Elizabeth MeLampy is a lawyer dedicated to animal rights and protection, and her passion for this work shines through in her latest book, Forget the Camel, the Madcap World of Animal Festivals and What They Say About Being Human . To research the book, Elizabeth traveled across the country, immersing herself in a wide range of animal festivals — from the Iditarod dog sled race to the rattlesnake roundup in Sweetwater, Texas. Elizabeth examines these festivals as revealing microcosms of our broader relationship with animals. Whether it's rattlesnake hunts, frog-jumping contests, ostrich races, or groundhog celebrations, these events reflect the ways humans use animals to express cultural identity, community pride, and historical traditions. Yet beneath the pageantry and excitement lies a deeper question: Is our fascination with these spectacles worth the toll it takes on the animals involved? With compassion and insight, Elizabeth invites readers to consider whether there’s a more ethical and empathetic way to honor our stories — one that respects both animals and the traditions they inspire. Please listen, share and read, Forget the Camel. It will be released on April 8th, 2025. https://apollopublishers.com/index.php/forget-the-camel/…

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A podcast about the struggles of practicing Stoicism on a daily basis. The show features interviews of people who identify themselves as Stoics and it digs into the nitty-gritty details of how they succeed and how they fail to practice their philosophies.

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Quincy Larson: How the founder of freeCodeCamp uses Stoicism in his daily life 55:45

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Quincy Larson is one of the most inspiring people I've ever met. He's the founder of freeCodeCamp.org, a non-profit that each year helps thousands of people change their lives by becoming software developers. The organization was founded in 2014 and it has grown to become one of the worlds most popular learning platforms for aspiring developers. Quincy also follows a range of Stoic practices in his day-to-day life. In this interview, he shares both how and why he does it. NOTE: This episode was recorded before the coronavirus pandemic broke out, which is why it isn't mentioned throughout the interview.…

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Hampus Jakobsson: "Think of life as a video game and other people as non-player characters" 57:51

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In this episode, I interview entrepreneur, investor and Stoic practitioner Hampus Jakobsson. Hampus was previously the founder of TAT, which he sold to BlackBerry in 2010. He then moved onto investing in companies, and has to date invested in over 100 startups. Today, he works as a venture partner at Bluebird Capital where he focuses on climate change. Here are some of the things Hampus talks about: - Why he tries to thinks of life as a Minecraft game, and people around him as NPC’s (non-player characters) - Why he cuts down on external inputs (e.g. news) so that he can focus on the few things he actually can affect - In what situations he struggles to keep a Stoic attitude - How scaling his first company forced him to start meditating - His specific journal practices You can follow Hampus on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/hajak…

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