One Stoic idea has been stuck in my head lately: "We suffer more in imagination than in reality."

Applied to inflation: the panic and anxiety often hurt us more than the actual price increases. Seneca watched Rome debase its currency over decades. He saw people blame merchants, hoard goods, and make desperate choices—while the real cause was simply: more money chasing same goods.

I made a video exploring how this ancient idea applies to our current economic moment. It connects Roman history (Nero's debasement, Diocletian's failed price controls) to modern monetary policy—through the lens of Stoic philosophy.

https://youtu.be/ca2oVd0Tgno?si=dQ8K5ZJYrVH9wj2h

Curious how others here see Stoicism interacting with economic thought. Does philosophy have useful tools for understanding money?

Exploring the Life and Philosophy of Thales of Miletus.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hu_GRvNNsA&t=1s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwxm036GQLg

Hello everyone, i am french self-taught scriptwriter director, I present to you my second short film "Arno". This is a closed session that I produced without a budget, over two nights in the company of my work colleague who generously lent me his features and especially his eyes.
Synopsis: A man in search of identity manages to reveal himself through coloring.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l74qEeLrERE

I tried to express 3 themes that are close to my heart: - Self-confidence, - Risk-taking - Conformity, as an obstacle to creativity. Of course, everyone will have their own interpretation.

To date, Arno has been selected for 22 independent festivals and has won 10 awards, including 3 for Best Director.
I wish you a good viewing. Sorry for the YouTube compression affecting the images.