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  • The Importance of Dancing like an Idiot

    October 27, 2026 · 11 min

    Dancing is one of the most releasing and necessary of all activities - but we too frequently hold back from the worry that we 'can't dance.' This film usefully reminds us that there's no such thing as not being able to dance, that the…

  • Alternatives To a Standard Relationship

    October 27, 2026 · 8 min

    People tend to assume that if they're going to be in a relationship, it has to be a monogamous, long-term kind. Though that might have been true in many places for many years, there are an array of other options to consider.Uploaded…

  • LITERATURE - C. P. Cavafy

    October 27, 2026 · 5 min

    A film on the poem 'Ithaka' by the Greek-Egyptian poet Constantine Cavafy.Uploaded 21-12-22We spend much of our lives trying to fulfill our distant ambitions: wanting to create the circumstances in which, finally, we’ll be happy. It’s an…

  • In Favor of Hugs

    October 26, 2026 · 6 min

    We live in a culture which, while it pays lip service to hugging, doesn't quite appreciate its true significance and poignancy. Enjoying our Youtube videos? Get full access to all our audio content, videos, and thousands of…

  • What Self-Worth Is

    October 26, 2026 · 5 min

    Struggling with self-doubt? Learn what self-esteem truly is and how to cultivate it. Discover the impact of self-esteem on your relationships, career, and overall happiness. Join us for practical tips and insights on boosting your…

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  • Resilience

    October 26, 2026 · 6 min

    The route to greater resilience is to explore how well we would cope if so much of what we think we need were to be taken away from us. We would, almost certainly, manage far better than we think in our timid moments. Uploaded…

  • SOCIOLOGY - Theodor Adorno

    October 26, 2026 · 10 min

    Theodor Adorno was a thinker who worried about what people get up to in their leisure time. He called Walt Disney the most dangerous man in America – and was very against TV…Uploaded 05-06-15Enjoying our Youtube videos? Get full access to…

  • Getting Better at Selecting Lovers

    October 26, 2026 · 5 min

    Enjoying our Youtube videos? Get full access to all our audio content, videos, and thousands of thought-provoking articles, conversation cards and more with The School of Life Subscription: https://www.theschooloflife.co…

  • EASTERN PHILOSOPHY - The Admiration of Rocks

    October 26, 2026 · 12 min

    Chinese culture shows us a remarkable interest in rocks, as objects of beauty and philosophical wisdom. We have much to learn. Enjoying our Youtube videos? Get full access to all our audio content, videos, and thousands of…

  • Why Work is Easier Than Intimacy

    October 26, 2026 · 7 min

    It’s tempting to see love as the easy bit of life and work as the harder one; but in truth, knowing how to love is often a good deal harder than managing to succeed in the work place. Enjoying our Youtube videos? Get full access to all…

  • How to Be Sad

    October 26, 2026 · 5 min

    There is such pressure on us to be cheerful. And yet in order properly to be content, we need to learn, sometimes, the art of being constructively in touch with our sadder, more melancholy feelings.Uploaded 17-05-17Enjoying our Youtube…

  • Is Human Evolution still Taking Place?

    October 26, 2026 · 7 min

    Humans have evolved: are we still doing so? Very slowly perhaps, but what’s really changing is how we are adapting to the natural environment. And here, the nerds are winning. Enjoying our Youtube videos? Get full access to all our audio…

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About the show

Master your emotional intelligence with The School of Life podcast. We apply classic philosophy, modern psychology, and culture to the everyday issues that matter most: work, love, anxiety, and the search for meaning. In each episode, we explore the deepest questions of the human condition through calm, insightful audio essays designed to help you understand yourself and the world around you. Whether you are navigating a difficult relationship, seeking career fulfillment, or simply looking for a moment of calm in a chaotic world, our content offers the wisdom and perspective you need to live a more resilient life. Join millions of listeners on a journey toward self-knowledge. Learn how to manage your emotions, develop better relationships, and find peace of mind with the clearer, kinder thinking of The School of Life. Key Topics: Self-Knowledge & Psychology: Understand your past to heal your future. Philosophy for Life: Practical wisdom from the great thinkers applied to modern problems. Relationships & Love: Navigating dating, marriage, and heartbreak. Work & Career: Finding purpose and overcoming burnout. Calm & Anxiety: Strategies for resilience and peace.