Part 1 of 8: Introduction to Stoic Entropic Existentialism

The meaning of life is “to talk to people and love your family.” - My Son

The Landscape of Thought

The journey into the human mind is always a fascinating thought experiment. Our ideas, beliefs, and perceptions shape our understanding of the world and our place within it. In this journey of growth, I find myself grappling with profound questions about existence, meaning, and the nature of reality itself.

It is within this context that I introduce Stoic Entropic Existentialism—a philosophy that emerged from an unexpected source: the innocent wisdom of my son. When asked about the meaning of life, a five-year-old boy simply stated, “To talk to people and love your family.” This pure and uncomplicated insight struck a chord, revealing the fundamental importance of connection, communication, relationships, and love in our lives. I further developed this line of thought with several multi-session conversations with multiple AI models over the course of months.

Inspired by my child’s profound simplicity, Stoic Entropic Existentialism seeks to explore the depths of human thought and experience through a unique lens. It draws upon the ancient wisdom of Stoicism, which emphasizes the cultivation of tranquility and resilience in the face of life’s challenges.

It embraces the existentialist notion of creating meaning and essence through our choices and actions in an uncertain world. And it incorporates the concept of entropy from physics as a metaphor for the inevitable diffusion and evolution of ideas within the mind.

Core Principles of Stoic Entropic Existentialism

At its core, Stoic Entropic Existentialism recognizes the inherent curiosity of the human mind—the catalyst that drives us to question, explore, and seek understanding.

It acknowledges the chaos and flux of our mental landscapes, where thoughts and beliefs are constantly reshaping and intermingling. And it proposes a path forward through the deliberate practice of mindfulness, self-reflection, and engagement with others.

In the ensuing posts, I’ll delve deeper into the foundations and principles of Stoic Entropic Existentialism. I’ll examine the nature of the self, the construction of moral truths, the cultivation of tranquility amidst uncertainty, and the practical implications of this philosophy for our lives and society as a whole.

I invite you to approach these ideas with an open and curious mind. Question, ponder, and reflect upon their resonance with your own experiences and beliefs.

Engage in dialogue with others to enrich your understanding and perspective. And most importantly, embrace the childlike wonder that lies at the heart of this philosophy—the simple yet profound recognition of the value of connection, love, and the unending search for meaning in a complex world.

Join me as I explore the landscape of thought through the lens of Stoic Entropic Existentialism, and discover the transformative potential of a philosophy born from a child’s wisdom.