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Master Illusionist Derren Brown: “ My Job Is To Control The Uncontrollable"

2025/3/12
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Derren Brown: 我通过蒙田的著作首次接触到斯多葛哲学，并因此对斯多葛主义产生了浓厚的兴趣。斯多葛哲学帮助我找到了表达内心感受的方式，并因此写了一本关于幸福的书。我认为斯多葛哲学是一种工具包，而不是一种宗教式的全盘接受。它帮助我在面对世界时保持冷静，尤其是在我作为心灵术士的职业生涯中，斯多葛哲学让我能够控制那些看似无法控制的事物。 Ryan: 我提到马可·奥勒留从未明确自称是斯多葛主义者，而是更倾向于称自己为哲学家。我认为《沉思录》的独特之处在于它是马可·奥勒留写给自己的笔记，而不是为读者撰写的指南。这种私人对话的形式让它更具真实性和感染力。

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Ryan introduces Derren Brown, a world-renowned illusionist, and discusses his journey into Stoic philosophy and its impact on his life. Derren shares how he first encountered Stoicism and how it has influenced his happiness and career.
  • Derren Brown was first introduced to Stoicism while reading Montaigne.
  • His book 'Happy' explores how Stoicism helped him reclaim happiness.
  • Stoicism has been a guiding philosophy in Derren's life, shaping his understanding of happiness and performance.

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World-renowned illusionist and mentalist Derren Brown joins Ryan for a deep dive into his connection with Stoic philosophy. Derren shares how he first discovered Stoicism, how his perspective on Marcus Aurelius and the philosophy has evolved over the years, and the life-changing lessons it has taught him about happiness.

Derren Brown’s groundbreaking UK television career began in 2000 with Mind Control, and since then, he has captivated audiences with mind-bending feats—from playing Russian Roulette live on air to leading a national séance and even immobilizing viewers in their own homes.

Derren is the first magician in history to tour globally with eight sold-out one-man shows. He holds a record five Olivier Award nominations (with two wins) and made his U.S. stage debut with SECRET, which won the New York Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience before returning for a sold-out Broadway run in 2019.

Check out Derren’s latest work Meditations by Marcus Aurelius in Conversation With Deren Brown): https://derrenbrown.co.uk/books#meditations)

Pick up a copy of Derren Brown’s book on Stoicism: Happy: Why More or Less Everything Is Absolutely Fine)

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