Why Are Tech Bros Obsessed with Stoicism? with Ryan Holiday

Why Are Tech Bros Obsessed with Stoicism? with Ryan Holiday

From Hasan Minhaj Doesn't Know by 186k Films

February 18, 2026 · 56 min · Season 3 · Episode 7

About this episode

Hasan Minhaj discusses Stoicism and its appeal to men with expert Ryan Holiday.

Hasan sits down with stoicism expert Ryan Holiday to discuss his new book, Wisdom Takes Work, why men are drawn to Stoicism, and if it’s possible to change your parents (it’s not). Let's cut through the noise together. Go to https://groundnews.com/hasan to subscribe and get 40% off the unlimited access Vantage Plan, which breaks down to just $5/month with my discount.Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code HASAN15 at https://huel.com/hasan15.New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show!Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at https://ziprecruiter.com/hasan.Save on regional flavors at Whole Foods Market!YOU CAN WATCH ON CNN.COM/WATCH OR THE CNN APP.Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan MinhajCo-Creator & Executive Producer: Prashanth VenkataramanujamExecutive Producer/Director: Tyler BabinExecutive Producer/Showrunner: Scott VroomanProducer: Kayla FengProducer/ Writer's Assistant: Annie FickCinematographer: Austin MoralesEditor: Tyler BabinAssistant Editor: Zae JordanTalent Coordinator: Tanya SomanaderExecutive Assistant: Samuel Piland Thanks so much for listening to Hasan Minhaj Doesn’t Know. If you haven’t…

People in this episode

Host: Hasan Minhaj

Guest: Ryan Holiday

Topics covered

  • Stoicism
  • tech culture
  • self-improvement
  • parenting
  • men's interests

Keywords

  • Stoicism
  • Ryan Holiday
  • Wisdom Takes Work
  • tech bros
  • self-help
  • parenting
  • comedy

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Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Wisdom Takes Work

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