STOICONxLA is a bi-annual (once every two years) mini-conference held in Los Angeles in the spirit of – and in collaboration with – Modern Stoicism’s larger Stoicon event. Both conferences are held in order to discuss Stoic philosophy and its application to everyday challenges of modern living.
STOICONxLA 2025 Talks
This past Stoicon was a success! The following videos include the main talks (though they exclude the Q&A sessions). Thank you, all participants!
“From Crisis to Compassion: An Insider’s Take on Stoic Leadership” (Joshua & Matt)
“The Stoic Notion of Flowing Well: A Unique Eudaimonism” (Justin)
“A Stoic Response to the Claim that Philosophy Begins with Wonder” (Joel)
“Socratic Moral Intellectualism and Objections” (Clyde)
Marcus Reading Group Findings (2025)
Seneca Reading Group Findings (2025)
Past STOICONxLA Talks
The following videos are recordings from STOICONxLA 2020, 2021, and 2023. All speakers except our guest-speakers were members of the local Los Angeles Stoics group.
STOICONxLA 2023
“Reflections on Memento Mori” (Sirri from Turkey)
“How Confucianism Can Help Us Practice Stoicism” (Justin from L.A.)
“Stoicism and Self-Transformation” (Dave from L.A.)
“The Stoic Athlete Mindset” (Chris from L.A.)
“Stoicism and the Complaint-Free World” (Joshua from Portugal)
“A View From Above: How to not take life too seriously” (Jared from Idaho)
STOICONxLA 2021
“Freedom in Stoic Philosophy” (Justin Kitchen)
“Cognitive Reframing” (Jimmy Thrasher)
“Stoic Prayer” (Luis Monzo)
“Can a Stoic Thrive in an Outcome-Oriented World?” (David Lipschutz)
“At the Intersection of Fate and Cosmopolitanism” (Megan Walls)
“The Circles of Concern” (Santara Gonzales)
STOICONxLA 2020
“Meeting People Where They Are” (Corey Moore)
“The Stoic Position on Fate” (Juan Torres)
“How Two Phrases Changed My Entire Life Perception”(Kiko Suura)
“Stoic Tragedy: Medea and Anger” (Matt Gomez)
“Consolation of Philosophy” [a poetry reading] (Lillian Doyle)