S02E18: Hostage - Michael Scott Moore

Dilemma Podcast

English - January 25, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 98.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
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Michael Scott Moore was held captive by pirates in Somalia for 977. He recounts what philosophies and psychological tactics got him through the experience while he and Jay ponder the moral dilemma of whether or not to pay ransoms to criminals and terrorists.

Discussed in this episode: stoicism, a message from the Pope, living with guilt and gratitude, the elasticity of the human mind, and the loose analogy to being held captive by COVID-19.

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