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Core Philosophies and Rants (Louis Rossmann)

Uploaded to Spotify as Podcasts. Original Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkVbIsAWN2lvpys3pHlAHXGEamiDEWiRN

society & culture philosophy

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00:22:03

My problem with the cult of Apple.

Core Philosophies and Rants (Louis Rossmann) ·

2025/07/09

This video revolves around Louis' critique of Apple's business practices and user culture, drawing parallels to historical and personal anecdotes. He starts by reminiscing about a high school history teacher, Dr. Yung, who provided a comprehensive understanding of historical contexts, particularly Soviet Russia. This foundation sets the stage for comparing the utopian promises of Soviet Russia to Apple's marketing strategies.Louis acknowledges the strengths of Apple products, such as

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00:22:18

Beware contracting self-destructive mindsets of self...

Core Philosophies and Rants (Louis Rossmann) ·

2025/07/03

This episode addresses a comment Rossmann received, which criticizes him for being "dumb" and for having better resources due to being born in a more privileged place. Louis uses this as a springboard to discuss a broader issue: the mindset of envy and self-pity. He acknowledges that while he doesn't take such comments personally, he is concerned about the prevalence of this attitude because it is self-destructive and non-productive. He emphasizes that he himself has made many mistakes

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00:36:31

The importance of doing something rather than nothing...

Core Philosophies and Rants (Louis Rossmann) ·

2025/06/27

Louis shares his personal journey, highlighting how he stumbled through various jobs and internships before finding his niche in MacBook component-level board repair. Initially, he was interested in audio engineering, but due to a lack of specific knowledge, he ended up in the wrong internships and jobs. Despite these missteps, he kept working hard, which eventually led him to discover his true calling.He advises viewers who feel lost or directionless to start doing something, even if it seems

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00:17:44

Don’t Scream Around Children

Core Philosophies and Rants (Louis Rossmann) ·

2025/06/22

In this episode, Louis emphasizes that children are acutely aware of their surroundings and the behavior of adults, even if they appear to be distracted. He argues that children don't want to feel like a burden and rely on their parents for stability. When parents are frequently stressed or explosive, children may withdraw and keep their problems to themselves, which can make them vulnerable to external threats like bullies or predators who can sense the lack of parental support.The video also

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00:23:40

Social Anxiety

Core Philosophies and Rants (Louis Rossmann) ·

2025/06/18

This episode discusses social anxiety from two main perspectives: perspective and responsibility/projection. Louis uses an analogy of a person walking through a field and encountering a prison to illustrate how perspective shapes our understanding of freedom and imprisonment. People inside the prison might view the free person as imprisoned because of their limited perspective. This analogy is used to explain how individuals who criticize others for social anxiety may themselves be trapped in the

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00:23:51

Motivation for rebuilding from rock bottom depression

Core Philosophies and Rants (Louis Rossmann) ·

2025/06/15

Louis reflects on his struggles with procrastination, depression, and business failures, emphasizing the importance of breaking down overwhelming tasks into smaller, manageable steps. He shares personal anecdotes from a particularly difficult period in his life around 2010-2011, where he faced significant emotional and professional challenges, including a family member's suicide, problematic living situations, and a failing business. Louis ultimately decided to take small steps to address their

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00:35:56

The biggest lies we tell ourselves all start with...

Core Philosophies and Rants (Louis Rossmann) ·

2025/06/12

Louis takes on an internal locus of control in this episode. He highlights the importance of taking small steps and building on daily progress rather than waiting for the perfect conditions to start. By celebrating small successes and learning from each day's work, you can gradually achieve your goals. The speaker criticizes the mindset of postponing actions to tomorrow, arguing that it often leads to perpetual procrastination and stagnation. Instead, he advocates for starting immediately and

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00:08:02

I never assume I am the good guy or a good person....

Core Philosophies and Rants (Louis Rossmann) ·

2025/06/08

Louis elaborates on his personal philosophy of assuming he is the "bad guy" in any situation. This mindset serves as a self-check to prevent him from becoming corrupt or complacent. He contrasts this with the common belief that people are inherently good and only others are evil, arguing that this black-and-white thinking can lead to dangerous self-righteousness. By always questioning his motives and actions, he aims to avoid the pitfalls of power, fame, and success that can lead to

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00:20:30

A tactic for keeping depression away.

Core Philosophies and Rants (Louis Rossmann) ·

2025/06/05

Louis highlights two primary types of depression: situational depression, which arises from specific life events, and depression caused by chemical imbalances in the brain. He recount his mother's severe depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which often manifested in irrational behaviors and misplaced blame on family members. Despite his efforts as a child to use logic and reason to alleviate their mother's distress, Rossmann found that these attempts rarely resulted

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00:22:21

A word on addiction, waiting for rock bottom & losing...

Core Philosophies and Rants (Louis Rossmann) ·

2025/06/04

"Louis was tearing up towards the end.I genuinely felt that.Reach out to your friends, no matter what."Marking the three-year anniversary of his friend’s passing, Louis challenges the common belief that people struggling with addiction can only be helped after they reach their lowest point. He argues that for some, “rock bottom” may mean irreparable consequences—including death—making it a dangerously passive approach to intervention.Despite his kindness and reliability, Louis' friend

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00:28:32

A word on bullying.

Core Philosophies and Rants (Louis Rossmann) ·

2025/05/30

"Bullying is a serious problem, particularly for people in our field. The group of people labeled nerds are more likely to enter the tech field, and also more likely to be bullied through their youth.Here I go through some bad advice I hear given and my experience with it. I go over the beginning of certain bullying experiences and the end of it, and how I felt about the decisions I made every step of the way. As a kid I was in terrible shape and in terrible health. At 26 I still have health

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00:19:43

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?

Core Philosophies and Rants (Louis Rossmann) ·

2025/05/26

"Life is unfair. By focusing on the unfairness, rather than what you can do about it, you set the stage for nihilism and depression to take over what could otherwise be a successful business and a great life. "Reflecting on his own journey from humble beginningsliving in a termite-infested apartment and struggling to make ends meet, Rossmann explores the theme of unfairness in life and business. He recounts how he watched competitors with less technical skill and questionable practices

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00:25:26

how people waste their lives

Core Philosophies and Rants (Louis Rossmann) ·

2025/05/22

"The inclination to view others as "the enemy" an all-consuming, life destroying, force I observe particularly in people who have had negative childhood experiences. I believe nothing can be resolved until this is acknowledged and dealt with."Rossmann explores the hidden ways people end up wasting their lives, focusing on the profound impact of unresolved childhood trauma and the resulting worldview it shapes. Drawing from years of messages he’s received from viewers struggling

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00:28:25

Giving up

Core Philosophies and Rants (Louis Rossmann) ·

2025/05/19

“The master has failed more times than the beginner has even tried.”Louis explores the often-misunderstood concept of “giving up” and the personal thresholds that define our willingness to persevere through failure. Drawing from his experiences as a repair technician and entrepreneur, Louis challenges the notion that repeated failure is a sign to quit, instead arguing that true progress comes from redefining our relationship with setbacks.He emphasizes that viewers typically see only his

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00:28:42

DO NOT ACCEPT THE PREMISE OF ASSHOLES!

Core Philosophies and Rants (Louis Rossmann) ·

2025/05/17

"Linus recently did a video on the security of the Amazon cashierless store. It somehow turned into an argument over white privilege, CIS men, misogony, the need for better sex ed in school for men so they know the difference between tampons and maxipads. When being criticized by a group, I think it is very important to take a look at the standards they hold for others and whether they live up to that standard whilst they crucify you. "Rossmann critiques the way online conversations can spiral from

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00:17:21

IT "Specialists" Without Common Sense.

Core Philosophies and Rants (Louis Rossmann) ·

2025/05/15

Louis Rossmann shares a personal story highlighting the pitfalls of narrow expertise and the lack of basic problem-solving skills among some IT professionals. Drawing from his extensive experience in tech and repair, Louis addresses a recurring frustration: encountering so-called “specialists” who excel in one narrow area but lack the curiosity or humility to learn even the most fundamental aspects of related fields.Through a mix of humor, frustration, and practical advice, Louis uses this story to

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00:05:24

What I remind myself when anxious

Core Philosophies and Rants (Louis Rossmann) ·

2025/05/13

In this candid and relatable episode, Louis Rossmann shares his personal approach to managing anxiety, offering insights that resonate with anyone who finds themselves overwhelmed by worry or negative thinking. Using real-life examples from both business and personal life, Louis unpacks the mental patterns that fuel anxiety and reveals the simple yet powerful reminder he uses to regain perspective.Louis draws a parallel between this optimistic planning and the way anxiety works. While hope imagines

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