The stoic philosophies that Marcus Aurelius wrote about in his meditations may have been inspired by lectures, books, and discussions with stoic tutors he had encountered. Some of his writing may have also been influenced by Epictetus, but without proper citation.
Despite the Gauls' wild and ferocious initial charge in battle, Caesar's tactics prove successful as he prepares for their attacks from all angles including the flank.
The speaker expresses concern about a trader owning an exchange and a market maker as it may lead to a conflict of interest. They also highlight the mysterious source of cash flow for the trader's market maker, Alameda.
Fronto was in competition with Rusticus to become the main tutor of Marcus Aurelius as he shifted towards philosophy, teaching him rhetoric exercises such as writing speeches and phrasing effectively. Marcus later applied these skills to put paradoxical ideas into plain English for himself and others in his book "Meditations".
The speaker talks about the importance of producing evidence in the courtroom and how it can be perceived differently by individuals, using the example of Thomas from the Bible and the belief in DNA evidence.