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87 - Pursuing Greatness — with Pano Kanelos

Cost of Glory

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Heroic Figures and Societal Dynamics

Exploring the significance of heroic individuals like Socrates in community formation and the practical contributions of philosophers, with insights from historical anecdotes featuring Roman generals and Greek philosophers. The chapter reflects on the consequences of disregarding wisdom, illustrated through examples like Alexander the Great, and analyzes societal divisions and civil conflict dynamics through a scene from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.

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