Ancient Ideas and the Spectacle of the Union
The Ricochet Podcast
Exploration of Human Nature and Ancient Ideas in Governance
Exploring the dichotomy between the flawed realism acknowledged by the founding fathers and the pursuit of flawlessness by utopian revolutionaries, highlighting the importance of the Constitution's design to manage human imperfections. The chapter reflects on historical attempts at radical human behavior reform leading to chaos, underlining the ongoing interplay between ancient ideals in governing society.
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