

When You Step Outside the Matrix w/Alex Priou
Sep 10, 2024
In this thought-provoking discussion, Alex Priou, a professor and contributor to The New Thinkery, explores pivotal philosophical questions. He delves into the fragility of civilization and the essence of a good life, stressing how ideology can hijack personal beliefs. The conversation highlights the importance of the Socratic method in education, the challenges of diversity in academic settings, and the role of AI in promoting open dialogue across ideological divides. Priou emphasizes embracing uncertainty to cultivate a richer understanding of existence.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Rediscovering Philosophy: Lessons from Plato
01:41 • 7min
Exploring the Socratic Method in Diverse Educational Contexts
08:42 • 2min
Navigating DEI in Education
10:27 • 8min
The Value of Philosophical Inquiry in Understanding Human Existence
18:36 • 3min
Philosophy and Education: The Ideological Divide
21:30 • 20min
Educational Ideologies and the Socratic Method
41:45 • 30min
Socratic Friendships: Dialogue and Discourse
01:11:23 • 8min
Exploring AI's Role in Bridging Ideological Divides
01:19:08 • 2min