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166: Machiavelli's "The Prince" 2: Pie Fortress

Jun 8, 2021
Exploring Machiavelli's political philosophy and leadership strategies, the hosts debate animal symbols, discuss strategic power dynamics, and indulge in a pie vs cake debate. They also delve into tactics for princely likability and the importance of choosing sides in politics.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Prince: Machiavelli's Political Philosophy
01:44 • 15min
3
The Lion, The Snake, and The Fox
16:17 • 4min
4
Strategic Leadership and Power Dynamics
20:13 • 10min
5
Pie vs Cake Debate and Patreon Sponsor Acknowledgment
30:40 • 3min
6
Banter and Strategies for Princely Likability
33:27 • 4min
7
The Strategic Importance of Choosing Sides
37:49 • 25min