We speak about what is so unsavory about the classics in our current time, about culture, education, and entertainment as an embedded experience in a way it has never been before, about Twitter spaces as an incredible new forum, and much, much more. Athenian Stranger is a famed Twitter Space host @Athens_Stranger , a philosophical maximalist, and the grey eminence behind Underground University

Athenian Stranger, a keen thinker on historical and modern interpretations of justice, joins the discussion. They delve into how ancient views of justice focused on individual virtue, contrasting sharply with today’s institutional perspectives. The conversation highlights the implications of this shift for social justice, touching on classical philosophies from Aristotle to Nietzsche. Athenian Stranger critiques the relativistic approach to morality, stressing the importance of citizenship and community in understanding justice. Their insights spark a thoughtful exploration of virtue's role in contemporary society.

Athenian Stranger, a philosopher with a rich background in mathematics, delves into the tension between ancient and modern political thought. The conversation highlights Machiavelli's legacy and the complexities of his realism compared to traditional moral frameworks. They explore the profound insights of Leo Strauss, critiquing the current state of political philosophy. The duo also discusses Machiavelli's influence on modern concepts like the noble lie and practical strategies for financial autonomy today. It’s a thought-provoking journey through philosophical history and relevance.