Classical knowledge, Prometheus, and eternal torture

He's discussing Prometheus and how his interpretation of Prometheus giving fire is incorrect. He talks about other eternal torture figures like Sisyphus and how the act of pushing the stone is what brings joy. He mentions the importance of striving for greatness even if the goal is unreachable. He wonders what the purpose of heaven is if we don't reach for the impossible.

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