All Videos — April 8, 2011

Who are the Philosopher-Kings?

Professor of Political Science, Yale University

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Plato’s notion of the Philosopher-King, guardian of the utopian city of Kallipolis, is a great metaphor for understanding the education of the soul, not a recipe for tyranny.

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A group of five people stands in front of a brown van, channeling their inner Richard Feynman. The background features a wall adorned with lush plants, setting the perfect scene for these everyday heroes.

Starts With A Bang

Ask Ethan: Why isn’t Richard Feynman your personal hero?

One of the 20th century’s most famous, influential, and successful physicists is lauded the world over. But Feynman is no hero to me.

A grayscale photo of a man is on the left page of an open book, while the right page features an illustration of a white dove with red accents on a yellow background, symbolizing freedom.

The Present

Timothy Snyder on what Americans get wrong about freedom

Historian Timothy Snyder talks with Big Think about how true liberty requires both negative and positive freedoms.

The Long Game

The Kevin Kelly interview: The power of “radical optimism”

The co-founder of Wired magazine shares his insights on how a long-term mindset can shape a brighter, more innovative future.

Three historical figures in a collage: on the left and right, black and white sketches of two different men; in the center, a blue-toned image of a statue of a seated, thinking person—a perfect visual encapsulation of philosophy for leaders.

Business

Leadership lessons from 3 timeless philosophers

Three of the greatest moral philosophers — Bentham, Kant and Aristotle — offer invaluable and practical lessons for leaders today.

Silhouette of a person with their back to the camera, superimposed with daisies and a bright sun above, set against a clear blue sky, evoking a sense of wonder.

Business

“Wonderbringers”: How to dissolve work-life stress with awe

Monica Parker explains how creating opportunities for wonder can help foster a thriving, inclusive workplace.

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