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A new podcast that's tackling classic literature in chronological order. New episodes every other Sunday. Hosted by @rosejudson.bsky.social.
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Episode 41 – Plato, The Republic, Part 3 – I Completely Agree, Socrates
“‘Imagine someone returning to the human world and all its misery after contemplating the divine realm. Do you think it’s surprising if he seems awkward and ridiculous while he’s still not seeing w…
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NEW EPISODE! We wrap up our epic exploration of Plato's Republic with a look at pre-Socratic philosophy, the life of Socrates, and that time Plato tried and failed to become a political consultant. Transcript here: #booksky #podcasts booksofalltime.co.uk/2025/11/09/e...
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don't think it's the quantity of alpha that's unreal, here, Marc
November 11, 2025 at 7:55 AM
don't think it's the quantity of alpha that's unreal, here, Marc
This, FTR, is our favourite Socrates meme. #classicsky #booksky
November 10, 2025 at 7:09 PM
This, FTR, is our favourite Socrates meme. #classicsky #booksky
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As someone who spent ten years in grad school (and did defend + graduate) I’m always so weirded out by people who think being smart about one thing makes them smart about everything when what being highly educated did to me was saddle me with the crushing certainty that I’m not smart about anything
the pandemic really fucked him up. he had no expertise in public health, but felt like being a quant guy should make him an expert by default, and people not agreeing with him on that point just sent him into a bizarre radicalizing ego spiral.
November 10, 2025 at 6:52 PM
As someone who spent ten years in grad school (and did defend + graduate) I’m always so weirded out by people who think being smart about one thing makes them smart about everything when what being highly educated did to me was saddle me with the crushing certainty that I’m not smart about anything
Socrates would approve (unless this teacher also eats sauces on their meals, or desserts)
I got this useful bon mot from a middle school teacher recently.
In response to, “I DONT UNDERSTAND,” he calmly said, “okay what steps have you taken to understand?”
And that’s when I realized that a lot of folks have no steps.
In response to, “I DONT UNDERSTAND,” he calmly said, “okay what steps have you taken to understand?”
And that’s when I realized that a lot of folks have no steps.
November 10, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Socrates would approve (unless this teacher also eats sauces on their meals, or desserts)
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NEW EPISODE! We wrap up our epic exploration of Plato's Republic with a look at pre-Socratic philosophy, the life of Socrates, and that time Plato tried and failed to become a political consultant. Transcript here: #booksky #podcasts booksofalltime.co.uk/2025/11/09/e...
Episode 41 – Plato, The Republic, Part 3 – I Completely Agree, Socrates
“‘Imagine someone returning to the human world and all its misery after contemplating the divine realm. Do you think it’s surprising if he seems awkward and ridiculous while he’s still not seeing w…
booksofalltime.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 8:56 PM
NEW EPISODE! We wrap up our epic exploration of Plato's Republic with a look at pre-Socratic philosophy, the life of Socrates, and that time Plato tried and failed to become a political consultant. Transcript here: #booksky #podcasts booksofalltime.co.uk/2025/11/09/e...
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No other word has done more damage to the craft of writing in recent years than “content”. Even if you’re using the word “content” ironically, or as a cute little joke, don’t. When someone calls writing “content” they’re pissing on someone’s hard work & passion. “Content” is Technosatan’s henchword.
November 10, 2025 at 9:15 AM
No other word has done more damage to the craft of writing in recent years than “content”. Even if you’re using the word “content” ironically, or as a cute little joke, don’t. When someone calls writing “content” they’re pissing on someone’s hard work & passion. “Content” is Technosatan’s henchword.
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Rather excited to make more people hate Budge, TBH.
Also! Later this week Rose will be recording an episode of the Omnibus Podcast! She'll be joining John Roderick to have a chat about our least-favourite Egyptologist, E.A. Wallis Budge. More details on that soon. If you're not familiar, listen here. We recommend... open.spotify.com/show/5kgS2QY...
Pneumatic Tubes (Entry 955.JN0308)
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November 9, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Rather excited to make more people hate Budge, TBH.
NEW EPISODE! We wrap up our epic exploration of Plato's Republic with a look at pre-Socratic philosophy, the life of Socrates, and that time Plato tried and failed to become a political consultant. Transcript here: #booksky #podcasts booksofalltime.co.uk/2025/11/09/e...
Episode 41 – Plato, The Republic, Part 3 – I Completely Agree, Socrates
“‘Imagine someone returning to the human world and all its misery after contemplating the divine realm. Do you think it’s surprising if he seems awkward and ridiculous while he’s still not seeing w…
booksofalltime.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 8:56 PM
NEW EPISODE! We wrap up our epic exploration of Plato's Republic with a look at pre-Socratic philosophy, the life of Socrates, and that time Plato tried and failed to become a political consultant. Transcript here: #booksky #podcasts booksofalltime.co.uk/2025/11/09/e...
Hello! New episode on Plato and Socrates out this coming Sunday, Nov. 9th. We apologise for the extended break between episodes—in addition to handling family responsibilities, Rose has been preparing for her first guest-hosting stint! More on Sunday. Thanks for listening! #podcasts #booksky
November 4, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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Next episode Monday! #dayjob #freelancelife
October 23, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Next episode Monday! #dayjob #freelancelife
tbf, Plato thought that teaching geometry to the spoiled failson of a tyrant would turn the guy into a philosopher-king
No way Plato could have predicted people would pay $14.95/month to voluntarily go back in the cave
October 26, 2025 at 5:08 PM
tbf, Plato thought that teaching geometry to the spoiled failson of a tyrant would turn the guy into a philosopher-king
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No way Plato could have predicted people would pay $14.95/month to voluntarily go back in the cave
October 15, 2025 at 12:38 AM
No way Plato could have predicted people would pay $14.95/month to voluntarily go back in the cave
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“The wise warrior avoids the battle.”
-- Sun Tzu
-- Sun Tzu
October 18, 2025 at 11:36 AM
“The wise warrior avoids the battle.”
-- Sun Tzu
-- Sun Tzu
That's basically our entire project here at BoAT. Take our...uh, take on Plato, for instance. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...
October 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
That's basically our entire project here at BoAT. Take our...uh, take on Plato, for instance. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...
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im a big fan of reading the canon for the opposite reason of marble statues guys. Instead of "inheriting the wisdom of the ancients" it kinda just shows you how sometimes (but not always) rlly old dead people are dumber than dogshit. There's no one steering this ship so we may as well man the helm
Tell me your most unhinged literary opinion, as a little treat
October 14, 2025 at 1:53 PM
im a big fan of reading the canon for the opposite reason of marble statues guys. Instead of "inheriting the wisdom of the ancients" it kinda just shows you how sometimes (but not always) rlly old dead people are dumber than dogshit. There's no one steering this ship so we may as well man the helm
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dactylic hexameter gets everybody on the floor
October 13, 2025 at 6:17 PM
dactylic hexameter gets everybody on the floor
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real Aristophanes heads know
they brek-ek-ek-ek upon us
The frogs have landed in Chicago!
October 10, 2025 at 10:18 PM
real Aristophanes heads know
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they brek-ek-ek-ek upon us
October 10, 2025 at 10:16 PM
they brek-ek-ek-ek upon us
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just thinking about a ruling class that's been fed censored art and taught to believe it is superior to all the others for no reason
NEW EPISODE! #icymi, our second (of three) episodes on Plato's Republic dropped last night. It covers the back half of Republic, exploring Plato's theory of forms and the famous allegory of the cave. Available now wherever you get podcasts! #philosophy #booksky #podcasts
October 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM
just thinking about a ruling class that's been fed censored art and taught to believe it is superior to all the others for no reason
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NEW EPISODE! #icymi, our second (of three) episodes on Plato's Republic dropped last night. It covers the back half of Republic, exploring Plato's theory of forms and the famous allegory of the cave. Available now wherever you get podcasts! #philosophy #booksky #podcasts
October 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM
NEW EPISODE! #icymi, our second (of three) episodes on Plato's Republic dropped last night. It covers the back half of Republic, exploring Plato's theory of forms and the famous allegory of the cave. Available now wherever you get podcasts! #philosophy #booksky #podcasts