FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 2 - The Untold Story

The American Revolution Isn't Over

Washington’s troops won the ground war, but today's left and right are waging war on the ideals of the Revolution.

Reason · Jun 29

Quote of the day by Plato: ‘Either we shall find what it is we are seeking or at least…’ – Greek philosopher on how ignorance can lead to true wisdom

Quote of the day: Ancient Greek philosopher Plato, a student of Socrates, believed true wisdom stems from acknowledging what we don't know. His dialogues, like 'The Republic,' explored justice and reality, founding the first Western institution of higher learning. Plato's legacy, carried by Aristotle, continues to influence thought, emphasizing intellectual…

The Economic Times · Jun 24

Quote of the day by Plato: "There is nothing more divine than education. It is only through education that…" - the ancient idea that learning makes us fully human

We often think of education as something that happens inside classrooms, ends with a certificate, and is mostly about passing exams. Plato, one of the greatest thinkers who ever lived, saw it very differently, and far more grandly. To him, education was not simply the filling of a young mind…

The Times of India · Jun 23

AI doesn’t just help us think, it thinks instead of us: what this means for the process of learning

Deep in Book VII of Plato’s Republic, Socrates describes prisoners chained inside a cave, mistaking shadows cast on a wall by firelight for reality itself. They name the shadows, debate them and develop expertise about them. The prisoners are completely, sincerely wrong, and they have no idea. The cave isn’t…

The Conversation · Jun 11

Quote of the Day by Ancient Greek philosopher Plato: “If women are expected to… – Inspiring lessons on education, fairness, empowerment and why true justice in society depends on equality by the foundational thinker of Western philosophy known for his ideas on truth, ethics, and ideal society

Quote of the Day by Plato: Plato’s quote, “If women are expected to do the same work as men, we must teach them the same things,” explores the importance of equality in education as a foundation for fairness in society. The quote suggests that equal responsibility in work must be…

The Economic Times · Jun 9

Why sophrosyne, an ancient Greek virtue, matters more than ever in the age of AI

Texting while driving. Bullying people on social media. Buying into the latest conspiracy theory. Passing off AI-generated work as your own.

The Conversation · Jun 5

Quote of the day by Greek philosopher Aristotle: 'Even a woman may be good, and also a slave; though the woman may be said to be an...' - A controversial glimpse into the social beliefs of the ancient world

Quote of the day by Aristotle: Aristotle, a pivotal ancient Greek philosopher, profoundly influenced Western thought through his emphasis on observation and reasoning. His extensive writings spanned ethics, politics, and logic, shaping intellectual history for centuries. While some of his views are now criticized, his legacy as a foundational thinker…

The Economic Times · Jun 4

​Quote of the day by Plato: 'All men are by nature equal, made all of the same earth by one Workman, and however we...' - inspiring lessons on equality, respect, why status or wealth does not define a person’s worth by father of idealism and originator of platonic love concept​

Quote of the day by Plato: Ancient Greek philosopher Plato believed all humans are equal by nature. He stated a poor peasant holds the same worth as a mighty prince before God. This timeless message challenges societal hierarchies. It reminds us that true value lies not in wealth or status…

The Economic Times · Jun 3

Man Says His Girlfriend Won’t Allow Him To Enter One Room In Her House, Is Shocked To Learn The Truth

The idea of absolute transparency is a myth, even in long-term relationships. One guy found this out when he saw a locked room in his girlfriend’s house. They’d been together for five years. Feeling suspicious, he went on Reddit for advice. He then told his girlfriend he wouldn’t move in…

Bored Panda · Jun 3

Quote of the day by Plato: “The price good men pay for indifference to public affairs is...”

Some quotes survive because they sound wise. Others survive because they create a small moment of discomfort. They stay in people's minds because they touch something that still feels real long after the world around them changes. This line linked to Plato belongs in that second category. It does not…

The Times of India · May 27