In this episode:<ul><li>Michael Gibson's origin story</li><li>Meeting Peter Thiel and launching the Thiel Fellowship</li><li>The importance of Aristotle</li><li>Aristotle on "The Gigachad"</li><li>Is intelligence enough?</li><li>Failure of philosophy is present in Plato's work...not Aristotle's</li><li>Alexander the Great's major influence</li><li>Inspiration from the immortals</li><li>Why victory is better than happiness</li><li>Friends as a second self </li></ul>

In this episode:Michael Gibson's origin storyMeeting Peter Thiel and launching the Thiel FellowshipThe importance of AristotleAristotle on "The Gigachad"Is intelligence enough?Failure of philosophy is present in Plato's work...not Aristotle'sAlexander the Great's major influenceInspiration from the immortalsWhy victory is better than happinessFriends as a second self

In this episode:<ul><li>Michael Gibson's origin story</li><li>Meeting Peter Thiel and launching the Thiel Fellowship</li><li>The importance of Aristotle</li><li>Aristotle on "The Gigachad"</li><li>Is intelligence enough?</li><li>Failure of philosophy is present in Plato's work...not Aristotle's</li><li>Alexander the Great's major influence</li><li>Inspiration from the immortals</li><li>Why victory is better than happiness</li><li>Friends as a second self&nbsp;</li></ul>

115 - Aristotle, Thiel Fellowship, and Human Greatness w/ Michael Gibson

The most influential biographies ever written, admired by leaders, creators, soldiers, and thinkers for nearly 2,000 years: Plutarch’s Parallel lives. Essential listening for anyone striving after greatness. Alex Petkas, former professor of ancient philosophy and history, revives and dramatically retells these unforgettable stories for modern audiences.  The subjects are statesmen, generals, orators, and founders; pious and profane, stoics and hedonists.  The stakes bear on the future of Western civilization.  The cost of glory is always great.  Visit costofglory.com to find out more.

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The most influential biographies ever written, admired by leaders, creators, soldiers, and thinkers for nearly 2,000 years: Plutarch’s Parallel lives. Essential listening for anyone striving after greatness. Alex Petkas, former professor of ancient philosophy and history, revives and dramatically retells these unforgettable stories for modern audiences. The subjects are statesmen, generals, orators, and founders; pious and profane, stoics and hedonists. The stakes bear on the future of Western civilization. The cost of glory is always great. Visit costofglory.com to find out more.

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