What happens when a 2,400-year-old utopia meets the chaos of the 21st century?

In this powerful episode, we bring Plato’s Republic face-to-face with our modern world. From justice and leadership to education and democracy, we explore the radical ideas behind Plato’s ideal city—and how they challenge everything we believe today.

Would you trade your freedom for perfect order? Can wisdom ever truly govern without corruption? And is democracy, as Plato feared, the road to tyranny?

Join Smart Curiosity for a bold journey through philosophy, politics, and the deep questions shaping our society. This is more than history—it’s a mirror for our present.

🔍 Topics explored:

• Plato’s idea of justice vs. modern rights

• Philosopher-Kings vs. elected politicians

• The Noble Lie vs. meritocracy

• Education of the soul vs. career training

• Plato’s shocking critique of democracy

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