Ancient wisdom in 10 minutes or less.
These videos are a walking tour through The Ancient Greek Way—short, clear conversations about courage, character, tragedy, democracy, and the age of AI. Each one is designed to be watched in a single sitting and carried into real life the same day.
If you’re new here, start with the “Begin Here” series. If you’re returning, follow your curiosity and let one idea stay with you for the week.
Start Here: The Ancient Greek Way in Three Videos
Begin with these core episodes. Together, they sketch the heart of The Ancient Greek Way: tragic wisdom, everyday courage, and civic hope.
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Why the Greeks Still Matter in a Divided World
An introduction to The Ancient Greek Way: what Greek tragedy, Stoic ethics, and the Athenian experiment can teach us about burnout, polarization, and the search for meaning.
Tragic Wisdom: How Suffering Becomes Strength
A gentle walk through the Greek idea that we do not escape tragedy—we grow through it. How to face hardship without losing your heart or your sense of purpose.
Building a Life of Thought • Virtue • Legacy
A practical framework for living the Ancient Greek Way today: how to think deeply, act bravely, and build a life that serves more than your own comfort.
Browse by Theme
To make it easy to find what you need in this season of life, the videos are grouped into a few simple paths.
Choose the theme that fits the question you’re carrying right now.
Tragedy & Healing: For days when life feels heavy. These videos draw on Greek tragedy to help you name your pain, honor it, and slowly turn it into wisdom and service
Stoic Leadership & Everyday Courage: How to stay steady when the world shakes you. These episodes explore Stoic and Greek insights on self‑mastery, discipline, and moral bravery—from the classroom to the campaign trail to your own kitchen table.
Civic Life & the Future of the Polis: Democracy is not just something “they” run in a far‑off capital. It lives or dies in the habits of ordinary citizens. Here we look at politics through the lens of Athens, Lincoln, RFK, and our own divided moment.
AI, Technology & the Soul: What happens when Promethean fire goes digital? These videos explore how AI and technology intersect with ethics, identity, and the common good—so our tools deepen our humanity instead of eroding it.
Personal Story & Reflection: Behind every idea is a life. These episodes share personal stories—from law school burnout and political campaigns to classrooms and book-writing—to show how The Ancient Greek Way was forged in real experience, not just theory.
Ongoing Series
Some ideas are best explored over time. These recurring series let us return to the same questions from different angles.
“Lessons from the Agora”
Short, focused talks on one Greek idea at a time—phronēsis, aretē, parrhesia—and how to live it out this week.
“Defenders of the Flame”
Stories of people, past and present, who chose courage over comfort and helped hold a community together.
“Prometheus with a Laptop”
Reflections on using AI as a tool for wisdom and civic renewal, not just distraction or profit.
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