90 - Heroes are Dangerous: Rousseau & Nietzsche with Johnathan Bi

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Johnathan Bi left success in the startup world to focus on researching the deep ideas that power the world, and has recently launched his series on the Great Books of the West, starting with his lecture on Nietzsche.

In this episode:

What is Rousseau’s impact on the world?
Johnathan’s Journey towards the Great Thinkers and their Books
The Duality of Heroism & Rousseau as Hero Worshipper
Rousseau’s balanced treatments of Nietzsche’s Ideas
Why do we need Heroes?
The Difference between Desire for Power and Execution of that Power
Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs and their Selfish Desire for Glory
The Hero vs. The Citizen
The Degeneration of Modern Languages
The Core of Nietzsche’s Interest in the Great Heroes of the Past
Tech Startups are Non-Egalitarian!
Rome Against Judea

Resources mentioned:

Johnathan’s Interview and Lecture Series: Great Books of the West
Rousseau’s Discourse on This Question: Which Is the Virtue Most Necessary for a Hero and Which Are the Heroes Who Lacked This Virtue?
Johnathan’s Newsletter

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