How To Escape the Dark! | Plato's Allegory of the Cave

Plato’s Allegory of the Cave is one of the most powerful stories in all of philosophy. In this episode, I explore what it means to mistake shadows for truth and what it costs to step into the light. Along the way, I connect Plato’s vision to psychology, politics, religion, and even modern media. This is a journey from darkness to light, and it still matters just as much today as it did 2,400 years ago.

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro/Agenda
1:42 Agenda
2:43 Prisoners & Shadows
5:30 The Escape
8:59 The Return
13:42 My Return
14:18 Takeaways
15:27 The Hero's Journey
18:29 Comparisons & Critiques
23:15 Practical Application
25:11 Final Thoughts
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