Plato’s Republic: Timeless Lessons for Modern Business
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Even the Ancient Greeks had to navigate business regulations, and the roots of such ideas are discussed in one of philosophy's greatest works—Plato's Republic. Join host Ben Jackson and IPA CEO Brian Tate, as they delve into this classic text and its relevance today. In this episode, the team explores:
How The Republic can provide foundational ground rules for business conversations.
The limits of philosophy in the practical world.
Whether Plato’s allegory of the cave holds insights into modern innovation and management.
This is the first installment in our 2025 Book Club series. Our next book will be The Alignment Problem by Brian Christian, where we dive into the ethical and practical challenges of artificial intelligence.
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Recorded on March 6, 2025, this episode remains a timeless conversation about enduring ideas that continue to shape our understanding of innovation, ethics, and enterprise.
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