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Eddie's avatar

A point well made - yet one so many ignore even today. I'm reminded of Hemingway's line relating to Mike's bankruptcy, "two ways, gradually then suddenly."

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reelikklemind's avatar

The Titanic analogy vividly illustrates the slow, often unnoticed erosion of ethical frameworks, from ancient Athens to today. Likening the unreflective stance of Cephalus and Gorgias to a doomed ship is a impressive way to highlight the collapse of once-unquestioned norms. I’m still trying to unpack the dual nature of this process. Excited for more insights connecting Plato and Thucydides to our time!

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