<p>In this episode:</p><ul><li>Michael Gibson's origin story</li><li>Meeting Peter Thiel and launching the Thiel Fellowship</li><li>The importance of Aristotle</li><li>Aristotle on "The Gigachad"</li><li>Is intelligence enough?</li><li>Failure of philosophy is present in Plato's work...not Aristotle's</li><li>Alexander the Great's major influence</li><li>Inspiration from the immortals</li><li>Why victory is better than happiness</li><li>Friends as a second self </li></ul><p><br></p>

Cost of Glory

Alex Petkas and Michael Gibson

115 - Aristotle, Thiel Fellowship, and Human Greatness w/ Michael Gibson

NOV 7, 202569 MIN
Cost of Glory

115 - Aristotle, Thiel Fellowship, and Human Greatness w/ Michael Gibson

NOV 7, 202569 MIN

Description

In this episode:

  • Michael Gibson's origin story
  • Meeting Peter Thiel and launching the Thiel Fellowship
  • The importance of Aristotle
  • Aristotle on "The Gigachad"
  • Is intelligence enough?
  • Failure of philosophy is present in Plato's work...not Aristotle's
  • Alexander the Great's major influence
  • Inspiration from the immortals
  • Why victory is better than happiness
  • Friends as a second self