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Greatness & Goodness: A Guide for Young Men in Dark Times | Project Cosmos EP:02
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1:44:59Now PlayingIn the second episode of Project Cosmos, James Orr, Alex Petkas, Nathan Pinkoski, Dan McCarthy, Johnny Burtka and Bill Rivers. gather for a profound roundtable on one of the most enduring questions in history:
👉 Can you be a great man and a good father? What does true greatness mean in the modern world?
This wide-ranging conversation explores:
The tension between ambition, leadership, and family life
Historical and philosophical perspectives on greatness and virtue
Lessons from Aristotle, Plutarch, and the “mirror for princes” tradition
The impact of technology and AI on legacy and authenticity
The role of education, faith, and tradition in shaping leaders
How heritage, family, and culture influence the pursuit of greatness
The challenges of work-life balance for leaders and public figures
The meaning of providence, spontaneity, and timing in a successful life
⏰ CHAPTERS:
📌 Project Cosmos is ISI’s flagship series—intimate, living-room-style conversations where today’s leading thinkers tackle the deepest political, philosophical, and cultural challenges facing America.
Guests:
James Orr – philosopher, Cambridge University
Johnny Burtka – President, Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI)
Dan McCarthy – editor, Modern Age
Nathan Pinkoski – political theorist, St. Michael’s College
Bill Rivers – novelist, speechwriter
Alex Petkas – classicist, host of The Cost of Glory podcast
🔔 Subscribe for more episodes of Project Cosmos, where ideas, history, and leadership meet.
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