It’s no secret that men are fascinated with the Roman Empire. Tales of battle, glory, and reign ignite our passion and enthusiasm for exerting our will against our enemies and for the benefit of those we lead. But these tales aren’t just an entertaining insight into the way men’s minds work – they’re also cautionary regarding how every once-great civilization has fallen.
Today, I’m joined by Jeremy Ryan Slate to discuss what makes men so attracted to the Roman Empire, in what ways the United States in following in its ill-fated footsteps (and, in which ways it isn’t), lessons we can learn from monetary policy, political aspirations, wars and conquests, and how we can avoid the fate (or, at least prolong) every great civilization has eventually faced.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - Introduction and setup
00:58 - Technical issues and restart
04:07 - Why men are fascinated by the Roman Empire
07:45 - Monetary policy, inflation, and control in Rome
13:50 - The rise of Julius Caesar and fall of the Republic
21:18 - Augustus and the birth of the Roman Empire
25:00 - Power, propaganda, and lessons from history
28:43 - Modern parallels: populism, media, and literacy
34:06 - Social programs, dependency, and autonomy
36:10 - The real reasons Rome fell
40:20 - Immigration, loyalty, and national identity
43:03 - Decadence, morality, and the weakening of men
46:47 - How modern men can preserve the Republic
48:04 - Closing thoughts and where to find Jeremy Slate
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