10 Ancient Roman Concepts That Explain the Modern World
D. S. Yvon
These ancient concepts come from an assortment of wisdom found in the time of the Roman Empire include:
The Tacitus Razor: “If you want to know who controls you, see who you’re not allowed to criticize.” This is how comedians accidently reveal a society's hierarchy—they call everyone naked, and soon discover who the king is.
The Slavery Syndrome. Roman historian Sallust: “Few men desire liberty; most men wish only for a just master.” Genuine liberty means making decisions 24/7; parsing right from wrong; solving pesky dilemmas using nothing but one’s own mind.
The Polybius Warning: 2nd century B.C. historian Polybius warned that a falling birthrate precedes civilizational collapse. Fewer births mean men and women have checked out. Polybius believed the Greek civilization fell due to its “low birth rate…”
The Pliny Principle: “It is wonderful how the mind is stirred and quickened into activity by brisk bodily exercise.”
The Uses of Folly. Roman historian Herodotus: “If a man insisted always on being serious, and never allowed himself a bit of fun and relaxation, he would go mad.”
6. The Vitruvius Rule: Modern architects love asymmetrical structures, but Ancient Roman architect Vitruvius said a building out of proportions is like a deformed body. Nature herself “composed the human body” and the rest of creation using “due proportions.” The Vitruvius Rule: No symmetry? Off to cemetery.
And more!
Duration - 1h 31m.
Author - D. S. Yvon.
Narrator - D.S. Yvon.
Published Date - Friday, 03 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2024 Reprogramming Mind ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
These ancient concepts come from an assortment of wisdom found in the time of the Roman Empire include: The Tacitus Razor: “If you want to know who controls you, see who you’re not allowed to criticize.” This is how comedians accidently reveal a society's hierarchy—they call everyone naked, and soon discover who the king is. The Slavery Syndrome. Roman historian Sallust: “Few men desire liberty; most men wish only for a just master.” Genuine liberty means making decisions 24/7; parsing right from wrong; solving pesky dilemmas using nothing but one’s own mind. The Polybius Warning: 2nd century B.C. historian Polybius warned that a falling birthrate precedes civilizational collapse. Fewer births mean men and women have checked out. Polybius believed the Greek civilization fell due to its “low birth rate…” The Pliny Principle: “It is wonderful how the mind is stirred and quickened into activity by brisk bodily exercise.” The Uses of Folly. Roman historian Herodotus: “If a man insisted always on being serious, and never allowed himself a bit of fun and relaxation, he would go mad.” 6. The Vitruvius Rule: Modern architects love asymmetrical structures, but Ancient Roman architect Vitruvius said a building out of proportions is like a deformed body. Nature herself “composed the human body” and the rest of creation using “due proportions.” The Vitruvius Rule: No symmetry? Off to cemetery. And more! Duration - 1h 31m. Author - D. S. Yvon. Narrator - D.S. Yvon. Published Date - Friday, 03 January 2025. Copyright - © 2024 Reprogramming Mind ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:13
Chapter 1 The Tacitus Razor
Duration:00:09:22
Chapter 2 The Slavery Syndrome
Duration:00:06:52
Chapter 3 Polybius
Duration:00:05:59
Chapter 4 The Pliny Principle
Duration:00:07:11
Chapter 5 The Uses of Folly
Duration:00:08:01
Chapter 6 The Vitruvius Rule
Duration:00:13:59
Chapter 7 The Tyranny of Law
Duration:00:08:28
Chapter 8 Cassius Hypothesis
Duration:00:09:09
Chapter 9 The Livy Effect
Duration:00:11:05
Chapter 10 The Juvenal Principle
Duration:00:11:12
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:07