Ep 53 Wolff Peace - Plato & Aung San Suu Kyi: The Cost of Conscience

Obedience. Resistance. The inner cost of doing what’s right. In this episode of Wolff Peace, host Avis Kalfsbeek explores the tension between obeying unjust laws and standing for justice. From Plato’s Crito, where Socrates chooses death over escape, to the early years of Aung San Suu Kyi’s nonviolent struggle in Myanmar, we reflect on what it means to remain true to your conscience—even when the consequences are great. In this episode: Plato’s argument for lawful obedience and moral integrity Aung San Suu Kyi’s long house arrest and evolving legacy Two reflection questions for your inner and outer peace practice Visit aviskalfsbeek.com to learn more about the podcast, books, and upcoming episodes in the Wolff Peace series. Music: “Dalai Llama Rides a Bike” by Javier “Peke” Rodriguez Bandcamp: https://javierpekerodriguez.bandcamp.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QuyqfXEKzrpUl6b12I3KW Try my voice clone “Amaya Calm” on Eleven Labs for your audio book or other creative project: https://try.elevenlabs.io/peace Robert Paul Wolff’s Political Man and Social Man: Amazon link