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EPISODE · Jan 22, 2016 · 1H 20M

Episode 6: The Emperor's Burden

from Comrade Cast · host Spencer Downing

Welcome everyone to the sixth episode of Ne Plus Ultra - The Emperor's Burden. In our second engagement episode, we talk about the man who may be the only person in history to truly deserve the title of Philosopher King, Marcus Aurelius. The last of the five good Emperor's, Marcus lived his life as a slave to duty, and worked tirelessly for his people. We take the time to pick his brain as we read from his own personal diary that has come down to us in the form of a work called the Meditations. Never before has the wisdom of the past had so much to teach us about the present, but also, the future. Come and join me if you will, as we bring to life one of the wisest rulers in history and see what truths he can reveal to us. In the second segment of the podcast, we receive and argument in favour of Donald Trump, as well we answer questions about the future of Capitalism and our society. It's another wild ride for the part of your brain that enjoys the finer things here on Ne Plus Ultra. Stay thinking my friends. -Spencer

Welcome everyone to the sixth episode of Ne Plus Ultra - The Emperor's Burden. In our second engagement episode, we talk about the man who may be the only person in history to truly deserve the title of Philosopher King, Marcus Aurelius. The last of the five good Emperor's, Marcus lived his life as a slave to duty, and worked tirelessly for his people. We take the time to pick his brain as we read from his own personal diary that has come down to us in the form of a work called the Meditations. Never before has the wisdom of the past had so much to teach us about the present, but also, the future. Come and join me if you will, as we bring to life one of the wisest rulers in history and see what truths he can reveal to us. In the second segment of the podcast, we receive and argument in favour of Donald Trump, as well we answer questions about the future of Capitalism and our society. It's another wild ride for the part of your brain that enjoys the finer things here on Ne Plus Ultra. Stay thinking my friends. -Spencer

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