Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes

What keeps society from falling apart?In this episode, we explore Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes, one of the most influential and unsettling works in political philosophy. Written in the shadow of civil war, Hobbes confronts a timeless question: what happens when there is no authority to maintain order?We unpack his concept of the “state of nature,” the logic behind the social contract, and his controversial defence of absolute power. More importantly, we examine what Hobbes reveals about human behaviour, why fear, not virtue, often underpins stability.This episode goes beyond theory. We connect Hobbes’ ideas to modern leadership, organisational dynamics, and political decision-making, showing how his insights still shape the way power operates today.If you’ve ever wondered why societies accept limits on freedom, or why strong leadership emerges in times of crisis, this conversation will change how you think about authority, order, and human nature.