It must be considered that there is nothing more difficult to carry out nor more doubtful of success nor more dangerous to handle than to initiate a new order of things; for the reformer has enemies in all those who profit by the old order, and only lukewarm defenders in all those who would profit … Continue reading Initiating a New Order of Things Nicolo Machiavelli
The Great Conversation has spanned millennia, shaping human thought and understanding. Tracing its development and exploring the works of influential thinkers provides a foundation for active participation in this ongoing intellectual dialogue. The Great Conversation, a term popularized in the 20th century, is an ongoing process of intellectual dialogue that has spanned human history. Through … Continue reading The Great Conversation – the Evolving Dialogue of Ideas Exploring the exchange of ideas across cultures and eras
Many see politics in its Machiavellian, manipulative sense, backstabbing and spreading false rumors, but politics need not be dirty. It is through politics that we get things done. Politics is life. The concept of politics not only refers to the activities associated with the governance of a country; but includes workplace politics and, more broadly, politics … Continue reading Politics Is Life We can’t escape it