Philosopher and educator Dr. Nikos Patedakis joins me for a deep, expansive conversation about the soul of education, the legacy of Socratic inquiry, and the urgent need for meaningful dialogue in an era of accelerating technology. Nikos challenges the idea of philosophy as abstract theory and instead shows how it can be a transformational way of life. We also explore the ethical and existential questions raised by artificial intelligence—and how wisdom traditions might guide our path forward.

Resources from Nikos: https://dangerouswisdom.org/hook

💡 Big Ideas We Explore

• What Socratic dialogue really means (it’s not debate)
• Why wisdom is different from intelligence
• How philosophy can lead to personal and cultural transformation
• The relationship between values, education, and well-being
• Why technological power must be matched with inner development
• How AI might benefit from philosophical frameworks—and what’s at stake if it doesn’t
• Rethinking schooling: What would a “wisdom-first” curriculum look like?
• The timeless power of wonder, reflection, and shared inquiry