An unhelpful advice column that answers practical questions by asking: what would Plato do?

Written and performed by Ben Freed.

Sound design by Sam Valle.

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A wife's husband wants to have kids, but she's not ready, and Nietzsche thinks something doesn't quite add up.

A wife's husband wants to have kids, but she's not ready, and Nietzsche thinks something doesn't quite add up.

Family

A synagogue board member contemplates a coup, and Robespierre has a few thoughts.

A synagogue board member contemplates a coup, and Robespierre has a few thoughts.

Politics

A parent considers an online education for her son, and Plato has a few questions.

A parent considers an online education for her son, and Plato has a few questions.

School

A chess player plans a strategic romantic move, but Kant keeps him in check.

A chess player plans a strategic romantic move, but Kant keeps him in check.

Love

An alienated salesperson wants to get the bosses attention, and Karl Marx has just the trick.

An alienated salesperson wants to get the bosses attention, and Karl Marx has just the trick.