In this episode, the host talks about his conversation with ChatGPT regarding the Middle Ages and how confusing it can be to understand that era of history.
The speakers attempt to discuss the history of the Roman Empire, Byzantine Empire, and Catholic Church's role in converting pagans into Christianity but ultimately end up confused and inaccurate.
The speaker is reading a book about ancient Greece and beyond, finding it difficult but informative. They express irritation at people who do not know about history and discuss their lack of knowledge on topics such as Thomas Aquinas.
The podcasters discuss how the church and Aristotle differed in their views on exploring and discovering new ideas. They also ponder if some ancient Greek thinkers had help from someone who couldn't read or write.