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The Role of Public Performances in Ancient Rome
51:38 - 56:59 (05:21)
In this episode, the speaker discusses how public performances and festivals in ancient Rome were used as tools to impress and win over the public, as well as how some emperors became preoccupied with appearances rather than governing the state.
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The speaker discusses how Nero was used as an example of fascism due to his use of force and control over the population, including creating a special cohort of soldiers to round people up at festivals.
51:38 - 53:24 (01:46)
Summary
The speaker discusses how Nero was used as an example of fascism due to his use of force and control over the population, including creating a special cohort of soldiers to round people up at festivals.
ChapterThe Role of Public Performances in Ancient Rome
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Nero's personality and behavior exemplified the risks associated with being too preoccupied with winning approval from others.
53:24 - 54:46 (01:21)
Summary
Nero's personality and behavior exemplified the risks associated with being too preoccupied with winning approval from others. As a vulnerable narcissist, he faced a tragic demise at a young age, similar to that of Emperor Commodus.
ChapterThe Role of Public Performances in Ancient Rome
Episode#497 - Donald Robertson - The Stoicism Secrets Of Marcus Aurelius
PodcastModern Wisdom
The Roman emperors would organize festivals and public performances in order to win over the public, in the same way reality TV stars want to be popular today.
54:46 - 56:59 (02:13)
Summary
The Roman emperors would organize festivals and public performances in order to win over the public, in the same way reality TV stars want to be popular today. This obsession with appearances sometimes made them forget about actual governance.