Can Democracy Survive the 21st Century?
Join the debate online on July 26th
At a time when headlines scream of political division and rising authoritarianism, we pose the question: Can ancient wisdom guide us through modern chaos?
Plato’s Academy Centre invites you to a groundbreaking virtual conference:
Democracy & Tyranny
Saturday, 26th July | 1 PM EDT | Attendance FREE
Everyone is welcome. Attendance is completely free of charge, although donations to our nonprofit are gratefully received. Videos of all presentations will be sent to you after the event if you register now.
Why This Matters Now
Every day, fears about democracy’s future grow louder. But what can we do? Join us as renowned thinkers dissect democracy’s vulnerabilities, expose tyranny’s roots, and arm you with ideas to shape a better society.
We’ll be asking:
Can philosophy heal our polarized politics?
How does tyranny quietly take hold—and how do we stop it?
What would Plato say about democracy’s 21st-century challenges?
Program
Prof. James Romm, Bard College, NY, author of Plato and the Tyrant: The Fall of Greece's Greatest Dynasty and the Making of a Philosophic Masterpiece
Skippy Mesirow, the Elected Leaders Collective, host of Healing our Politics podcast
Robert Rosenkrantz, founder of Open to Debate Foundation, author of The Stoic Capitalist: Advice for the Exceptionally Ambitious
Dr. Roslyn Fuller, the Solonian Democracy Institute, author of Beasts and Gods: How Democracy Changed its Meaning and Lost its Purpose
Prof. Angie Hobbs, University of Sheffield, author of Why Plato Matters Now
Additional speakers to be confirmed.
NB: The final program may be subject to change without prior notification.
Your Voice Matters
This isn’t just a lecture—it’s a call to action. Bring your questions, doubts, and hopes. Together, let’s turn philosophy into a tool for change.
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