Jan. 12, 2026

The Promethean Question: : Greek Views on Technological Progress | Ep. 2

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In Episode 2 of Notions of Progress, we explore the "Promethean Question" - examining Greek antiquity's perspectives on technological progress from 700-300 BCE. Did the ancient Greeks view technology as a divine gift or a dangerous curse?



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CREDITS:

Music: "Gnossienne No. 3" by Erik Satie, licensed from Pond5 (Item ID: 45475293)

Music: "Syrinx" by Claude Debussy, performed by Sarah Bassingthwaite (CC BY-SA 2.0)