The gadfly of Athens
The art of questioning
How our minds get fooled
Navigating the digital storm
YOUR GOAL
Master of Socrates and critical thinking
artiteacher The Gadfly of Athens
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artiteacher Sentenced to death by a democratic jury, Socrates chose to drink poison rather than escape his homeland.
artiteacher Socrates compared himself to a gadfly biting a lazy horse, waking Athens up to its own ignorance.
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Socrates' appearance: Socrates was physically unattractive, with bulging eyes and a snub nose, contrasting sharply with the ancient Greek ideal of physical beauty.
A person who persistently annoys, provokes, or challenges others with criticism or ideas. Socrates famously compared himself to this insect during his 399 BC trial in ancient Athens.
How many citizens served on the Athenian jury that sentenced Socrates to death?
Which famous student of Socrates wrote down his dialogues, as Socrates wrote nothing?
What insect did Socrates compare himself to when describing his role in Athens?