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The 6 New Rules of Communicating

The era of teleprompters and talking points has come to an end

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Ted Gioia
Nov 15, 2024
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Before they executed Socrates in the year 399 BC—on charges of impiety and corrupting youth—the philosopher was given a chance to defend himself before a jury.

Socrates started his defense with an unusual plea.

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