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Socrates never wrote a single book, yet he changed the world forever just by asking "Why?"

In ancient Athens, Socrates didn't break laws or lead rebellions. He simply walked the streets, challenging people to think deeply about truth, justice, and the meaning of life. But in a society built on tradition, questions are dangerous.

Accused of "corrupting the youth," Socrates was sentenced to death. He could have run, but he chose to stay and accept his fate. In this video, we explore the life and execution of the father of Western philosophy and the hard lesson his story still teaches us today: Progress often begins with the questions people are afraid to ask.

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00:00He didn't break laws. He asked questions. Socrates never wrote a book. He walked around
00:05Athens asking people questions about truth, justice, and life. That made powerful people
00:11uncomfortable. They accused him of corrupting young minds. His punishment was death. Instead
00:18of escaping, Socrates accepted it. His story teaches us a hard truth. Questioning society
00:24can be dangerous, but it's also how progress begins.
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