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Quote of the day by Aeschylus: 'When one is wise, it's wisest to seem foolish' and a lesson on strategic survival

Ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus who redefined theater and was known as the 'Father of Tragedy' gave us this lofty quote, which serves as a survival lesson even today. In his play Prometheus Bound , Oceanus gives this advice to Prometheus, suggesting that when dealing with powerful tyranny like Zeus, it…

The Times of India

Celebrating Greece and its ancient gods: Annual polytheism festival takes place on Mount Olympus

Mount Olympus is a sight to behold each summer as torchlight processions, symbolic ceremonies and theatrical performances bring communities together in a shared celebration of ancient Greek mythology.

Euronews

"F*** me, I guess": Hades 2 actor Ben Starr "hated" himself while playing the roguelike because his character Prometheus is a "hard boss"

Ben Starr put "90 hours" into Hades 2 and all he got was self hate

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Even the best writing about science recalls ancient myths

The 15th edition of The Best Australian Science Writing, edited by Zoe Kean and Tegan Taylor, contains 39 essays and stories that “tell tales of the universe that scientists have worked hard to reveal”.

The Conversation

'Artificial intelligence' myths have existed for centuries – from the ancient Greeks to a pope’s chatbot

'Artificial intelligence' myths have existed for centuries — from the ancient Greeks to a pope's chatbot

LiveScience

‘Artificial intelligence’ myths have existed for centuries – from the ancient Greeks to a pope’s chatbot

It seems the AI hype has turned into an AI bubble. There have been many bubbles before, from the Tulip mania of the 17th century to the derivatives bubble of the 21st century. For many commentators, the most relevant precedent today is the dotcom bubble of the 1990s. Back then,…

The Conversation

Ever thought Alcatraz Island needed a 450-foot statue of Prometheus? Meet the tech executive hoping to MAGA-fy Silicon Valley’s skyline

Ross Calvin wants to bring a towering Prometheus to San Francisco Bay - and he thinks the president is just the man to green-light the project, Josh Marcus reports

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‘Copycat’ Jeff Bezos becomes latest billionaire to launch AI startup

Project Prometheus has already raised billions and poached employees from Meta and OpenAI

The Independent UK

The New Status Symbol For Silicon Valley Tech Elites? Building Giant Statues

If Ross Calvin, a crypto investor and the founder of Parhelion Digital, gets his way, the U.S. will soon have a new monument. The tech leader is currently working to get permission to build a massive statue of the Greek god Prometheus on Alcatraz Island, Bloomberg reports.

Benzinga

Guillermo de Toro’s Frankenstein: beguiling adaptation stays true to heart of Mary Shelley’s story

Frankenstein has clearly been a labour of love for the director Guillermo del Toro. I am editing Frankenstein for The Oxford Complete Works of Mary Shelley so have spent a lot of time with her tale too. While del Toro’s deviates in noticeable but interesting ways from Shelley’s novel, the…

The Conversation

After 105 runs in Hades 2, I suddenly unlocked three huge side stories I thought were bugged and I guess I'll be here 'til launch

Now Playing | Sorry, Hollow Knight Silksong, but you won't be getting played anytime soon

GamesRadar

Virgin by Lorde is a layered work of performance art – her smartest references explained

With her latest album, Virgin, Lorde is stretching the concept of the virgin beyond the common definition. Some may consider the album’s title and its cover art – an X-ray of Lorde’s pelvis showing an IUD – to be contradictory.

The Conversation

Carl Bloch’s lost masterpiece Prometheus Unbound finds fame again in Athens

Work that made its creator a superstar then mysteriously disappeared is mesmerising art lovers once more

The Guardian - UK

2024 saw a whole bunch of TV shows get cancelled, but I'm still most upset about Netflix axing Jeff Goldblum's fabulous fantasy series Kaos

Opinion | Kaos was easily one of the best shows of 2024, and what a shame it is we won't get any more episodes

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The Conversation

AI feels like an unstoppable force. But it is not a panacea for businesses or society

In Greek mythology, Prometheus is credited with giving humans fire as well as the “spark” that spurred civilisation. One of the unintended consequences of Prometheus’s “gift” was that the need for celestial Gods diminished. Modern humans have been up to all sorts of things that present similar unintended consequences, from…

GamesRadar

Hades 2 surprises fans with its first big expansion: the roguelike's Olympic Update is out now with more gods, a new jetpack weapon, and half-naked Dionysus

Fan-favorite god Athena is also back, contrasting Dionysus with full plate armor

Marie Claire

'Kaos' Season 2: Everything We Know

The streaming service may need to prepare to face the wrath of Ares.

WhatToWatch

Kaos ending explained: Does Zeus stay in control?

Also, Caeneus finally reunites with his mother (SPOILERS ahead)

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Marie Claire

Your Guide to the Cast of Netflix's 'Kaos'

The gods are real, and Jeff Goldblum is the king of them all.

WhatToWatch

Kaos episode 6 recap: Orpheus' final test

In Kaos episode 6, can Orpheus complete the final steps to reach Riddy? Meanwhile, Zeus learns that he may be the problem.

WhatToWatch

Kaos episode 5 recap: the truth about Glaucus

In Kaos episode 5, Ari learns the shocking truth about her brother Glaucus, while Zeus finds clues of Hera's affair.

Inverse

Netflix Just Quietly Released the Most Inventive Epic Myth of the Year

With a cast led by the ultra-charismatic Jeff Goldblum, 'Kaos' is the perfect weekend binge.

WhatToWatch

Kaos episode 4 recap: what is going on in the Underworld?

In Kaos episode 4, Riddy and Caeneus grow closer, Orpheus is marked and Zeus sets his plans, all while something is clearly up in the Underworld.

Evening Standard

Kaos: what to know about the craziest Netflix show of the year

Is that Billie Piper with rotting teeth and a nose tattoo? Yes, it is

WhatToWatch

Kaos stars Jeff Goldblum and Janet McTeer tease their new Netflix series

Kaos stars Jeff Goldblum and Janet McTeer on playing scheming Greek gods Zeus and Hera in Netflix’s darkly comic fantasy drama

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