# Plato on The No Agenda Show Plato comes up in 13 chapters across 13 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2010 to February 2026. - **Chapters:** 13 - **Episodes:** 13 - **Discussed:** January 2010 – February 2026 - **Related topics:** [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [John C. 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Writer Buck Henry famously documented the club's activities for Playboy magazine. The era of organized public orgies largely ended in the mid-1980s due to the onset of the AIDS epidemic. Keywords: plato's retreat, [new york city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md), buck henry, [sexual revolution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexual-revolution.md), swingers club ### Computerized Learning Limitations, Plato System History - **Episode:** [1260: Pre-Decisional](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1260-pre-decisional.md) - **Published:** 2020-07-16 - **Time:** 24:52–27:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1260-pre-decisional/chapter/computerized-learning-limitations-plato-system-history.md A historical review of the Plato computer learning system from the 1970s suggests that remote, computerized education is often a mediocre substitute for classroom instruction. Despite the availability of cheap hardware like the Raspberry Pi, critics argue that the fundamental flaws of automated teaching discovered decades ago remain relevant today. Keywords: [plato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plato.md), control data corporation, [machine learning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/machine-learning.md), [raspberry pi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/raspberry-pi.md), educational technology ### Relationship Karma, Dame Nancy and Brian Ellis - **Episode:** [1224: CAPS](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1224-caps.md) - **Published:** 2020-03-15 - **Time:** 1:41:29–1:45:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1224-caps/chapter/relationship-karma-dame-nancy-and-brian-ellis.md Various producers request karma for relationships and travel, including a donor with a girlfriend in Russia. Brian Ellis sends a card comparing the hosts to classical philosophers like Plato and Locke, while requesting specific jingles and relationship karma. Keywords: [relationship karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/relationship-karma.md), [travel karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel-karma.md), [plato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plato.md), rousseau, [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md) ### Historical Sex Clubs and Local Government Corruption - **Episode:** [1034: Privilege Walk](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1034-privilege-walk.md) - **Published:** 2018-05-18 - **Time:** 2:32:59–2:36:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1034-privilege-walk/chapter/historical-sex-clubs-and-local-government-corruption.md The discussion shifts from secret societies to historical sex clubs in New York and the potential for small-town corruption. The hosts describe how groups can take over local offices to misappropriate government grants, citing examples from California's history. Keywords: plato's retreat, sex clubs, [local government](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/local-government.md), [corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corruption.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md) ### Plato and Western Philosophers, University of London Controversy - **Episode:** [894: Ash for Cash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/894-ash-for-cash.md) - **Published:** 2017-01-12 - **Time:** 1:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/894-ash-for-cash/chapter/plato-and-western-philosophers-university-of-london-controversy.md University of London students are reportedly demanding that Plato and other "old white guys" like Socrates, Aristotle, and Descartes be dropped from academic courses. This movement is described as a worldwide phenomenon affecting the teaching of classical Western philosophy. Keywords: [plato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plato.md), university of london, [socrates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/socrates.md), [aristotle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aristotle.md), descartes, western philosophy ### New Year Resolutions, 2017 Book Projects - **Episode:** [891: Bug Juice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/891-bug-juice.md) - **Published:** 2017-01-01 - **Time:** 1:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/891-bug-juice/chapter/new-year-resolutions-2017-book-projects.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the first show of 2017 by discussing their professional goals for the year. Dvorak plans to release books on Plato and market cycles before June, while Curry aims to finalize his dedicated podcast hardware device. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [plato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plato.md), [2017](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2017.md), podcast device, book projects ### Plato, Nostradamus, and Austin Traffic Asides - **Episode:** [888: Dutch Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/888-dutch-trump.md) - **Published:** 2016-12-22 - **Time:** 3:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/888-dutch-trump/chapter/plato-nostradamus-and-austin-traffic-asides.md The hosts open episode 888 with a discussion on the numerology of the episode number and a humorous update to Plato's writings involving a dinghy. One host describes a recent appearance on the Nightly News in Austin, complaining about the traffic congestion caused by Californians moving to Texas. Keywords: [plato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plato.md), [nostradamus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nostradamus.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [traffic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/traffic.md), nightly news, seedman show ### Introduction, Plato Quotes and Nazi Jokes - **Episode:** [883: Throne Sniffing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/883-throne-sniffing.md) - **Published:** 2016-12-04 - **Time:** 1:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/883-throne-sniffing/chapter/introduction-plato-quotes-and-nazi-jokes.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program from Austin, Texas, and Northern Silicon Valley. The hosts exchange humorous quotes attributed to Plato and discuss the quality of information being sent in by the audience. Dvorak notes that some listeners are sending in dated news items that are several years old. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [plato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plato.md), messerschmitt ### Podcast Introduction, Plato Quotes, Trump Supporter Laugh - **Episode:** [882: Fact Check False](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/882-fact-check-false.md) - **Published:** 2016-12-01 - **Time:** 2:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/882-fact-check-false/chapter/podcast-introduction-plato-quotes-trump-supporter-laugh.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program from Austin and Northern Silicon Valley. They discuss a humorous quote attributed to Plato and introduce a new audio clip of a Trump supporter's distinctive laugh. The hosts establish the show's tone and mention upcoming coverage of European events. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [plato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plato.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [trump supporter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump-supporter.md), [laugh track](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/laugh-track.md) ### No Agenda Ninth Anniversary Celebration and Plato Anecdotes - **Episode:** [872: Kinetic Kill](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/872-kinetic-kill.md) - **Published:** 2016-10-27 - **Time:** 0:00–2:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/872-kinetic-kill/chapter/no-agenda-ninth-anniversary-celebration-and-plato-anecdotes.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak celebrate the ninth anniversary of the No Agenda show on October 27, 2016. Dvorak introduces a new opening joke format using Plato and Aristotle to avoid accusations of cultural appropriation regarding his previous Confucius-style jokes. The hosts reflect on their long-term partnership and acknowledge the contributions of the show's producers over nearly a decade of broadcasting. 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The hosts discuss how they use government documents and media analysis to find stories ignored by the mainstream. They also point out a strange audio "ding" in a CBS report from Egypt, jokingly suggesting it was a signal to a protester. Keywords: [neil postman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neil-postman.md), amusing ourselves to death, [socrates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/socrates.md), [plato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plato.md), [television](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md) ### Healthcare Wars and Plato's Slave Doctor Theory - **Episode:** [179: Douchebags](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/179-douchebags.md) - **Published:** 2010-03-04 - **Time:** 31:27–34:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/179-douchebags/chapter/healthcare-wars-and-plato-s-slave-doctor-theory.md Adam Curry references "Plato's Laws" to distinguish between "slave doctors" who treat patients like tyrants and "free doctors" who engage in discourse. The discussion touches on the Physicians for a National Health Program and criticisms of the HPV vaccine. The segment argues that modern medical professionals have become "slave doctors" driven by experience rather than inquiry. Keywords: [plato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plato.md), [healthcare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare.md), [hpv vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hpv-vaccine.md), physicians for a national health program, [ethics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ethics.md) ### Monica Crowley, Margaret Hoover, Aristotle Republic Error - **Episode:** [166: Monica Crowley's Stilettos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/166-monica-crowley-s-stilettos.md) - **Published:** 2010-01-17 - **Time:** 1:20:53–1:24:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/166-monica-crowley-s-stilettos/chapter/monica-crowley-margaret-hoover-aristotle-republic-error.md Commentator Margaret Hoover is criticized for a factual error on television where she attributed Plato's "The Republic" to Aristotle. 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