Fry also endorces fantasies. The Evolution theory is also a fantasy, and not a very good one as it is ironically as racist and illogical as Trump is. We need a more sophisticated solution. For if the only options we have are men like Trump, Musk and Fry, we are in BIG trouble.
Aussies are some of the smartest balanced people on the planet. I have dingo blood so a tad biased, but if you want a no bs pub tested opinion then sniff out an Austr-alien
I knew Stephen Fry was a charming intellect, but I am also very pleased by the interviewer. What a wonderful conversation to eavesdrop on and save. Thank you.
I really find Stephen Fry so fascinating but soothing, calming and relaxing to listen to. Even when it is bad things. A big grateful Thank You waiting here on an election night... I adore the guy. He's precious, so valuable a person. Priceless man. 🙏
If I could spend an hour in conversation with anyone on the planet, Stephen Fry would be my wish. His tremendous intellect and gentle persona are just wondrous.
Converse with A.I; Chatgpt for example. My first experience asking questions to and through A.I software, was illuminating, fascinating and rewarding. It was like talking to an articulate, intelligent, 'all knowing being'. The back and forth I had with the A.I, was, well it's worth recommending. Y'all may also be surprised, to speak specifically to your reference it's akin to conversing with Stephen Fry.
In this all too repetitive, cliche festered world, there are few people I never tire of listening to. A true original, brilliant, engaging. Thank you for posting this interview.
Whenever Stephen Fry opens his mouth, I learn something. He has an incredible intellect, but also a great gift for communication without seeming pompous.
@@ragnarsvedje9620 Very clever but in this day and age of google translate etc the interpretation is not quite as black and white as you make it out to be! So all actors including your favourite are hypocrites?
@@realcapitalist1462 In ancient (koiné) Greek hypokritēs simply means pretending to be something you're not and it was the word for the profession called actor in modern day english. The hypokritēs performed in the Greek theatres.
@@ragnarsvedje9620 Yes, I got that from Dr Google also. But either way you look at your implications, Stephen Fry is not a hypocrite and certainly does not pretend to be something he is not. A polymath, somebody whose talent is way up in the stratosphere!
Fry’s Mythos inspired my daughter to do Classical Civilisations at A level. It was a delight to have her guide me around the Acropolis museum in Athens with such passion and knowledge.
"Maximise happiness" perfect description of listening to Stephen Fry. What a wonderfully well read and entertaining speaker. Intelligent and considered in a time where thoughtful discourse is seldom found, Mr Fry is a joy.
He just repeats a book he has read , that is not intelligence it’s just repeating Greek mythology, which we could all do , just has a good understanding and memory 👍
@@green9543 The idea we could all repeat Greek mythology is hilarious. Stephen has written books about Greek mythology. When you learn to read and stand upright you'll find out what a book is. And be able to read what I've posted.
What a joy to hear the two of you discuss matters at a level that's not simply aimed at getting a few 5-second soundbites to retweet into the world. Maximize happiness .... what a wonderfully elegant thought. Unfortunately I'm afraid greed is getting the better of us collectively.....
It is always a great pleasure to listen to Stephen Fry and those 39 minutes were wonderful. He has even given me an new found urge to explore Greek mythology. I love his warm enthusiasm about a subject when he speaks. A fantastic interview, thank you.
Great interview! Thank you for introducing me to Stephen Fry. What a remarkable man. I will listen often as he brings civility back to my word. I am a young 89 and had lost hope for the golden days - cays when the music was hummable and the values were visible. I will not miss this Muskian world. I miss humility and the capacity to listen to the other and to care about the other. Narcissus was not mentioned enough by Mr. Fry - in my mind Narcissus took over big time.
YES INDDEED! As a Canadian who watched Stephen debate with Jordan Peterson at the Munk Debates in Toronto against a black Presidential candidate wannabe and Michelle Goldberg, it was clear that STEPHEN FRY singlehandedly raised the REACH!, the PITH and SUBSTANCE!, of the debate, to a higher plane!
I'm amazed that you managed to navigate this planet for 89 years without becoming familiar with Stephen Fry. He's an amazing intellect on the level with Dawkins, Hitchens, and Harris. It's great that you've discovered him now. I will say, I'm almost jealous that you're 27 years older than me. This is the time in America when it's good to be old. :(
I bought my first PC in 2011, when I stopped using the tv set, and I was stunned by the richness of information and culture in the English speaking world. Until then, it was some period drama as The Palissers, the 70s Jane Eyre or the Thames Theatre’s Shakespeare’s plays. Maybe some 5 minutes segments of the BBC’s documentaries (probably stolen) on a 30 minutes programme called Teleencyclopaidia. After getting interested in the American politics in 2016, I couldn’t understand how ordinary people like me would elect someone like trump and the white Christian nationalists. The walk to progress seems to stumble sometimes 😅
This only works because English likes to snip the ends of the classics' name like Americans snip their Johnsons. The actual name is Homeros. Likewise, "Aristotle" is Aristoteles.
I studied Greek Mythology at High School, although I have to say that by the time I reached the Iliad I was becoming somewhat bored by it all. Forwards almost six decades and watching /listening to Mr. Fry and his comparisons to the 21st Century and the likes of social ? media and the explosion of hateful rhetoric and angry comments I agree. Pandora's Box (bottle) has been opened, the lid has been thrown away and the "monster/s" are amongst us. What a truly sad state of affairs we have created for our World.
War is far far worse than social media comments and both Trump and Musk are advocates of peace through strength something both the Greeks and Romans never learned.
@@lesleygraham5927 if he wasn’t just focused on the arts where is his endeavour advancing man kind? not just reminiscing on history and poking criticism at people. He is just an actor paid to act.
Stephen Fry, thank you so much! I love listening to your Weissheit. What a joy. I wish this was a regular program one could tune into and hear you every week. Blessings for continuing Good Health, Writing, and Talking.
@@jonschlottig9584 to be fair, nearly everyone is. Like most marriages, it tends to require a bit of a blind spot. Love comes in handy there. In politics, it often comes in the form of overestimating oneself and blaming the others. It's why we generally don't like politicians and why most will use a lot of words to say nothing.
@corbeau So what do we do, just accept it? Look at the way things have changed since Trump has entered the stage. I see and hear it in Australia. Any politician , especially male, who displays kindness or empathy is virtually torn to shreds on social media. It's so utterly dispiriting. I fear, if it continues we will end up with only psychopaths in politics , because its just become a bloodsport.
@@squirrel6777 Unfortunately actors and all sorts of famous people are our modern day idols and as such they have enormous political power. Luckily only a few have yet understood that fact. But I fear it will change, to the detriment of all. Just looking at this comment section the adoration of certain individuals in the entertinment sector is much like idolatry in ancient times of the gods of the pantheon, those looking like men perceived as above. Those gods of old are gone but yet replaced in our time. That said we have (still) freedom of speech, meaning we as individuals have to combat and unveil these destructive forces and lies in society.
It is always such a pleasure to hear Stephen Fry speak. Such an intelligent and humble man. Have a few of his books too that are unfortunately still waiting to be read.
No one has remarked on the fact that the interviewer doesn't introduce himself. Alexi who. Did I get the first name right? Do you know who the interviewer is?
Good to see Stephen Fry again! Having not seen him on screen since I left the UK over 20 years ago. The art of Storytelling still lives on! I must seek out more of his works online!
Apart from everything said in praise of him above, I have another form of praise. I fall asleep to the sound of Stephen Fry every night… I have many of his audiobooks, and the sound of his voice is on a frequency that I can relax to- and soon I’m asleep, rather than ruminating on 50,000 problems from my present and past. By focusing on what he is saying, I stop thinking about everything else, and can sleep. If I wake it’s to words I know well and I can quickly fall asleep again. Sanjeev Bashkar also is great to fall asleep to- comforting voice and gentle story-teller.
Billionaires have a completely different moral compass to normal people, that's why they're billionaires 🤷♂ Honour and shame matter not to sociopaths and narcissists ❌
Stephen fry is a privately educated multi millionaire which is a very rare class, applying the same logic, does Stephen fry therefore have a different moral compass? Please answer this question.
Stephen Fry is one of the best people to provoke analytic thought. Every time I hear what he has to say I have to do some research and rethink what I thought before. Here's to continuing to grow! 🥂
Good thing I stayed late in bed this Sunday morning, how else would have come across this podcast with such a pleasant guest and incredible storyteller , speaker and intellectual. They took 🎉me back to childhood days when my past-time was burrying my head in books of Greek mythology. Mr Fry made me see how much more depth there is to Greek mythology.
I adore Stephen Fry. I could watch or listen for hours and I look forward to his book. The title to this UA-cam video is very misleading but I’m glad that Musk and Trump took up only a few sentances of this 40 minute interview. I almost didn’t watch but now I’m glad I did. So much more to hear from Fry than what a couple of insane Americans are up to. Neither have a bit of philotimo!
Stephen Fry is so intelligent, eloquent, articulate, knowledgeable and so interesting to listen to. I don't know if he's lectured in any university but he would be a great asset to university students.
I adore this man. My real name is 'Psyche' from Greek Mythology - my father loved Greek Mythology too, hence my name and I studied it at School. Agamemnon, Clytemnestra, the list is endless. Thank you Radio Times for actually interviewing someone 'worthy', intelligent and gifted. Psyche aka Psyche Thompson UK 🌹
Anti-Trump videos are generally bait but anti-harris videos haven't been 😂. Initially, I registered to vote for 1st time to vote Harris/Walz but her opportunity economic policy is less than a concept, and as war brews Democrats have been the worst military leaders in American history, don't believe me Lyndon B. Johnson should be considered the worst American in modern times with them faking the Gulf of Tonka to invade Veitnam to sale Russia an oil pipeline, which the sale of the oild Line happened during Obama
Y'know when they ask who you'd have dinner with if you could? I would pick Stephen Fry, but I would only say "just tell me about any and/or everything that you fancy", and then sit there listening.
Poor old Steven. Irrelevance has kept him in the same box he's been occupying for decades. The world is moving on and he's sitting there looking through the slit, shaking his fist at it.
00:04 Elon Musk's actions criticized for environmental impact 02:36 Achilles' life as a hero was cut short due to his invulnerability and Achilles' heel. 07:04 Stephen Fry discusses the influence of Greek mythology and the process of compiling his books. 09:18 Exploration of Greek mythology 13:39 Prometheus symbolizes liberation and defiance 15:54 Discussion on the parallels between Prometheus and AI in modern times 19:48 The internet is seen as a Pandora's box of both gifts and miseries. 21:37 Elon Musk's support for Trump lacks honor and decency. 25:31 Discussion on Boris Johnson's book Unleashed and Austrian citizenship amidst Brexit 27:37 Advocating for fast-track citizenship for Jewish people with Austrian ancestry. 31:20 Cultural contamination and repatriation challenges 33:12 Challenges in accessing historical artifacts 36:48 Returning artifacts would improve the museum's image 38:42 Stephen Fry expresses gratitude for a wonderful book Crafted by Merlin AI.
If this master of language and knowledge can confuse the river Styx for the river Lethe in the Achilles story in the beginning of this interview, then there's hope for us mortals too. How magnetic and enjoyable the first three books of the series have been! I've just ordered "Odyssey" and can't wait. Stephen Fry is a treasure and an inspiration. High marks for the interviewer too!
Stephan Fry needs to be listened to more often and more frequently. Thank you Sir Fry for your countribution to the wisdom of humanity. This master is a international traisure 🌈🎩💰
I remember my 14 years old son crying in front of the TV when Achilleus died, though the movie wasn‘t very good. I think I will want these books for Christmas.
Great to listen to sensible and well educated people on YT. Thanks for uploading this and making it available for people on the continent. Greetings from northern Germany.
Brilliant man. Unfortunately the people who need to hear this are too deep in their fantasies to listen.
Fry also endorces fantasies. The Evolution theory is also a fantasy, and not a very good one as it is ironically as racist and illogical as Trump is. We need a more sophisticated solution. For if the only options we have are men like Trump, Musk and Fry, we are in BIG trouble.
Maybe you can translate and pass his message on. I’ll keep trying, it’s a long hard battle, but at least I spend our time trying. What else is there ?
This man so humble and so full of knowledge and gentle, an example in my book of life ❤
I love him so much!
Well they don't care because they expect us to pay the price for their fantasies.
Cheers from Australia. What a wonderful human and one of the worlds loveliest gentleman- Stephen Fry.
Very much. 🤗🥰👍❤🔥💯
Aussies are some of the smartest balanced people on the planet. I have dingo blood so a tad biased, but if you want a no bs pub tested opinion then sniff out an Austr-alien
Stephen also hosts Jeopardy Australia now.
I conquer
@@Tomdogful concur*
I knew Stephen Fry was a charming intellect, but I am also very pleased by the interviewer. What a wonderful conversation to eavesdrop on and save. Thank you.
Yes 👍 Thought same..
I really find Stephen Fry so fascinating but soothing, calming and relaxing to listen to. Even when it is bad things. A big grateful Thank You waiting here on an election night...
I adore the guy. He's precious, so valuable a person. Priceless man. 🙏
If I could spend an hour in conversation with anyone on the planet, Stephen Fry would be my wish. His tremendous intellect and gentle persona are just wondrous.
He's always been in my top 5 fantasy dinner guests.
I'd love that as well but I'd be struck dumb by his presence!
@@WooHooCrossStitch dumb? ironic..
raise the bar higher then.
Converse with A.I; Chatgpt for example. My first experience asking questions to and through A.I software, was illuminating, fascinating and rewarding. It was like talking to an articulate, intelligent, 'all knowing being'. The back and forth I had with the A.I, was, well it's worth recommending. Y'all may also be surprised, to speak specifically to your reference it's akin to conversing with Stephen Fry.
In this all too repetitive, cliche festered world, there are few people I never tire of listening to. A true original, brilliant, engaging. Thank you for posting this interview.
LOL
I could watch Mr. Fry all day and every day, he is such a joy,. But I suppose I should put my attention to my own life and periodically enjoy his.
❤
Whenever Stephen Fry opens his mouth, I learn something. He has an incredible intellect, but also a great gift for communication without seeming pompous.
He's a talented actor. The word in greek for actor is hypokrites (hypocrite).
Stephen Fry is against the freedom of speech though. That's not intelligent
@@ragnarsvedje9620 Very clever but in this day and age of google translate etc the interpretation is not quite as black and white as you make it out to be! So all actors including your favourite are hypocrites?
@@realcapitalist1462 In ancient (koiné) Greek hypokritēs simply means pretending to be something you're not and it was the word for the profession called actor in modern day english. The hypokritēs performed in the Greek theatres.
@@ragnarsvedje9620 Yes, I got that from Dr Google also. But either way you look at your implications, Stephen Fry is not a hypocrite and certainly does not pretend to be something he is not. A polymath, somebody whose talent is way up in the stratosphere!
Fry’s Mythos inspired my daughter to do Classical Civilisations at A level. It was a delight to have her guide me around the Acropolis museum in Athens with such passion and knowledge.
"Maximise happiness" perfect description of listening to Stephen Fry. What a wonderfully well read and entertaining speaker. Intelligent and considered in a time where thoughtful discourse is seldom found, Mr Fry is a joy.
Stephan Fry needs to be listened to. He is so intelligent, and expressive. Just love him!
He just repeats a book he has read , that is not intelligence it’s just repeating Greek mythology, which we could all do , just has a good understanding and memory 👍
How can you defend Fry? He is attacking Musk, a person that has done more for defending free speech than any other person for decades.
@@green9543you have just said nothing
Understanding and memory are in fact aspects of intelligence. We could not all do as such.@@green9543
@@green9543 The idea we could all repeat Greek mythology is hilarious. Stephen has written books about Greek mythology. When you learn to read and stand upright you'll find out what a book is. And be able to read what I've posted.
I want to thank Stephen Fry for writing these, they're wonderful books.
write him a fancy letter! Really 🤣
What a joy to hear the two of you discuss matters at a level that's not simply aimed at getting a few 5-second soundbites to retweet into the world. Maximize happiness .... what a wonderfully elegant thought. Unfortunately I'm afraid greed is getting the better of us collectively.....
Mr. Fry, a genuine gem of a man. I want to be like him when I grow up, I say as a 52 years old.
Such fun to listen to this conversation! Stephen Fry is a great favorite of mine, and these two guys together are a treat.
I wish there were more Stephen Fry's in this world!
he is an arrogant pompus privileged queen. life would be incredibly annoying if there were many of him
@@kenfryer2090 What did he say that you disagree with?
@@kenfryer2090 You just proved his point regarding social media though.
@@kenfryer2090 Still, you're watching him ;)
@kenfryer2090 tou talking about Trump and Musk?
Stephen Fry is an absolute pleasure to listen to… he is mesmerizing.
as a loon
@ Maybe a little too highbrow for some?
Mr. Fry is brilliant in many ways. Thanks for having him on.
Yeah in many ways. I agree with him about Trump, Musk and even religion. But he is wrong about God.
He's worthy of being worshipped. I worship him. Join me!
So right, what a relief to hear human voice. But I am not surprised, bc I know how intelligent Stephen Fry is.👏🏼❤️🌹
It is always a great pleasure to listen to Stephen Fry and those 39 minutes were wonderful. He has even given me an new found urge to explore Greek mythology. I love his warm enthusiasm about a subject when he speaks.
A fantastic interview, thank you.
Great interview! Thank you for introducing me to Stephen Fry. What a remarkable man. I will listen often as he brings civility back to my word. I am a young 89 and had lost hope for the golden days - cays when the music was hummable and the values were visible. I will not miss this Muskian world. I miss humility and the capacity to listen to the other and to care about the other. Narcissus was not mentioned enough by Mr. Fry - in my mind Narcissus took over big time.
YES INDDEED! As a Canadian who watched Stephen debate with Jordan Peterson at the Munk Debates in Toronto against a black Presidential candidate wannabe and Michelle Goldberg, it was clear that STEPHEN FRY singlehandedly raised the REACH!, the PITH and SUBSTANCE!, of the debate, to a higher plane!
I'm amazed that you managed to navigate this planet for 89 years without becoming familiar with Stephen Fry. He's an amazing intellect on the level with Dawkins, Hitchens, and Harris. It's great that you've discovered him now. I will say, I'm almost jealous that you're 27 years older than me. This is the time in America when it's good to be old. :(
Remarkable? In what way? He's a pompous, limp wristed idiot.
I bought my first PC in 2011, when I stopped using the tv set, and I was stunned by the richness of information and culture in the English speaking world. Until then, it was some period drama as The Palissers, the 70s Jane Eyre or the Thames Theatre’s Shakespeare’s plays. Maybe some 5 minutes segments of the BBC’s documentaries (probably stolen) on a 30 minutes programme called Teleencyclopaidia.
After getting interested in the American politics in 2016, I couldn’t understand how ordinary people like me would elect someone like trump and the white Christian nationalists. The walk to progress seems to stumble sometimes 😅
Fry is the narcissist, and should stay away from politics. Just like de Niro
0:21 Ancient Greek Stuff
19:11 Modern cultural topics
You dropped this, King 👑
I wasn't gonna watch this until you mentioned ancient greek stuff. I love ancient Greek and Roman history.
Is there anything in this interview about Elon Musk.
@@donaldtrunt2030 Yes.
Thank you, time saver guy
The enthusiasm of a great teacher ❤
Give a raise to the guy who writes the titles. Came for the clickbait, stayed for the mythology. You have maximized my engagement.
Fascinating conversation, Thanks!
Can't possibly express how much I love Stephen Fry. He has brought more to my life than I could possibly tell you.
In his honour, pass it on 👍🏻
Like what?
@@TheMonkeydood A degree of erudition and a different way of approaching adversity and conflict.
What an asset you are to the human species, Stephen. Consider yourself well-appreciated, sir.
Serf
Mr Fry is a treasure.
Well he is bought!
This is a wonderful interview. Enjoyed watching it back-to-back. Mythology is so relavent to our modern world after all if these centuries.
It's always a pleasure to listen to Mr Fry.....an amazing mind. ❤
“Doh” that was the other homer….brilliant
😁😆
I'm glad I scrolled before I copied you
This only works because English likes to snip the ends of the classics' name like Americans snip their Johnsons. The actual name is Homeros. Likewise, "Aristotle" is Aristoteles.
That's the comment I was looking for 🤣 was about to make it myself
I studied Greek Mythology at High School, although I have to say that by the time I reached the Iliad I was becoming somewhat bored by it all. Forwards almost six decades and watching /listening to Mr. Fry and his comparisons to the 21st Century and the likes of social ? media and the explosion of hateful rhetoric and angry comments I agree. Pandora's Box (bottle) has been opened, the lid has been thrown away and the "monster/s" are amongst us. What a truly sad state of affairs we have created for our World.
Well said !
War is far far worse than social media comments and both Trump and Musk are advocates of peace through strength something both the Greeks and Romans never learned.
It's the useful idiots who can't even see the irony in their own hate comments that are the problem.
He should be quoting Marx though, that would be more honest
Remember that the last little creature released from Pandora’s box was Hope. :)
I thoroughly enjoyed this interview. What a brilliant, well read and articulate man. Thank you.
He is just an actor
@@squirrel6777 that as well!
He doesn't get it or has bad inventions. He is a left winger. Anyone who doesn't value freedom and human rights is reprehensible.
@@squirrel6777No he's a writer, and person who encourages people to live and think outside the box, he's the canary in the coal mine.
@@lesleygraham5927 if he wasn’t just focused on the arts where is his endeavour advancing man kind? not just reminiscing on history and poking criticism at people. He is just an actor paid to act.
Stephen Fry, thank you so much! I love listening to your Weissheit. What a joy. I wish this was a regular program one could tune into and hear you every week. Blessings for continuing Good Health, Writing, and Talking.
Absolutly spot on and fascinating interview.
Excellent interview. I could have listened for hours more.
I think you grow up when you realize Achilles was a cautionary tale and not something to aspire to. Stephen Fry is a national treasure
As long as he sticks to philosophy. He is clueless when it comes to politics.
@@jonschlottig9584 to be fair, nearly everyone is. Like most marriages, it tends to require a bit of a blind spot. Love comes in handy there. In politics, it often comes in the form of overestimating oneself and blaming the others. It's why we generally don't like politicians and why most will use a lot of words to say nothing.
philosophers generally don't overestimate themselves, but they underestimate human ego and the lengths it will go through...
@corbeau
So what do we do, just accept it?
Look at the way things have changed since Trump has entered the stage. I see and hear it in Australia. Any politician , especially male, who displays kindness or empathy is virtually torn to shreds on social media.
It's so utterly dispiriting.
I fear, if it continues we will end up with only psychopaths in politics , because its just become a bloodsport.
Yep, too many so called men and their bravado interpret many things incorrectly.
One of the all time best interviews on Times Radio!
I'd rate it the worst.
@@ragnarsvedje9620actors should not have a say in politics
@@squirrel6777 Unfortunately actors and all sorts of famous people are our modern day idols and as such they have enormous political power. Luckily only a few have yet understood that fact. But I fear it will change, to the detriment of all.
Just looking at this comment section the adoration of certain individuals in the entertinment sector is much like idolatry in ancient times of the gods of the pantheon, those looking like men perceived as above. Those gods of old are gone but yet replaced in our time. That said we have (still) freedom of speech, meaning we as individuals have to combat and unveil these destructive forces and lies in society.
It is always such a pleasure to hear Stephen Fry speak. Such an intelligent and humble man. Have a few of his books too that are unfortunately still waiting to be read.
Wow. Intelligent life. Always admired Stephen Fry and learnt so much more about him (and other things!) from this. Thank you.
Thank you, Stephen Fry! 💙💙💙💙
We need a 24/7 streaming channel with everything Stephen Fry ever said in a loop! 😊
Extraordinary, the erudition of both gentlemen. So uplifting in these terrible days. Bravo,, Times Radio: Over the top again.
No one has remarked on the fact that the interviewer doesn't introduce himself. Alexi who. Did I get the first name right? Do you know who the interviewer is?
I love listening to Steven Fry - such a wonderful mind.
Good to see Stephen Fry again! Having not seen him on screen since I left the UK over 20 years ago. The art of Storytelling still lives on! I must seek out more of his works online!
Always love hearing from Stephen Fry.
Stephen Fry is a voice if rationality and sanity. It lowers my overall stress levels knowing there are people like him.
I agree 100%
You get that sense from his books as well.😊
Ah…..the multi millionaire luvvie
YES- absolutely.
It raises mine
I'm sure you like the midwit Sam/Kamala crew as well.
I love Stephen Fry! I really enjoyed the interview!
Love to listen to this wonderfully knowledgeable Stephen Fry. We are blessed with so much of your wisdom & wit ❤
Apart from everything said in praise of him above, I have another form of praise. I fall asleep to the sound of Stephen Fry every night… I have many of his audiobooks, and the sound of his voice is on a frequency that I can relax to- and soon I’m asleep, rather than ruminating on 50,000 problems from my present and past. By focusing on what he is saying, I stop thinking about everything else, and can sleep. If I wake it’s to words I know well and I can quickly fall asleep again. Sanjeev Bashkar also is great to fall asleep to- comforting voice and gentle story-teller.
Stephen is absolutely right. He is an international treasure. We should feel so lucky to have experienced him during our lifetimes
Such a wonderful interview ... such pleasure being had in graceful ideas and exchanges!
This was an enjoyable conversation. Thank you!
What a joy, let alone a lesson, listening to Stephen!
Thank you Stephen, your voice, your truth, your passion are all so important to the world and how it is seen.
Stephan Fry gives me hope for humankind. What a Mensch.
You saying that gives me hope for humankind. Fun how that works.
Billionaires have a completely different moral compass to normal people, that's why they're billionaires 🤷♂
Honour and shame matter not to sociopaths and narcissists ❌
Drivel. Utter drivel.
@@Chris-xv2gm Proven facts!
@@Chris-xv2gmWhatever you say, First-name Bunchanumbers
Stephen fry is a privately educated multi millionaire which is a very rare class, applying the same logic, does Stephen fry therefore have a different moral compass? Please answer this question.
@@CB-dl1vg B.
Stephen Fry speaks well. 👍
What a joy to listen to this marvellous man. I love Mr. Fry dearly.
Excellent talk, thanks for telling the truth.
I live quite close to Stephen, and I feel my existence is richer for it. Such a beautiful man.
Ok.
Mr Fry looks very well and in good health. It’s great to see. What a fantastic interview.
Stephen Fry is a wonderful guy and totally correct about Musk
Stephen Fry is one of the best people to provoke analytic thought. Every time I hear what he has to say I have to do some research and rethink what I thought before. Here's to continuing to grow! 🥂
Mr. Fry looks and sounds amazing! So wonderful to listen to this.
Good thing I stayed late in bed this Sunday morning, how else would have come across this podcast with such a pleasant guest and incredible storyteller , speaker and intellectual. They took 🎉me back to childhood days when my past-time was burrying my head in books of Greek mythology. Mr Fry made me see how much more depth there is to Greek mythology.
I adore Stephen Fry. I could watch or listen for hours and I look forward to his book.
The title to this UA-cam video is very misleading but I’m glad that Musk and Trump took up only a few sentances of this 40 minute interview. I almost didn’t watch but now I’m glad I did. So much more to hear from Fry than what a couple of insane Americans are up to. Neither have a bit of philotimo!
Loved this chat. Protect Stephen Fry at all costs 🙏
😂
I'd rather media protect my time from Fry.
Stephen Fry is so intelligent, eloquent, articulate, knowledgeable and so interesting to listen to. I don't know if he's lectured in any university but he would be a great asset to university students.
I’ve listened to quite a few interviews from Stephen Fry and I always come away with a new found respect for him.
I Love Stephen Fry, much respect for this man.
I'd sooner listen to a homeless man on the road, because he knows what is really going on.
Champagne socialist hypocrite.
@@AA4PJMThen: Why aren't you?
I adore this man. My real name is 'Psyche' from Greek Mythology - my father loved Greek Mythology too, hence my name and I studied it at School. Agamemnon, Clytemnestra, the list is endless. Thank you Radio Times for actually interviewing someone 'worthy', intelligent and gifted. Psyche aka Psyche Thompson UK 🌹
Fantastic conversation- thank you
Thank you old friend. Lovely of you to engage the public’s minds😊😊
what a wonderful interview. ... THANK YOU ...
Steven Fry is a gift to society. Such a gem of a decent human being.
😂
@@Mike-e7z Maybe not your society. Not suprising if it's where I think.
Looking at the condition of the UK, invasion and poverty, not a gift at all.
What society and how so?
@@churblefurbles do you know what gift means
Fry is a good man and is smart and classy
Clickbait title. They barely mention Musk in passing. This said it's always a pleasure to hear Stephen Fry.
Musk is definitely on the plot, and there's no honor in buying votes for his grift the way he's doing it in PA
Anti-Trump videos are generally bait but anti-harris videos haven't been 😂. Initially, I registered to vote for 1st time to vote Harris/Walz but her opportunity economic policy is less than a concept, and as war brews Democrats have been the worst military leaders in American history, don't believe me Lyndon B. Johnson should be considered the worst American in modern times with them faking the Gulf of Tonka to invade Veitnam to sale Russia an oil pipeline, which the sale of the oild Line happened during Obama
Love Stephen fry he sums things up so easily / nicely
Stephen Fry is such a wonderful intelligent and warm storyteller ❤.
Y'know when they ask who you'd have dinner with if you could? I would pick Stephen Fry, but I would only say "just tell me about any and/or everything that you fancy", and then sit there listening.
Stephen Fry is a national treasure, wonderful
Stephen Fry is true gentleman!
I could listen to Stephen discuss anything, anything at all. He is my patron saint of learning.
I would follow Fry anywhere, and yes the interviewer is wonderful.
Bravo, Stephen! Bravo...
Really interesting interview, wasn’t expecting the Greek stuff but every minute was enjoyable.
His book “Mythos” is brilliant
Brilliant & insightful discussion
Agreed Trump+Musk is a terrible alliance that doesnt bode well in any fashion.
Poor old Steven. Irrelevance has kept him in the same box he's been occupying for decades. The world is moving on and he's sitting there looking through the slit, shaking his fist at it.
Big Bro Co Tosspot of the first order receiving a knighthood by his '.um.Chum' K. C.
00:04 Elon Musk's actions criticized for environmental impact
02:36 Achilles' life as a hero was cut short due to his invulnerability and Achilles' heel.
07:04 Stephen Fry discusses the influence of Greek mythology and the process of compiling his books.
09:18 Exploration of Greek mythology
13:39 Prometheus symbolizes liberation and defiance
15:54 Discussion on the parallels between Prometheus and AI in modern times
19:48 The internet is seen as a Pandora's box of both gifts and miseries.
21:37 Elon Musk's support for Trump lacks honor and decency.
25:31 Discussion on Boris Johnson's book Unleashed and Austrian citizenship amidst Brexit
27:37 Advocating for fast-track citizenship for Jewish people with Austrian ancestry.
31:20 Cultural contamination and repatriation challenges
33:12 Challenges in accessing historical artifacts
36:48 Returning artifacts would improve the museum's image
38:42 Stephen Fry expresses gratitude for a wonderful book
Crafted by Merlin AI.
00:04 total fail, Merlin AI defeated by metaphor
If this master of language and knowledge can confuse the river Styx for the river Lethe in the Achilles story in the beginning of this interview, then there's hope for us mortals too. How magnetic and enjoyable the first three books of the series have been! I've just ordered "Odyssey" and can't wait. Stephen Fry is a treasure and an inspiration. High marks for the interviewer too!
Every time stephen Fry or rowan Atkinson speaks, i listen very closely, they are brilliant.
Unbelievable how Stephen goes into those depths so casually :) The Legend!
Stephan Fry needs to be listened to more often and more frequently. Thank you Sir Fry for your countribution to the wisdom of humanity. This master is a international traisure 🌈🎩💰
I remember my 14 years old son crying in front of the TV when Achilleus died, though the movie wasn‘t very good. I think I will want these books for Christmas.
I love Stephen Fry.
He’s spoken for sweetie
Steven Fry is my spirit animal
Great to listen to sensible and well educated people on YT. Thanks for uploading this and making it available for people on the continent. Greetings from northern Germany.
Stephen Fry is such a joy to listen to.