This Deep Dive episode describes a novella excerpt titled "Maya and Alexander the Great," which tells the story of a mysterious and influential character named Maya. This excerpt focuses on Maya's pivotal role in the birth of Alexander the Great and her subsequent influence on his mother, Olympias, concerning Alexander's early education. Maya is depicted as a wise and ageless mentor who guides Olympias to prioritize a comprehensive education, encompassing not only military training but also art and philosophy, for her son. The narrative culminates with Maya's decision to travel to Athens to arrange for Aristotle to become Alexander's tutor, highlighting her proactive role in shaping his destiny, even as she reflects on past experiences of nurturing powerful historical figures.
📖 More about the author on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-735934500/conversation-on-the-ai-trilogy-time-with-hank-m-greene
Books available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Hank-M-Greene/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AHank%2BM%2BGreene
🎧 Tools Used
▪️ NotebookLM by Google (AI research assistant)
▪️ ChatGPT for editing + prompts
