\"To be ignorant of history is to stay forever young—and not in a cool TikTok way,\" quipped one speaker at the World Conference of Classics, where over 200 scholars debated how ancient civilizations could solve modern problems. From Stoic philosophy memes to AI-powered scroll translations, here’s why Gen Z should care about dusty old texts.
Ancient Wisdom, Modern Vibes
Imagine Aristotle dropping truth bombs about climate ethics or Confucius advising crypto investors 🤑. Speakers argued that classical ideas about justice, governance, and human nature remain shockingly relevant. \"We’re not here to worship ruins,\" said Dr. Elena Maros, \"but to repurpose these tools for tomorrow’s crises.\"
Tech Meets Tradition
Conference highlights included VR tours of Pompeii’s final hours and an app that turns The Odyssey into a choose-your-own-adventure game 🎮. One panel even debated: \"If Socrates had Instagram, would he cancel himself?\" (Spoiler: Probably.)
Why It Matters
With wars, disinformation, and AI anxiety dominating headlines, organizers urged young people to engage with history: \"These texts survived pandemics, empires, and bad translations,\" said keynote speaker Prof. Raj Patel. \"They’ll outlast your Twitter feed.\"
