The Iliad
Work
by Homer
The Iliad is an ancient Greek epic poem traditionally attributed to Homer and one of the oldest surviving works of Western literature. Set during the Trojan War, it focuses on Achilles’ anger, his conflict with Agamemnon, and the consequences of honor, grief, and divine intervention.
2 episodes featuring The Iliad
Hidden Brain
How helplessness reshapes motivation and agency
The episode connects uncontrollable adversity to passivity and depression while examining why explanatory style, imagination, and optimism can preserve agency.
Sep 21, 2026 · 54 min
The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk
Seligman argues agency powers resilience and human progress
The conversation links personal optimism, organizational performance, and historical change through agency—the capacity to act with efficacy, imagination, and evidence-based hope.
Sep 10, 2026 · 54 min