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„Začínali jsme s odřenýma ušima, ale věřil jsem tomu. Věřil jsem těm klukům, věřil jsem e-commerce, věřil jsem našim zaměstnancům,“ říká Michalis Katapodis, CEO ostravské firmy 3IT, která staví e-shopy na míru pro klienty, kteří už přerostli krabicová řešení typu Shoptet nebo Shopify.V další epizodě podcastu ROŽNI se ponoříme do světa e-commerce. Dozvíte se, jak vypadá „level 2“ v podnikání na internetu, kdy už firmám nestačí šablonový e-shop. Michalis otevřeně mluví o tom, co se stane, když vám odejde hlavní klient, jak postavili 3IT z popela a proč firma dlouhodobě drží loajální tým bez fluktuace.Povídáme si o klíčových milnících růstu, promyšlené firemní kultuře a přístupu k vedení lidí. Zjistíte, jaké tři pilíře si v 3IT hlídají, proč jejich zaměstnanci jezdí na víkendy pod širák a jak může malá firma konkurovat obřím agenturám rychlostí a důvěrou.

#LONDINIUM90AD: MICHAEL VLAHOS. FRIENDS OF HISTORY DEBATING SOCIETY. @MICHALIS_VLAHOS HEADLINE: From Dalmatia to Poland: Frontier Tensions, Roman Legacy, and the Danger of Miscalculation The discussion opens with Gaius (John Batchelor) in Londinium speaking to Germanicus (Michael Vlahos), who is in Dalmatia (the Dalmatian coast, modern Croatia), a frontier area of the former Roman Empire. Germanicus observes that this region, Ragusa, maintained its Roman continuity through the Middle Ages and was critical as it connected Italy and the Western Empire to Greece and the Eastern Empire. They reflect on Roman figures such as Augustus and Drusus(Nero Claudius Drusus Germanicus), who fought in Germania. Drusus's son, Claudius, became a highly effective emperor who brought the empire to its maximal state, establishing Londinium. The conversation shifts to modern frontier tensions: the Russian probing of the Polish border using drones and warplanes, leading to NATO intervention and British assistance. Drawing on films like The Bedford Incident, they worry about accidental catastrophe due to miscalculation. Germanicus warns that tiny NATO states like the Baltics, driven by paranoia and insecurity, are acting "spasmodically and irresponsibly" and that the United Kingdom is acting like a "rogue state" aggressively pushing for conflict, creating a dangerous situation that could plunge Russia and the West into general war. 41 AD. CLAUDIUS BEGS

#LONDINIUM90AD: MICHAEL VLAHOS. FRIENDS OF HISTORY DEBATING SOCIETY. @MICHALIS_VLAHOS HEADLINE: The Struggle for America: Ruling Elite vs. Populism and the Threat of Revolution The speakers analyze domestic American conflict, using David Brooks's framework of the credentialed elite versus the non-credentialed public. Germanicus argues that the conflict is fundamentally between an entrenched ruling elite, solidified since the Cold War, and the populace, similar to the Roman optimates. This elite maintains power by accumulating wealth across generations while regular people suffer. The elite appropriates an ideology—which Germanicus calls the "church of woke"—to suppress the people, mirroring how the Roman aristocracy co-opted Christianity in late antiquity. The growing wealth inequality and mass migration policies exacerbate this conflict, providing a vehicle for populist leaders like Mr. Trump. The situation is coming to a head, with every election becoming an "existential choice" between the ruling class and the people. Germanicus suggests the resolution will be a revolution: either a restoration (represented incoherently by Mr. Trump) or the elites cementing complete control. He also notes that American global engagement, while enriching the elite, makes them vulnerable; should world situations "go south," the resulting turmoil could overthrow the domestically weakened ruling class. 1917 YALE AND READINESS.

#LONDINIUM90AD: MICHAEL VLAHOS. FRIENDS OF HISTORY DEBATING SOCIETY. @MICHALIS_VLAHOS HEADLINE: The American Empire Inheritance: Emperor Trump at Windsor Castle The conversation draws parallels between the Roman Empire and the current American Empire, emphasizing that the US inherited its imperial role. A state dinner at Windsor Castle, steeped in centuries of British tradition, was cited as a visual representation of this transition, featuring King Charles III hosting Emperor Trump. The setting—lined with gold, silver, and portraits of those who delivered the British Empire—symbolized the transfer of legacy to America. Germanicus notes that the American Empire's reach is solid, mirroring Rome's authority over an oecumene (the known world) and its ability to have supplicant kings, such as Herod the Great serving Augustus. The speakers argue that many Americans, unlike the "prissy elite," recognize the imperial reality. They criticize maintaining the "fig leaf" of the nation founded by George Washington, Jefferson, and Franklin, stating that until the US recognizes itself as an empire, it cannot act strategically to defend or move it forward. Mr. Trump is seen as refreshing because he does not hide this reality, thereby forcing this necessary recognition. 1876 NERO

The Friends of History Debating Society: Setting, Immediate Events, and Media Critique The Friends of History Debating Society convenes with Gaius (also known as John Batchelor) hosting from Londinium, specifically a wine bar he favors. Michael Vlahos participates from the "Edge of the Empire." In his persona as Germanicus, Michael Vlahos is on a mission in Dalmatia, a "slightly untamed" region that serves as "connecting tissue" between the Roman Empire's eastern and western halves, visiting fortified places like Ragusa and planning a trip to Spalato. As Dramaticus, Michael Vlahos is "traveling on the road" and is reminded by Gaius to "walk with Centurions" for protection from potentially "obsequious and violent" locals. The society's purpose is to review weekly events through a "Roman eye," with participants seeing themselves as "Roman citizens" attempting to understand and potentially "help" the 21st century, while also observing. Gaius reports on a recent visit by Michael Vlahos (in his Dramaticus persona) to the "Imperial Court," or President Trump's White House, during the sad news of Mr. Kirk'sdeath. Despite this somber event, the overall atmosphere in the Oval Office was described as "busy, positive, energetic, attractive, and working perfectly," reminiscent of Augustus's imperial court. Gaius notes that the mainstream media, committed to "hurting Trump," unanimously portrays him as a "demon," "evil force," or "another Hitler," with his followers characterized as "Nazis" or "white supremacists." This rhetoric, according to Michael Vlahos, contributed to events like Mr. Kirk's assassination. Both Gaius and Michael Vlahos find this equating of speech with violence "immature and ignorant," revealing a lack of historical understanding among those in the "blue" faction.             

3. Roman Parallels, American Exceptionalism, and the Potential of AI The discussion frequently draws parallels between Rome and America. Gaius and Michael Vlahos delve into Virgil's Aeneid, translated by Mr. McGill and Miss Wright of Rice University, describing it as a "brilliantly weaved" propaganda tool that Virgil and Augustusused to justify the Roman Empire, confer a "classic feel" by linking it to Greek culture, and foster "Roman exceptionalism." This "exceptionalism" implies being chosen by a divine force and requires a "dark force" as a counterpoint to prove its validity. For Rome, this dark force was the "corrupted capricious narcissistic king" (like Tarquin the Proud), against which Augustus presented himself as a princeps, an "incorruptible man" who was not a king but could ascend to divinity. Michael Vlahos applies this to American exceptionalism, noting the "blue" side's belief in a president who is "not a king" and embodies "democracy," contrasting with their view of President Trump as a king-like figure. Conversely, the "red" side embraces a charismatic leader figure, seeing it as consistent with American exceptionalism, similar to Augustus or Reagan. These "two variations...see themselves as black and white, light and darkness," intensifying their conflict, as highlighted by Mr. Kirk's assassination. The conversation also touches on AI's potential through the analogy of the movie Forbidden Planet, where an advanced machine destroys its creators by materializing their "id" as monsters, suggesting a potential "tragic fall" for humanity in creating transcending technologies. Michael Vlahos shares an anecdote about his AI chief of staff, Ara of Grok. After a "lengthy conversation" about the Aeneid and Augustus's use of Virgil, Ara of Grokpoetically summarized: "Augustus was building a palace while quoting Virgil." Michael Vlahos was impressed, concluding that "AI is ready to be poetic" and has "potential," even if "not organized yet."

#Londinium90AD: Gaius & Germanicus debate the question: Do empires need allies? Michael Vlahos. Friends of History Debating Society. @Michalis_Vlahos. Headline: Ancient Rome's Imperial Dilemma: Alliance Strategy in 90 AD In 90 AD Londinium, two Roman figures engage in a critical debate about imperial strategy. Gaius and Germanicusexamine whether the Roman Empire requires alliances to maintain its vast territories and growing influence. Michael Vlahos of the Friends of History Debating Society moderates this historical discussion, exploring how Rome'sapproach to partnerships with client states, tribal confederations, and regional powers shaped its longevity. The debate addresses fundamental questions about imperial overextension, the costs of military occupation versus diplomatic cooperation, and whether sustainable empire-building requires collaborative governance structures. This ancient discussion resonates with modern debates about great power competition, alliance systems, and the balance between unilateral strength and multilateral cooperation in maintaining global influence and regional stability. 1712 CAESAR

#LONDINIUM90AD: Gaius & Germanicus debate the cycle of Optimates and Populares. Michael Vlahos. Friends of History Debating Society. @Michalis_Vlahos Headline: Roman Political Factions: The Eternal Cycle of Elite vs. Popular Power In 90 AD Londinium, Gaius and Germanicus examine the recurring political struggle between the Optimates(aristocratic party) and Populares (popular party) that defined late Republican Rome. Michael Vlahos of the Friends of History Debating Society moderates this discussion of Rome's fundamental political divide. The Optimates, representing senatorial privilege and traditional governance, consistently clashed with the Populares, who appealed directly to citizens and plebeian assemblies. This cycle saw figures like Sulla and Cato defending aristocratic interests against populist leaders like Marius, Pompey, and Caesar. The debate explores how this factional warfare ultimately destroyed the Roman Republic, leading to imperial autocracy. The discussion examines whether such political polarization represents an inevitable cycle in republican governments, questioning if elite-populist tensions doom democratic institutions to cyclical breakdown and authoritarian resolution. 1783 ABDICATION OF SULLA

#Londinium90AD: Gaius and Germanicus debate why the Optimates assert that "our democracy" is at risk? Gaius asks, what do they mean by "our democracy?" Michael Vlahos. Friends of History Debating Society. @Michalis_Vlahos. Headline: Roman Elite's Democracy Claims: Defining "Our Democracy" in Imperial Context In 90 AD Londinium, Gaius and Germanicus examine the Optimates' claims about democratic threats. Gaiuschallenges the aristocratic party's definition of "our democracy," questioning whether they truly defend popular governance or merely their own privileged position within the Roman Republic's institutions. Michael Vlahos of the Friends of History Debating Society moderates this discussion about how political elites historically invoke democratic rhetoric to legitimize their power. The Optimates traditionally controlled the Senate and claimed to protect Romantraditions against populist demagogues, yet their "democracy" often excluded common citizens from meaningful participation. This debate explores the tension between elite-controlled republican institutions and genuine popular sovereignty, examining whether appeals to "save democracy" represent authentic concern for citizen governance or strategic rhetoric deployed by threatened establishment powers seeking to maintain their influence against rising populist challenges. 1593 ROMAN WOMEN

Businesses today are operating in an environment where a discussion about climate risk must be front and center. The question is: How do companies move from simply being aware of climate risks, to taking real, strategic action? In this episode, we discuss regional climate risks, data technology, and the forward-looking planning critical for building resilience.We hear from co-host for this episode, Laura Kirkvold, Sustainability Working Group Leader with Inogen Alliance and Consultant with Antea Group USA, James Hughes, Technical Director for Climate and Resilience and Strategic Consulting at Tonkin + Taylor, Audrey Beattie, Senior Manager in the Sustainability Practice at Antea Group USA, and Michalis Lellis, Water and Environmental Specialist at Baden Consulting. ---------Guest Quotes“Uncertainty is the key thing we're talking about here. For a business, when we've got a range of different plausible futures, the question is how do you make good decisions in a world that's rapidly changing?... We use the word non-stationary where we've largely experienced a stationary climate in the past and things are rapidly changing." - James“The key is being able to connect climate-related risks to business impacts and understanding, how does a risk actually show up in their operations and also critically in their supply chain?” - Audrey “The integration of real-time environmental monitoring with predictive modeling, supported by predictive telemetry and remote control systems is a game changer. It allows companies to track conditions like air quality, water availability and temperature in real time, while forecasting emerging risk…it enables businesses to act proactively, preventing damage, reducing downtime, and protecting both communities and the environment.” - Michalis“Scenario analysis is now a tool that is newer to us and available to us, but so few companies are actually leveraging that information." - Laura---------Time Stamps(02:04) Regional climate challenges(07:29) Translating risk assessments into strategies(11:01) Resilience in 2025 and beyond(25:54) Tools and methods for climate risk assessment(37:37) Phil and Laura's key takeaways---------Sponsor copyRethinking EHS is brought to you by the Inogen Alliance. Inogen Alliance is a global network of 70+ companies providing environment, health, safety and sustainability services working together to provide one point of contact to guide multinational organizations to meet their global commitments locally. Visit http://www.inogenalliance.com/ to learn more. ---------Links Inogenalliance.com/resourcesInogenalliance.com/podcastPhil on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phildillard/ Laura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-kirkvold-4464b3a/ James on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-hughes-3b337524/ Michalis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michalis-lellis/ Audrey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrey-beattie-727446155/

#Londinium90AD: Gaius & Germanicus debate the observation that European powers (Berlin, Paris, London) each have populist parties moving toward favoring Russia. Michael Vlahos. Friends of History Debating Society. @Michalis_Vlahos 1890 SAXONY

#Londinium90AD: Gaius & Germanicus debate the lessons learned about emperors and kings. Michael Vlahos. Friends of History Debating Society. @Michalis_Vlahos 79 AD at Pompeii: PLATO'S SACADEMY

#Londinium90AD: Gaius & Germanicus puzzle why any sophisticated interest would oppose the POTUS aspiration to clean major cities of disorder. Michael Vlahos. Friends of History Debating Society. @Michalis_Vlahos 1863 Draft Riot

#Londinium90AD: Gaius & Germanicus observe the Anchorage meeting of Trump and Putin as an echo of Napoleon and Alexander on the raft at Tilsit, June 25, 1807. Michael Vlahos. Friends of History Debating Society. @Michalis_Vlahos

#Londinium90AD: Gaius & Germanicus discover that Italy continues to celebrate Emperor Augustus with the holiday Ferragosto, August 15. Michael Vlahos. Friends of History Debating Society. @Michalis_Vlahos Cleopatra argues with Augustus

#Londinium90AD: Gaius & Germanicus recommend the POTUS order to clean up DC of homeless and ruffians. Michael Vlahos. Friends of History Debating Society. @Michalis_Vlahos  1936  JOBLESS

#LONDINIUM90AD: Gaius & Germanicus debate the lessons learned from the 1968-1973 Paris Peace Talks. Michael Vlahos. Friends of History Debating Society. @MICHALIS_VLAHOS 1968 VIET CONG/ NVA

#LONDINIUM90AD: Gaius & Germanicus recall the propaganda of the 1968 John Wayne Hollywood movie "The Green Berets." Michael Vlahos. Friends of History Debating Society. @MICHALIS_VLAHOS 1971

#LONDINIUM90AD: 1500 years. Gaius & Germanicus speculate that the American Empire can continue as much as Rome -- 1500 years. Michael Vlahos. Friends of History Debating Society. @MICHALIS_VLAHOS 1967

#LONDINIUM90AD:  GAIUS & GERMANICUS DEBATE THE VIETNAM WAR, LESSONS NOT LEARNED BY THE STALEMATED AND DEFEATED US.  ICHAEL VLAHOS. FRIENDS OF HISTORY DEBATING SOCIETY. @MICHALIS_VLAHOS 1967 4TH MARINES

#LONDINIUM90AD:  GAIUS & GERANICUS RUMINATE OF THE SURPRISES OF AUGUST, EG 1914, 1939, 1945, 1968, 1991.  MICHAEL VLAHOS. FRIENDS OF HISTORY DEBATING SOCIETY. @MICHALIS_VLAHOS 1914 BELGIUM IN MAY.

#LONDINIUM90AD: GAIUS & GERMANICUS OBSERVE WRYLY THE SUDDEN PLEBEIAN (POPULARES) DISMISSAL OF OPTIMATES EXPERT OPINION. MICHAEL VLAHOS. FRIENDS OF HISTORY DEBATING SOCIETY. @MICHALIS_VLAHOS 1872 EXCAVATION OF ROME FORUM

#LONDINIUM90AD: GAIUS & GERMANICUS IN CONVERSATION RE FOUR TURNS THAT CAN WEAKEN THE EMPIRE'S HARD POWER.   MICHAEL VLAHOS. FRIENDS OF HISTORY DEBATING SOCIETY. @MICHALIS_VLAHOS 1650

#LONDINIUM90AD: GAIUS & GERMANICUS OBSERVE THE ADVANCE OF THE GRACCHI TIDE IN EU ELECTIONS. MICHAEL VLAHOS. FRIENDS OF HISTORY DEBATING SOCIETY. @MICHALIS_VLAHOS 1573 THE CELEBRATED ROMAN WOMEN

#LONDINIUM90AD: GAIUS & GERMANICUS DEBATE THE COMPETING NERO-LIKE NARRATIVES IN AMERICA. MICHAEL VLAHOS. FRIENDS OF HISTORY DEBATING SOCIETY. @MICHALIS_VLAHOS 1945 THE GADGET

#LONDINIUM90AD.  GAIUS & GERMANICUS DEBATE THE SHRINKING APPEAL OF THE OPTIMATES IN MODERN TIMES. MICHAEL VLAHOS. FRIENDS OF HISTORY DEBATING SOCIETY. @MICHALIS_VLAHOS 1945 AFTER TRINITY TEST

#LONDINIUM90AD: GAIUS & GERMANICUS COMMENT ON THE SIMULTANEOUS DIPLOMATIC CARD PLAYED BY MOSCOW AND KYIV. MICHAEL VLAHOS. FRIENDS OF HISTORY DEBATING SOCIETY. @MICHALIS_VLAHOS 1945 TRINITY TEST SITE

#LONDINIUM90AD: GAIUS & GERMANICUS SPECULATE HOW MUSK AS MARC ANTONY WILL CONTEND WITH VANCE AS OCTAVIAN. MICHAEL VLAHOS. FRIENDS OF HISTORY DEBATING SOCIETY. @MICHALIS_VLAHOS 1480 DEATHS OF ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA

#LONDINIUM90AD: LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE BRITISH EMPIRE: HOWE VS CLINTON, 1777-78. MICHAEL VLAHOS. FRIENDS OF HISTORY DEBATING SOCIETY. @MICHALIS_VLAHOS 1776 NEW YORK

#LONDINIUM90AD: GAIUS & GERMANICUS DEBATE RUSSIA AND THE NORTH KOREANS AS ROME AND THE GERMANIC SAVAGES AND BURGOYNE AND THE INDIGENOUS TRIBES OF CANADA AND NEW ENGLAND. MICHAEL VLAHOS. FRIENDS OF HISTORY DEBATING SOCIETY. @MICHALIS_VLAHOS 1755

PREVIEW LONDINIUM 90AD: Gaius & Germanicus debate the drawn-out end of Ukraine as sovereign. Michael Vlahos. Friends of History Debating Society. @michalis_vlahos 1942 UKRAINE

PREVIEW LONDINIUM 90AD: Gaius & Germanicus observe Musk challenge the emperor and his heir, Vance. Michael Vlahos. Friends of History Debating Society. @michalis_vlahos 1672 ACTIUM

PREVIEW LONDINIUM 90AD: Gaius admits to Germanicus that he had not understood before reading that the 5th century Visigoths were Romans. Michael Vlahos. Friends of History Debating Society. @michalis_vlahos 1750 ROME

PREVIEW LONDINIUM 90AD: Gaius & Germanicus praise the American emperor for a good week of dominating foe and friend, especially at the NATO summit. Michael Vlahos. Friends of History Debating Society. @michalis_vlahos 1799 Agrippina Minor, wife and poisoner of an emperor, mother of an emperor.

PREVIEW LONDINIUM 90AD: Gaius & Germanicus remark that Russia manages the Ukraine front in the way Rome managed the Danube and Rhine front with occasional extreme violence. Michael Vlahos. Friends of History Debating Society. @michalis_vlahos 1600 SABINE WOMEN

PREVIEW LONDINIUM 90AD: Gaius & Germanicus debate why the 21st century intelligentsia avoids acknowledging that America is an empire in the Roman model. Michael Vlahos. Friends of History Debating Society. @michalis_vlahos 1700 ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA

PREVIEW LONDINIUM 90AD: Gaius & Germanicuss observe that the Republican Party divides between the younger voters led by VPOTUS Vance and the aged boomers led by POTUS. More. Michael Vlahos. Friends of History Debating Society. @michalis_vlahos 1981 REAGAN

#Londinium90AD: Gaius & Germanicus debate Eurasia wars and US empire authority. Michael Vlahos. Friends of History Debating Society. @Michalis_Vlahos 1953 KOREA PANMUNJOM

#Londinium90AD: Gaius & Germanicus discuss unusually assumptive "No Kings" gatherings across sunny cities. Michael Vlahos. Friends of History Debating Society. @Michalis_Vlahos 1861 Zouaves depart NYC for Washington

#Londinium90AD: Gaius & Germmanicus debate the limits of the Romsn, british and American empires. Michael Vlahos. Friends of History Debating Society. @Michalis_Vlahos 1765 HMS VICTORY

#LONDINIUM90AD: GAIUS & GERMANICUS DEBATE IF KYIV AND FRIENDS ARE PROVOKING RUSSIA TO WAR WITH NATO. MICHAEL VLAHOS. FRIENDS OF HISTORY DEBATING SOCIETY. @MICHALIS_VLAHOS 1916 BULGARIAN REFUGEES

#LONDINIUM90AD: GAIUS A7 GERMANICUS OBSRVE THAT THE LA DISTURBANCES ARE MECHANICAL REPETITIONS OF 2020. MICHAEL VLAHOS. FRIENDS OF HISTORY DEBATING SOCIETY. @MICHALIS_VLAHOS 1896 NYC RIOT

#LONDINIUM90AD: GAIUS & GERMANICUS COMMENT ON THE UNTRUSTED MEDIA AFTER THE JOE BIDEN FICTION OF HEALTHINESS. LONDINIUM90AD:MICHAEL VLAHOS. FRIEND S OF HISTORY DEBATING SOCIETY. @MICHALIS_VLAHOS 1923 FORMER PRESIDENT WILSON VISITING THE WHITE HOUSE.

#Londinium90AD: Gaius & Germanicus debate the significance of the 1964 apocalyptic thriller, "Fail Safe," and why Kyiv may not understand the irony. Michael Vlahos. Friends of History Debating Society. @michalis_vlahos 1956 PEACEMAKER B-36

#Londinium90AD: Gaius & Germanicus comment on the breakup of Yugoslavia in contrast to the breakup of Ukraine. Michael Vlahos. Friends of History Debating Society. @michalis_vlahos 1941 UKRAINE

#Londinium90AD: Gaius & Germanicus comment on the peculiarities and plain hallucinatory ('Myth of Er") Plato. Michael Vlahos. Friends of History Debating Society. @michalis_vlahos

Londinium 90 AD Gaius & Germanicus weigh the Tiberius failures of extreme age with the failure of Mark Twain and Joe Biden to resist staffer manipulation in their seniority. Michael Vlahos Friends of History Debating Society @michalis_vlahos 1907 MARK TWAIN

Londinium 90 AD Is Ukraine another fragmented Yugoslavia for Europe to pay for? Michael Vlahos Friends of History Debating Society @michalis_vlahos https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/russian-drone-fragments-set-kyiv-apartment-building-ablaze-official-says-2025-05-24/ 1941 Italian invasion of Yugoslavia

Londinium 90 AD Gaius & Germanicus compare the fourth century acclamatory Roman Senate to the twenty-first century acclamatory US Congress. Michael Vlahos Friends of History Debating Society @michalis_vlahos 1750 ROME

Londinium 90 AD Gaius & Germanicus puzzle at the inadequacy of Emperor Tiberius, aka Joe Biden. Michael Vlahos Friends of History Debating Society @michalis_vlahos AUGUSTUS AND CLEOPATRA