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The Name You Choose: What Would You Risk?
When dangerous ideas are outlawed, a young man must choose: hide his true self or publicly abandon his identity-what will he risk to speak his mind?
The Name You Choose: What Would You Risk?
This episode explores the life of Constantin-François Chassebœuf de La Giraudais, a man who, at 26, chose to rename himself Volney and embark on a perilous journey to Egypt. It delves into the formative experiences and intellectual influences that led him to question the world around him and seek answers beyond conventional thought.
Person: Constantin-François Chassebœuf de La Giraudais (Volney)
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