Dwarkesh Podcast

Dwarkesh Podcast

Ada Palmer – Machiavelli is the most misunderstood thinker of all time

Jun 16, 2026 · 2h 8m

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Ada Palmer argues Machiavelli is misunderstood.
Machiavelli's diplomatic experience observing European rulers.
His persecution after the Medici retook Florence.

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American historian and novelist (1981-) · 2 podcast appearances

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