Great Books Ep 29: The Odyssey Book 1: The Stranger's Welcome: The Paradox of a World More Connected Yet More Fearful

How has the approach to kindness and generosity to people we don't know changed over the years? The world is more connected than ever, but we seem to be more paranoid of strangers than before.

He caught sight of Minerva and went straight to the gate, for he was vexed that a stranger should be kept waiting for admittance. He took her right hand in his own, and bade her give him her spear. “Welcome,” said he, “to our house, and when you have partaken of food you shall tell us what you have come for.”

~ The Odyssey - Book I (Samuel Butler Transla…