In "Plato at the Googleplex," Rebecca Newberger Goldstein achieves the extraordinary feat of bringing ancient philosophy into the pulsating heart of modern debate. With the audacity of a master thinker, Goldstein conjures the ancient philosopher Plato and sets him loose in the 21st century—a world awash with technological marvels and complex moral dilemmas. Through a series of imagined dialogues that are as enlightening as they are witty, Plato confronts the issues that define our era: the tension between religion and morality, the nature of democracy in the digital age, the quest for knowledge in the time of Google, and the enduring question of how to live a good life amidst the cacophony of modern existence. Goldstein's narrative is a dazzling dance across the disciplines of philosophy, science, politics, and psychology, demonstrating with verve and insight that the questions Plato asked are far from obsolete. They are, in fact, more relevant now than ever. "Plato at the Googleplex" is not just a book about philosophy; it is a profound exploration of the human condition in the contemporary world. Goldstein revitalizes Plato's legacy, showing us that philosophy has not only progressed but remains essential to understanding ourselves, our society, and the universe we inhabit. Through this imaginative and deeply engaging encounter between the ancient and the digital, Goldstein invites us to rethink our assumptions about knowledge, ethics, and our place in the cosmos.