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AI unlocks ancient scrolls sealed by Mount Vesuvius for nearly 2,000 years

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Scientists reveal secrets of ancient scrolls burned by Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago

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In one text, an unknown author appears to warn against excessive impulse. Another key concept, researchers say, is phronesis, ancient Greek for “practical wisdom.” In another passage, the ancient author writes: “We will inquire into something, but we will not grasp it, if in some way we depart from ourselves and from our own nature.” … Read more