MEMBERS, FRIENDS AND ASSOCIATES OF ATHENS CALLS ATHENS MARIO NOTTAS

As of September 2022,Athens Calls Athens(ACA) presents in the pages of the ‘THE AΘENIAN’ magazine, interviews and profiles of members of its committees, of friends that support its noble cause and of associates that contribute its functioning from all over the world. The current issue will host an interview with Mr. Mario Nottas.

The Aθenian – 20th Issue

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MEMBERS, FRIENDS AND ASSOCIATES OF ATHENS CALLS ATHENS MARIO NOTTAS

Athens Calls Athens (ACA) since its founding has undertaken a role of intermediation between the society and the academic community for a fruitful communication, having the City of Athens as a focal point; the development of an Inter-Athenian dialogue within the network of the ‘Athens’ of the World.

In your opinion how could this effort blossom and gain a truly international dimension?

The planet as well as Man as a ‘species’ are in a transition. In this critical moment one should note that decisions of global effect are made in hyper-ethnic centers. Criteria are usually based on power perpetuation and production hikes. Something seems to be missing. A complementary set of humanistic values and a combined new goal of an inclusive society becomes emphatic, for two reasons: An ethical one and a capitalistic one. Yes, we can be happier and wealthier at the same time. We simply need to evolve.

In our classical education (so insightfully adopted by ACA), there is the Herculian dilemma between Virtue and Evil. The fork of our contemporary western (all mighty) societies is on whether we will deploy the gifts of innovation, technology and cultural global dominance in a humanitarian and sustainable way.

Further: We need to draw on acquired wealth: In classic times we witnessed the perfect coalescence of arts, science, aesthetics, technology and governance not only in theory, but also implemented in classical Greece and Rome. This is an invaluable beacon and ACA is pioneering – in my opinion – by stating “we are Not Alone”. The similar-thinking people around the world add up to an invaluable consignment – endowment, which if co-ordinated can re-direct our evolving societies and re-state the basics of what is sustainable, ethical and productive.

The Aθenian – 20th Issue

Athens is here, calling you.

RENOS FILLIPIDIS

An outstanding effort, an ambitious goal, a realistic approach.

KONSTANTINA KARAMPOTSI

Such an innovative idea will undoubtedly have a resonance of its own. I congratulate your organizational efforts, and more importantly, your contribution to the cultural development of our country.

VAGGELIS KYRIAKOPOULOS

A truly original idea. It links Athens – the capital of Greece – with all the ‘Athens’ of the world, by focusing on culture, which is after all their main common feature. I congratulate you and wish the best to your venture.

PHOTIOS TH. TOLIKAS

I wish every success in your project. We are all here to support you.

TETA GRIZOU

”That, which never happen we did not desire enough” writes N. Kazantzakis. He then adds ”There are no ideas. There are only people who conceive them. In the end, they are only as noble as the people having them. ” Your effort has brought me to mind the great writer’s words. I firmly believe your contribution will help in shaping the new cultural identity of the world. Well done to you, George, and your colleagues.

KONTSANTINOS NTELEZOS

Highly competent staff, having specific goals and making an outstanding effort. I only wish that the academic community of the University of West Attica will appreciate how beneficial this initiative is to our country and embrace by contributing their research.

EUGAINIA PAINESI

A truly ambitious effort. I wish you the very best.

KATERINA TZAMARA

An excellent idea! I wish you all the best for your future endeavours.

NIKOS ALIMPERTIS

A great effort! Congratulations on conceiving the idea.

GIANNIS PAPADOPOULOS

Inspirational effort that requires patience, time, strength, participation.

ELENI KARTALI

Targeted Athenian extroversion. Congratulations!

CHRISTOS DRELIOSIS

All that really exists, authentic and is not subject to alteration, deterioration or death, is contained in “SPEECH” and “SPEECH” is the spirit of Athens.

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