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The Fabric of Creativity and The Courage to Create

In this video we explore the nature of creativity, the idea that creative insights emerge from the unconscious mind, and look at ways to stimulate creativity. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: The Courage to Create by Rollo May - http://amzn.to/1TGJmRp (affiliate link) The War of Art by Steven Pressfield - http://amzn.to/1sRDagZ (affiliate link) Mastery by Robert Greene - http://amzn.to/1sRD49k (affiliate link) Higher Creativity: Liberating the Unconscious for Breakthrough Insights by Willis Harman - http://amzn.to/1WWHOqC Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2016/05/the-nature-of-creativity-and-the-courage-to-create/ =================================================== --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The Psychology of War - Are We Destined to Annihilate Ourselves?

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What Makes Religion?

In this lecture we examine the role religion plays in the life of the individual; we are not concerned with the validity of any set of religious beliefs, nor the role of organized religion in society. Rather we build on the views of thinkers like William James, Wittgenstein, Dostoevsky, and Maslow to examine questions such as what exactly is religion?; why the central role in all civilizations throughout history?; what is the relationship between science and religion?; and can an atheist adhere to a religion? Beyond Belief and Into the Sacred Who This Episode Is For: This episode is for the intellectually curious, the spiritually seeking, and anyone interested in the sociological and psychological forces that shape human civilization. Whether you are a believer, an atheist, or "spiritual but not religious," this deep dive explains why the religious impulse is an inescapable part of the human condition. In This Episode: We move beyond simple definitions to explore the essence of religion as a system of symbols, rituals, and narratives. We examine the ideas of thinkers like Mircea Eliade, Carl Jung, and William James to understand the distinction between the "sacred" and the "profane." This episode investigates how religion functions as a map for meaning, a container for communal values, and a psychological bridge between the individual and the infinite. We also tackle the modern "crisis of meaning" and how religious structures are being replaced by secular ideologies. Why You Should Listen: * Understand the Human Drive: Discover why humans are fundamentally "myth-making" animals and why we seek transcendence. * Ritual and Psychology: Learn how religious practices serve to stabilize the psyche and provide a sense of order in a chaotic world. * Modern Substitutes: Gain insight into how "political religions" and modern cults fill the void left by the decline of traditional faith. Join the Conversation: If you found value in this deep dive into the human psyche, make sure to follow the show and leave a review. Your support helps us bring these timeless ideas to more people seeking clarity in an age of chaos. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: The Varieties of Religious Experience by William James - http://amzn.to/1U9bCcJ (affiliate link) Religions, Values, and Peak-Experiences by Abraham Maslow - http://amzn.to/249aUSq (affiliate link) Visit http://www.academyofideas.com for more videos, video transcripts and more! =================================================== --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Orwell vs Huxley - Who was Right?

This is a clip from our video George Orwell and 1984: How Freedom Dies Watch it and access the transcript here - https://academyofideas.com/2017/12/george-orwell-1984-how-freedom-dies/ . The opening image was artwork created by Andreas Varro - https://www.andreasvarro.com/ . #shorts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Why You Should Seek Power, Not Happiness - Nietzsche's Guide to Greatness

Become a Supporting Member and access 14 courses and 90+ videos available only to Members ► http://academyofideas.com/members/ Get the transcript and art used in the video: https://academyofideas.com/2022/12/why-you-should-seek-power-not-happiness/ Prefer to Support us with a One-Time Donation? Paypal ► https://www.paypal.me/academyofideas Bitcoin: 1P6ntukFENP1nvEf4bJNj3tsDEuiSyUFW6 Twitter - https://twitter.com/academyofideas Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/academyofideas/ Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/academyofideas Bitchute - https://www.bitchute.com/channel/academyofideas/ Odysee - https://odysee.com/@academyofideas:3 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2dio7KUNuDHErlMumZtNt6 ITunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/academy-of-ideas/id1364706343 Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hY2FkZW15b2ZpZGVhcy5jb20vZmVlZC9wb2RjYXN0Lw Visit academyofideas.com for more content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]