Why Public Schools and the Mainstream Media Dumb Down Our Thinking

Clarence Darrow and Peace Resistance

In this lecture we examine the pacifism of the famous American lawyer Clarence Darrow. We discuss his interesting views on society, war, and the punishment of criminals. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Reading: Resist Not Evil by Clarence Darrow - http://amzn.to/1VjHCQq (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]

How Depression Facilitates Self-Transformation

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How Creativity Helps Cure Depression

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Eric Hoffer: The True Believer and The Psychology of Mass Movements

In this lecture we examine Eric Hoffer's fascinating analysis of mass movements. We look at their causes, those most prone to join a mass movement, the role of leaders and intellectuals in such movements, and more. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Reading: The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements - http://amzn.to/1XUZ7HD (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]

The Psychology of Heroic Action

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