Is 1984 Becoming a Reality? - George Orwell's Message to Our Times

Orwell vs Huxley - Who was Right?

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Why Voting Cannot Lead Us to Freedom

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Intro to Democritus

In this lecture we look at Democritus, the father of the philosophical doctrine known as atomism. Along with investigating his proposal that the universe is composed of atoms and void, we discuss the influence which atomism had on subsequent thinkers, as well as look at Democritus' epidemiological and ethical ideas. For more lectures visit www.academyofideas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

How to Strengthen Your Sixth Sense – The Power of Intuition

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Why Breakdowns can Promote Growth

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