The Psychology of Heroic Action

How to Fortify the Mind During Times of Crisis

Become a Supporting Member (Join us with Paypal or Credit Card) Learn More here ► http://academyofideas.com/members/ **Gain access to our growing library of Membership videos and courses!** === Get the transcript (and a gallery of the art work) ► https://academyofideas.com/2020/03/how-to-fortify-the-mind-in-times-of-crisis/ === Podcast: Subscribe to us on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/academy-of-ideas/id1364706343 Subscribe to us on Spotify! === Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/academyofideas/ === Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/academyofideas Bitcoin ► 1P6ntukFENP1nvEf4bJNj3tsDEuiSyUFW6 Paypal ► https://www.paypal.me/academyofideas === Sign up for our newsletter ► www.academyofideas.com/newsletter/ === Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The Power of Sacrifice: How Letting Go Leads to Personal Growth

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Nietzsche and Zapffe: Beauty, Suffering, and Genius's Nature

Become a Supporting Member and get access to exclusive videos: https://academyofideas.com/members/ ======== In this video we explore the ideas of Peter Wessel Zapffe and Friedrich Nietzsche, specifically the ideas that individuals utilize repressional mechanisms to protect themselves from the "pain of living", and how art and beauty can be a stimulus to life. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: The Conspiracy Against the Human Race: Thomas Ligotti - http://amzn.to/1WR3S5v (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]

Fear and Behavioral Governance

In this video we examine how fear can be used as a tool to manipulate others, and how those in positions of power, past and present, have effectively used fear to control certain aspects of society. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: They Thought They Were Free by Milton Mayer - http://amzn.to/1WUNVvI (affiliate link) Feardom: How Politicians Exploit Your Emotions and What You Can Do to Stop Them - http://amzn.to/27T5X4T (affiliate link) =================================================== Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2015/11/fear-and-social-control/ --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Stoicism: A Beginner's Guide

Become a Supporting Member and get access to exclusive videos: https://academyofideas.com/members/ ======== Recommended Readings: A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy - http://amzn.to/1sAKIE9 (affiliate link) =================================================== In this video we introduce the philosophy of Stoicism. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy - http://amzn.to/1sAKIE9 (affiliate link) Stoicism and the Art of Happiness - http://amzn.to/20GtYGQ (affiliate link) Letters from a Stoic - http://amzn.to/20GuhRT (affiliate link) Visit http://www.academyofideas.com for more videos, video transcripts and more! Get the transcript here: http://www.academyofideas.com/2014/04/introduction-to-stoicism/ =================================================== --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]