Do We Live in a Brave New World? - Aldous Huxley's Message to Society

Creativity and the Drive for Excellence

Become a Supporting Member and get access to exclusive videos: https://academyofideas.com/members/ ======== In this lecture we investigate Richard Taylor's idea, building on the thought of Aristotle, that personal excellence is best attained through the cultivation of one's capacity for creativity. =============================================== Support us on Patreon by donating any amount per video: https://www.patreon.com/academyofideas Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2014/01/creativity-and-the-pursuit-of-excellence/ ================================================== --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

How to Fortify the Mind During Times of Crisis

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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]

Is Humanity Doomed? | Carl Jung on Curing a Sick Society

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