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18 The History of Utopia Lecture
If one considers political science as the scientific background against which the fantastic claims plausibility, utopian fiction is the first tributary of the river of science fiction. By examining key works, such as Plato’s Republic, Thomas More’s Utopia, Francis Bacon’s … Continue reading
Why Perfect Societies ALWAYS Fail
Utopias in sci-fi are always dystopias. But why? Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you – all from the comfort of your own home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/beghast and enjoy a special discount on your first … Continue reading
Thomas More’s Magnificent Utopia – Dr Richard Serjeantson
ts central idea, of a perfect but impossible place, has since become part of our mental furniture. But what does this very amusing (though also rather stern) book mean? It has sometimes been seen as a satire on the inevitable … Continue reading
The Ghosts of the Green Sahara
In this video essay we take a deep dive into the enduring mystery of the African Humid Period or the Green Sahara. A period about 16,000-5,000 years ago when monsoonal rains brought a lush grassland to the Sahara Desert. We … Continue reading
A chemical engineer and professor called Sandra Ortiz invented a way to turn cactus juice into a biodegradable plastic alternative
A chemical engineer and professor called Sandra Ortiz invented a way to turn cactus juice into a biodegradable plastic alternative byu/Crafty_Confidence_45 inDamnthatsinteresting
How Many Body Parts Can You Live Without? ⚡️
[…] In this month’s Lightning Round video, I look up the deadliest job in the world, how much of your body you can lose and continue living, talk about bias in the media, and why depression might be a good … Continue reading
Is music a language?
Is music a language? Find out why the real answer is yes! and no. And maybe. And you’re sort of framing the question wrong. […]
The Ambipolar Field: Holding Up Earth’s Atmosphere
Hi Spacecats, I’m Dr Maggie Lieu and welcome to my channel, where you can find all things space, astronomy and physics! Have you ever wondered why the atmosphere doesnt float off to space but doesnt crash down to earth either? … Continue reading
Wild Parrots Taking Over Your City | Full Documentary
Enjoy a full 50-minute documentary about parrots in urban areas. Planet Parrot: Alien invaders are infiltrating our cities. Colourful, noisy and clever, they are multiplying rapidly. The rise of the city parrot seems unstoppable. But why are they doing so … Continue reading
Our oceans have learnt how to EAT PLASTIC!
Plastic pollution is a huge problem on every continent, and increasingly in our oceans. Land based microbes have been discovered that have learnt how to digest certain plastics, but new research has now discovered that nature is at it in … Continue reading
The Untold Story Behind the Iconic Song American Pie – Don McLean
Don McLean’s Iconic song ‘American Pie’ has been referred to as the Day the Music Died, since that’s one of the most famous lines in the song. But the music actually died for Don several times: First, with Buddy Holly’s … Continue reading
