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On the advantages of believing that nothing is true | Aeon Essays

Alethic nihilism is the theory that nothing is true. There is much to gain by taking this radical idea seriously Truth is a topic philosophers have spent centuries considering. We have asked questions such as: what is the content of … Continue reading

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A Point of View – Darkness Made Visible – BBC Sounds

Rebecca Stott reflects on our relationship with darkness, past and present. As warnings are sounded of possible power cuts and lights going out this winter, Rebecca Stott reflects on our relationship with darkness. She looks at how our ancestors experienced … Continue reading

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Strategy vs tactics

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The problem with making it look easy is that people think it is easy | Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar

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Peter Singer charts the path from Hegelian philosophy to Marxist revolution | Aeon Videos

How Hegel’s ‘notoriously obscure’ philosophy of history revolutionised the world via Marx, as explained by Peter Singer Known for his dense and abstract writings, G W F Hegel (1770-1831) was one of the most influential philosophers of the 19th century. … Continue reading

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The tragedy of this American moment: Populism, elites, and the 2020 election | Anand Giridharadas

The tragedy of this American moment: Populism, elites, and the 2020 election New videos DAILY: https://bigth.ink Join Big Think Edge for exclusive video lessons from top thinkers and doers: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- “We’ll be better off” is the lie that sank … Continue reading

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There are vast tragedies happening right now that we are failing to see

There are transparent monsters in the world. Transparent monsters are tragedies of vast proportions that only very few people can recognize. History is filled with examples of such tragedies, and our time is probably no different. […]

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The Natural World, Joy, and Human Flourishing | On Being

This film is is part of On Being’s “A Wild Love for the World” Starting Point, a collection designed to accompany the exploration of our relationship with the natural world, including how a relationship of care might be inviting us … Continue reading

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During a Senate hearing on abortion access, Berkeley law professor Khiara Bridges and Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley sparred over how to speak about gender. | NPR

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