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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

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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

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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. […]

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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

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The Mecanum Wheel Is So Weird, It Is Genius. How It Works

[…] If you want to join my community of makers and Tinkers consider getting a YouTube membership 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@JeremyFieldi… If you want to chip in a few bucks to support these projects and teaching videos, please visit my Patreon page … Continue reading

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Zooming into iPhone CPU silicon die

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Neat roof tiling

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We need to talk about scallop eyes 😱

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Expand your perception. Change your life. | Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor

Neuroanatomist Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor explains the 4 key ”characters” of the brain, and how understanding each can expand your perception of yourself, and the world, forever. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► / @bigthink Watch the full Perception … Continue reading

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Why is the word “dog” such a mystery? | ANIMAL WORDS

Take a walk on the wild side with Rob and Jess as they explore animal etymologies. 🐻Why were we too scared to give bears a proper name? 🐶Why don’t we know where the word “dog” came from? 👻Which animal is … Continue reading

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