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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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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

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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

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Around 400 years before Gutenberg, a humble Chinese blacksmith, Bi Sheng, invented movable type for printing.

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A small park in London with a big heart! đź’Ş

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Neil deGrasse Tyson and Richard Dawkins Discuss Science, Religion & Evolution

Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with evolutionary biologist and author of The Genetic Book of the Dead, Richard Dawkins. Go to https://ground.news/startalk to stay fully informed on Space and Science news. Save 40% off through our link for unlimited access … Continue reading

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Why Does the Rainbow Have Seven Colors and the Weird Reason Indigo is In It

Discover the strange reason Sir Isaac Newton included indigo in the rainbow! Uncover the mystical, historical, and scientific journey of this controversial color and its surprising impact. […]

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The USA is full of fascinating surprises.

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The corporate war against green policies: Climate litigation explained | Transforming Business

It’s been dubbed “litigation terrorism” – a foreign investor protection regime that’s said to be stalling climate action and instead paying polluters. The fossil fuel and mining industries have already been awarded over 100 billion dollars., On this episode of … Continue reading

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