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Semantic Bleaching: how words become less awesome

Posted on September 9, 2024 by agogo22
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Let’s explore the cryptic philosophy of, The Weeping Philosopher of Greece…

Posted on September 9, 2024 by agogo22
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The REAL Three Body Problem in Physics

Posted on September 7, 2024 by agogo22

[…] Thank you to Dr. Shane Ross for all of your help and consultation with this video. It wouldn’t have been possible without you. For a deep dive into chaos theory and nonlinear dynamics, visit Dr. Shane Ross’s youtube channel … Continue reading →

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What are glass bricks?

Posted on September 7, 2024 by agogo22
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How Croissants Conquered France

Posted on September 5, 2024 by agogo22

Croissants are the most popular food from France. But in a cuisine so well known for its complicated dishes, why is a small pastry the thing that France and the world is obsessed with? Subscribe for more videos in the … Continue reading →

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Why are you a nincompoop? | INSULTS

Posted on September 4, 2024 by agogo22

In this episode, Jess and Rob sling some mud as they explore the etymology of insults. 🐳 Does “dork” mean what people say it means? 🤬 Which was Shakespeare’s rudest character? 🍆 What exactly is a “plonker”? These dastardly questions … Continue reading →

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The Home Studio of the Late Artist L.V. Hull Is Added to the National Register of Historic Places | Colossal

Posted on September 4, 2024 by agogo22

August 29, 2024 Art Film History Grace Ebert L.V. Hull at her home in Kosciusko, Mississippi, in 2002. Photo by Bruce West. All images courtesy of the L.V. Hull Legacy Center Kosciusko is a small town in the center of … Continue reading →

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18 The History of Utopia Lecture

Posted on September 3, 2024 by agogo22

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 →

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Why Perfect Societies ALWAYS Fail

Posted on September 3, 2024 by agogo22

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

Posted on September 3, 2024 by agogo22

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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