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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
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Rory Stewart and Mary Beard on Power and Politics | Intelligence Squared
Who gets to win power and how do they keep it – and lose it? Who is excluded from power? Does power always corrupt or are there examples of leaders who have maintained their integrity while in authority? How does … Continue reading
The Shocking Corruption Behind LA’s Water Supply
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How Cults Use Language to Control | Otherwords
If there’s one thing cult leaders do, it’s talk. A LOT. Language is an integral part of how cults keep their members bonded, isolated and obedient. Otherwords is a PBS web series on Storied that digs deep into this quintessential … Continue reading