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Is the idea that democracy always benefits society misguided, or just mathematics? | Aeon Videos
Can an argument for democracy be based on a mathematical theorem? From Plato’s tyrants to Condorcet’s ‘jury theorem’ Plato believed that public policy should be the purview of a small group of wise leaders; in his view, ordinary citizens couldn’t … Continue reading
The Blind Spots of the Green Energy Transition | Olivia Lazard | TED
The world needs clean power, but decarbonization calls for a massive increase in the mining and extraction of minerals like lithium, graphite and cobalt. Environmental peacemaking expert Olivia Lazard sheds light on the scramble for these precious mineral resources — … Continue reading
How I changed my mind about truth | Simon Blackburn full interview
Simon Blackburn discusses morality, truth and meta-ethics. How do we know if an action is objectively wrong? To watch Simon Blackburn debate morality with Slavoj Žižek and Joanna Kavenna, head to https://iai.tv/video/moral-facts-and-… Simon Blackburn makes the case for objective morality … Continue reading
How Mongolia Split Into Two (and will NEVER reunite…)
There are two Sudans, two Congos, two Koreas, … , and between Russia and China, there are two Mongolias. But ever wondered why there are two Mongolias? To find out the truth behind them, I went on a month-long journey … Continue reading
Why Is There So Much Right-Wing Media?
[…] PragerU, The Daily Wire, countless far-right talk shows, YouTube channels, think tanks, and online magazines. Where are they all coming from, and why are they all so well funded? Let’s take a look at the groups bankrolling far-right rhetoric … Continue reading
Why Are Americans So Obsessed With Communism??
For the last century, the United States has been obsessed with rooting out communism and communist sympathizers internally and abroad. From Joseph McCarthy’s Red Scare to CIA-backed coups in Guatemala and Congo, to the Korean and Vietnam wars, America’s ruthlessness … Continue reading
Why Thomas Jefferson Didn’t Free His Slaves
Thomas Jefferson’s record and stances on slavery, explained in the context of his time. If you want to support the channel, here are the best ways to do it: 1) Watch the full video 2) Subscribe if you haven’t 3) … Continue reading
Why Indigenous ‘Spirit medicine’ principles must be a priority in psychedelic research | ScienceBlog
May 18, 2023 UC Berkeley Yuria Celidwen, a UC Berkeley Othering and Belonging Institute senior fellow, sheds light on how Western institutions can ethically approach the use of psychedelics. (Photo illustration by Neil Freese) Indigenous people have used psychedelics for … Continue reading
The Most Bizarre Coincidences in History – Fate or Chance?
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Why We Need More Than Solarpunk
[…] In this Our Changing Climate climate change video essay, I look at the importance of speculative climate fiction, sci-fi, and utopias for political movements. Specifically, I look at various short stories, films, and books that introduce us to worlds … Continue reading
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