Utopian Worldbuilding in Terra Ignota

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Ada Palmer's Terra Ignota series is a masterpiece of utopian worldbuilding. The author is a historian and professor of Renaissance, Enlightenment, and Humanist studies, and she uses those ideals to build a vast and beautiful future. Let's talk about each element of the Terra Ignota world, compare them to those Enlightenment ideals of the past, and discuss…

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Plato on Representation: Barbie’s Philosophical World

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Want to better appreciate Greta Gerwig’s highbrow screenwriting, or been wanting to read some philosophy but need a bubblegum pink excuse? Join philosopher Ryan Miller for a series in which we read and discuss classic philosophical texts in conjunction with brief scenes from Barbie. 'Barbie changed everything! Then she changed it all again! All of…

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Understanding Cultural Drift with Robin Hanson and Katherine Dee

Katherine Dee joins Robin Hanson to explore the phenomenon of cultural drift and its impact on modern society, guided by insights from Robin's research. This is the second episode of the "Culture, Games, Society: Provocative Conversations with Robin Hanson" series. Cultural drift refers to the gradual changes in cultural values and norms over time, often…

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