3 - Part II: Introduction

A Philosophy for 21st Century

An episode of the Forums for a Future: Audio podcast, hosted by Edward Renner, titled "3 - Part II: Introduction" was published on April 13, 2026 and runs 17 minutes.

April 13, 2026 ·17m · Forums for a Future: Audio

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This week I introduce the idea of an inflection point as the central concept for developing a Philosophy for the 21st Century.

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This week I introduce the idea of an inflection point as the central concept for developing a Philosophy for the 21st Century.

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