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Beini Huang is an artist based in New York. She's done work for Carnegie New York and Kesha. She has no social media accounts, but you can read how she put the ideas in this video to the test in the making of the video itself: http://badanimals.net/da-vinci ===== Access 40+ membership videos (more added each month) ► http://academyofideas.com/members/ **Join via Paypal or Credit Card** === Get the transcript ► https://academyofideas.com/2020/07/escape-boredom-leonardo-da-vinci-good-life/ === Sign up for our newsletter ► www.academyofideas.com/newsletter/ === Podcast: Subscribe to us on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isugpnbhgqtj3jilbpj3tu4m7uq Subscribe to us on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/academy-of-ideas/id1364706343 Subscribe to us on Spotify! === Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/academyofideas/ === Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Become a Supporting Member and get access to exclusive videos: https://academyofideas.com/members/ ======== Recommended Readings: A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy - http://amzn.to/1sAKIE9 (affiliate link) =================================================== In this video we introduce the philosophy of Stoicism. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy - http://amzn.to/1sAKIE9 (affiliate link) Stoicism and the Art of Happiness - http://amzn.to/20GtYGQ (affiliate link) Letters from a Stoic - http://amzn.to/20GuhRT (affiliate link) Visit http://www.academyofideas.com for more videos, video transcripts and more! Get the transcript here: http://www.academyofideas.com/2014/04/introduction-to-stoicism/ =================================================== --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this video we examine spontaneous order, or the idea that order emerges in society in a bottom-up manner without the need for top-down centralized control. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: The Evolution of Everything: How New Ideas Emerge by Matt Ridley - http://amzn.to/1sbj7tf (affiliate link) Intellectuals and Society by Thomas Sowell - http://amzn.to/1OOdUwe (affiliate link) Visit http://www.academyofideas.com for more videos, video transcripts and more! =================================================== Get the transcript: academyofideas.com/2016/03/spontaneous-order-vs-centralized-control/ ---​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this lecture we will learn about the life of Heraclitus, and his three main intertwined ideas: 1) everything is in flux, 2) the world is an ever living fire, and 3) war is the father of all. For more lectures visit www.academyofideas.com ---​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the book: http://amzn.to/2cKeG6J (affliliate link) In this video we dive into the wisdom contained in the Stoic Seneca's classic work, Letters from a Stoic. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/academyofideas Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2016/09/seneca-letters-from-a-stoic =================================================== ---​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this lecture we investigate what Ernest Becker called the universal urge to heroism. We look at the different ways Becker proposed individuals strive for heroism, and introduce what he called genuine heroism. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker - http://amzn.to/1TGz2Jb (affiliate link) Escape from Evil by Ernest Becker - http://amzn.to/20GspIT (affiliate link) The Birth and Death of Meaning by Ernest Becker - http://amzn.to/1WWtgaD (affiliate link) Visit http://www.academyofideas.com for more videos, video transcripts and more! =================================================== --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this lecture we examine collectivism and individualism from the perspective of the 20th century economist and philosopher Ludwig von Mises =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: Human Action by Ludwig von Mises - http://amzn.to/1sAEWm3 (affiliate link) Planning for Freedom by Ludwig von Mises - http://amzn.to/1OZSzpe (affiliate link) Visit http://www.academyofideas.com for more videos, video transcripts and more! =================================================== ---​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this video we briefly survey the ideas of some of the famous pessimists of the last few hundred years, and finish by defending a form of pessimism coined a "pessimism of strength" by Friedrich Nietzsche. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: Pessimism: Philosophy, Ethic, Spirit: Joshua Dienstag - http://amzn.to/1WR4WGy (affiliate link) Visit http://www.academyofideas.com for more videos, video transcripts and more! =================================================== --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Become a Supporting Member (Join us with Paypal or Credit Card) Learn More here ► http://academyofideas.com/members/ **Gain access to our growing library of Membership videos and courses!** === Get the transcript (and a gallery of the art work) ► https://academyofideas.com/2019/09/freedom-and-anxiety-inner-god-vs-inner-worm/ === Podcast: Subscribe to us on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/academy-of-ideas/id1364706343 Subscribe to us on Spotify! === Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/academyofideas/ === Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/academyofideas Bitcoin ► 1P6ntukFENP1nvEf4bJNj3tsDEuiSyUFW6 Paypal ► https://www.paypal.me/academyofideas === Sign up for our newsletter ► www.academyofideas.com/newsletter/ === In this video we examine the connection between psychological freedom and anxiety, and look at how we can embrace freedom and hence our "inner god". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Become a Supporting Member (Join us with Paypal or Credit Card) Learn More here ► http://academyofideas.com/members/ **Gain access to our growing library of Membership videos and courses!** === Get the transcript (and a gallery of the art work) ► https://academyofideas.com/2020/01/use-your-body-to-shape-a-great-character/ === Podcast: Subscribe to us on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/academy-of-ideas/id1364706343 Subscribe to us on Spotify! === Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/academyofideas/ === Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/academyofideas Bitcoin ► 1P6ntukFENP1nvEf4bJNj3tsDEuiSyUFW6 Paypal ► https://www.paypal.me/academyofideas === Sign up for our newsletter ► www.academyofideas.com/newsletter/ === In this video we examine how to use the mind-body connection to shape a great character. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this lecture we will learn about Parmenides, a Presocratic philosopher who concluded that birth, change, motion, and death are illusory. For more lectures visit www.academyofideas.com ---​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Become a Supporting Member (Join us through Paypal or Patreon) Learn More here ► http://academyofideas.com/members/ **Get access to Member videos!** === Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/academyofideas Bitcoin ► 1P6ntukFENP1nvEf4bJNj3tsDEuiSyUFW6 Paypal ► https://www.paypal.me/academyofideas === In this video we look into the nature of anxiety and Kierkegaard's claim that anxiety is the "dizziness of freedom". === Get the transcript (and find links to the paintings used in the video) ► http://academyofideas.com/2018/02/soren-kierkegaard-psychology-anxiety/ Sign up for our newsletter ► http://academyofideas.com/newsletter/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/academyofideas Subscribe to our newsletter: http://academyofideas.com/newsletter/ Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2016/11/psychology-principles-mastery/ In this video we examine the the psychology of mastery, and look at deliberate practice and the role in plays in the attainment of expert performance. Recommended Readings: There are a lot of books on mastery. To steer clear of the "fluff", I recommend these books: Peak - Anders Ericsson - http://amzn.to/2f1uA9o (affiliate link) Deep Work - Cal Newport - http://amzn.to/2eeebg0 (affiliate link) Mastery - Robert Greene - http://amzn.to/2fiiMi4 (affiliate link) Talent is Overrated - Geoff Colvin - http://amzn.to/2fijTyc (affiliate link) ---​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this video we introduce the thought of Albert Camus, including his ideas on the absurdity of existence, revolt, rebellion, and freedom. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: The Myth of Sisyphus: Albert Camus - http://amzn.to/1OSEPHm (affiliate link) The Rebel: An Essay on Man in Revolt - http://amzn.to/1X1ZFwj (affiliate link) Visit http://www.academyofideas.com for more videos, video transcripts and more! =================================================== ---​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Tearing Down the Iron Cage of Eternal Truths Who This Episode Is For: This episode is for the philosophical rebels and those who suspect that our deepest assumptions about "reality" are actually psychological prisons. If you are ready to question the foundations of Western thought and explore why the search for a "higher world" often leads to a diminished life, this is your deep dive. In This Episode: We explore Friedrich Nietzsche’s relentless assault on the history of Metaphysics. We investigate how, from Plato to the modern era, humans have sought an "immutable" and "perfect" reality beyond the world of the senses. Drawing on his core critiques, we examine how the belief in "things-in-themselves" or "transcendental truths" actually serves as a coping mechanism for our fear of change and death. We discuss Nietzsche's transition toward Perspectivism—the idea that there is no "God’s-eye view" of reality, only interpretations driven by the Will to Power. Why You Should Listen: Deconstruct Reality: Learn to identify the "metaphysical ghosts" that still haunt our modern scientific and political ideologies. Embrace the Flux: Discover the psychological strength required to live in a world of constant change without needing the "anchor" of eternal truths. The Power of Interpretation: Understand why the way you frame your world is more important than the "facts" you’ve been taught. Join the Conversation: If you found value in this deep dive into the human psyche, make sure to follow the show and leave a review. Your support helps us bring these timeless ideas to more people seeking clarity in an age of chaos. In this lecture we investigate Nietzsche's critique of traditional metaphysics, and introduce his own interpretation of the universe. --- ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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“Meditations” by Marcus Aurelius (affiliate link) ►►►http://amzn.to/23Tf4xE ================================================= In this video we examine the techniques that the Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius used to help diminish the impact of negative emotions in order to live a more fulfilling life. ================================================= Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy - (affiliate link) ►►►http://amzn.to/1sAKIE9 Visit http://www.academyofideas.com for more videos, video transcripts and more! Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2016/05/stoicism-meditations-the-wisdom-of-marcus-aurelius/ ================================================== --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Access 40+ membership videos (more added each month) ► http://academyofideas.com/members/**Join via Paypal or Credit Card**============================================In this video we investigate Nietzsche's views on morality by contrasting the higher man and the herd. We investigate how a herd morality develops, and the threat it poses to the existence of great individuals (higher human beings). We conclude by examining the existence of herd morality in the modern world.============================================Sign up for our mailing list: http://academyofideas.com/newsletter/Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2017/01/nietzsche-and-morality============================================Recommended Reading:On the Genealogy of Morality - Friedrich Nietzsche - http://amzn.to/2k9QB8F (affiliate link)Beyond Good and Evil - Friedrich Nietzsche - http://amzn.to/2kLg4Zd (affiliate link)Ecce Homo: How One Becomes What One Is - Friedrich Nietzsche - http://amzn.to/2kNkQBs (affiliate link)Nietzsche and Morality - Brian Leiter - http://amzn.to/2kLN2cd (affiliate link) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this lecture we investigate the life of Socrates. In particular, we look at two monumental events in his life: his encounter with the oracle at Delphi which pronounced him to be the wisest of all men, and his trial and subsequent execution. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: Socrates A Life Examined - Luis Navia - http://amzn.to/1TKy3HZ (affiliate link) For more videos, video transcripts, and more, visit: http://academyofideas.com/ =================================================== ---​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this video we summarize Kierkegaard's 3 life-views, the aesthetic, the ethical, and the religious, and their appropriateness for the eradication of despair. We investigate his ideas on faith, and portray the individual he called the "knight of faith". =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: Kierkegaard An Introduction: Stephen Evans - http://amzn.to/1qQawen (affiliate link) Kierkegaard's Philosophy: Self Deception and Cowardice in the Present Age: John Mullen - http://amzn.to/1qQai75 (affiliate link) Introduction to Kierkegaard: Peter Vardy - Kierkegaard An Introduction: Stephen Evans - http://amzn.to/1qQawen (affiliate link) Kierkegaard's Philosophy: Self Deception and Cowardice in the Present Age: John Mullen - http://amzn.to/1qQai75 (affiliate link) An Introduction to Kierkegaard: Peter Vardy - http://amzn.to/1TNZlhW (affiliate link) Visit http://www.academyofideas.com for more videos, video transcripts and more! =================================================== ---​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Suffering and the Meaning of Life | Turning Pain into Purpose Who This Episode Is For: This episode is for anyone currently navigating a "dark night of the soul," or those who feel that life’s hardships are inherently senseless. It is essential listening for students of Stoicism, Existential Psychology, and anyone looking for a philosophical shield against resentment and despair. In This Episode: We confront the most difficult question in human existence: if life involves inevitable suffering, what makes it worth living? Drawing on the profound insights of Viktor Frankl and his experiences in the Holocaust, as well as the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche, we explore the concept of "tragic optimism." We break down how meaning is not something we find, but something we create through our response to adversity. This episode examines the psychological necessity of a "Why" to bear any "How," and how avoiding suffering often leads to a much deeper form of existential misery. Why You Should Listen: Reframing Adversity: Learn to view challenges not as personal attacks from the universe, but as the raw material for character development. The Will to Meaning: Discover why pursuing happiness is a "leaky bucket" and why pursuing meaning is the only sustainable path through hardship. Psychological Resilience: Gain practical frameworks for maintaining your agency and dignity even when external circumstances are at their worst. Join the Conversation: If you found value in this deep dive into the human psyche, make sure to follow the show and leave a review. Your support helps us bring these timeless ideas to more people seeking clarity in an age of chaos. Become a Supporting Member and get access to exclusive videos: https://academyofideas.com/members/ ========== In this lecture we explain the connection between suffering, the need for meaning, and nihilism. ======================================================== Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2012/11/suffering-and-the-meaning-of-life/ ========== Nietzsche and Nihilism: Lecture 1: http://youtu.be/0Ajv-RrQs4o Lecture 2: http://youtu.be/D1MYqi3dyr0 Lecture 3: http://youtu.be/AO1igh1bQEY Lecture 4: http://youtu.be/rFyolMWU2pY Lecture 5: http://youtu.be/mWnmC4PaHHs Lecture 6: http://youtu.be/-_nLCZ3LKus --- ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this lecture we look at Democritus, the father of the philosophical doctrine known as atomism. Along with investigating his proposal that the universe is composed of atoms and void, we discuss the influence which atomism had on subsequent thinkers, as well as look at Democritus' epidemiological and ethical ideas. For more lectures visit www.academyofideas.com​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Become a Supporting Member (get access to exclusive videos) ► http://academyofideas.com/members/ === Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/academyofideas Bitcoin ► 1P6ntukFENP1nvEf4bJNj3tsDEuiSyUFW6 Paypal ► https://www.paypal.me/academyofideas === In this video we introduce Nietzsche's masterpiece, Thus Spoke Zarathustra, the book in which he puts forth his ideal of the Übermensch, or Superman. === Get the transcript (and access the paintings) ► http://academyofideas.com/2017/09/nietzsche-thus-spoke-zarathustra-becoming-gods/ Sign up for our newsletter (get access to a Subscriber-only video) ► http://academyofideas.com/newsletter/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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