Academy of Ideas

A Beginner's Guide to Nihilism

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:30:00 -0000

Escaping the Abyss of Meaninglessness

Who This Episode Is For: This episode is for the seekers, the skeptics, and anyone who has ever stared into the void and wondered if life has any inherent point. It’s perfect for listeners interested in existentialism, philosophy, and those looking to understand the psychological impact of living in a secular, modern world.

In This Episode: We dive into the foundational concepts of Nihilism, exploring its roots from the death of God to the collapse of traditional values. We examine the works of thinkers like Friedrich Nietzsche and Dostoevsky to understand how the loss of objective meaning can lead to either a "passive nihilism" of despair or an "active nihilism" of liberation. We break down the distinction between cosmic insignificance and personal agency, providing a roadmap for navigating a world without pre-ordained purpose.

Why You Should Listen:

Confront the Void: Learn to identify the symptoms of nihilism in your own life and in modern culture.
Active vs. Passive: Discover the crucial difference between being crushed by meaninglessness and using it as a blank canvas for self-creation.
Philosophical Resilience: Gain the mental tools to build your own value system in the absence of external "commandments."

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Become a Supporting Member and get access to exclusive videos: https://academyofideas.com/members/ ========= Recommended Books on Nihilism: Laughing at Nihilism - http://amzn.to/2d6Q43L (affiliate link) The Specter of the Absurd - http://amzn.to/2cv6a6i (affiliate link) In this introductory lecture we will look at what nihilism means, its history, and its significance in Western Civilization. ========= Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2012/08/introduction-to-nihilism/ ========= 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 ========= For more lectures visit www.academyofideas.com ---

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Machiavelli - The Rulers vs The Masses and the Struggle for Power

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:30:00 -0000

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The Bounds of Science - A Critique of Scientism

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:30:00 -0000

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The Psychology of Psychopaths - Predators who Walk Among Us

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:30:00 -0000

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Why are People so Obedient? - Acquiescence and Conformity

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:30:00 -0000

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The Ideal Body: How our Appearance Shapes our Character

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:30:00 -0000

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Carl Jung and The Most Critical Rule of Living

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:30:00 -0000

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Why the News Fosters Ignorance and Mental Illness

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0000

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The Teachings of Socrates

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:30:00 -0000

Become a Supporting Member and get access to exclusive videos: https://academyofideas.com/members/ ======== Recommended Books on Socrates: Socrates A Life Examined - Luis Navia - http://amzn.to/1TKy3HZ (affiliate link) ======== In this lecture we examine the ideas of Socrates. We look at his exhortation to 'care for your soul', his conviction that knowledge of virtue is necessary to become virtuous, his belief that all evil acts are committed out of ignorance and hence involuntarily, and finally his presumption that committing an injustice is far worse than suffering an injustice. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2013/04/the-ideas-of-socrates/ =================================================== ---

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The Impact of Ideas in History

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:30:00 -0000

In this lecture we examine the role ideas play in the course of human history, concentrating on the thought of Ludwig von Mises. We pay specific attention to how societies change and contrast Mises views to those who utilize a philosophy of history to explain historical change, such as Karl Marx. =================================================== 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! =================================================== ---

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Frédéric Bastiat - The Rule

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:30:00 -0000

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Carl Jung - Are Demons Real?

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:30:00 -0000

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Do We Live in a Brave New World? - Aldous Huxley's Message to Society

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:30:00 -0000

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Do We Dwell in a Sick Society?

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:30:00 -0000

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Is Government the New God? - The Religion of Authoritarianism

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 02:30:00 -0000

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Snakes in Suits - The Psychopaths in Positions of Power

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:30:00 -0000

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Søren Kierkegaard and The Virtue of Despair

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:30:00 -0000

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Why the Loss of Beauty is Destroying Society

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:30:00 -0000

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William James and the Unwell Soul

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:30:00 -0000

In this lecture we examine some of William James's ideas from his famous work "Varieties of Religious Experience". We look at his conception of religion and his interesting contrast between the healthy-minded and the sick soul. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: The Varieties of Religious Experience by William James - http://amzn.to/1U9bCcJ (affiliate link) William James: In the Maelstrom of American Modernism by Robert Richardson - http://amzn.to/1OP6TLC (affiliate link) Visit http://www.academyofideas.com for more videos, video transcripts and more! =================================================== ---

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Is This How the West Declines?

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:30:00 -0000

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Diogenes the Cynic: A Foundation

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:30:00 -0000

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Can Decentralization Save Humanity? - Why Smaller is Better in Politics

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:30:00 -0000

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The Loss of God and the Decay of Society

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:30:00 -0000

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The Archetypal Western Trajectory, the Last Man, and the Daimon

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:30:00 -0000

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Why Concern for Others' Views Breeds Mental Illness

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:30:00 -0000

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Is Mainstream Media a Danger to Freedom and Reason?

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:30:00 -0000

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Using a Second Self to Catalyze Self-Transformation

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:30:00 -0000

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The Psychological Benefits of Contemplating Death

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:30:00 -0000

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Metaphysics: A Foundational Overview

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:30:00 -0000

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How to Stop Being Timid

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:30:00 -0000

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Is the Terrible Mother Archetype Gripping Modern Man?

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:30:00 -0000

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Getting Started with Nietzsche

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0000

Become a Supporting Member and get access to exclusive videos: https://academyofideas.com/members/ ======== Recommended Reading: Friedrich Nietzsche and the Politics of the Soul: A Study of Heroic Individualism - http://amzn.to/1WR6VKO (affiliate link) =================================================== In this lecture we provide an introduction to some of Friedrich Nietzsche's main ideas. In particular we look at his views on morality, nihilism, suffering, truth, the overman, amor fati, and the eternal recurrence. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: The Affirmation of Life: Nietzsche on Overcoming Nihilism - Bernard Reginster - http://amzn.to/1X23MIO (affiliate link) Friedrich Nietzsche and the Politics of the Soul: A Study of Heroic Individualism - Leslie Paul Thiele - http://amzn.to/1WR6VKO (affiliate link) Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2013/06/introduction-to-nietzsche/ =================================================== ---

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Social Media and The Psychology of Detachment

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0000

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Carl Jung - How Life Alters After 40

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:30:00 -0000

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Enacting Therapy On Yourself: Self-Knowledge and Self-Realization

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:30:00 -0000

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How the "Greater Good" is Exploited as a Tool of Social Control

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:30:00 -0000

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Why We Struggle With Change

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:30:00 -0000

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The Psychology of Antagonistic Heroes

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:30:00 -0000

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What If the “Crazy” Ones Are Right? - Conspiracy Theories

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:30:00 -0000

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Why Passivity Generates Mediocrity and Mental Illness

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:30:00 -0000

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Abraham Maslow and the Psychology of Self-Fulfillment

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:30:00 -0000

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How to Recognize a Purpose and the Psychology of the Daemon

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:30:00 -0000

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The Psychology of Depression - How to Damage Your Life

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:30:00 -0000

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Aldous Huxley and Brave New World: The Grim Reality of Pleasure

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 03:30:00 -0000

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Why The Western Worldview Limits Human Potential

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 03:30:00 -0000

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The Problem of Anger - How to Unlock the Power of Your Dark Side

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 02:30:00 -0000

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Epictetus and Stoicism: The Wisdom of the Bondsman Philosopher

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 02:30:00 -0000

Become a Supporting Member (Join us through Paypal or Patreon) Learn More here ► http://academyofideas.com/members/ **Get access to Membership videos!** === Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/academyofideas Bitcoin ► 1P6ntukFENP1nvEf4bJNj3tsDEuiSyUFW6 Paypal ► https://www.paypal.me/academyofideas === In this video we explore the ideas of the Ancient Stoic philosopher Epictetus. === Get the transcript (and find a gallery of all the art work used) ► https://academyofideas.com/2018/06/epictetus-stoicism-wisdom-of-the-slave-philosopher Sign up for our newsletter ► http://academyofideas.com/newsletter/ === Subscribe to us on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Isugpnbhgqtj3jilbpj3tu4m7uq?t=Academy_of_Ideas Subscribe to us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/academy-of-ideas/id1364706343 ====

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The Addict in Us All: How Smartphones are Making a Population of Addicts

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:30:00 -0000

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Why Suffering can Promote Strength and Health

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:30:00 -0000

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Nietzsche and Nihilism - A Warning to the West

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:30:00 -0000

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Nietzsche and Jung: Myth and the Heroic Age

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:30:00 -0000

Become a Supporting Member (Join us through Paypal or Patreon) Learn More here ► http://academyofideas.com/members/ **Get access to Membership videos and courses!** === Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/academyofideas Bitcoin ► 1P6ntukFENP1nvEf4bJNj3tsDEuiSyUFW6 Paypal ► https://www.paypal.me/academyofideas === In this video, relying on the work of Nietzsche and Jung, we explore the importance of the myth for the psychological well-being of the individual and the flourishing of a culture. We look at Nietzsche's and Jung's views on the symbol, Christianity, and the modern alternative to myth - collective political ideologies. === Get the transcript (and art-work) ► https://academyofideas.com/2018/11/nietzsche-jung-myth-age-of-the-hero Sign up for our newsletter ► http://academyofideas.com/newsletter/ === Subscribe to us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/academy-of-ideas/id1364706343 ====

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The Psychology of Heroic Action

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:30:00 -0000

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The Art of Building a Fulfilling Career - Turn a Passion into a Lucrative Occupation

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:30:00 -0000

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The Psychology of Self-Sabotage and Opposition

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:30:00 -0000

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Existentialism Explained

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:30:00 -0000

Become a Supporting Member and get access to exclusive videos: https://academyofideas.com/members/ ======== Recommended Readings on Existentialism: Existentialism: A Beginner's Guide: http://amzn.to/1RndWLv (affiliate link) Existentialism: An Introduction: http://amzn.to/22nwpj5 (affiliate link) Irrational Man-William Barrett: http://amzn.to/2cMWcNl (affiliate link) ====================================================== In this lecture we look at the history of existentialism, examine what for existentialists is the key concern of philosophy, discuss the phrase existence precedes essence, and differentiate between existentialism and nihilism. ================================================= Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/academyofideas Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2012/11/introduction-to-existentialism/ ================================================ ---

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Nietzsche and The Human Animal: The Broken and The Strong

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:30:00 -0000

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What Befell Nietzsche? - Insanity and the Divine Frenzy

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:30:00 -0000

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How to Integrate Your Shadow - The Dark Side is Undeveloped Potential

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:30:00 -0000

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Why You Should Work Toward a Meaningful Life, Not a Happy One

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:30:00 -0000

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Carl Jung and the Psychology of Dreams - Messages from the Unconscious

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:30:00 -0000

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How Creativity Helps Cure Depression

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:30:00 -0000

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How Inflation Precipitates Societal Collapse

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:30:00 -0000

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Carl Jung and The Benefit of Anxiety Disorders

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:30:00 -0000

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Carl Jung on Surpassing Anxiety Disorders

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:30:00 -0000

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The Uncensored Truth about Inflation - How Inflation Enriches Politicians and the 1%

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0000

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The Psychology of Resilience: Thriving Through Hardship

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:30:00 -0000

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The Psychology of Fairy Narratives

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:30:00 -0000

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Why Public Schools and the Mainstream Media Dumb Down Our Thinking

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:30:00 -0000

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Why are So Many Men Psychologically Underdeveloped?

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:30:00 -0000

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The Advantages of Reading Remarkable Books

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:30:00 -0000

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How to Transcend the Downward Pull of Other People

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:30:00 -0000

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Basics of Ethics

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:30:00 -0000

Recommended Readings: An Introduction to Ethics by John Deigh - http://amzn.to/2496GKz (affiliate link) Human Happiness and Morality: A Brief Introduction to Ethics by Robert Almeder - http://amzn.to/1UfjoEP (affiliate link) Good and Evil by Richard Taylor - http://amzn.to/24972ka (affiliate link) =================================================== In this lecture we look at the subject matter of ethics, distinguish between moral subjectivism and moral realism, discuss Hume's law, and look at the difference between teleological and deontological theories of ethics. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Visit http://www.academyofideas.com for more videos, video transcripts and more! Get the transcript here: http://academyofideas.com/2013/08/introduction-to-ethics/ =================================================== ---

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The Addiction Crisis - Childhood Trauma and a Degraded Culture

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:30:00 -0000

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John Stuart Mill - About Liberty

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:30:00 -0000

On Liberty by John Stuart Mill - http://amzn.to/1P09fNn (affiliate link) =================================================== In this lecture we look at John Stuart Mill's influential work "On Liberty" in which he argues for the importance of individual liberties, especially freedom of opinion and expression. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2013/08/john-stuart-mill-on-liberty/ =================================================== ---

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Modern Art and the Decline of Civilization

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:51:00 -0000

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In this video we explore why modern art seems to suggest that modern civilization is suffering from a spiritual sickness - a deep existential loneliness, an eruption of the demonic, a negation of human nature and a fragmentation of the human form, a celebration of chaos - and thus perhaps, even a “sickness unto death”.

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Escape Mediocrity - How to Stop Squandering your Potential

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:30:00 -0000

The Path from the "Last Man" to Personal Greatness

Who This Episode Is For: This episode is for anyone who feels trapped in the "comfort trap" of modern existence. If you feel like you are merely drifting through life, sedated by digital distractions and social conformity, and you sense a deeper potential buried beneath the surface, this is your wake-up call.

In This Episode: We explore the psychological and philosophical foundations of mediocrity and why it is the default state of the modern world. Drawing on the works of Friedrich Nietzsche, Søren Kierkegaard, and Carl Jung, we examine the figure of the "Last Man"—the individual who lives only for comfort, security, and the avoidance of pain. We break down the mechanisms of the "social hive mind" and provide a roadmap for "Self-Overcoming," shifting from a life of passive consumption to one of active, heroic creation.

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The Cost of Comfort: Understand how the modern pursuit of a "stress-free" life is actually the fastest route to existential despair and a hollowed-out psyche.
Breaking the Herd Instinct: Learn the specific psychological tactics used by society to keep individuals small, and how to develop the "courage to be" an outlier.
The Will to Greatness: Discover how to harness your internal friction and discontent as the fuel needed to propel yourself out of the average and into the exceptional.

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Nietzsche and Madness - A Descent into the Void

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:30:00 -0000

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Why Purpose and Discipline Advance Psychological Well-Being

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:30:00 -0000

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Ernest Becker and the Dread of Mortality

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:30:00 -0000

In this lecture we look at the 20th century cultural anthropologist Ernest Becker's ideas regarding how the fear of death haunts the human being, shaping one's experience of reality. We look at how Becker thought individuals alleviate this fear by striving to live meaningful and significant lives. =================================================== 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! =================================================== ---

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Carl Jung - Your Problems Don't Lie in the Past

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:30:00 -0000

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Sudden Personality Change and the Psychological Rebirth

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:30:00 -0000

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Ernest Becker and Heroic Action

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:30:00 -0000

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! =================================================== ---

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The College of Anxiety is The College of Greatness

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:30:00 -0000

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The Outsider's Path Through the Social World

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:30:00 -0000

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How to Stop Being a Slave to the Opinions of Other People

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:30:00 -0000

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Introduction to Brainwashing

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:30:00 -0000

In this lecture we investigate the nature of propaganda. We examine what propaganda is, the difference between education and propaganda, the history of propaganda, the nature of political propaganda, and the role propaganda plays in modern democracies. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: Propaganda: The Formation of Men's Attitudes by Jacques Ellul - http://amzn.to/1sAJlpd (affiliate link) Propaganda by Edward Bernays - http://amzn.to/1VjV7Ql (affiliate link) Visit http://www.academyofideas.com for more videos, video transcripts and more! =================================================== ---

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Beginning with Empedocles

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:30:00 -0000

In this lecture we discuss Empedocles, the most colorful of all the Presocratics. While Empedocles wrestled with Parmenides' law against becoming, he also harbored within himself a strong spiritual impulse, and died by hurling himself into the volcanic crater of Mt. Etna, convinced that upon his death he would return to divinity. For more lectures visit www.academyofideas.com

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Clarence Darrow and Peace Resistance

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:30:00 -0000

In this lecture we examine the pacifism of the famous American lawyer Clarence Darrow. We discuss his interesting views on society, war, and the punishment of criminals. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Reading: Resist Not Evil by Clarence Darrow - http://amzn.to/1VjHCQq (affiliate link) Visit http://www.academyofideas.com for more videos, video transcripts and more! =================================================== ---

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Anaxagoras: A Foundational Overview

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:30:00 -0000

In this lecture we discuss Anaxagoras. Specifically, we will investigate his interesting theory of matter which claimed that 'everything is in everything', and introduce him as the first philosopher to divide the universe into mind and matter. To conclude we will look at the difference between a teleological and mechanistic view of the universe, and see how Anaxagoras combined these two views in a unique manner. For more lectures visit www.academyofideas.com

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Will Civilization Collapse?

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:30:00 -0000

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Smartphones and Social Media - A Mass Surveillance Hellscape

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:30:00 -0000

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Introduction to Schopenhauer: Schopenhauer's Ethical Philosophy

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:30:00 -0000

In this lecture we look at what it means for us as human beings to manifestations of will, and investigate how Schopenhauer thought this knowledge should influence how we live. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: The World as Will and Representation - Arthur Schopenhauer - http://amzn.to/1WR65xJ (affiliate link) The Philosophy of Schopenhauer - Bryan Magee -http://amzn.to/1WR5FHv (affiliate link) Schopenhauer: Robert Wicks - http://amzn.to/1TKwk5t (affiliate link) Visit http://www.academyofideas.com for more videos, video transcripts and more! For more videos visit: http://www.academyofideas.com/ ================================================== ---

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Eric Hoffer: The True Believer and The Psychology of Mass Movements

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:30:00 -0000

In this lecture we examine Eric Hoffer's fascinating analysis of mass movements. We look at their causes, those most prone to join a mass movement, the role of leaders and intellectuals in such movements, and more. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Reading: The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements - http://amzn.to/1XUZ7HD (affiliate link) Visit http://www.academyofideas.com for more videos, video transcripts and more! =================================================== ---

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Carl Jung - Inferiority Complexes and the Realized Self

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:30:00 -0000

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Gustave Le Bon: The Psychology of Crowds

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0000

In this video we provide a summary of the French social psychologist Gustave Le Bon's classic and highly influential work The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind. In this work Le Bon investigates the nature of crowd psychology. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind - http://amzn.to/1TGAfjO (affiliate link) Visit http://www.academyofideas.com for more videos, video transcripts and more! Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2013/07/the-nature-of-crowds/ =================================================== ---

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Why the Lack of Religion Breeds Mental Illness

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0000

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What is Mental Conditioning?

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:30:00 -0000

In this lecture we investigate the phenomenon of brainwashing. We describe the 20th century British psychiatrist William Sargant's ideas regarding how the victim of brainwashing is similar to the religious convert and the therapy patient who undergo 'sudden conversions'. We finish the lecture by looking at how fear can be used as tool for 'mass brainwashing'. For more videos visit our site at http://academyofideas.com ---

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The Production of a Mass Psychosis - Can Sanity Return to an Insane World?

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:30:00 -0000

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Why are People Sheeplike in their Obedience to Authority?

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:30:00 -0000

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Anxiety and Depression - A Retreat into a Constricted World

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:30:00 -0000

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Carl Jung's Method of Self-Development - The Route of Individuation

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:30:00 -0000

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Can Religion Save Society?

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:30:00 -0000

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Carl Jung's Apocalyptic Forecast

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:30:00 -0000

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Epicurus and the Virtuous Life

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:30:00 -0000

In this lecture we discuss the ethics of Epicurus, an Ancient Greek philosopher who ascribed to hedonism and claimed that pleasure is the greatest good in life. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: The Essential Epicurus - http://amzn.to/1TGCROB (affiliate link) Reclaiming Epicurus - http://amzn.to/1WWy5AO (affiliate link) Visit http://www.academyofideas.com for more videos, video transcripts and more! ===================================================

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How to Alter Your Outlook to Transform Your Life

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:30:00 -0000

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/2019/11/change-your-attitude-change-your-life/ === 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/academyofid... === Carl Jung and The Shadow ► https://gum.co/jung-shadow 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 explore how the process of cognitive re-framing can help us change our attitude, and thus our life.

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Fear Psychosis and the Cult of Safety - Why are People so Afraid?

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:30:00 -0000

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Life as a Quest - The Antidote to Squandered Living

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:30:00 -0000

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Solitude and Self-Realization: Why You Should Embrace More Time Alone

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:30:00 -0000

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Introduction to Schopenhauer - The World as Desire

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 02:30:00 -0000

Become a Supporting Member and get access to exclusive videos: https://academyofideas.com/members/ ======== Recommended Readings: The Philosophy of Schopenhauer - Bryan Magee -http://amzn.to/1WR5FHv (affiliate link) The World as Will and Representation - http://amzn.to/1WR65xJ (affiliate link) Schopenhauer: Robert Wicks - http://amzn.to/1TKwk5t (affiliate link) =================================================== In this video we investigate the German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer's claim that "the world is will". =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2013/11/introduction-to-schopenhauer-the-world-as-will/ ================================================== ---

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Is Scapegoating Going to Destroy Society?

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 02:30:00 -0000

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Why Men Fear Women

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:30:00 -0000

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Carl Jung and the Psychology of the Man-Child

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:51:00 -0000

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In this video we examine how a mother complex and absent father can explain why some men fail to mature psychologically and live an independent and successful life.

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Introduction to Aristotle: Knowing, Teleology and the Four Causes

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:30:00 -0000

In this video we introduce Aristotle's ideas on the nature of knowledge, his four causes, and his teleological view of nature. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings on Aristotle: Aristotle for Everybody - http://amzn.to/27T6bss (affiliate link) Aristotle: The Desire to Understand - http://amzn.to/1Z1e9tA (affiliate link) Visit http://www.academyofideas.com for more videos, video transcripts and more! =================================================== ---

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Creativity and the Drive for Excellence

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:30:00 -0000

Become a Supporting Member and get access to exclusive videos: https://academyofideas.com/members/ ======== In this lecture we investigate Richard Taylor's idea, building on the thought of Aristotle, that personal excellence is best attained through the cultivation of one's capacity for creativity. =============================================== Support us on Patreon by donating any amount per video: https://www.patreon.com/academyofideas Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2014/01/creativity-and-the-pursuit-of-excellence/ ================================================== ---

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How to Fortify the Mind During Times of Crisis

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:30:00 -0000

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Fear and Behavioral Governance

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:30:00 -0000

In this video we examine how fear can be used as a tool to manipulate others, and how those in positions of power, past and present, have effectively used fear to control certain aspects of society. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: They Thought They Were Free by Milton Mayer - http://amzn.to/1WUNVvI (affiliate link) Feardom: How Politicians Exploit Your Emotions and What You Can Do to Stop Them - http://amzn.to/27T5X4T (affiliate link) =================================================== Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2015/11/fear-and-social-control/ ---

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Stoicism: A Beginner's Guide

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:30:00 -0000

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/ =================================================== ---

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Is Humanity Doomed? | Carl Jung on Curing a Sick Society

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:30:00 -0000

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Why Mediocrity is a Mental Illness

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:30:00 -0000

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How We Entrap Ourselves

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:30:00 -0000

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Pessimism of Force

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:30:00 -0000

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! =================================================== ---

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Social Media - Why it Weakens the Self and Polarizes Society

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:30:00 -0000

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Søren Kierkegaard and The Psychology of Nervousness

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0000

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Socrates: The Socratic Conundrum

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:30:00 -0000

In this lecture we investigate what is known as the Socratic problem, which is the problem as to whether we can arrive at knowledge of the historical Socrates, or whether he will always remain nothing but a work of fiction. We also look at the Socrates of Plato's dialogues, and consider the question as to whether Plato was using Socrates as a mouthpiece for his own views, or espousing the actual ideas of the real Socrates. =================================================== 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/ =================================================== ---

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The Great Lie - How to Enslave the World

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:30:00 -0000

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Carl Jung, the Shadow, and the Pitfalls of Psychological Projection

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:30:00 -0000

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The Power of Sacrifice: How Letting Go Leads to Personal Growth

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:30:00 -0000

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Nietzsche and Zapffe: Beauty, Suffering, and Genius's Nature

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:30:00 -0000

Become a Supporting Member and get access to exclusive videos: https://academyofideas.com/members/ ======== In this video we explore the ideas of Peter Wessel Zapffe and Friedrich Nietzsche, specifically the ideas that individuals utilize repressional mechanisms to protect themselves from the "pain of living", and how art and beauty can be a stimulus to life. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: The Conspiracy Against the Human Race: Thomas Ligotti - http://amzn.to/1WR3S5v (affiliate link) Visit http://www.academyofideas.com for more videos, video transcripts and more! =================================================== ---

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How to Extract Yourself from a Sick Society

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 03:30:00 -0000

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Introduction to Carl Jung - The Psyche, Universal Symbols and the Collective Unconscious

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 02:30:00 -0000

Become a Supporting Member and get access to exclusive videos: https://academyofideas.com/members/ ======== In the first part of our introduction to Jung (link to part 2 below), we look at Jung’s ideas on the conscious and unconscious realms of the mind, his distinction between the personal and collective unconscious and his theory of archetypes. Watch our 2nd video on Jung here: https://youtu.be/uhAeXyVDDTc ======== Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/academyofideas Get the transcript: here:http://academyofideas.com/2016/01/introduction-to-carl-jung-the-psyche-archetypes-and-the-collective-unconscious/ ======== ---

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Carl Jung - What are the Archetypes?

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:51:00 -0000

In this video we investigate what Carl Jung called archetypes, explaining what they are, how they influence our lives, their relationship to symbols, and their connection to religious experiences.
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Philosophy as a Lifestyle

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:30:00 -0000

In this video we investigate, building on the works of Pierre Hadot, how the ancient philosophers conceived philosophy as a way of life. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: Philosophy as a Way of Life: Pierre Hadot - http://amzn.to/1X21g5u (affiliate link) What is Ancient Philosophy: Pierre Hadot - http://amzn.to/1WR52xJ (affiliate link) Visit http://www.academyofideas.com for more videos, video transcripts and more! =================================================== ---

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Why You Should Pretend to Be Less Intelligent than You Are

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:30:00 -0000

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How to Maintain Liberty in an Unfree World

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 23:30:00 -0000

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Freedom and Anxiety - The Inner Godhead vs The Inner Worm

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:30:00 -0000

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Introduction to Carl Jung - Individuation, the Persona, the Unconscious Shadow, and the Self

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:30:00 -0000

Become a Supporting Member and get access to exclusive videos: https://academyofideas.com/members/ ================================================= In the second part of our introduction to Jung (link to part 1 below) we examine the individuation process, dream analysis, the persona, the shadow, the anima/animus, and the Self. Watch our first video on Jung: https://youtu.be/j0KzUS0b_uc ================================================= Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/academyofideas Get the transcript here: http://academyofideas.com/2016/02/introduction-to-carl-jung-individuation-the-persona-the-shadow-and-the-self/ ================================================= ---

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How Civil Disobedience Upholds Freedom and Thwarts Tyranny

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:30:00 -0000

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Existential Psychotherapy: Mortality, Freedom, Solitude, Purposelessness

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:30:00 -0000

Recommended Readings: Existential Psychotherapy by Irvin Yalom - http://amzn.to/2bzoc9C (affiliate link) =================================================== In this video we introduce existential psychotherapy, which proposes that many psychological disorders are the result of the individual’s inability to reconcile themselves to ultimate concerns such as death, meaninglessness, freedom, and isolation. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/academyofideas Get the transcript http://academyofideas.com/2016/08/existential-psychotherapy-death-freedom-isolation-meaninglessness/ =================================================== ---

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Spontaneous Order vs. Directed Control

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:30:00 -0000

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/ ---

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Face Your Dark Side - Carl Jung and the Shadow

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:30:00 -0000

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Stoicism: Writings from a Stoic and the Wisdom of Seneca

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:30:00 -0000

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 =================================================== ---

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Introduction to Camus: The Absurd, Insurgency, and Rebellion

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:30:00 -0000

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! =================================================== ---

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Introduction to Kierkegaard: The Existential Quandary

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:30:00 -0000

Become a Supporting Member and get access to exclusive videos: https://academyofideas.com/members/ ======== Recommended Readings: Kierkegaard An Introduction: Stephen Evans - http://amzn.to/1qQawen (affiliate link) Self Deception and Cowardice in the Present Age: John Mullen - http://amzn.to/1qQai75 (affiliate link) Introduction to Kierkegaard: Peter Vardy - http://amzn.to/1TKuTnD =================================================== In this 1st of 2 videos introducing Kierkegaard, we summarize some of his ideas (freedom, anxiety, dread, despair, subjective truth) that led to his title as the "father of existentialism". =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2015/04/introduction-to-kierkegaard-the-existential-problem/ =================================================== ---

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The Psychology of Joy - 3 Counteractions to Suffering

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:30:00 -0000

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The Parallel Society vs Totalitarianism | How to Build a Free World

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:30:00 -0000

Become a Supporting Member and access 13 courses and 50 videos available only to members ► http://academyofideas.com/members/ Prefer to Support us with a One-Time Donation? Paypal ► https://www.paypal.me/academyofideas Bitcoin: 1P6ntukFENP1nvEf4bJNj3tsDEuiSyUFW6 Get the transcript https://academyofideas.com/2022/02/parallel-society-vs-totalitarianism-how-to-create-a-free-world/ Subscribe on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/academyofideas Subscribe on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@academyofideas:3 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/academyofideas/ Some of the Art used in this video was created by Tomasz Alen Kopera https://www.arteclat.com/gallery/kopera/ Podcast: Subscribe to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dio7KUNuDHErlMumZtNt6 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hY2FkZW15b2ZpZGVhcy5jb20vZmVlZC9wb2RjYXN0Lw iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/academy-of-ideas/id1364706343 Some of the art in this video was created by Andreas Varro – check out more of his excellent work here: https://www.andreasvarro.com/ http://www.instagram.com/andreas.varro Intro and Outro music composed by Roberto Cipollina

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Collectivism and the Individual

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:30:00 -0000

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! =================================================== ---

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How to Turn Your Mind from an Enemy to a Friend

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:30:00 -0000

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/2019/10/how-to-turn-your-mind-from-an-enemy-to-an-ally/ === 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 provide a guide for mastering our psyche - the world within.

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The Ideal Body: Use Your Body to Construct a Great Character

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:30:00 -0000

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.

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Stoicism: Meditations and the Teachings of Marcus Aurelius

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0000

“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/ ================================================== ---

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Viktor Frankl: Logotherapy and Mankind's Search for Meaning

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0000

In this video we explore the school of thought founded by Viktor Frankl called logotherapy, which claims that the primary motivation of humans is to actualize meaning in their life. We do so by exploring his famous work Man's Search for Meaning. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl - http://amzn.to/2a9aHPU (affiliate link) Prisoners of Out Thoughts: Viktor Frankl's Principles for Discovering Meaning in Life and Work by Alex Pattakos - http://amzn.to/2asT5hM (affiliate link) The Unheard Cry for Meaning by Viktor Frankl - http://amzn.to/2a2Bgk5 (affiliate link) The Will to Meaning by Viktor Frankl - http://amzn.to/2a2BmIw (affiliate link) The Will to Meaning by Viktor Frankl - http://amzn.to/2a2BmIw (affiliate link) The Doctor and the Soul by Viktor Frankl - http://amzn.to/2aeYx5Q (affiliate link) Get the transcript http://academyofideas.com/2016/07/viktor-frankl-logotherapy-mans-search-for-meaning/ =================================================== ---

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Introduction to the Scientific Breakthrough

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:30:00 -0000

In this lecture we overview the general characteristics of the Scientific Revolution and look at how science changed during this period. We also discuss the famous historian Herbert Butterfield's influential views on the impact of the Scientific Revolution. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: The Scientific Revolution: A Very Short Introduction - http://amzn.to/1TLtiPK (affiliate link) The Beginnings of Western Science - http://amzn.to/1U9cjmi (affiliate link) Visit http://www.academyofideas.com for more videos, video transcripts and more! ===================================================

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How Ideas can Unleash a Mass Psychosis

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:30:00 -0000

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Carl Jung and the Shadow: Merging the Hidden Power of Your Dark Side

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:30:00 -0000

Access the video here! - https://academyofideas.gumroad.com/l/completecollection This episode is packed with insights from thinkers ranging from Carl Jung, Nietzsche, Erich Neumann, among others. In this 32 minute, two-part episode, I condense the ideas of countless books as well as integrating my own personal experience with the shadow. After watching it you will have a thorough understanding of what the shadow is, how it develops, and why it is so important to become aware of it and integrate it into your life. If you like our other videos, you will thoroughly enjoy this episode! Proceeds will go to helping us continue uploading free content. Thank you for your support! ====================================== With your purchase you receive a 32 minute video episode, divided into 2 parts: 1. The Development of the Shadow 2. The Integration of the Shadow Along with the mp4 video files, you receive Audio files of the episode in mp3 format An ebook of the episode in PDF format Shadow Quote ebook (a 23 page collection of insightful passages and quotes on the shadow) ====================================== ---

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Freedom vs. Power - The Individual and the State

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:30:00 -0000

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Why are so Many People Neurotic? - Carl Jung as Therapist

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 06:30:00 -0000

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Parmenides: A Primer

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 06:30:00 -0000

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 ---

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Introduction to Kierkegaard: The Spiritual Solution

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:30:00 -0000

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! =================================================== ---

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Heraclitus: An Introduction

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:30:00 -0000

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 ---

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Why Dumb People are Destroying Society - The Laws of Human Stupidity

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:30:00 -0000

Become a Supporting Member! ► http://academyofideas.com/members/ Access the transcript - https://academyofideas.com/2025/04/why-stupid-people-are-destroying-society-the-laws-of-human-stupidity/ Substack - https://theacademyofideas.substack.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/academyofideas Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/academyofideas/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2dio7KUNuDHErlMumZtNt6 iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/academy-of-ideas/id1364706343 Prefer to Support us with a One-Time Donation? Paypal ► https://www.paypal.me/academyofideas Bitcoin: 1P6ntukFENP1nvEf4bJNj3tsDEuiSyUFW6 Visit academyofideas.com for all our content.

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Getting to Know Thales, Anaximenes, and Anaximander

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:30:00 -0000

In this lecture we investigate the ideas of the first three Presocratics, who are referred to as the Milesians: Thales, Anaximander and Anaximenes. In particular, we will explain how they were in search of the arche, or the underlying source and origin of the world. Furthermore, we will show how the Milesians were engaged in the same search which modern theoretical physicists are engaged in today. For more lectures visit www.academyofideas.com ---

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Beginning with the Presocratics

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 03:30:00 -0000

In this lecture we introduce the Presocratics, discover why they deserve our attention, and investigate the difference between mythology and philosophy. For more lectures visit www.academyofideas.com ---

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Wealth Inequality: The Merits and the Pitfalls

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 03:30:00 -0000

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/academyofideas Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2016/10/wealth-inequality/ In this video we will examine two types of equality that are promoted in contemporary society, namely economic equality, which is the call for decreasing the wealth disparity between the rich and poor, and equality before the law. ---

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Nietzsche and Morality: The Higher Man and The Herd

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 02:51:00 -0000

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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.
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On the Genealogy of Morality - Friedrich Nietzsche - http://amzn.to/2k9QB8F (affiliate link)
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Ecce Homo: How One Becomes What One Is - Friedrich Nietzsche - http://amzn.to/2kNkQBs (affiliate link)
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Why Politicians Promote Woke Morality

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 02:30:00 -0000

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The Fabric of Creativity and The Courage to Create

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 02:30:00 -0000

In this video we explore the nature of creativity, the idea that creative insights emerge from the unconscious mind, and look at ways to stimulate creativity. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: The Courage to Create by Rollo May - http://amzn.to/1TGJmRp (affiliate link) The War of Art by Steven Pressfield - http://amzn.to/1sRDagZ (affiliate link) Mastery by Robert Greene - http://amzn.to/1sRD49k (affiliate link) Higher Creativity: Liberating the Unconscious for Breakthrough Insights by Willis Harman - http://amzn.to/1WWHOqC Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2016/05/the-nature-of-creativity-and-the-courage-to-create/ =================================================== ---

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The Psychology and Principles of Accomplishment

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 01:30:00 -0000

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) ---

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Nietzsche and Ontology

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 01:30:00 -0000

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.

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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.

In this lecture we investigate Nietzsche's critique of traditional metaphysics, and introduce his own interpretation of the universe. ---

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Joseph Campbell and the Tale of the Hero's Journey

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:30:00 -0000

In this video we explore the relationship between mythology and the unconscious, and look at the monomyth Joseph Campbell called the myth of the hero's journey. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell - http://amzn.to/1rsulJ6 (affiliate link) Pathways to Bliss by Joseph Campbell - http://amzn.to/28HSv43 (affiliate link) The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell - http://amzn.to/1ZUkSGe (affiliate link) Get the transcript (see the bottom for links to all the paintings used in the video): http://academyofideas.com/2016/06/joseph-campbell-myth-of-the-heros-journey =================================================== ---

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How to Stop Wasting Your Life - Carl Jung as Therapist

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:30:00 -0000

Become a Supporting Member and access 14 courses and 64 videos available only to Members ► http://academyofideas.com/members/ Prefer to Support us with a One-Time Donation? Paypal ► https://www.paypal.me/academyofideas Bitcoin: 1P6ntukFENP1nvEf4bJNj3tsDEuiSyUFW6 Get the transcript: https://academyofideas.com/2022/08/how-to-stop-wasting-your-life---carl-jung-as-therapist/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/academyofideas Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/academyofideas/ Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/academyofideas Odysee - https://odysee.com/@academyofideas:3 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2dio7KUNuDHErlMumZtNt6 ITunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/academy-of-ideas/id1364706343 Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hY2FkZW15b2ZpZGVhcy5jb20vZmVlZC9wb2RjYXN0Lw Visit academyofideas.com for more content.

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How to Flourish in Life's Battle

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:30:00 -0000

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Intro to Democritus

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:30:00 -0000

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

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Orwell vs Huxley - Who was Right?

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:30:00 -0000

This is a clip from our video George Orwell and 1984: How Freedom Dies Watch it and access the transcript here - https://academyofideas.com/2017/12/george-orwell-1984-how-freedom-dies/ . The opening image was artwork created by Andreas Varro - https://www.andreasvarro.com/ . #shorts

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Why Voting Cannot Lead Us to Freedom

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:30:00 -0000

**Get access to Membership videos!** Become a Supporting Member (Join us through Paypal or Patreon) Learn More here ► http://academyofideas.com/members/ === Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/academyofideas Bitcoin ► 1P6ntukFENP1nvEf4bJNj3tsDEuiSyUFW6 Paypal ► https://www.paypal.me/academyofideas === In this video we look at why voting is not an effective way to gain more freedom by examining the nature of political rule and the type of individual most attracted to it. === Get the transcript (and find links to the paintings used in the video) ► https://academyofideas.com/2018/05/why-we-cant-vote-our-way-to-freedom Sign up for our newsletter ► http://academyofideas.com/newsletter/ === Subscribe to us on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Isugpnbhgqtj3jilbpj3tu4m7uq?t=Academy_of_Ideas Subscribe to us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/academy-of-ideas/id1364706343

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