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Enrich Your Mind With Actual Facts and Expand Your Horizons Beyond Factualia - a podcast that deals with everything from philosophy, through politics to religion and science. From a project on sci-fi dystopias and our likelihood to reach any of them, Communist China’s past, present and future, the history of Ukrainian nationalism, and even the origins of the Rastafarian religion.
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Monday Jun 12, 2023
Monday Jun 12, 2023
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Are We Heading to a Dystopian Future? Chapter 5 part 3: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? / Philip K. Dick
In part three of chapter 5 of our series, we dive into the religious themes and the role of mass media in Philip K. Dick's "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" as we explore the dystopian future it depicts.
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In this segment, we continue to unravel the societal and sociopolitical characteristics in "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick. We delve deeper into the novel's depiction of religion through Mercerism and the Christ-like figure, Wilbur Mercer. We'll examine the principles that motivate Mercerites and their views on 'killing the killers'. Additionally, we analyze the novel's representation of mass media through Buster Friendly and his Friendly Friends, exploring how mass entertainment is used to sway public opinion and undermine Mercerism.
Saturday Jun 03, 2023
Saturday Jun 03, 2023
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Are We Heading to a Dystopian Future? Chapter 5 part 2: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? / Philip K. Dick
Dive deeper into the societal and sociopolitical aspects of Philip K. Dick's "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" in part two of chapter 5 of our dystopian future analysis series.
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In this installment of our series, we delve deeper into the societal and sociopolitical aspects of "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?". We'll examine the concept of emotional control through the Penfield mood organ, consider the representation of super-states and international governance, scrutinize the role of evil corporations, and unpack the novel's commentary on consumerism and class division.
Saturday May 27, 2023
Saturday May 27, 2023
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Are We Heading to a Dystopian Future? Chapter 5 part 1: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? / Philip K. Dick
Embark on an exploratory journey through Philip K. Dick's dystopian science fiction masterpiece, "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" - the novel that inspired the iconic movie, Blade Runner.
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In this introduction video, we delve into "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?", a dystopian science fiction novel set in post-apocalyptic San Francisco. The story follows Rick Deckard, a bounty hunter tasked with eliminating rogue androids. We'll analyze the complex themes and societal characteristics presented in the book, including the post-nuclear war context, the obvious parallels to Chat GPT and revolution in AI and Artificial General Intelligence, Philip K. Dicks philosophical and theological views, the Cold War influences, and the philosophical musings on what makes us human, what is real, and what is fake.
Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
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Are We Heading to a Dystopian Future? Chapter 4: 1984 / George Orwell
Join us as we explore George Orwell's dystopian classic, "1984," and its chilling portrayal of a totalitarian super-state where citizens' every move is monitored and controlled (and it’s not China).
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In this video, we'll delve into the world of 1984, a dystopian novel set in a future where the government, led by Big Brother, exercises total control over its citizens' thoughts and actions. We'll examine the novel's themes of surveillance, propaganda, and the suppression of individuality and explore the terrifying consequences of a society stripped of freedom and individuality. We'll also touch on the significance of the novel's title and the various theories surrounding it.
Saturday May 13, 2023
Saturday May 13, 2023
Are We Heading to a Dystopian Future? Chapter 4 pt. 3: Brave New World / Aldus Huxley
Join us for the final part of our exploration into Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World," where we examine the author's warning about the dangers of a society stripped of individual freedom and cultural heritage.
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In this video, we will conclude our analysis of "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley, exploring the conclusions he drew about the potential dystopian future facing society. We'll examine the historical context in which the novel was written and Huxley's fears of totalitarian regimes and the all-powerful elites that support them. We'll also explore the novel's critique of modernity, including the loss of individualism, the absence of spirituality and cultural heritage, and the dangers of scientific advances and cultural revolutions.
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Are We Heading to a Dystopian Future? Chapter 4 pt. 2: Brave New World / Aldus Huxley
Join us for the second part of our exploration into Aldous Huxley's dystopian vision in "Brave New World," where we delve into the societal and sociopolitical characteristics that make up this eerily similar world to our present-day.
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In this part, we will continue our analysis of "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley, focusing on the Societal & Sociopolitical Characteristics depicted in this dystopian novel. We'll examine the totalitarianism that governs the World State, the artificially mass-produced society, the class division that perpetuates inequality, and the repression of individuality that comes with it. We'll also explore the insidious effects of consumerism, censorship, and propaganda and the ever-watchful surveillance that controls every aspect of citizens' lives. Additionally, we'll touch on the intricacies of personal relationships in this world and the unique view of death that the society holds.
Saturday May 06, 2023
Saturday May 06, 2023
Are We Heading to a Dystopian Future? Chapter 3 pt. 1: Brave New World / Aldus Huxley
Tune in to understand the foundation of Huxley's dystopian vision and its eerie similarities to our present-day Western civilization as we try to answer the question: Are We Heading to a Dystopian Future?
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Saturday Apr 29, 2023
Saturday Apr 29, 2023
Are We Heading to a Dystopian Future? Chapter 2: The New Utopia / Jerome K. Jerome
Tune in to discover the precursor to the entire dystopian-future genre and how it relates to our present-day anxieties.
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In our 1st chapter analyzing sci-fi dystopias, we explore "The New Utopia," a short story written by Jerome K. Jerome in 1891 and the first known literary work depicting a dystopian future. In this video, we'll delve into the story's themes and its context in British society at the time, where Marxist ideas were taking hold in the upper middle class. We'll compare the story's dystopian vision to other famous dystopian works like Aldus Huxley's "Brave New World" and George Orwell's "1984." Despite being written over 130 years ago, this story shares many common themes with modern dystopian literature, raising questions about the veracity of our fears of a coming dystopia.
Saturday Apr 29, 2023
Saturday Apr 29, 2023
Are We Heading to a Dystopian Future? Chapter 1: Project Introduction.
Come with me as we start our (long) journey reviewing and analyzing sci-fi dystopian movies and books spanning the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. The aim: compare what we find in dystopian films and novels to our current technological, societal, sociopolitical, and geopolitical state; to see how close we are to a plausible dystopian future as foreseen throughout modern history.
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Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Thursday Apr 28, 2022