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Great Books Ep 94. Euripides - The Cyclops. Navigating Truth in a World of Misinformation
Reflecting on themes of misinformation, distorted narratives and the ease with which truth can be manipulated.
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Rob, a bibliophile
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Great Books Ep 93. Euripides - Iphigenia at Aulis. Perils of Impersonation
Identity theft or impersonation can make someone an involuntary participant in harm to others, even without their knowledge or consent.
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Rob, a bibliophile
Great Books Ep 92. Euripides - Iphigenia Among the Tauri. Statue from the Sky and Dreams of the Future
Thoughts about Artemis' statue falling from the sky, do all people see visions about future in dreams?
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Rob, a bibliophile

November 2024

Great Books Ep 91. Euripides - Orestes. Population: Too Many or Too Few?
In the past people feared overpopulation. But now, in spite of low child mortality and innovative techniques to give birth, more and more nations are…
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Rob, a bibliophile
Great Books Ep 90. Euripides - The Phoenician Maidens. Equality is Man’s Natural Law
Inequality is not biologically predetermined but culturally constructed, and we can always work towards a just and equitable society without…
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Rob, a bibliophile
Great Books Ep 89. Euripides - Heracles Mad. The Dark Side of Heroism
As modern citizens, we have to be skeptical of people being deified as flawless beings or demonized as fallen people - both accounts are most likely to…
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Rob, a bibliophile
Great Books Ep 88. Euripides - Hecuba. Thinking about Dogs, Our Best Friends
Our attitude about dogs has changed over the years. Dogs are the epitome of loyalty, and there is much for humans to learn from them.
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Rob, a bibliophile

October 2024

Great Books Ep 87. Euripides - The Bacchantes. The Ecstatic Experience: Dance Rituals and Altered States of the Mind
Dance rituals are practiced across cultures and seem to be fundamental to people who believe in the supernatural. They give people feelings of…
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Rob, a bibliophile
Great Books Ep 86. Euripides - Electra. The Psychological Buffer of Modern Weapons
Over time, advanced weapons like guns, missiles, bombs and drones have created emotional and psychological distance from the act of killing in warfare.
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Rob, a bibliophile
Great Books Ep 85. Euripides - Andromache. Misinformation and the Cost of False Accusations
False accusations can have devastating consequences. A good example from history is people accusing others of practicing witchcraft and influencing…
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Rob, a bibliophile
Great Books Ep 84. Euripides - Helen. What If Everything You Knew Was a Lie?
Finding out that they fought for over ten years for a fake Helen was shocking to the Greeks. How do we cope with life-altering changes in beliefs and…
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Rob, a bibliophile

September 2024

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