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Lying and Politics
Historian Martin Jay, UC Berkeley, talks about the situations in which lying takes place in politics and might be justified and even expected in adversarial, diplomatic and other situations.
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The CISO Masterclass - DevSecOps and the Role of CISO
This video highlights the growing importance of DevSecOps and the pivotal role that CISOs play in integrating security into the development process.
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Late Modern Philosophy Part 1: The Roots of Continental Philosophy
Modern philosophy began to approach its final stages in the early 19th century as two important groups began to form. These are the continental and analytic traditions, and these two groups will guide our investigation for the next...
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Analytic Philosophy Part 3: Language and Meaning
Continuing with analytic philosophy, after the Vienna Circle had its influence, the tradition continued and grew into several new areas, inspired largely from Wittgenstein and other prominent figures. John L. Austin developed his theory...
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Analytic Philosophy Part 2: The Vienna Circle
Returning again to analytic philosophy, we arrive at the Vienna Circle and the logical positivists. There were many important members of this group, and Ludwig Wittgenstein was a frequent collaborator. Let's see what they were all about!
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Analytic Philosophy Part 1: Dewey, Russell, and Whitehead
Pivoting from the continental tradition, let's introduce the analytic tradition that also emerged at the beginning of contemporary philosophy. This involved figures such as John Dewey, Bertrand Russell, and Alfred Whitehead. What were...
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Continental Philosophy Part 1: Husserl, Bergson, Heidegger, and Jaspers
With modern philosophy covered, let's cross over into contemporary philosophy. And let's begin by introducing the continental tradition in this time period. This included philosophers like Husserl, Bergson, Heidegger, and Jaspers. Let's...
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Late Modern Philosophy Part 2: The Roots of Analytic Philosophy
We just introduced continental philosophy, so let's take a look at the analytic tradition that arose around the same time, as the modern era was drawing to a close. Of the two schools, this was the one more concerned with philosophy of...
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Mastering WidgetKit in SwiftUI 4, iOS 16 with Dynamic Island - Adding Widget to the Widget Bundle
This video explains adding the widget to the widget bundle. This clip is from the chapter "Deep Links in Widgets" of the series "Mastering WidgetKit in SwiftUI 4, iOS 16 with Dynamic Island".This section explains deep links in widgets.
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The Taming of the Shrew 1.1 Interview: Lucentio and Tranio
This video explores the motivations and initial experiences of young Italian men, Lucentio and his servant Tranio, as they arrive in Padua. The focus is on their academic pursuits at one of Europe's oldest universities and how their...
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The Taming of the Shrew 1.1 Scene Summary
Explore Act 1, Scene 1 of "The Taming of the Shrew," where Lucentio arrives in Padua to study but becomes enchanted by Bianca. His plan to woo her under the guise of a tutor sets the stage for comedic pursuits and schemes.
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The Taming of the Shrew 1.1 Performance: Tranio, Lines 25-40
In this video from "The Taming of the Shrew," Tranio encourages Lucentio to pursue his passion for philosophy but also to balance it with practical experiences and pleasures. Tranio advises against being overly rigid or academic,...
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Willie Nelson, Timeless Wisdom from a Country Legend
Delve into the life lessons and philosophy of Willie Nelson, exploring how his approach to kindness, empathy, and authenticity has shaped his music and activism.
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Romeo and Juliet 3.3 Interview with Friar Laurence, Romeo, and the Nurse
This video offers a detailed examination of Act 3, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," focusing on Romeo's reaction to his banishment. Viewers will gain insights into the emotional turmoil and consequences of Romeo's actions, as...
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Julius Caesar 4.2 Interview: Brutus and Cassius
This video provides an in-depth analysis of a complex scene in Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," where Brutus and Cassius, key conspirators against Caesar, navigate their strained relationship amidst the impending conflict with Antony and...
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Julius Caesar 5.1 Performance: Brutus Thinks Suicide is Cowardly (Lines 102-109a)
In this video from "Julius Caesar," Brutus reflects on the philosophical implications of suicide, contrasting his views with those of Cato. He articulates a perspective that views preemptive suicide due to fear of potential outcomes as...
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Julius Caesar 5.1 Discussion: Cassius’ Epicureanism
This video explores the philosophical underpinnings of Cassius's beliefs in Act 5 of Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," focusing on his adherence to Epicureanism. The video examines how Epicurus's ideas influence Cassius's outlook on divine...
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Jaguar Racing: Building the R4 Formula One Race Car for Competitiveness and Reliability
This video provides an inside look at Jaguar Racing's efforts to improve their Formula One race car, the R4. They have implemented a completely new design with enhanced aerodynamics, improved suspension and steering systems, and a...
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Becoming a Psychologist
Five leading psychologists explain the driving factors which led them to study psychology and become professional psychologists. Featured are: Barbara Fredrickson (UNC Chapel Hill), Philip Zimbardo (Stanford University), Diana Deutsch...
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Idealism Part 2: Fichte, Schiller, Hegel, and Schelling
We introduced the movement of idealism and discussed its most important early proponents, such as George Berkeley and Immanuel Kant. Now let's examine the key figures that were to follow, including Johann Fichte, Friedrich Schiller,...
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Davos: why stakeholder capitalism is under attack
FT Moral Money - For decades some of the world’s most powerful people have gathered at the Swiss resort Davos for the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. As FT Moral Money editor Simon Mundy explains, many follow the philosophy...
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Empiricism Part 2: Locke, Hume, and Voltaire
We've learned about the early figures in the empiricist movement, so let's continue along the timeline to examine John Locke, David Hume, and Voltaire, among other key figures in the late 17th century. Empiricism helped set the tone for...
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Empiricism Part 1: Da Vinci, Bacon, and Hobbes
With rationalism covered, let's investigate the other important movement in early modern philosophy, empiricism. In its earliest formulation, this included figures like Francis Bacon and Thomas Hobbes, and contrary to rationalism, which...