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I am excited to start reading Stephen Greenblatt's 'Tyrant: Shakespeare on Politics' (2018). Here is a link to 544c (2:38), the Stephanus number reference in Plato's Republic, where Socrates describes tyranny as the worst form of government.

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At this point in the debate, Pinker announces "Joni's Garden," a reference to Joni Mitchel's song about Woodstock. Pinker says there will be "no returning to the garden." If there is anyone out there that wants to write about this, please let us know.

3 years ago | [YT] | 1

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‪@SOOPCast‬, this is the video that I was telling you about. At timestamp 12:33; https://youtu.be/VTdbAtMwhBY?t=753, Russell goes into the evidence of Greek/Judaic origins. I would recommend watching this video and the next in the series; it was truly a pleasure to have Russell on the show.

3 years ago | [YT] | 2

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Episode III is out, check out this episode with Dr. Marine Diepenbroek. This is 3/10, enjoy!

3 years ago | [YT] | 1

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Here is an excellent interview with my friend Steve Keen and Lex Friedman. Check it out!

3 years ago | [YT] | 1

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This article relates to episode 2 in the series ‘Cyber Security in the Ancient World’. Since there will be two videos on Herodotus, this article provides background information on Herodotus’ life and work. Here is the link to the article on planksip; www.planksip.org/cyber-security-in-the-ancient-wor…

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