This podcast focuses on explaining the fascinating ways that science and engineering change the world around us. In each episode, we talk to leading engineers from elite-level sports like cycling and Formula 1 to some of world's top academics to understand how fluid dynamics, machine learning & supercomputing are bringing in a new era of discovery. We also hear life stories, career advice and lessons they've learnt along the way that will help you to pursue a career in science and engineering.
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Where do the rigid rules of science and the fluid beauty of language converge? Welcome to The Òrga Spiral Podcasts, a journey into the hidden patterns that connect our universe with radical history, poetry and geopolitics We liken ourselves to the poetry in a double helix and the narrative arc of a scientific discovery. Each episode, we follow the graceful curve of the golden spiral—a shape found in galaxies, hurricanes, and sunflowers, collapsing empires—to uncover the profound links betwee ...
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Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast features weekly interviews with ceramic artists from around the world. Host Ben Carter talks with potters, sculptors, and designers about their creative practice. www.talesofaredclayrambler.com
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Explore the practice of creating media art installations with the Creating New Spaces podcast. In each episode, the host Robin Petterd brings you interviews with artists who are pushing the boundaries of art and technology. The podcast focuses on the intricacies of media installation and art, revealing the creative and technical processes behind the scenes. Perfect for artists, students, educators, and anyone interested in experimental art practice. Listen to hear conversations that illumina ...
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Talking to people who use maths in their work. Aiming to encourage further uptake of maths at A-level and beyond. Hosted by Peter Rowlett and Katie Steckles.
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Welcome to The Computational Multiphase Physics Lab (CoMPhy-Lab)’s Public Podcast. We are part of the Physics of Fluids Department at the University of Twente, where we study non-Newtonian free-surface flows and soft matter singularities using a synergy of continuum simulations, theoretical analysis, and collaborative experiments. Our episodes delve into droplet impact, bubble bursting, and sheet fragmentation, unraveling universal mechanisms that shape both fundamental science and real-worl ...
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Expand with Elizabeth April is your weekly dose of cosmic truth and mind-expanding wisdom. Join EA as she dives into epic topics like The Matrix, Time Travel, Quantum Reality, Spirit Guides, Aliens, and the Awakening of Humanity. Channeled straight from the Universe, this show is here to raise your vibe, blow your mind, and ignite your soul. Ready to remember who you really are? Let’s Expand.
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Nodycast is a lively podcast discussing the theory, techniques and latest innovations in nonlinear dynamics, and its applications to systems of all kinds. This includes almost everything under the sun such as mechanical, structural, electrical, chemical, thermo-fluid, ecological, economic, epidemiological, biological and chemical systems. It is hosted by Dr. 'Nat' C. Nataraj, Moritz Professor at Villanova University and Senior Editor for Nonlinear Dynamics, a Springer-Nature journal.
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Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy
Bret Kugelmass, Energy Impact Center
A podcast featuring interviews with experts throughout the Nuclear Energy field, covering advanced technology, economics, policy, industry, and more.
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Modern African Feminism: Resistance, Reclamation, and Revolution
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15:24The provided excerpts offer an expansive overview of Modern African Feminism, describing it as a dynamic movement rooted in histories of anti-colonial resistance and indigenous intellectual traditions rather than a Western import. The text explains that this movement is a diverse tapestry that addresses intersecting challenges like gender, class, r…
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Cultivating curiosity in creative coding with Matthew Ragan
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31:09In this podcast you will learn why curiosity matters more than technical skill. In this interview, Matthew Ragan explores coding as a practice of sculpting and rehearsal, showing how collaboration with technology leads to more fluid and sustainable creative outcomes.Matthew Ragan is a California-based creative technologist, educator, and co-founder…
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Interstices: Cracks of Subversion and Social Transformation
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10:59The source materials present an extensive critique of mass media performance and bias, particularly through the lens of a "propaganda model" which posits that news outlets serve the interests of powerful elites by filtering information. This is illustrated by detailed examinations of media coverage of U.S. foreign policy and conflicts, such as the …
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Gaelic Philosophy of Harmonious Doing and Scotland's Future
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13:07The sources collectively explore the concept of harmony and relationality in contrast to radical individualism, drawing on both Eastern and Scottish philosophies. One source advocates for reclaiming an ancient Gaelic philosophy of "harmonious doing," exemplified by communal land use like the lazybed (feannagan) and the restorative nature of Brehon …
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The Gardens of Democracy: A New American Story
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11:31The provided text consists of excerpts and descriptive information about the book, "The Gardens of Democracy: A New American Story of Citizenship, the Economy, and the Role of Government," authored by Eric Liu and Nick Hanauer. This political science work, published in 2011, calls for citizens to actively participate in revitalizing American democr…
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553: Rose Katz on her path from studio pottery to industry
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52:27Rose Katz trained as a studio potter before working in industrial ceramics for a decade. In our interview we talk about problem solving for large scale production, how factories deal with switching materials when mines close, and cofounding Ceramic Materials Workshop along with her husband Matt. Rose is also a cohost of For Flux Sake, with Matt and…
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The Sensational Alex Harvey Band: A Rough Guide
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11:06The provided texts offer an extensive overview of The Sensational Alex Harvey Band (SAHB), focusing particularly on their unique blend of hard rock, glam rock, prog-rock, and theatrical performance. The sources extensively discuss the band's repertoire, analyzing key songs like "The Faith Healer," "Next," and the hit single "Delilah," noting their …
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A Trial of Fear: The Enduring Injustice of Sacco and Vanzetti
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16:44The case of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, two Italian immigrant anarchists executed in 1927 for a 1920 murder and robbery in Massachusetts, remains a landmark example of judicial prejudice. Arrested during the height of the Red Scare, their trial was less about evidence and more about their political beliefs and ethnicity. Judge Webster Tha…
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Welcome to the deep dive today. We're getting into something most of us well try pretty hard to avoid, yeah, failure, but we're looking at it differently, not just as you know, something that happens by accident, but maybe as a source of insight, even creativity, exactly. And we've got some really fascinating, almost polar opposite sources to explo…
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The Problems of Everyday Life by Leon Trotsky
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17:02The provided excerpts offer a comprehensive look at the challenges of building a new socialist society in post-revolutionary Russia, primarily through the lens of Leon Trotsky's writings and related analysis of the 1920s Soviet period. Trotsky’s texts, including excerpts from Problems of Everyday Life, address the necessity of transforming both the…
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The Challenge of Non-Western Philosophies .
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13:42While Western philosophy often prizes individual reason and abstract truth, many non-Western traditions share a profound and unifying goal: the cultivation of a harmonic and humane existence. This pursuit is not about isolating the mind but about integrating the individual into a wider whole—community, cosmos, and the self. In Confucianism, harmony…
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Dolores Huerta: Architect of Personal Politicking in Farmworker Organizing (Sí se puede}
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16:35These sources collectively present a multifaceted portrait of Dolores Huerta, a pivotal figure in the American labor and civil rights movements, often in conjunction with Cesar Chavez. The texts highlight her formative experiences as an activist, stemming from witnessing injustice and her mother's community work, and emphasize her key role in co-fo…
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The Possibility Expansion Engine: AI as a Co-Pilot
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13:42The sources primarily focus on a unified theory of AI as a "Possibility Expansion Engine," proposing that AI acts as a "co-pilot" to overcome inherent human cognitive limitations in innovation. This concept is demonstrated through two distinct applications: the Speculative Synthesis Engine (SSE), which helps explore novel interdisciplinary ideas, a…
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A Call to Action for Modernizing Education Systems
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17:44The sources collectively outline an innovative educational model centered on a matrix-based animation tool for children, evolving from a basic design concept to a comprehensive, interdisciplinary learning framework. Initially, the idea explores using number-to-symbol mappings within a grid to create visual patterns and simple animations, with featu…
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A Debate: The Architecture of Scientific Revolutions
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21:57The provided texts discuss various aspects of human cognition and scientific development, exploring how individuals and communities understand the world. Jean Piaget's "The Psychology of Intelligence" examines the biological and social foundations of intelligence, detailing its development through stages like sensori-motor, intuitive, and operation…
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S3 EP5 - Joris Poort - CEO and Founder of Rescale
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1:39:48In this episode, Joris Poort, CEO and founder of Rescale, shares his personal journey on founding Rescale as well as his thoughts on the future of CAE. He discusses the challenges of introducing HPC to the cloud market, the traits that make successful founders, and the importance of perseverance and execution in entrepreneurship. Joris reflects on …
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African Feminist Theories: Stiwanism, Motherism, Nego-feminism
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19:24These sources primarily explore the diverse landscape of indigenous Afro-feminist theories, highlighting their origins as a critique of Western feminism's perceived inadequacies in addressing the unique experiences of African women. They introduce various frameworks like Stiwanism, Motherism, and Nego-feminism, each offering distinct approaches to …
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Quantum Entanglement:Carol Lynne Knight's Poetic Quest for Self-Discovery
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16:46These sources collectively provide an overview of Carol Lynne Knight, a multifaceted author and artist, highlighting her literary works and community involvement. Multiple excerpts introduce her poetry collections, "A Fretted Terrain, Like Mars," "Quantum Entanglement," and especially "If I Go Missing," often including reviews and descriptions of t…
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Unpacking Biodiversity Loss and the Big Bad UK
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19:18The provided texts offer distinct perspectives on biodiversity, with one highlighting global conservation efforts and the other explaining a fundamental ecological process. One source focuses on Huang Runqiu's leadership in international biodiversity governance, particularly his role in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, and China'…
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Kropotkin - Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution
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24:01This compilation of texts, primarily excerpts from Peter Kropotkin's "Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution," argues against the prevailing Darwinist interpretation of "struggle for existence" as solely individual competition. Kropotkin asserts that mutual aid and cooperation are equally, if not more, significant factors in the evolution of species, bo…
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The Dead Kennedys: with Dario Fo and Jello Biafra
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14:11The provided texts examine how Dario Fo and Jello Biafra, two distinct artists, utilize their respective platforms to challenge imperialism and societal injustices. Fo, a Nobel laureate, employed political theatre and farce, drawing from medieval traditions and commedia dell'arte, to satirize Italian authority and expose exploitation, aiming to mak…
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The Pogues: with Brendan Behan and Shane MacGowan
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15:28Their artistry was inextricably linked to their infamous personas, which were built upon a foundation of alcohol. For both, drink was not merely a vice but a central character in their mythos—a muse, a demon, and a form of rebellion against a sober, orderly world. Behan famously quipped, “I am a drinker with a writing problem,” a sentiment MacGowan…
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The provided text from the "History After Dark" YouTube channel describes the profound and often violent transformation of human civilization by capitalism over the last 500 years. It argues that before capitalism, societies were primarily agrarian, with communal land and production geared towards survival, not profit. The emergence of "war capital…
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John Couzin's Life and Legacy (The Spirit of Revolt (Archive)
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12:41hese sources primarily discuss the Spirit of Revolt Archives, a collection of dissident literature in Glasgow, Scotland, and its "Radical Presses Clydeside" exhibition, which chronicles 100 years of autonomous protest writing. The exhibition highlights the historical significance of small pamphlets and leaflets in fostering social change, featuring…
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This scholarly text explores the Afroasiatic roots of classical Greek civilization, specifically focusing on linguistic influences on the Greek language. The author, Martin Bernal, challenges traditional views of Greek purity, proposing that a significant portion of its vocabulary and certain grammatical structures are borrowed from Ancient Egyptia…
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552: Ruth Easterbrook on developing glaze color relationships
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54:17Ruth Easterbrook’s functional forms are decorated with layers of inlayed glazes that melt into floral patterns. In our interview we talk about her recently finished residency at The Clay Studio, understanding her capacity as a maker, and using repetition to refine the color relationships in her patterns. www.rutheasterbrook.com Thank you to The Cla…
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Akira: Catalyst for Anime's Western Renaissance
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27:31These sources collectively explore the multifaceted influence and evolution of anime, particularly its impact on Western culture and animation. They detail anime's historical journey from early Western exposure in the 1960s to its widespread popularity, noting how specific works like "Akira" and "Ghost in the Shell" have significantly shaped filmma…
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Archaeology's Colonial Legacy and Restitution
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21:02These sources collectively examine the multifaceted impacts of colonialism across various historical periods and geographical locations, with a particular focus on its relationship to archaeology, material culture, and indigenous identity. They explore how European colonial systems were implemented, often through economic and political dominance, a…
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This collection of excerpts critically examines the imposition of Western gender binaries and societal structures onto Yoruba culture, arguing that traditional Yoruba society was not organized along gender lines. The author highlights how Yoruba language is inherently gender-neutral, lacking specific pronouns or kinship terms for male or female, an…
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So Long a Letter: Senegalese Feminism and Social Critique
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19:46The provided texts offer a multifaceted exploration of Mariama Bâ's novel, "So Long a Letter," through various critical lenses. Excerpts from the novel itself introduce themes of polygamy, female subjugation within Senegalese-Muslim culture, and the protagonist's internal struggle during a funeral. Academic analyses expand on these points, with one…
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Buddenbrooks: Capitalism's Self-Consuming Cycle
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15:31These sources offer a multifaceted examination of Thomas Mann's novel, Buddenbrooks, primarily focusing on its themes, characters, and literary significance. The Wikipedia entry provides a comprehensive overview of the novel's plot, major themes like decadence and the conflict between art and business, and its critical reception and adaptations. Se…
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The Clash: with Bertolt Brecht and Joe Strummer
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14:45The provided texts explore the relationship between artistic novelty, particularly in popular music and theatre, and political radicalism. One source extensively discusses Walter Benjamin's observations on Brecht's epic theatre, its humanist and materialist underpinnings, and Brecht's innovative approaches to challenging traditional dramatic forms …
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The provided texts discuss the fundamental concept of wave-particle duality in quantum physics, explaining how entities like light and electrons exhibit both wave-like and particle-like properties depending on observation. This duality challenges classical physics and is a cornerstone of quantum mechanics, with applications in various technologies.…
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40 Years of Injustice. The Battle of Orgreave.
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17:5413 sources The provided texts offer a comprehensive look at the 1984-85 UK miners' strike, with a particular focus on the Orgreave confrontation and its enduring legacy. They highlight the violent clash between striking miners and police at Orgreave, emphasizing accusations of police misconduct, evidence manipulation, and media bias in portraying t…
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Topy-as a Bridge to Hodge's Conjecture, Quantum Electronics and String Theory
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24:03The sources collaboratively outline the Topy Framework, a novel approach for designing and realizing physical systems based on topological principles. This framework proposes a speculate-verify-realize loop, where desired system properties are first defined as abstract homological patterns (P), then verified against constraints, and finally physica…
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The Complete Atlas of Human Anatomy and Surgery
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14:52This comprehensive text details "The Complete Atlas of Human Anatomy and Surgery" by J. M. Bourgery and N. H. Jacob, a monumental 19th-century work. It meticulously outlines the seven volumes of the atlas, covering subjects from osteology to surgical anatomy, and discusses the historical context of anatomical illustration prior to this publication.…
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Against Empires, the Audacious Free Press :Guy Aldred and Richard Carlile
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25:21The first source, "1912-richard-carlile.pdf," is a biographical pamphlet by Guy A. Aldred titled "Richard Carlile: His Battle for the Free Press," published in 1912. It details Carlile's life and his relentless struggle against government oppression and censorship in 19th-century England, highlighting his use of defiance to combat official terroris…
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Democratizing Literary Journalism: Beyond Tom Wolfe's Legacy
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20:01The provided sources primarily explore literary journalism as both an academic discipline and a writing style, with a particular focus on Tom Wolfe's influential role and his complex legacy. One source highlights how Wolfe's 1973 publication, The New Journalism, solidified the field, though it also criticizes his emphasis on technique over ideologi…
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How: an Operational Calculus for Geometric Design can revive Joseph Dietzgen (1828/88)?
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15:35The sources chronicle the conceptualization and development of Topy, a novel Topological Operating System. Topy aims to revolutionize design by employing speculative decoding, a process where geometric intent is first translated into algebraic operations on lightweight homological patterns. This allows for predictive verification against mathematic…
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S3 EP4 - 5 tips for CAE engineers in the era of AI
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23:48In this episode of the Neil Ashton podcast, Neil discusses the impact of AI on CAE engineering, providing five essential tips for engineers to thrive in this evolving landscape. The conversation covers the importance of maintaining an open mind, continuous education, and preparing for AI physics applications. It also delves into the build vs. buy d…
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The Pythagorean Path: Life, Lore, and Wisdom
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16:45The provided texts offer a multifaceted exploration of philosophical concepts, primarily focusing on Pythagorean thought and materialism. "CompletePythagoras.pdf" details the life, teachings, and community structure attributed to Pythagoras, covering topics such as his legendary birth, the Pythagorean community's asceticism and emphasis on friendsh…
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Babylon 5: The Complete Collection (1995-2001)
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10:14This Internet Archive collection compiles an extensive array of Babylon 5 media, primarily focusing on novels, short stories, guides, and scripts published between 1995 and 2001. The content includes 24 novels across various series like the Psi Corps Trilogy and Legion of Fire Trilogy, as well as standalone novels, episode novelizations, and a movi…
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The Doll's House :A Commentary on Marriage and Morality
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14:45These sources collectively examine the cultural significance of dollhouses, particularly in relation to gender roles and women's liberation. They discuss how Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House" inspired Chinese "women walk out" literature, where the emphasis shifted from individual freedom to social emancipation within a patriarchal and feudal society.…
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The year is 1915. The air in Glasgow is thick with smoke and righteous fury. At its centre stands Helen Crawfurd, a force of nature carved from grit and principle. Her face, sharp and intelligent, is alight with a fire that no oppressive government could ever extinguish. This is not a woman of gentle persuasion; she is a general in the battle for j…
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These sources collectively explore aspects of Scottish industrial heritage, social activism, and cultural expression, particularly focusing on Dundee's jute industry. The Dundee Heritage Trust provides an overview of the Verdant Works Museum, highlighting its role in preserving the history of jute manufacturing and the lives of its workers, while a…
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The Pathfinder Paradox: Historicizing African Art within Global Modernity
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15:20This scholarly review by Sylvester Okwunodu Ogbechie, titled "The pathfinder paradox: historicizing African art within global modernity," critically examines Chika Okeke-Agulu’s book, Postcolonial Modernism: Art and Decolonization in 20th Century Nigeria. Ogbechie praises Okeke-Agulu’s work as a valuable social history but argues it oversimplifies …
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Unpacking Scotland. From Lord Byron's Peaks to Hidden Female Voices
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13:31"Unpacking Scotland" demands looking beyond the tartan-clad romance of lochs and castles to uncover its complex, often contradictory soul. This is a land of dualities: the Enlightenment reason of Edinburgh’s philosophers coexists with the enduring magic of Highland folklore. One well-trod path follows the figure of the Romantic hero, epitomized by …
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In the atomic desert of Hiroshima, a poet named Kurihara Sadako bore witness to the unthinkable. From that abyss, she did not offer a simple plea for peace. Instead, she gave us a searing mandate: “Let us be midwives!” and her profound metaphor: “Let Black Eggs Hatch!” The “black egg” is the hardened, terrifying reality of hatred, war, and oppressi…
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Iceland's Kitchenware Revolution: Crisis and Political Change
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22:12The provided text describes Iceland's "Kitchenware Revolution," a period of significant civil unrest that occurred between late 2008 and early 2009. Triggered by the severe financial crisis and the collapse of the nation's major banks, the Icelandic public expressed their outrage through widespread protests, notably by using pots and pans to create…
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The Black Jacobins: San Domingo's Revolution and Toussaint Louverture
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25:02This book, "The Black Jacobins" by C.L.R. James, originally written in 1938, explores the Haitian Revolution in San Domingo (now Haiti) and its connections to the French Revolution. It details the brutal realities of slavery on the island, the economic motivations of European powers like Britain and France regarding the slave trade and colonial pro…
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