Simon Sinek About the Millennial Paradox 2

Published on Dec 28, 2016

Working with Millennials can be a challenge. Simon Sinek explains why...

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Isaac Asimov's Foundations Galaxy - Philosophy and Speculative Fiction (lecture5)

Published on May 14, 2016

This is the fifth session in a new series of monthly lectures and discussions, spanning the year 2016 and hosted by the Brookfield Public Library. This year the series focuses on philosophical themes in the works and world of selected classic and contemporary fantasy and science fiction authors.

We continue the series by focusing in this session on Isaac Asimov's Foundations series, primarily the trilogy: Foundation, Foundation and Empire, and Second Foundation.

Upcoming lectures in the series will focus on the works and worlds of Frank Herbert, Roger Zelazny, Ursula K. Leguin, Michael Moorcock, Phillip K. Dick, Mervyn Peake, and George R.R. Martin.

Previous lectures - on J.R.R. Tolkien, A.E. Van Vogt, and C.S. Lewis have been recorded and are available in this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

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George R.R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire - Philosophy and Speculative Fiction (lecture 12)

Published on Dec 16, 2016

This is the twelfth session in a series of monthly lectures and discussions, spanning the year 2016 and hosted by the Brookfield Public Library. In this session, we focus on George R.R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire series (AKA "Game of Thrones") - A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and A Dance With Dragons.

This year the series focused on philosophical themes in the works and world of selected classic and contemporary fantasy and science fiction authors. The talk series has been renewed for another year, with 12 more speculative fiction (including some horror and magical realism) authors to come.

You can see all of the earlier sessions, access resources, and find out about upcoming sessions by going here: https://reasonio.wordpress.com/worlds...

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IQ2US: Obama’s Foreign Policy Is a Failure

For many, Obama’s presidency will be defined by its accomplishments.  Taking out Osama bin Laden, disengaging from fights in the Middle East that America cannot win, defusing the threat of a nuclear Iran, and refocusing our attention and resources to Asia, where our greatest opportunities and biggest long-term challenges are located.  But for others, it has been marked by missteps and retreat—pulling back where action and leadership was needed, and presiding over policies that strengthened our adversaries and disheartened our friends.   Has Obama’s foreign policy been a success?  

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IQ2US: Call a Convention to Amend the Constitution

Almost everyone can think of something they would like to change in the U.S. Constitution.  Some would like to update it to fit new technologies and evolving social mores.  Others think the Supreme Court has illegitimately “updated” it too much already, and would like to restore its original meaning.  Either way, it is always tempting to invoke Article V to amend the Constitution — to “fix" it, or “restore" it, or “improve" it.  But, on the other hand, there is a substantial risk to tinkering with the Constitution:  many amendments seem to have unintended consequences.  And calling a convention for proposing amendments is even riskier, because it has never been done before — and it might inadvertently put the entire constitutional structure up for grabs.  Is it worth the risk?  Should the states call a convention to amend the Constitution?
Presented in partnership with the National Constitution Center

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GBBP: Neil deGrasse Tyson

The Great Big Beautiful Podcast, Episode 108: Neil deGrasse Tyson

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JUEGOS DE TRONOS de George R.R Martin en la FIL de Guadalajara 2016

Streamed live on Dec 2, 2016

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