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Delve deep into the labyrinth of the human mind with Professor Steven Pinker as he demystifies the complexities of the human condition using the tools offered by cognitive psychology. Steven is a world-renowned Cognitive Psychologist, Linguist and Professor who has taught at Harvard, MIT & Stanford Universities, and has made it to Time Magazines’ 100 Most Influential People in the World Today. Calling Professor Pinker a Titan in his field would definitely be an understatement! In this 20 chapter Videobook series, watch Professor Pinker hand you the key that will open your mind to the inner ...

Enrich your mind with Comedian, Broadcaster & Mathematician Adam Spencer’s brilliant Videobook series pertaining to the wonders of mathematics. Donning his signature hat of ace comedian and mathematician, Adam will take you on an exhilarating journey of mathematical discovery like no other. In this 10 chapter Videobook series, you will learn the maths of COVID-19 and the concept of exponential growth, the infinity of all counting numbers, the history of maths, group theory and much more.

Peter Singer, dubbed the ‘Dangerous Philosopher’ by the New Yorker is infamous for being a controversial thinker full of big ideas. Peter is the professor of Bioethics at Princeton University, and a Laureate Professor at the Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics at the University of Melbourne. Peter is well-known in the intellectual space for his book, ‘Animal Liberation’ in which he argues in favor of veganism, and his essay ‘Famine, Affluence and Morality’ in which he argues in favor of donating to the global poor. With a wealth of knowledge behind him, Peter teaches ...

Rebecca Goldstein is an award-winning philosopher and a writer whose novels and short stories dramatize the concerns of philosophy without sacrificing the demands of imaginative storytelling. After receiving her PhD from Princeton University, Rebecca went on to become a fellow at Harvard, Yale & Dartmouth Universities, while continuing to pursue her passions for writing and teaching. Rebecca has been awarded the National Humanities Medal By President Barrack Obama and the coveted Genius Award by the MacArthur Foundation. In this 20 chapter Videobook series, Rebecca transports you to the ...

Wrongthink is a podcast where minds are free to go wherever logic might take them. Host Thomas Chatterton William explores the issues of the day with the goal of shedding light on areas that have been left unexplored. The podcast is – as the tagline says – “more of a question than a comment”. Whether you’re a conservative, liberal, or something in between, we invite you to join the Wrongthink conversation because challenging our assumptions and listening to others can help us figure out what's right.

The Heart Speaks is a curation of interviews with brilliant philosophers, artists, writers and academics who have made a profound impact in the world around us. Discover great insights from the world of art, creativity, philosophy and culture with unbridled perspectives from the world’s sharpest minds.

Comedy, politics, and swearing from the former Senior Writer of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.

The Heart Speaks is a curation of interviews with brilliant philosophers, artists, writers and academics who have made a profound impact in the world around us. Discover great insights from the world of art, creativity, philosophy and culture with unbridled perspectives from the world’s sharpest minds.

Wrongthink is a podcast where minds are free to go wherever logic might take them. Host Thomas Chatterton William explores the issues of the day with the goal of shedding light on areas that have been left unexplored. The podcast is – as the tagline says – “more of a question than a comment”. Whether you’re a conservative, liberal, or something in between, we invite you to join the Wrongthink conversation because challenging our assumptions and listening to others can help us figure out what's right.

A Place For Dangerous Ideas - Intellectual festival of ideas at the heart of Brooklyn, New York.