Ideas On Trial Leopold Ajami

Do your most hidden desires say something about the worth of your character?
In this episode of Ideas on Trial, Leopold Ajami and Ricardo Pinto join together to examine the notion of the 'dark side' of human nature. Does such a thing exist or can we understand it from another framework? Why is it common that our desires get in the way of our convictions? And how can philosophy help us harmonize thought and feeling?

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What is the link between Luxury and Lucifer? And, does Luxury escapes reason, and if so, why do we need it?

Nicolas Chemla joins Leopold Ajami and Ricardo Pinto to explore the role of luxury in the human experience. Join us as we explore questions of great interest, such as whether there are standards for evaluating what is luxurious, the difference between ostentation and true luxury, and how material comfort is linked (and perhaps essential) to our character.
Nicolas Chemla is a writer, novelist, and brand consultant with a background in anthropology and twenty years of experience working for global brands and agencies. His first book, Luxifer, was voted "best essay on luxury" by BFMTV in 2015, and his second novel, Murnau des Ténèbres, was finalist for the Renaudot Award in 2021.
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Our modern technology and its comfort would make us the envy of past generations, but would they really want to adopt our way of living?
 In this episode, Leopold Ajami and Ricardo Pinto talk with Jamil Asfour about technology and how it helps or hinders our most basic humanity. Are we better off because of our technological progress? Or at some point did we forget to reflect on our purpose and empathy?
 Jamil Asfour is an international business and investment professional with 20 years of experience in technology and innovation. Engineer by training, he's worked as an executive for companies such as IBM, Apple, HPE, and Ernst & Young. He is also the Managing Partner at Artelligence.ai
 You can watch Jamil TEDx Talk here: https://youtu.be/FO1dJagP4Do
Shifting Paradigms - A Witness Of Change | Jamil Asfour | TEDxAlAbdali


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Claims of rights are very prominent in the current news: some adopt the language of rights to express pride, whereas others use it to voice their moral outrage against injustice.

But what do we mean by rights? Is everything a right simply by making it law? Are rights inherent in human life or part of human dignity?

Or maybe, there's a perspective (a philosophical one) that can help you navigate even the most contentious debates of rights at the deepest, most fundamental level.

In this episode, Leopold Ajami and Ricardo Pinto take you through a framework and methodology for thinking about rights. Whether you want to become an active advocate of certain rights or an informed, responsible citizen, this episode is designed to give you the tools to become an effective communicator and thinker of the pressing issues of the day.
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Music expresses that which is inexpressible, or so the saying goes... Yet, in this newest episode, we managed to express so many things about music and its value in human life in the company of none other than Edmond Redd, whom you may know as the author of our Podcast Music.
Edmond joins us in an exploration of what goes into creating a great musical composition. In what ways are an author's intention and thinking central to crafting the musical experience? And what role do emotions play and how can one use them to gain more appreciation for music?
Edmond Redd is a composer for film, TV, and other media and an educator. His music genre is primarily focused on creating cinematic orchestral music that easily fits in movie trailers and has a flavor of adventure to it. He's always looking to evoke certain emotions and to underline and support the visuals at hand. A firm believer in education, he also teaches audio production, and audio and music composition for video games.
Learn more about Edmond's work and listen to his compositions on his website: www.edmondredd.com
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When it's time for children to pick up their first book, what should we expect them to learn from it? 
Should children's books be confined to stories and themes that deal only with the familiar? Or can one take the risk of challenging children to think about more complex issues? And what does this all mean for their character development and success?
Our guest this week is Sara Ghannoum, the author of the children’s book series Tom Alien, who discovers life on Earth and all the issues that come with living here.
Sara spends her days managing the emotions of her two little aliens, Maha and Saif, which inspires her creations. Previously, she worked in the medical and nanotechnology fields and has been published in various scientific journals. She grew up between Australia and Lebanon and currently resides in Dubai.
Discover more about Sara's work and Tom Alien at: www.tomalien.com
You can also watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LddWefIuoxQ


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