118 episodes
Intellectual Freedom Podcast David D. Hopkins, PhD
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Intellectual freedom is not just a buzzword. It is a fundamental necessity for human civilization and your life's flourishing. It is the essence of the human spirit to question, explore, and seek answers to the most profound questions that confront us every day. Without intellectual freedom, we are but slaves to the whims of those in power, unable to challenge authority, push boundaries, or pursue truth. In our post-modern world, ignorance and oppression weigh heavy on all of us, stifling creativity, innovation, and progress. The quest for knowledge is not a luxury. It is a basic human need. Only through intellectual freedom can we unlock the full potential of our collective intellect and build a brighter future for all. This podcast explores topics in culture, philosophy, wisdom literature, and complex problems we all confront in life.
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Episode #117: The Uniparty's Dirty Game: Create a Problem to Solve a Problem
Have you ever wondered why a government, a system of institutions specifically designed to solve problems, often preserves and worsens the problems they are supposed to solve? Buckle up as we dive into a lively discussion unraveling the Shirky Principle, which suggests governments are more prone to protect problems than solve them. We will break down a hilarious example involving the case of an Ontario-based carpooling site, PickUpPal.com, which was forced to shut down by the Canadian governm...
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#116: Democracy is Dead While the Plutocracy and Uniparty are Thriving
In this episode, we delve deep into the heart of American democracy and confront a stark reality: Democracy is Dead. Join us as we explore the undeniable influence of economic elites, intellectual elites, and unelected officials in steering the course of our nation through the uniparty of Democrats and Republicans.We analyze eye-opening statistics and polls revealing how disillusioned Americans are with their elected officials. Explore the concept of a plutocracy, where the rule by wealth is ...
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#115: Degrees of Freedom: Navigating the College Maze
It is past time to challenge the age-old belief in the college dream.Join us in a thought-provoking discussion on the evolving landscape of higher education. As a seasoned educator, I take a holistic approach to this important decision for high school students, college students, or adults considering returning to college. I am neither anti-college nor blindly pro-college, but rather a staunch advocate for informed choices.In a world where college is often hailed as the ultimate path to succes...
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#114: Are You a Monothinker? The Democrats and Republicans Hope So.
Explore the world of "Mono-Thinking." Have you ever noticed how political affiliations often dictate people's stances on various issues? You can identify a mono thinker by the number of things or problems they explain with the same answer. Mono-thinking individuals rigidly adhere to a single perspective, leading to oversimplification and tribalism.Discover why this mindset is so prevalent in today's polarized world and how it influences politics, media, and social dynamics. Explore the d...
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#113: Conditioned for Mediocrity: Reclaiming Your Life in a Sedated and Superficial World
"People are happy; they get what they want, and they never want what they can't get... they're so conditioned that they practically can't help behaving as they ought to behave." ~Aldous HuxleyThis quote from the dystopian novel Brave New World is playing itself out in the psyche of far too many in the United States of America and worldwide. Join us to explore the roots of modern society's misplaced search for superficial happiness and comfort. Are we truly living fulfilling lives i...
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# 112: The Doctor of Philosophy Committed Suicide. Nobody Noticed.
It's not a secret that higher education and the academic elites far too often do not serve the nation effectively. The PhD is especially failing society in countless ways. More specifically, this podcast focuses on our philosophers and great thinkers. I'm not interested in exploring fields such as educational leadership/administration or any other silly 21st-century doctorate fields made up by administrators and self-serving faculty committees to put students in debt so they can hav...