Academy of Ideas

AOI

Academy of Ideas is a thought-provoking deep dive into the minds of history’s greatest philosophers, psychologists, and economists. Hosted by two brothers from Canada, this podcast explores complex concepts from figures like Carl Jung, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Stoic thinkers to provide listeners with the tools for individual liberty and self-actualization. Each episode tackles the challenges of the modern world—from the "psychology of self-handicapping" to the "decline of the West"—aiming to help individuals escape mediocrity and find meaning in a sick society. It is an essential resource for those who believe that ideas rule the world and that personal growth is the ultimate form of rebellion. Become a Supporting Member and access all our membership videos - academyofideas.com/members/

  1. Escape Ennui - Leonardo da Vinci and a Guide to the Good Life

    1h ago

    Escape Ennui - Leonardo da Vinci and a Guide to the Good Life

    Beini Huang is an artist based in New York. She's done work for Carnegie New York and Kesha. She has no social media accounts, but you can read how she put the ideas in this video to the test in the making of the video itself: http://badanimals.net/da-vinci ===== Access 40+ membership videos (more added each month) ► http://academyofideas.com/members/ **Join via Paypal or Credit Card** === Get the transcript ► https://academyofideas.com/2020/07/escape-boredom-leonardo-da-vinci-good-life/ === Sign up for our newsletter ► www.academyofideas.com/newsletter/ === Podcast: Subscribe to us on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isugpnbhgqtj3jilbpj3tu4m7uq Subscribe to us on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/academy-of-ideas/id1364706343 Subscribe to us on Spotify! === Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/academyofideas/ === Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    13 min
  2. Why Voting Cannot Lead Us to Freedom

    1h ago

    Why Voting Cannot Lead Us to Freedom

    **Get access to Membership videos!** Become a Supporting Member (Join us through Paypal or Patreon) Learn More here ► http://academyofideas.com/members/ === Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/academyofideas Bitcoin ► 1P6ntukFENP1nvEf4bJNj3tsDEuiSyUFW6 Paypal ► https://www.paypal.me/academyofideas === In this video we look at why voting is not an effective way to gain more freedom by examining the nature of political rule and the type of individual most attracted to it. === Get the transcript (and find links to the paintings used in the video) ► https://academyofideas.com/2018/05/why-we-cant-vote-our-way-to-freedom Sign up for our newsletter ► http://academyofideas.com/newsletter/ === Subscribe to us on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Isugpnbhgqtj3jilbpj3tu4m7uq?t=Academy_of_Ideas Subscribe to us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/academy-of-ideas/id1364706343 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    13 min

  3. 2h ago

    How to Overcome a Mother Complex - The Man-Child

    Access our 6-part series (over 2 hours of content), on The Psychology of the Man-Child - https://academyofideas.com/members/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    5 min
  4. Socrates: The Man and His World

    2h ago

    Socrates: The Man and His World

    In this lecture we investigate the life of Socrates. In particular, we look at two monumental events in his life: his encounter with the oracle at Delphi which pronounced him to be the wisest of all men, and his trial and subsequent execution. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: Socrates A Life Examined - Luis Navia - http://amzn.to/1TKy3HZ (affiliate link) For more videos, video transcripts, and more, visit: http://academyofideas.com/ =================================================== ---​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    12 min
  5. Why are People so Obedient? - Acquiescence and Conformity

    2h ago

    Why are People so Obedient? - Acquiescence and Conformity

    Access 100+ membership videos! ► http://academyofideas.com/members/ Access the transcript - https://academyofideas.com/2023/09/why-are-people-so-obedient-compliance-and-tyranny/ Substack - https://theacademyofideas.substack.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/academyofideas Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/academyofideas/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2dio7KUNuDHErlMumZtNt6 iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/academy-of-ideas/id1364706343 Visit academyofideas.com for all our content. ---​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    18 min
  6. Intro to Democritus

    3h ago

    Intro to Democritus

    In this lecture we look at Democritus, the father of the philosophical doctrine known as atomism. Along with investigating his proposal that the universe is composed of atoms and void, we discuss the influence which atomism had on subsequent thinkers, as well as look at Democritus' epidemiological and ethical ideas. For more lectures visit www.academyofideas.com​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    17 min
  7. The Psychology of Power - How to Topple Dictators

    3h ago

    The Psychology of Power - How to Topple Dictators

    Access 40+ membership videos (more added each month) ► http://academyofideas.com/members/ **Join via Paypal or Credit Card** === Get the transcript (and a gallery of the art work) ► https://academyofideas.com/2020/07/the-psychology-of-power-how-to-dethrone-tyrants/ === Podcast: Subscribe to us on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/academy-of-ideas/id1364706343 Subscribe to us on Spotify! === Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/academyofideas/ === Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/academyofideas Bitcoin ► 1P6ntukFENP1nvEf4bJNj3tsDEuiSyUFW6 Paypal ► https://www.paypal.me/academyofideas === Sign up for our newsletter ► www.academyofideas.com/newsletter/ === Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    16 min
  8. Introduction to Knowledge Theory

    4h ago

    Introduction to Knowledge Theory

    How Do We Know What Is True? Who This Episode Is For: This episode is for the critical thinkers, the lifelong students, and anyone tired of the "post-truth" era. If you’ve ever questioned the reliability of your own senses or wondered how we distinguish between a lucky guess and actual objective knowledge, this deep dive is for you. In This Episode: We explore the branch of philosophy known as Epistemology—the study of knowledge itself. We break down the classic definition of knowledge as Justified True Belief (JTB) and examine the tension between Rationalism (knowledge through reason) and Empiricism (knowledge through experience). From Plato’s Allegory of the Cave to the modern "echo chambers" of the digital age, we investigate the limits of human understanding and the criteria we use to validate what we claim to "know." Why You Should Listen: Sharpen Your Discernment: Learn the fundamental frameworks to separate sound evidence from mere opinion or propaganda. Identify Cognitive Bias: Understand the structural flaws in human perception that often lead us toward "false certainties." Foundational Thinking: Master the "rules of the game" for any other field of study, whether it’s science, history,or psychology. Join the Conversation: If you found value in this deep dive into the human psyche, make sure to follow the show and leave a review. Your support helps us bring these timeless ideas to more people seeking clarity in an age of chaos. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: An Introduction to the Theory of Knowledge - http://amzn.to/1XV1mKT (affiliate link) Problems of Knowledge: A Critical Introduction to Epistemology - http://amzn.to/1U9cSfK (affiliate link) Visit http://www.academyofideas.com for more videos, video transcripts and more! Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2012/08/introduction-to-epistemology/ =================================================== --- ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    16 min
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Academy of Ideas is a thought-provoking deep dive into the minds of history’s greatest philosophers, psychologists, and economists. Hosted by two brothers from Canada, this podcast explores complex concepts from figures like Carl Jung, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Stoic thinkers to provide listeners with the tools for individual liberty and self-actualization. Each episode tackles the challenges of the modern world—from the "psychology of self-handicapping" to the "decline of the West"—aiming to help individuals escape mediocrity and find meaning in a sick society. It is an essential resource for those who believe that ideas rule the world and that personal growth is the ultimate form of rebellion. Become a Supporting Member and access all our membership videos - academyofideas.com/members/

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