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Join two curious STEM students on a journey to peel back the layers of some of the most complex and divisive philosophical questions. They will tackle their many disagreements through logical, fiery debate which will illuminate the truth and burn away the falsehoods. Get ready for wild opinions, unexpected arguments, and a genuine sense of camaraderie.
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HI! WELCOME TO THE PROMETHEAN PERSPECTIVE! A podcast grounded in John 15:13 which emphasizes that "There is no greater gift than to lay down one's life for another". Christ exemplified this through His own sacrificial love and invites each and everyone of us to this same vocation of love through the life of the Catholic Church. I’m your host Emily Rybak and I’m humbly thrilled to share simple, holy, truthful perspectives that abound with life.The Promethean Perspective: No Greater Love Podca ...
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Send us a text A peculiar crypt with the violently broken bones of the young God-King of Egypt, his widow's secret letter, and his enemies' poems all point to a strange conclusion: Tutankhamun, history's most famous Pharaoh was murdered in cold blood. Sources: Suppiluliuma statue: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fe/Neo-Hittite_King…
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Send us a text This week we explore the life, reign, and death of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, the culture of New Kingdom Egypt, and lay the groundwork for a thrilling in investigation: was he murdered? Sources: Suppiluliuma statue: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fe/Neo-Hittite_King_Suppiluliuma%2C_9th_century_AD%2C_found_at_the_site_of_K…
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Send us a text Today we brutally dissect the tenth section of David Hume's Magnum Opus "An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding", pertaining to the possibility of miracles. Join us as we compare a respected 18th-century philosopher to a cantankerous toddler, accusing him of contradiction, tautology and assorted nonsense. Support the show…
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Send us a text The world changed forever on March 15th 44BC. Julius Caesar, the victorious general turned "democratic" dictator was brutally killed on the senate floor by 23 supposed allies, close friends, and even his son. Join us as we explore this event, its almost surreal prelude, and its thunderous consequences. Support the show…
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Send us a text In this episode , we unravel the myth of the questing beast, a medieval tale mystified by vivid imaginations and rumours of the time. And don't worry, Misha's narrative skills weave a story that will leave a very satisfying aftertaste, so do stick around to the end. Rather often in human history, reality lends itself to be supremely …
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Send us a text Circumnavigating the globe in 1519 was one of the most ambitious voyages ever conceived. Harried by deadly sees, strange natives, and a treacherous crew, this mission proved more dangerous than could ever be expected. Join us as we explore it's many twists and turns Sources: Information: Over the Edge of the World by Laurence Bergree…
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Send us a text An often misunderstood poetry form, Haikus can tell us a lot about Japanese culture, thought patterns, and even their wildlife. This episode, Bobby tries to explain to Misha their rich history, ephemeral characteristics, and why on earth he should care? So pour yourself a cup of green tea, lean back, close your eyes and enjoy the jou…
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Send us a text No doctrine has been taught more consistently throughout the history of philosophy than the general immorality of lying. Yet few doctrines have been as contentious as the specifics and boundaries of the previous proposition. Join us as we discuss everything from Santa Claus, to nazis at the door from the perspective of diverse philos…
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Send us a text Why did Hitler's deputy steal his fighter jet? When did Roman Generals prance around with red face paint? How did a knot-based writing system conquer a continent? All this and more in this week's Tea and Biscuits, with a very special guest... Support the showMisha & Bobby által
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Send us a text Would an all-good God wish to destroy all evil, and an all-powerful God achieve all that he wishes? This is the root of the most popular anti-theistical argument since the Renaissance. Today we discuss its history, assumptions, and flaws. Judge for yourself whether we chopped it down, or missed the forest for the trees. Support the s…
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Send us a text In tropical Haiti, the dead are buried in concrete vaults, while self-proclaimed zombies roam the streets. Meanwhile, noble Vienna is home to an opera-style stable showing off its signature horse breed, whose graceful demeanor conceals unique abilities. All this and more on this week's Tea & Biscuits. Support the show…
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Send us a text Invictus is the ragged shout of triumphant defiance from the wildly bearded lips of a flesh-and-blood Long John Silver amidst the barbaric ministrations of 19th century surgeons. Its deep messages and polarising lessons deserve to be examined with utmost thuroughness. Support the showMisha & Bobby által
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Send us a text Welcome back to the relaxed, informal cousin of Promethean Onion. Pour yourself a cup, get comfy, and find out how Walter Scott beat a dead horse back to life, what is the secret to Dune's haunting melodies, and which one of us has the better Scottish accent. Support the showMisha & Bobby által
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Send us a text Our first episode with a guest on the show; meet our good friend Lili, whose formal education in International Relations will help us navigate the thorny topic (hopefully) without getting murdered. Are UN peacekeepers war criminals? Should there be a world state? Does international law really exist? Join us and find out. Support the …
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Send us a text Prepare to embark on a mind-bending exploration into the labyrinthine corridors of belief and faith. Delving deep into the realms of philosophy and literature, this episode navigates the intricate musings of existentialist Kierkegaard, the profound insights of Victor Frankl, and the whimsical wisdom of Terry Pratchett. Join us as we …
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Send us a text In this emotional an eventful episode, we discuss pride, and its impact on the human mind. Literary allusions, personal anecdotes, and logical induction come together to weave a net in which such a turbid, multifaceted concept can be contained. To Oscar Wilde it was an elixir of courage, to C.S. Lewis, a lizard whispering lies. Join …
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Send us a text Is secession immoral? Is the Geneva convention a joke? Who should Crimea really belong to? In this episode, we are tackling the ethics of war, and it gets controversial! New into and outro by our editor, plugp (https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ViQwib5E4V2rD1HBDukp7). Support the showMisha & Bobby által
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Send us a text Join us in this thought-provoking episode as we explore the fundamental question of who deserves human rights and the criteria that underpin their allocation. Delving deeper into the realm of rights, we also examine the intriguing distinctions between human and animal rights, unraveling their unique implications and ethical considera…
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The first thing to understand about the “Austrian School” is that it doesn’t exist. What Hayek, von Mises and others put forward is not Austrian at all; it is imperial British Economics, specifically the economics of the 19th century British Empire.Read along here, https://www.larouchepac.com/it_s_time_to_learn_real_american_economics_part_2…
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If we look at the empty plots of land where our manufacturing once thrived; if we look at the poverty and anarchy in our cities; if we look at the material and spiritual devastation throughout the “opioid belt;” if we look at the lack of opportunities and inspiration for our upcoming generation of young adults;—if we take in the full sweep of all o…
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The ideas which created the American Republic do not come down to us from John Locke or other oligarchical spokesmen of the British Empire. If you wish to understand the truth about America, study instead the sermons of John Robinson of the Plymouth Church; or the writings of Cotton Mather; or Benjamin Franklin’s lifelong pursuit of scientific inve…
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In 1461, only nine years after the birth of Leonardo da Vinci, Louis XI ascended the throne of France, this at a time when the radiance of the Italian Renaissance was approaching its zenith. The reign of Louis coincided with—and was a lawful product of—that Renaissance. This was the beginning of the modern sovereign nation state and the beginning o…
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“Come One. Come All. It’s the ‘Thrilla in Manilla’. It’s the great Ali vs. Frazier rivalry. Get your tickets today!”This is how the imaginary rivalry between Friedrich Hayek and John Maynard Keynes has been popularized,—sort of as a Battle of the Titans, only now in the economic arena. But unlike the real Ali and Frazier, who bloodied each other un…
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In this installment of the Hillsdale/Hayek series, my intention was to report on Hayek’s magnum opus, The Constitution of Liberty. I must begin, however, by claiming that I, Robert Ingraham, deserve some form of literary Purple Heart for having subjected myself to such a mind-damaging experience. The book is excruciatingly boring, shallow, and repe…
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