Talks, lectures, and keynotes.
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Not With A Bang, But With A Whimper
A sharp-edged survey of the State-of-the-world in the 21st Century. Echoing the words of T S Eliot, Not With a Bang With a Whimper looks at how philosophy and the great philosophers of the past might help us tackle the biggest concerns of the modern world; environmental catastrophe, the banking collapse, multiculturalism and religious extremism, digital surveillance and technological tyranny.
With 2500 years to draw upon, philosophy has a huge amount to offer to those looking to tackle the biggest problems facing humanity in the 21st century.
A Complete and Utter History of Philosophy
A wild romp through the entire history of philosophy, in just over an hour! From Thales right through to Wittgenstein this lecture spans the whole history of one of the worlds oldest disciplines.
Taking a look at the big sweep of ideas, as well as the vibrant and peculiar characters that populate the history of philosophy, this talk opens up philosophy to old hands and newcomers alike.
No Exit
A chilling production of Jean-Paul Sartre's philosophical and psychological thriller No Exit.
Originally performed at South Street Theatre, Reading in November 2010 - the production run included a hosted Q and A with the cast, crew, and creative team.
Race You to the Singularity
A gripping look at Ray Kurzweil's vision of the future: The Singularity. Exploring mathematics, philosophy, and modern technology Race you to the Singularity addresses some of the most compelling questions facing mankind. Combining a discussion of AI, consciousness, and modern technology - Race You To The Singularity asks big, searching questions about just what it is to be human in the 21st Century.
iThink therefore iAm
A mind-blowing exploration of modern technology and the philosophical questions it raises, iThink Therefore iAm is a powerful examination of some of the most pressing issues facing mankind. Examining personal identity, geopolitics, economics, and psychology this lecture is a riveting examination of the cutting edge of today's information revolution.
A Philosophical Miscellany
Hosted as an evening of 3 talks on a diverse range of topics including the keynote lecture 16th Century Blogging; Montaigne and the Philosophy of the Everyday. A lecture that took the often overlooked 16th century writer Michel de Montaigne and brought light to how the writings and philosophy of this long distant mind are not only powerfully relevant today but can also serve as a deep source of solace, inspiration, and wit. Montaigne is as much at home in the bubbling, discourse and self-reflection of the online communities of today as he is in the Essays of 16th Century France.
Do You Really Think What You Think You Think
Delving into the twin worlds of psychology and philosophy, this lecture is a mind-bending exploration of the life of the brain. Encompassing sensory illusions, the history of psychology and some astonishing stories from the fringes of brain science, Do You Really Think is a captivating journey into the world within us all.