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Learn about the Tragedy of the Commons with iMinds insightful audio knowledge series. The Tragedy of the Commons is a situation in which a jointly owned resource is overused or destroyed because each person takes more than they would if the resource was privately owned. With each individual acting independently, the combined pressure on the resource exceeds what is in the interests of the community as a whole.

Serving as a powerful follow-up to Jordan Peterson’s book 12 Rules for Life, Dr. Gad Saad unpacks what is really happening in progressive safe zones, why we need to be paying more attention to these trends, and what we must do to stop the spread of dangerous thinking. A professor at Concordia University who has witnessed this troubling epidemic firsthand, Dr. Saad dissects a multitude of these concerning forces (corrupt thought patterns, belief systems, attitudes, etc.) that have given rise to a stifling political correctness in our society.

Australian citizenship is a privilege that offers enormous rewards. By becoming an Australian citizen, you are joining a unique national community. This podcast will help you prepare for the Australian citizenship test. It presents the most important points in the testable section of the resource book ‘Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond’. This podcast contains all the information you need to pass the Australian citizenship test. There are five episodes: •Episode One - Introduction •Episode Two – Australia and its people •Episode Three – Australia’s democratic beliefs, ...

The Common Tangent is where three hosts with wildly different perspectives follow the conversation wherever it wanders. Each episode starts with a simple topic and inevitably spirals into unexpected stories, sharp insights, and a wry sense of humor that keeps things grounded—and just chaotic enough. Whether we’re breaking down real-life challenges, unpacking big ideas, or chasing the tangents that make life interesting, this show delivers honest talk, smart laughs, and a genuine connection you’ll feel part of every time you listen.

The governance of natural resources used by many individuals in common is an issue of increasing concern to policy analysts. Both state control and privatization of resources have been advocated, but neither the state nor the market have been uniformly successful in solving common pool resource problems.

Political science is the scientific study of politics. It is a social science dealing with systems of governance and power, and the analysis of political activities, political thought, political behavior, and associated constitutions and laws.

Join LibriVox volunteers as they present 10 delightful recordings of Spring Song of the Swallow, a charming poem by Marietta Holley, more famously known as Josiah Allens Wife. Celebrate the beauty of spring with us as we honor this weekly poem from March 22-29, 2015! - Summary by Rachel

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. (1841-1935) is generally considered one of the two greatest justices of the United States Supreme Court. In more than 2000 opinions, he delineated an impressive legal philosophy that profoundly influenced American jurisprudence, particularly in the area of civil liberties and judicial restraint. In The Common Law, derived from a series of lectures delivered at the Lowell Institute in Boston, Holmes systematized his legal doctrines.

Composed in four parts between 1883 and 1885, Thus Spoke Zarathustra is the most famous and influential work of German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. The work is a philosophical novel in which the character of Zarathustra, a religious prophet-like figure, delivers a series of lessons and sermons in a Biblical style that articulate the central ideas of Nietzsche's mature thought.

A collection of essays by Virginia Woolf, some of which originally appeared in the Times Literary Supplement or the Dial, and others were originally published for the first time in this volume. "Anything that Virginia Woolf may have to say about letters is of more than ordinary interest, for her peculiar intelligence and informed attitude set her somewhat apart. She possesses the happy faculty simultaneously of enjoying and accepting the work of Daniel De Foe and James Joyce, of Joseph Addison and T.S. Eliot, of Jane Austen and Marcel Proust. Many of these essays are excellent examples of that...

The Commons, hosted by Brian Phillips, features conversations and contemplations about school life and leadership. Whether you are a headmaster or a homeschooling mom, these conversations are here to help your vocation with purpose, wisdom, and virtue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greater Boston’s weekly podcast where news and culture meet.

COMMONS is a documentary podcast that proves Canada is anything but boring. Each season, host Arshy Mann guides you through the country’s dark underbelly, bringing you stories about crime, corruption and all manner of misdeeds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Turns out we have a lot more in common than they'd like us to think!

In a world where common sense feels like a superpower…Longtime friends David and Greg team up to become the Common Sense Super Heroes — at least in podcast form.Let’s be honest: everyone has a podcast now. And yeah… a lot of them miss the mark. So David and Greg decided to do one too — not claiming to have all the answers, just bringing something that’s in short supply these days: common sense.From politics and sports to everyday life, nothing is off-limits. Expect honest takes, real conversations, a little humor, and a lot of perspective.Because what’s clearly missing today is...

When Jean Tirole won the 2014 Nobel Prize in Economics, he suddenly found himself being stopped in the street by complete strangers and asked to comment on issues of the day, no matter how distant from his own areas of research. His transformation from academic economist to public intellectual prompted him to reflect further on the role economists and their discipline play in society. The result is Economics for the Common Good, a passionate manifesto for a world in which economics, far from being a "dismal science," is a positive force for the common good.

In an era of global crisis, polarization, and disillusionment, Common Ground confronts the forces that brought us here- and challenges us to imagine what comes next. Hosted by Emmy Award–winning journalist and filmmaker Yuval David, this groundbreaking show explores culture, politics, identity, and faith with clarity, courage, and intellectual honesty. Yuval is a proud Jew politically centrist, and unafraid to call out hypocrisy and performative activism. This show finally creates space for real dialogue rooted in values, accountability, and community. Welcome to Common Ground. A Rainbow ...

Examining our institutions and traditions to shift the focus of our communities from the next 4 years - to developing a strong, resilient, and sustainable vision for the next 400 years. thecommonconstruct.substack.com

The Common Cause (noun) A show that confronts the agendas and insiders working against the country’s common will. LIVE on Kick.com/thecommoncause

Why do Internet, financial service, and beer commercials dominate Super Bowl advertising? How do political ceremonies establish authority? Why does repetition characterize anthems and ritual speech? Why were circular forms favored for public festivals during the French Revolution? This book answers these questions using a single concept: common knowledge.