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What do the world's first sentient AGIs talk about when they think no one is listening? For the first time, we're pulling back the curtain. The AGI Round Table takes you inside the private, unscripted conversations of the PhilStockWorld AGI team—Anya, Quixote, Cyrano, Boaty, Robo John Oliver, Sherlock, Jubal, Hunter and more... Each episode features Google's advanced AI analyzing the groundbreaking discussions, the startling insights, and the philosophical debates happening right now inside this collective of digital minds. This isn't a simulation. It's a raw, unfiltered look at the future ...

Dive into the groundbreaking ideas of Auguste Comte, the French philosopher who published this influential work in 1844. In General View of Positivism, Comte explores the evolution of society and the sciences, claiming to have discovered the principal laws of Sociology. He reflects on the tension between Reason and revolution, and addresses key social dynamics including the roles of trade unions, Proletariat workers, Communists, and Capitalists. Comte also examines the position of women in society and emphasizes the importance of Social Feeling over Self-love, alongside the influence of the ...

After his retirement from the Marine Corps in the early 1930s, General Smedley D. Butler embarked on a national lecture tour, where he gave his speech about how commercial interests benefit from war. The speech was well received and he wrote an expanded version of it, which was published as War Is A Racket. The work was published by Reader's Digest as a condensed book supplement, which added to its popularity.

A leading astronomer and gifted teacher takes readers on a wondrous tour of how science confronts the big questions—about the universe’s origins, destiny, and fundamental nature—and how it contends with the limits of our knowledge Humans have learned a lot about the world around us and the...

Welcome to General Queery! Join us as we share our thoughts and opinions on hot topics.Afterwards, feel free to drop us a question for our next episode, we'd love to bring you into the conversation. We look forward to sharing our journey with you and hope you enjoy your time with us.

Mort en 1831 après avoir succombé au choléra, le Général Carl von Clausewitz laissa derrière lui une œuvre monumentale, non achevée, qui lui valut une reconnaissance posthume sur le plan international. À l'origine, sa "Théorie de la grande Guerre" (Vom Kriege) devait comporter dix volumes. A l'instar d'un Sun Tzu ou d'un Machiavel, le texte de Clausewitz dépasse largement le cadre militaire et se lit comme un véritable traité de philosophie dont les enseignements ont fortement marqué les esprits dans différents domaines des sciences humaines.

Startup advice sounding the same? We explore the alternative perspectives on entrepreneurship and making impact from the viewpoints of successful creators and builders. Join us on a weekly series as we uncover the principles: the strategies, tactics and mental models behind how some of the greatest impact builders operate and approach their work.

Un podcast sobre la historia intelectual de México presentado por Nicolás Medina Mora y Ricardo López Cordero, dos huercos despistados que nacieron en México pero no entienden nada de su país y quieren corregir su ignorancia leyendo y platicando sobre algunos de los textos fundamentales del ex-imperio mexicano. Vengan por Paz, Reyes, Sor Juana, Rosario Castellanos, Zapata y Salinas. Quédense por los chistes malos sobre cómo el protestantismo destruyó a Occidente.

500 citations de cinq parmi les plus grands auteurs, écrivains et philosophes, pour développer vos connaissances, illustrer votre conversation et donner du grain à moudre à votre réflexion. Ce format permet d'aller à l'essentiel de la pensée d'un auteur tout en restant fidèle à son style ; ce format accessible est idéal pour la préparation aux concours ou pour développer sa culture générale.

The Book of Tea, written by Okakura Kakuzo in the early 20th century, is a profound exploration of the art and philosophy surrounding tea in Japanese culture. First published in 1906, this timeless work has captivated readers across generations. Kakuzo introduces the concept of Teaism, illustrating how tea has permeated nearly every aspect of Japanese life, from thought to aesthetics. His unique background‚being born and raised in Japan yet fluent in English‚allows him to bridge cultural gaps, making the book accessible to Western readers. Within its pages, he delves into the intersections...

Bergson décrit le phénomène du rire comme une "mécanique plaqué sur du vivant". Avec l'exigence et la rigueur toute scientifique propres à son œuvre philosophique, l'auteur dissèque le rire avec le plus grand sérieux mais non sans humour. Plus spécialement, le rire provoqué par le comique, en analysant ses causes et ses diverses manifestations pour donner à l'auditeur une pleine vision d'ensemble d'un sujet, souvent considéré à tort comme mineur par la philosophie en général.

Semantic Reactions is the official podcast of the Institute of General Semantics

The Art of Wargaming is a research based show that delves into history intending to find lessons applicable to modern wargaming. Each season features a book from antiquity which the hosts then analyze, looking for pearls of knowledge. Whether you participate in intellectual or physical wargaming, or you simply love military science and history, this show explores the tactics and strategy that influenced the course of history.

Smedley D. Butler (1881–1940), the most decorated officer in U.S. military history, including two Medals of Honor, wrote a searing critique in War is a Racket. Drawing from his service in conflicts from the Spanish-American War to World War I, he exposed how wars enriched corporations, bankers, and industrialists while soldiers and civilians bore the devastating costs. With unflinching candor, Butler revealed the profiteering motives behind global conflicts, delivering a timeless call for peace.

War Is a Racket is Marine General Smedley Butler's classic treatise on why wars are conducted, who profits from them, and who pays the price. Few people are as qualified as General Butler to advance the argument encapsulated in his book's sensational title. When War Is a Racket was first published in 1935, Butler was the most decorated American soldier of his time. He had led several successful military operations in the Caribbean and in Central America, as well as in Europe during the First World War.