Enrich Your Mind With Actual Facts and Expand Your Horizons Beyond Factualia - a podcast that deals with everything from philosophy, through politics to religion and science. From a project on sci-fi dystopias and our likelihood to reach any of them, Communist China’s past, present and future, the history of Ukrainian nationalism, and even the origins of the Rastafarian religion.
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Enrich Your Mind With Actual Facts and Expand Your Horizons Beyond Factualia - a podcast that deals with everything from philosophy, through politics to religion and science. From a project on sci-fi dystopias and our likelihood to reach any of them, Communist China’s past, present and future, the history of Ukrainian nationalism, and even the origins of the Rastafarian religion.
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June 12, 2023
Blade Runner Novel pt. 3 (Is the future a sci-fi dystopia? E09)
Description Are We Heading to a Dystopian Future? Chapter 5 part 3: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? / Philip K. Dick In part three of chapter 5 of our series, we dive into the religious themes and the role of mass media in Philip K. Dick's "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" as we explore the dystopian future it depicts. PROJECT PLAYLIST: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeH074uld-Gt4EBteRIEn9eyCYZ78kn0T SUPPORT MY WORK: -- Patreon: www.patreon.com/arsskepti -- Per Video PayPal Donation: https://www.powr.io/checkout_screen?unique_label=47d7f6c5_1587118477 -- One-Time PayPal Donation: https://www.powr.io/checkout_screen?unique_label=2d7f6371_1587118406 -- Updates, podcast, and more: www.factualya.com -- Get in touch: https://t.me/Joniversity -- Book on Amazon/Audible: Audible: https://amzn.to/43Bg3sv Book on Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3MNs7kv Book on Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3C6C2vH ABOUT: In this segment, we continue to unravel the societal and sociopolitical characteristics in "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick. We delve deeper into the novel's depiction of religion through Mercerism and the Christ-like figure, Wilbur Mercer. We'll examine the principles that motivate Mercerites and their views on 'killing the killers'. Additionally, we analyze the novel's representation of mass media through Buster Friendly and his Friendly Friends, exploring how mass entertainment is used to sway public opinion and undermine Mercerism.
June 3, 2023
Blade Runner Novel pt. 2 (Is the future a sci-fi dystopia? E08)
Description Are We Heading to a Dystopian Future? Chapter 5 part 2: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? / Philip K. Dick Dive deeper into the societal and sociopolitical aspects of Philip K. Dick's "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" in part two of chapter 5 of our dystopian future analysis series. PROJECT PLAYLIST: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeH074uld-Gt4EBteRIEn9eyCYZ78kn0T SUPPORT MY WORK: -- Patreon: www.patreon.com/arsskepti -- Per Video PayPal Donation: https://www.powr.io/checkout_screen?unique_label=47d7f6c5_1587118477 -- One-Time PayPal Donation: https://www.powr.io/checkout_screen?unique_label=2d7f6371_1587118406 -- Updates, podcast, and more: www.factualya.com -- Get in touch: https://t.me/Joniversity -- Book on Amazon/Audible: Audible: https://amzn.to/43Bg3sv Book on Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3MNs7kv Book on Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3C6C2vH ABOUT: In this installment of our series, we delve deeper into the societal and sociopolitical aspects of "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?". We'll examine the concept of emotional control through the Penfield mood organ, consider the representation of super-states and international governance, scrutinize the role of evil corporations, and unpack the novel's commentary on consumerism and class division.
May 27, 2023
Blade Runner Novel pt. 1 (Is the future a sci-fi dystopia? E07)
Description Are We Heading to a Dystopian Future? Chapter 5 part 1: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? / Philip K. Dick Embark on an exploratory journey through Philip K. Dick's dystopian science fiction masterpiece, "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" - the novel that inspired the iconic movie, Blade Runner. PROJECT PLAYLIST: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeH074uld-Gt4EBteRIEn9eyCYZ78kn0T SUPPORT MY WORK: -- Patreon: www.patreon.com/arsskepti -- Per Video PayPal Donation: https://www.powr.io/checkout_screen?unique_label=47d7f6c5_1587118477 -- One-Time PayPal Donation: https://www.powr.io/checkout_screen?unique_label=2d7f6371_1587118406 -- Updates, podcast, and more: www.factualya.com -- Get in touch: https://t.me/Joniversity -- Book on Amazon/Audible: Audible: https://amzn.to/43Bg3sv Book on Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3MNs7kv Book on Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3C6C2vH ABOUT: In this introduction video, we delve into "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?", a dystopian science fiction novel set in post-apocalyptic San Francisco. The story follows Rick Deckard, a bounty hunter tasked with eliminating rogue androids. We'll analyze the complex themes and societal characteristics presented in the book, including the post-nuclear war context, the obvious parallels to Chat GPT and revolution in AI and Artificial General Intelligence, Philip K. Dicks philosophical and theological views, the Cold War influences, and the philosophical musings on what makes us human, what is real, and what is fake.
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