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The Founding of the People’s Republic of China (1949): Mao Zedong Proclaims a New Era – Examine the Events Leading up to and Including the Proclamation of the PRC in Beijing, Exploring the Significance of This Moment for China and the World, Marking the End of the Civil War and the Establishment of Communist Rule on the Mainland.

The Founding of the People's Republic of China (1949): Mao Zedong Proclaims a New Era – From Civil War Chaos to Communist Control (Lecture Introduction - A Dramatic Entrance! 🎤💥)…
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The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: Moral Machines? Explore the Philosophical and Ethical Questions Surrounding the Development and Deployment of Artificial Intelligence, Including Issues Of Responsibility, Bias, Autonomy, And Whether AI Can Or Should Be Given Moral Status.

The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: Moral Machines? Buckle Up, Buttercup! 🤖🤔🤯 (A Lecture in Four Acts: From Algorithmic Angst to Existential Explosions) Welcome, bright sparks, to the wild, wacky, and…
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The Chinese Civil War (1945-1949): The Final Showdown Between Nationalists and Communists – Explore the Resumption of the Civil War After the Defeat of Japan, Examining the Military Strategies, Political Support, And Key Turning Points That Led to the Communist Victory and the Retreat of the Nationalists to Taiwan.

The Chinese Civil War (1945-1949): The Final Showdown Between Nationalists and Communists – A Lecture (Professor clears throat, adjusts glasses, and beams at the class) Alright, settle down, settle down!…
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The Problem of Identity: Who Am I, Throughout My Life? Explore the Philosophical Questions About Personal Identity, Asking What Makes A Person The Same Person Over Time, Despite Changes In Their Physical Body And Mental States, Examining Concepts Like Memory, Consciousness, And The Continuity Of Self.

The Problem of Identity: Who Am I, Throughout My Life? (A Philosophical Rollercoaster) (Lecture Hall Projection: A cartoon image of a person morphing from a baby into an old person,…
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The Nanjing Massacre (1937): A Horrific Atrocity During the Japanese Invasion – Examine the Brutal Events That Occurred After the Fall of Nanjing, Exploring the Widespread Murder, Rape, And Atrocities Committed by Japanese Troops Against Chinese Civilians and Disarmed Soldiers, Remaining a Deeply Painful and Controversial Historical Event.

The Nanjing Massacre (1937): A Horrific Atrocity During the Japanese Invasion (A Lecture on a Dark Chapter of History) (⚠️ Content Warning: This lecture discusses graphic violence, sexual assault, and…
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The Problem of Time: Is Time Real, or Just an Illusion? Explore the Philosophical Puzzles Surrounding The Nature Of Time, Asking Whether Time Is Linear, Cyclical, Or An Illusion Of Human Perception, Examining Concepts Like Past, Present, And Future, And The Experience Of Temporality.

The Problem of Time: Is Time Real, or Just an Illusion? 🕰️🤯 (Welcome, everyone! Grab your thinking caps and a cup of coffee – strong coffee, preferably – because we're…
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The Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945): China’s Total War Against Japanese Invasion – Explore the Brutal and Devastating Conflict That Resulted from Japan’s Full-Scale Invasion of China, Examining Major Battles (Like the Battle of Shanghai and Nanjing Massacre), The Formation of a United Front (Briefly) Between Nationalists and Communists, And The Immense Suffering of the Chinese People.

The Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945): China's Total War Against Japanese Invasion - A Lecture (Professor wanders onto stage, adjusts glasses, sips tea dramatically) Alright everyone, settle down, settle down! Today,…
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Philosophy of Art: What Makes Something Art, and Why Does It Matter? Explore the Philosophical Questions About The Definition And Nature Of Art, Its Purpose, Its Relationship To Beauty, Emotion, And Meaning, And How We Experience And Value Artistic Creations Across Different Mediums and Cultures.

Philosophy of Art: What Makes Something Art, and Why Does It Matter? (A Lecture) (Professor Quirke adjusts his tweed jacket, nearly dislodging a precarious stack of books. He beams at…
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The Long March (1934-1935): The Communists’ Epic Retreat and Struggle for Survival – Examine the grueling Military Retreat by the Red Army from Nationalist Forces, Exploring the Incredible Hardship, Loss of Life, And The Emergence of Mao Zedong as a Key Leader, Becoming a Defining Event in CCP History and Mythology.

The Long March (1934-1935): The Communists' Epic Retreat and Struggle for Survival – A Lecture (Professor strides onto the stage, adjusting glasses and beaming at the audience. A projector screen…
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Philosophy of History: Does History Have a Direction or Meaning? Explore the Philosophical Questions About The Nature And Purpose Of History, Asking Whether Historical Events Follow A Predictable Pattern, Whether History Has A Meaning Or Goal, And How We Understand And Interpret The Past.

Philosophy of History: Does History Have a Direction or Meaning? (A Lecture in Three Acts, Starring Time, Chance, and a Whole Lot of Philosophers) (🔔 Lecture Bell Rings 🔔) Alright,…