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Karl Marx: Das Kapital’s Critique of Capitalism – Explore Karl Marx’s Major Work Das Kapital, Which Provided a Detailed Critique of Capitalism and Its Inherent Contradictions.

Karl Marx: Das Kapital's Critique of Capitalism – A Lecture (with Occasional Sass) (Opening music: A jaunty, slightly off-key rendition of "The Internationale" on a kazoo.) Alright, settle down class!…

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Art

Keith Haring’s Radiant Baby: Symbol of Life and Energy – Revisit Keith Haring’s Iconic Radiant Baby Symbol and Explore How It Represents Life, Energy, and Hope in His Public Art, Appearing in Various Forms and Locations Around the World.

Keith Haring's Radiant Baby: Symbol of Life and Energy (A Lecture Exploding with Joy and Day-Glo) Alright everyone, settle down, settle down! Grab your metaphorical spray cans and get ready…

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Art

Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Self-Portrait: Raw Expression and Artistic Identity – Explore Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Self-Portraits and How He Used Raw Lines, Symbols, and Text to Express His Identity, Struggles, and Place in the Art World as a Young Black Artist.

Jean-Michel Basquiat's Self-Portrait: Raw Expression and Artistic Identity (Lecture Starts - Cue the funky 80s synth music 🎶) Alright art aficionados, welcome, welcome! Today, we're diving deep into the vibrant,…

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Biography

Adam Smith: The Wealth of Nations – Explore Adam Smith’s Landmark Book The Wealth of Nations, Which Examined the Principles of Political Economy and the Benefits of Free Markets.

Adam Smith: The Wealth of Nations – A Comedic Dive into Economic Enlightenment 💡 (Professor Quirky's Guide to Understanding the Invisible Hand) Welcome, future economic titans (or at least, people…

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Art

Kara Walker’s Gone: An Historical Romance of a Civil War As It Occurred b’tween the Dusky Thighs of One Young Negress and Her Heart…: Silhouettes, History, and Sexual Politics – Explore Kara Walker’s Complex and Provocative Silhouette Installation That Blends Historical Imagery with Fantasy, Satire, and Sexual Themes to Confront the Legacy of Slavery and Racial Stereotypes.

Kara Walker's Gone: An Historical Romance of a Civil War As It Occurred b'tween the Dusky Thighs of One Young Negress and Her Heart...: Silhouettes, History, and Sexual Politics (Welcome,…

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Biography

John Maynard Keynes: The General Theory – Explore John Maynard Keynes’s Influential Book The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money, Which Revolutionized Macroeconomic Thought.

John Maynard Keynes: The General Theory – A Macroeconomic Revolution! 💡 (Lecture Hall - Imaginary, But Filled With Keen Students) Alright, settle down, settle down! Welcome, my eager economists, to…

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Art

Cindy Sherman’s Untitled #21: The Narrative Power of a Single Image – Revisit This Specific Film Still and Explore how Cindy Sherman Crafts a Compelling Story and Emotional Atmosphere in a Single Photograph Through Her Pose, Expression, and Staging.

Cindy Sherman's Untitled #21: The Narrative Power of a Single Image – Revisit This Specific Film Still (Lecture Hall: The air is thick with anticipation. A single spotlight illuminates a…

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Biography

George Soros: The Quantum Fund’s Impact – Explore George Soros’s Career as a Hedge Fund Manager and His Success in Navigating Global Financial Markets.

George Soros: The Quantum Fund's Impact - A Crash Course in Market Mayhem (and Genius?) (Lecture Hall, buzzing with anticipation. A projector displays a slightly pixelated image of George Soros…

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Art

Banksy’s Slave Labour (Bunting Boy): Child Labor and Social Critique – Examine Banksy’s Mural Depicting a Child Making Bunting, Highlighting Issues of Child Labor and Exploitation in the Production of Goods for Celebrations.

Banksy's Slave Labour (Bunting Boy): Child Labor and Social Critique – A Lecture (🎤 Clears throat, adjusts glasses, and a mischievous grin spreads across face) Alright class, settle down, settle…

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Biography

Warren Buffett: Berkshire Hathaway’s Success – Explore Warren Buffett’s Leadership of Berkshire Hathaway and His Strategy of Acquiring and Holding a Diverse Portfolio of Businesses.

Berkshire Hathaway's Success: A Buffettology Masterclass (Hold On, This Might Take a While!) (Grab your metaphorical Coca-Cola and a See's Candies bar – we're diving deep into the world of…

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