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The Hong Kong Protests (2019-2020): Demands for Democracy and Autonomy – Examine the Large-Scale Protests and Social Unrest in Hong Kong, Initially Sparked by an Extradition Bill, Exploring the Underlying Grievances Regarding Beijing’s Increasing Influence, Demands for Greater Democracy, And The Government’s Response, Highlighting Tensions Over the ‘One Country, Two Systems’ Framework.

Hong Kong Protests (2019-2020): A Lecture on Democracy, Dumplings, and Discontent (Welcome, esteemed students, to "History's Hotspots"! Today, we're diving headfirst into the spicy cauldron of Hong Kong's 2019-2020 protests.…
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Religious Tolerance and Intolerance: Accepting or Rejecting Different Beliefs – Explore The Concepts Of Religious Tolerance (Acceptance Of Different Religions) And Intolerance (Rejection Or Persecution Of Different Religions), Examining The Historical Examples Of Religious Tolerance And Intolerance, The Philosophical Arguments For Religious Freedom, And The Challenges Of Promoting Peaceful Coexistence Among Diverse Faiths.

Religious Tolerance and Intolerance: Accepting or Rejecting Different Beliefs - A Crash Course in Coexistence (and Why It Matters) 🤓 (Lecture Hall doors swing open with a dramatic flourish. Professor…
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The Belt and Road Initiative (Launched 2013): China’s Ambitious Global Infrastructure Plan – Explore the Massive Development Strategy Proposed by China, Aiming to Invest in Infrastructure Projects Across Asia, Europe, And Africa to Enhance Connectivity and Trade, Examining Its Goals, Scope, And The International Reactions and Controversies Surrounding the Initiative.

The Belt and Road Initiative (Launched 2013): China's Ambitious Global Infrastructure Plan - A Lecture (Professor emerges, adjusting spectacles and brandishing a laser pointer. The projector screen displays a map…
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Agnosticism: The Unknowability of God’s Existence – Explore The Philosophical Position Of Agnosticism, The View That The Existence Or Non-Existence Of God Is Unknown Or Unknowable, Examining The Reasoning Behind Agnosticism and Its Spectrum (From Weak Agnosticism to Strong Agnosticism) And How It Differs From Both Theism and Atheism.

Agnosticism: The Unknowability of God's Existence – A Philosophical Deep Dive 🧐 (Lecture Hall Ambiance: Soft Jazz playing, slightly too loud cough from the back row. You, the Professor, stride…
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The Establishment of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) (2016): China’s Growing Global Financial Influence – Examine the Founding of the AIIB, a Multilateral Development Bank Proposed by China, Exploring Its Goals (Funding Infrastructure Projects in Asia), Its Membership, And Its Role in Reflecting China’s Increasing Economic and Financial Influence on the Global Stage.

The Establishment of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) (2016): China's Growing Global Financial Influence - A Lecture (Professor emerges from behind a stack of books, adjusting spectacles, and brandishing…
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Atheism: Disbelief in the Existence of God or Gods – Explore The Philosophical Position Of Atheism, The Absence Of Belief In Any Deity Or Deities, Examining The Diverse Reasons For Atheism (Lack Of Evidence, Problem Of Evil, Logical Inconsistency), And The Perspectives Of Atheists On Morality, Meaning, And The Universe Without A Divine Being.

Atheism: No Gods, No Masters, Just… Existential Angst? 🤔 (A Humorous (But Informative!) Lecture on the Absence of Divine Belief) Welcome, everyone, to Atheism 101! Whether you're a devout believer,…
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The Chongqing and Bo Xilai Incident (2012): A Political Scandal Revealing Elite Tensions – Examine the Scandal Surrounding Bo Xilai, a Prominent Politician in Chongqing, Exploring the Allegations of Corruption and Abuse of Power, His Downfall, And What This Event Revealed About Political Factionalism and Power Struggles within the Chinese Communist Party.

The Chongqing and Bo Xilai Incident (2012): A Political Scandal Revealing Elite Tensions – A Lecture (Professor slides a picture of Bo Xilai onto the screen. He’s smiling, immaculately dressed,…
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Secularism: The Separation of Religion and State – Explore The Concept Of Secularism, Which Advocates For The Separation Of Religious Institutions And Authority From Government And Public Life, Examining The Philosophical Arguments For Secularism, Its Diverse Forms In Different Societies, And Debates About The Role Of Religion In The Public Sphere.

Secularism: The Separation of Religion and State - A Lecture 🎓 (Cue dramatic spotlight. Imagine a booming voice, perhaps with a slight British accent. Think Sir David Attenborough, but explaining…
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The Shanghai World Expo (2010): ‘Better City, Better Life’ – Explore the Hosting of the World’s Fair in Shanghai, Examining its Theme Focused on Urban Development and Sustainability, Its Massive Scale and Attendance, And Its Role in Showcasing Shanghai as a Global City and China’s Economic Progress.

The Shanghai World Expo (2010): "Better City, Better Life" - A Lecture on Urban Dreams and Chinese Ambition (Professor Snarkington adjusts his spectacles, a twinkle in his eye. He's wearing…
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Fundamentalism: Adhering to Literal Interpretations and Strict Observance – Explore The Phenomenon Of Religious Fundamentalism, Characterized By A Belief In The Literal Interpretation Of Sacred Texts, Strict Adherence To Traditional Doctrines And Practices, And Often A Rejection Of Modernity And Secularism, Examining Its Causes, Manifestations, And Impact In Different Religions.

Fundamentalism: Holding on Tight (Maybe Too Tight?) to the Sacred Texts (A Lecture on a Complex and Often Misunderstood Phenomenon) (Lecture Hall Image: A slightly chaotic lecture hall with students…