Posted inChemistry

Aluminum (Al), The Modern Metal: Lightweight Strength for Transportation and Packaging – Explore the Lightness, Strength, And Corrosion Resistance of Aluminum, Its Extraction From Bauxite Ore (Energy-Intensive Hall-Héroult Process), And Its Wide-Ranging Applications in Aircraft, Automobiles, Packaging (Cans, Foils), And Construction, A Key Metal of the Modern Age.

Aluminum (Al), The Modern Metal: Lightweight Strength for Transportation and Packaging - A Lecture (Professor enters the lecture hall, juggling a can of soda, an aluminum foil swan, and a…
Posted inChemistry

Plastics Precursors: The Chemical Building Blocks of Our Modern World – Explore Some of the Key Monomers and Chemicals Used to Produce Plastics (like Ethylene, Propylene, Vinyl Chloride, Styrene), Their Chemical Structures, And Their Industrial Production Methods, Revealing the Chemical Foundations of the Ubiquitous Plastic Materials That Shape Modern Life.

Plastics Precursors: The Chemical Building Blocks of Our Modern World – A Lecture (Professor Chemicus adjusts his oversized glasses, a mischievous glint in his eye. He taps the podium with…
Posted inChinese History

The May Fourth Movement: Igniting Nationalism and Modern Ideas – Explore the Impact of the May Fourth Movement on Chinese Nationalism, Intellectual Thought, And The Development of Modern Chinese Culture, As Students and Intellectuals Advocated for Change and Resistance to Foreign Influence.

The May Fourth Movement: Igniting Nationalism and Modern Ideas (Lecture Hall doors swing open with a dramatic flourish. A professor, Dr. Mei, sporting a slightly disheveled look and a mischievous…
Posted inReligion

Atheism in the Modern World: Growth and Visibility – Explore The Increasing Visibility And Openness Of Atheism In Many Parts Of The World, Examining The Role Of Science, Education, And The Internet In Facilitating Atheistic Perspectives, And The Diverse Forms Of Atheist Communities And Activism.

Atheism in the Modern World: Growth and Visibility - A Lecture (🔔 Class Bell Rings 🔔) Alright, settle down, settle down! Grab your metaphorical notebooks and pens (or, you know,…
Posted inPhilosophy

The Frankfurt School and Critical Theory: Critiquing Modern Society and Culture – Explore the Ideas of Philosophers Associated with the Frankfurt School (Adorno, Horkheimer, Marcuse) Who Developed Critical Theory To Analyze And Critique Modern Society, Culture, And Capitalism, Examining Issues Of Power, Alienation, And Ideology.

The Frankfurt School and Critical Theory: Critiquing Modern Society and Culture (Professor Flibbertigibbet clears his throat, adjusts his oversized spectacles, and beams at the class. He gestures dramatically with a…
Posted inFolklore

The Slender Man Phenomenon: A Modern Folklore Creepypasta Born Online – Explore the Origins, Evolution, and Global Spread of the Slender Man Myth, a Fictional Character Created on an Internet Forum That Developed Into a Form of Modern Folklore and Inspired Stories, Games, and Even Real-Life Events, Demonstrating How New Technologies Can Facilitate the Rapid Creation and Dissemination of Contemporary Legends and Their Impact.

The Slender Man Phenomenon: A Modern Folklore Creepypasta Born Online (Lecture: University of Modern Mythology & Meme Studies – Intro to Internet Lore 101) (Professor Quirke, PhD – Adjusts comically…
Posted inFolklore

The Influence of Folklore on Modern Literature, Film, and Games: Ancient Stories in New Forms – Explore How Contemporary Creators in Literature, Film, Television, and Video Games Draw Inspiration From and Adapt Traditional Folklore, Retelling Ancient Myths and Legends, Incorporating Folk Motifs, Characters, and Themes Into New Narratives and Works, Demonstrating the Enduring Power and Relevance of Traditional Stories in Modern Media and Entertainment.

The Influence of Folklore on Modern Literature, Film, and Games: Ancient Stories in New Forms - A Lecture (Imagine a slightly eccentric, tweed-clad professor with a mischievous glint in their…
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Urban Legends: Modern Mythology Spreading Through Conversation – Explore How Seemingly Believable Yet Unverifiable Stories About Strange Occurrences, Terrifying Encounters, and Bizarre Phenomena Circulate and Evolve Rapidly Through Society, Reflecting Our Contemporary Fears, Anxieties, and Cultural Norms in Tales Passed From Friend to Friend, Email to Social Media Post.

Urban Legends: Modern Mythology Spreading Through Conversation (🔔 Lecture Bell Rings 🔔) Alright everyone, settle down, settle down! Welcome to Urban Legends 101. I'm Professor Quirke, and I'll be your…