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Existentialism and Freedom: The Burden and Power of Choice – Explore the Existentialist Emphasis on Radical Freedom and the Idea That Because There is No Preordained Meaning, Individuals Are Condemned to Be Free and Must Take Full Responsibility for Their Choices, Experiencing Anxiety and Anguish as a Result of This Freedom.

Existentialism and Freedom: The Burden and Power of Choice – A Lecture (Professor slides onto the stage, adjusts his tie adorned with a tiny rubber chicken, and beams at the…
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The Power of the Name in Folklore: Beliefs About Naming and Identity – Explore The Cultural Beliefs About The Significance Of Names, The Power Associated With Knowing Someone’s True Name (Giving You Control Over Them), The Use Of Secret Or Hidden Names, And Rituals Related To Naming Children, Reflecting Ideas About Identity, Belonging, And The Connection Between A Name And A Person’s Essence Or Fate.

The Power of the Name in Folklore: Beliefs About Naming and Identity (Lecture Hall fades in. Professor Armitage, a jovial figure with tweed jacket and perpetually amused expression, stands at…
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Socrates and the Power of Questioning: The Philosopher Who Knew Nothing, Yet Taught Everything – Dive into the Socratic Method and His Relentless Pursuit of Truth Through Dialogue and Questioning Assumptions, Exploring Why He Was Both Revered and Condemned for Challenging the Status Quo in Ancient Athens.

Socrates and the Power of Questioning: The Philosopher Who Knew Nothing, Yet Taught Everything (Lecture Begins) Alright, settle down, settle down! Welcome, students, seekers of wisdom, and those who accidentally…
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Water Spirits and Deities: Guardians, Dangers, and the Power of Lakes, Rivers, and Oceans – Explore the Diverse Folklore of Water Spirits and Deities From Around the World, Beings Associated with Bodies of Water (Rivers, Lakes, Oceans, Springs), Reflecting Human Dependence on Water for Survival and Sustenance, As Well As the Fear and Respect for Water’s Power, Depth, and Unpredictability, Often Portrayed as Both Benevolent and Dangerous Figures.

Water Spirits and Deities: Guardians, Dangers, and the Power of Lakes, Rivers, and Oceans 🌊 Welcome, dear students, to Aquatics 101! Prepare to dive deep (pun intended!) into the fascinating…
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Legendary Objects: Swords, Artifacts, and Treasures of Folklore and Power – Explore the Myths and Legends Surrounding Powerful and Mystical Objects Like King Arthur’s Sword Excalibur, Thor’s Hammer Mjolnir, The Holy Grail, The Golden Fleece, and Other Legendary Artifacts, Uncovering Their Symbolic Meanings, The Quests to Obtain Them, and Their Perceived Power to Influence Fate, Grant Abilities, or Represent Spiritual or Political Authority.

Legendary Objects: Swords, Artifacts, and Treasures of Folklore and Power - A Lecture (Lecture Hall doors creak open, revealing a slightly disheveled Professor with a twinkle in their eye and…
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The Power of Folk Music to Tell Stories: Narratives Carried Through Generations – Explore How Folk Music Traditions Around the World Serve as a Powerful Vehicle for Storytelling, Preserving Historical Events, Personal Experiences, Social Commentary, and Cultural Values Through Poetic Lyrics, Evocative Melodies, and Repetitive Structures That Facilitate Oral Transmission and Memory.

The Power of Folk Music to Tell Stories: Narratives Carried Through Generations (A Lecture - Buckle Up, Buttercups!) (🎤🎶) Alright everyone, settle down, settle down! Welcome, welcome! Put away your…
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Socrates and the Power of Questioning: The Philosopher Who Knew Nothing, Yet Taught Everything – Dive into the Socratic Method and His Relentless Pursuit of Truth Through Dialogue and Questioning Assumptions, Exploring Why He Was Both Revered and Condemned for Challenging the Status Quo in Ancient Athens.

Socrates and the Power of Questioning: The Philosopher Who Knew Nothing, Yet Taught Everything (A Lecture: Prepare to Have Your Assumptions Grilled!) (🔔 Class Bell Rings 🔔) Alright, settle down,…
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Dragons: Mythical Beasts of Power and Symbolism Across Cultures – Explore the Diverse Portrayals and Rich Symbolism of Dragons in Folklore Around the World, From Benevolent, Rain-Bringing Creatures in East Asia to Fearsome, Treasure-Hoarding Monsters in European Mythology, Reflecting Different Cultural Values, Fears, and Understandings of Power and Nature.

Dragons: Mythical Beasts of Power and Symbolism Across Cultures (Lecture Transcript) (Professor Eldrin Blackwood, Department of Mythological Studies, University of Unseen Realms, adjusted his spectacles and beamed at the overflowing…
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Marina Abramović’s *The Artist is Present*: The Power of Gaze and Connection – Explore Marina Abramović’s groundbreaking performance at MoMA where she sat silently and invited visitors to sit opposite her, creating intense and often emotional connections through prolonged eye contact, demonstrating the profound power of presence and human connection in the context of performance art and the artist’s body as a medium for exploring shared human experiences and vulnerabilities, making the audience an active participant in the artwork and blurring the lines between performer and viewer.

Marina Abramović's The Artist is Present: The Power of Gaze and Connection (Lecture Begins: Dramatic spotlight illuminates a single chair on stage. A recording of a slow, melancholic Balkan folk…