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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 Philosophical Time Travel with a Dash of Existential Dread) Welcome, time travelers, armchair historians, and anyone who's…
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The Beginning of Economic Reforms (1978): Deng Xiaoping’s ‘Reform and Opening Up’ – Explore the Policies Initiated Under Deng Xiaoping to Introduce Market-Oriented Reforms, Open China to Foreign Investment, And Decentralize Economic Decision-Making, Examining the Gradual Process of Economic Liberalization and Its Profound Impact on Chinese Society and the Global Economy.

The Beginning of Economic Reforms (1978): Deng Xiaoping's 'Reform and Opening Up' – A Lecture on China's Economic Revolution (Professor slides a picture of a smiling Deng Xiaoping onto the…
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The Death of Mao Zedong (1976): The End of an Era and the Beginning of Change – Examine the Events Following the Death of Mao Zedong, Exploring the Power Struggles, The Arrest of the Gang of Four, And The Opportunities for Political and Economic Reform That Emerged After Decades of His Dominance.

The Death of Mao Zedong (1976): The End of an Era and the Beginning of Change (Lecture Style: Professor with a tendency towards tangents and dad jokes) (Professor adjusts glasses,…
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Philosophy of Language: How Does Language Work, and What is Meaning? Explore the Branch of Philosophy That Investigates The Nature Of Language, Its Relationship To Thought And Reality, How Meaning Is Created And Communicated, And The Role Of Language In Shaping Our Understanding Of The World.

Philosophy of Language: How Does Language Work, and What is Meaning? (Lecture Hall doors swing open with a dramatic flourish. A slightly disheveled professor, DR. LEXICON, steps onto the podium,…
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Philosophy of Technology: How Does Technology Shape Us and Our World? Explore the Philosophical Questions About The Nature, Impact, And Implications Of Technology, Asking How Technology Influences Human Life, Society, Values, And Our Understanding Of Ourselves And Reality.

Philosophy of Technology: How Does Technology Shape Us and Our World? (A Philosophical Romp) (Welcome, curious minds! Grab your thinking caps 🎩 and a cup of something caffeinated ☕ because…
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Nixon’s Visit to China (1972): A Diplomatic Breakthrough After Decades of Isolation – Examine the Historic Visit by US President Richard Nixon to the People’s Republic of China, Exploring the Secret Negotiations, The Geopolitical Context (Cold War), And The Significance of This Event in Opening Up Relations Between the Two Countries and Ending China’s International Isolation.

Nixon's Visit to China (1972): A Diplomatic Breakthrough After Decades of Isolation - A Lecture (Lecture hall lights dim, a slide appears with a photo of Nixon and Mao shaking…
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Animal Ethics: Do Animals Have Rights? Explore the Philosophical Questions About The Moral Status of Animals, Asking Whether Animals Have Rights, Whether It Is Morally Permissible To Use Animals For Food, Experimentation, Or Entertainment, And Examining Different Ethical Frameworks Applied to Our Treatment of Non-Human Animals.

Animal Ethics: Do Animals Have Rights? (A Lecture) (Professor Fluffernutter clears his throat, adjusts his oversized glasses, and surveys the auditorium with a twinkle in his eye. A small, plush…
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The Cultural Revolution (1966-1976): Mao’s Campaign to Preserve Communist Ideology and Purge Opponents – Explore the Social and Political Upheaval, The Role of the Red Guards, The Destruction of Cultural Heritage, And The Persecution of Millions, Examining the Causes, Course, And Devastating Impact of This Decade of Chaos and Violence on Chinese Society and Intellectual Life.

The Cultural Revolution (1966-1976): Mao's Wild Ride to Purify China (and Maybe Lose Control a Little) (Lecture Notes) Good morning, everyone! Buckle up, because today we're diving headfirst into one…
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The Great Leap Forward (1958-1962): Mao’s Ambitious Plan for Rapid Industrialization and Agricultural Collectivization – Examine the Policies, Implementation, And The Devastating Consequences of This Campaign, Which Led to Widespread Famine and Millions of Deaths, Highlighting the Failures of Central Planning and the Human Cost of Ideological Extremism.

The Great Leap Forward (1958-1962): Mao's Ambitious Plan for Rapid Industrialization and Agricultural Collectivization - A Lecture in Disaster ⚠️ (Disclaimer: This lecture contains descriptions of famine and death. While…
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Environmental Ethics: Our Moral Responsibilities to the Natural World – Explore the Branch of Ethics That Examines The Moral Relationship Between Humans And The Natural Environment, Asking Questions About Our Obligations To Protect Nature, The Moral Status Of Animals, And The Value Of Ecosystems, Addressing Issues Of Sustainability and Conservation.

Environmental Ethics: Our Moral Responsibilities to the Natural World - A Lecture (Professor enters the stage, wearing a slightly too-large safari hat and carrying a well-worn copy of Aldo Leopold's…