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David Boles: Human Meme

This Human Meme podcast is the inflection point for what it means to live a life of knowing. We are

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The most curious unrealized secret of the known world is that humanity’s survival hinges not on tech

Throughout history and into our contemporary world, the invocation of divinity in everyday life—part

Suspension of disbelief, as it is often understood today, traces its formal articulation to the Engl

In the mid-to-late 18th century, as portrait painters struggled to preserve their art form against t

Passive social murder is the quiet, systemic practice of allowing people to die through inaction and

A hitherto unacknowledged connection that threads through the entirety of philosophical writing—acro

Medical AI is not just a technological leap; it’s a cultural shift. When machines analyze our health

The case of Amanda Knox is a modern legal and cultural Rorschach test—sprawling, messy, and deeply p

In a quaint little home nestled among the cobbled streets of an English village, two British Shortha

Imagine, for a moment, the United States without its Department of Education—a federal entity establ

Disappointment is the uninvited guest at the table of life. It sits heavy in our hearts, clutches ou

Living in the future now—it’s a fascinating idea, isn’t it? We’re talking about those people who see

False prophets. Charlatans. Snake oil salesmen. These are the people who promise you truth, enlighte

The concept of the "Doorknob Confession" in therapy is a fascinating phenomenon, one that captures t

Now, that phrase: "Bold, Persistent Experimentation." It strikes you right in the heart, doesn’t it?

hYou know, the concept of a "Godwink" is really quite fascinating when you delve into it. At its cor

The idea of "not speaking ill of the dead" is a deeply rooted cultural and historical construct, and

The myth of Prometheus, the fire giver, is a rich and layered tale that has traversed cultures, idea

Factitious Disorder, often complex and deeply misunderstood, involves individuals deliberately fabri

Sartre's reflections on prejudice reveal not just the mechanics of anti-Semitism but the broader pat