Academy of Ideas
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Academy of Ideas is a podcast that explores the ideas of major philosophers, psychologists, and economists. It is hosted by two brothers from Canada and examines thinkers such as Carl Jung, Friedrich Nietzsche, and the Stoics. Episodes discuss modern challenges like self-handicapping and cultural decline, with an emphasis on individual liberty and self-actualization. The show aims to help listeners find meaning and avoid mediocrity. It also offers supporting-member content.
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The Psychology of Self-Deception 04.10.2026 14минSupport Us:Uploaded 27-07-17Patreon ► (Get access to subscriber only videos): https://www.patreon.com/academyofideasBitcoin ► 1P6ntukFENP1nvEf4bJNj3tsDEuiSyUFW6 Paypal ► https://www.paypal.me/academyofideas=====In this video we examine the phenomenon of self-deception, looking at why we deceive ourselves, the detrimental effects that arise from it and whether we can rid ourselves of our deceptions to improve our lives.=====Get the transcript ► http://academyofideas.com/2017/07/psychology-of-self-deception/Sign up for our newsletter ► http://academyofideas.com/newsletter/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Is Humanity Doomed? | Carl Jung on Curing a Sick Society 04.10.2026 15минBecome a Supporting Member and access 14 courses and 52 videos available only to members ► http://academyofideas.com/members/ Prefer to Support us with a One-Time Donation? Paypal ► https://www.paypal.me/academyofideas Bitcoin: 1P6ntukFENP1nvEf4bJNj3tsDEuiSyUFW6 Get the transcript https://academyofideas.com/2022/03/is-humanity-doomed-carl-jung-on-healing-a-sick-society/ Subscribe on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/academyofideas Subscribe on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@academyofideas:3 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/academyofideas/ Podcast: Subscribe to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dio7KUNuDHErlMumZtNt6 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hY2FkZW15b2ZpZGVhcy5jb20vZmVlZC9wb2RjYXN0Lw iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/academy-of-ideas/id1364706343 Intro and Outro music composed by Roberto Cipollina Visit academyofideas.com for more content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Nietzsche and Zapffe: Beauty, Suffering, and Genius's Nature 04.10.2026 15минBecome a Supporting Member and get access to exclusive videos: https://academyofideas.com/members/ ======== In this video we explore the ideas of Peter Wessel Zapffe and Friedrich Nietzsche, specifically the ideas that individuals utilize repressional mechanisms to protect themselves from the "pain of living", and how art and beauty can be a stimulus to life. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: The Conspiracy Against the Human Race: Thomas Ligotti - http://amzn.to/1WR3S5v (affiliate link) Visit http://www.academyofideas.com for more videos, video transcripts and more! =================================================== --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Why Lying to Yourself is Ruining Your Life 04.10.2026 18минBecome a Supporting Member! ► http://academyofideas.com/members/Uploaded 03-01-24Access the transcript and the art used in the video:https://academyofideas.com/2024/01/why-lying-to-yourself-is-ruining-your-life/Substack - https://theacademyofideas.substack.com/Twitter - https://twitter.com/academyofideasInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/academyofideas/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2dio7KUNuDHErlMumZtNt6iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/academy-of-ideas/id1364706343Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/academyofideasOdysee - https://odysee.com/@academyofideas:3Prefer to Support us with a One-Time Donation?Paypal ► https://www.paypal.me/academyofideasBitcoin: 1P6ntukFENP1nvEf4bJNj3tsDEuiSyUFW6Visit academyofideas.com for all our content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
The Psychological Benefits of Contemplating Death 04.10.2026 8минBecome a Supporting Member (Join us through Paypal or Patreon) Learn More here ► http://academyofideas.com/members/Uploaded 31-01-18**Get access to Member videos!**===Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/academyofideasBitcoin ► 1P6ntukFENP1nvEf4bJNj3tsDEuiSyUFW6 Paypal ► https://www.paypal.me/academyofideas===In this video we examine the psychological benefits of periodically contemplating death, a practice which has roots stretching back thousands of years.=== Get the transcript (and find links to the paintings used in the video) ► http://academyofideas.com/2018/01/psychological-benefits-of-contemplating-death/Sign up for our newsletter (get access to a Member-only video) ► http://academyofideas.com/newsletter/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Eric Hoffer: The True Believer and The Psychology of Mass Movements 04.10.2026 13минIn this lecture we examine Eric Hoffer's fascinating analysis of mass movements. We look at their causes, those most prone to join a mass movement, the role of leaders and intellectuals in such movements, and more. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Reading: The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements - http://amzn.to/1XUZ7HD (affiliate link) Visit http://www.academyofideas.com for more videos, video transcripts and more! =================================================== --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Fear Psychosis and the Cult of Safety - Why are People so Afraid? 04.10.2026 18минBecome a Supporting Member and access 14 courses and 64 videos available only to Members ► http://academyofideas.com/members/Uploaded 02-04-22Prefer to Support us with a One-Time Donation?Paypal ► https://www.paypal.me/academyofideasBitcoin: 1P6ntukFENP1nvEf4bJNj3tsDEuiSyUFW6Get the transcript and access a gallery/links to the art used:https://academyofideas.com/2022/04/fear-psychosis-and-the-cult-of-safety/Subscribe on Rumble:https://rumble.com/c/academyofideasSubscribe on Odysee:https://odysee.com/@academyofideas:3Podcast:Subscribe to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dio7KUNuDHErlMumZtNt6Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hY2FkZW15b2ZpZGVhcy5jb20vZmVlZC9wb2RjYXN0LwiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/academy-of-ideas/id1364706343Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/academyofideas/Intro and Outro music composed by Roberto CipollinaVisit academyofideas.com for more content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
How to Fortify the Mind During Times of Crisis 04.10.2026 13минBecome a Supporting Member (Join us with Paypal or Credit Card) Learn More here ► http://academyofideas.com/members/ **Gain access to our growing library of Membership videos and courses!** === Get the transcript (and a gallery of the art work) ► https://academyofideas.com/2020/03/how-to-fortify-the-mind-in-times-of-crisis/ === Podcast: Subscribe to us on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/academy-of-ideas/id1364706343 Subscribe to us on Spotify! === Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/academyofideas/ === Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/academyofideas Bitcoin ► 1P6ntukFENP1nvEf4bJNj3tsDEuiSyUFW6 Paypal ► https://www.paypal.me/academyofideas === Sign up for our newsletter ► www.academyofideas.com/newsletter/ === Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Existential Psychotherapy: Mortality, Freedom, Solitude, Purposelessness 04.10.2026 14минRecommended Readings: Existential Psychotherapy by Irvin Yalom - http://amzn.to/2bzoc9C (affiliate link) =================================================== In this video we introduce existential psychotherapy, which proposes that many psychological disorders are the result of the individual’s inability to reconcile themselves to ultimate concerns such as death, meaninglessness, freedom, and isolation. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/academyofideas Get the transcript http://academyofideas.com/2016/08/existential-psychotherapy-death-freedom-isolation-meaninglessness/ =================================================== --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Creativity and the Drive for Excellence 04.10.2026 15минBecome a Supporting Member and get access to exclusive videos: https://academyofideas.com/members/ ======== In this lecture we investigate Richard Taylor's idea, building on the thought of Aristotle, that personal excellence is best attained through the cultivation of one's capacity for creativity. =============================================== Support us on Patreon by donating any amount per video: https://www.patreon.com/academyofideas Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2014/01/creativity-and-the-pursuit-of-excellence/ ================================================== --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Life as a Quest - The Antidote to Squandered Living 04.10.2026 16минAccess 40+ membership videos (more added each month) ► http://academyofideas.com/members/ **Join via Paypal or Credit Card** === Get the transcript (and a gallery of the art work) ► https://academyofideas.com/2020/04/life-as-a-quest-the-antidote-to-a-wasted-existence/ === Podcast: Subscribe to us on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/academy-of-ideas/id1364706343 Subscribe to us on Spotify! === Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/academyofideas/ === Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/academyofideas Bitcoin ► 1P6ntukFENP1nvEf4bJNj3tsDEuiSyUFW6 Paypal ► https://www.paypal.me/academyofideas === Sign up for our newsletter ► www.academyofideas.com/newsletter/ === Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Epicurus and the Virtuous Life 04.10.2026 10минIn this lecture we discuss the ethics of Epicurus, an Ancient Greek philosopher who ascribed to hedonism and claimed that pleasure is the greatest good in life. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: The Essential Epicurus - http://amzn.to/1TGCROB (affiliate link) Reclaiming Epicurus - http://amzn.to/1WWy5AO (affiliate link) Visit http://www.academyofideas.com for more videos, video transcripts and more! =================================================== Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Sudden Personality Change and the Psychological Rebirth 04.10.2026 15минBecome a Supporting Member (Join us with Paypal or Credit Card) Learn More here ► http://academyofideas.com/members/ **Gain access to our growing library of Membership videos and courses!** === Podcast: Subscribe to us on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/academy-of-ideas/id1364706343 Subscribe to us on Spotify! === Get the transcript (and a gallery of the art work) ► https://academyofideas.com/2019/07/rapid-personality-change-psychological-rebirth/ === Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/academyofideas Bitcoin ► 1P6ntukFENP1nvEf4bJNj3tsDEuiSyUFW6 Paypal ► https://www.paypal.me/academyofideas === Sign up for our newsletter ► www.academyofideas.com/newsletter/ === In this video we explore the process of rapid personality transformation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
How Depression Facilitates Self-Transformation 04.10.2026 23минBecome a Supporting Member! ► http://academyofideas.com/members/Uploaded 01-06-24Access the transcript and art used in the video:https://academyofideas.com/2024/06/how-depression-facilitates-self-transformation/Substack - https://theacademyofideas.substack.com/Twitter - https://twitter.com/academyofideasInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/academyofideas/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2dio7KUNuDHErlMumZtNt6iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/academy-of-ideas/id1364706343Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/academyofideasOdysee - https://odysee.com/@academyofideas:3Prefer to Support us with a One-Time Donation?Paypal ► https://www.paypal.me/academyofideasBitcoin: 1P6ntukFENP1nvEf4bJNj3tsDEuiSyUFW6Visit academyofideas.com for all our content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Suffering and Self-Overcoming 04.10.2026 8минHow to Support Us:Uploaded 03-05-17Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/academyofideasBitcoin: 1P6ntukFENP1nvEf4bJNj3tsDEuiSyUFW6 PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/academyofideasAmazon Affiliate Link: http://amzn.to/2kI9BuL===========================In this video we examine subjective helplessness, a pernicious mindset held by far too many people in the modern day. We also look at how reframing our thoughts about failure and suffering can help in overcoming this affliction.===========================Sign up for our mailing list: http://academyofideas.com/newsletter/Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2017/05/helplessness-suffering-power-to-overcome=========================== Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Socrates: The Socratic Conundrum 04.10.2026 14минIn this lecture we investigate what is known as the Socratic problem, which is the problem as to whether we can arrive at knowledge of the historical Socrates, or whether he will always remain nothing but a work of fiction. We also look at the Socrates of Plato's dialogues, and consider the question as to whether Plato was using Socrates as a mouthpiece for his own views, or espousing the actual ideas of the real Socrates. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: Socrates A Life Examined - Luis Navia - http://amzn.to/1TKy3HZ (affiliate link) For more videos, video transcripts, and more, visit: http://academyofideas.com/ =================================================== --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Introduction to Schopenhauer: Schopenhauer's Ethical Philosophy 04.10.2026 20минIn this lecture we look at what it means for us as human beings to manifestations of will, and investigate how Schopenhauer thought this knowledge should influence how we live. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: The World as Will and Representation - Arthur Schopenhauer - http://amzn.to/1WR65xJ (affiliate link) The Philosophy of Schopenhauer - Bryan Magee -http://amzn.to/1WR5FHv (affiliate link) Schopenhauer: Robert Wicks - http://amzn.to/1TKwk5t (affiliate link) Visit http://www.academyofideas.com for more videos, video transcripts and more! For more videos visit: http://www.academyofideas.com/ ================================================== --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Carl Jung - How Life Alters After 40 04.10.2026 16минAccess 100+ membership videos! ► http://academyofideas.com/members/ Access the transcript and art used in the video - https://academyofideas.com/2025/11/carl-jung-how-life-changes-after-40/ Substack - https://theacademyofideas.substack.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/academyofideas Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/academyofideas/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2dio7KUNuDHErlMumZtNt6 iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/academy-of-ideas/id1364706343 Visit academyofideas.com for all our content. --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Introduction to Carl Jung - Individuation, the Persona, the Unconscious Shadow, and the Self 04.10.2026 17минBecome a Supporting Member and get access to exclusive videos: https://academyofideas.com/members/ ================================================= In the second part of our introduction to Jung (link to part 1 below) we examine the individuation process, dream analysis, the persona, the shadow, the anima/animus, and the Self. Watch our first video on Jung: https://youtu.be/j0KzUS0b_uc ================================================= Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/academyofideas Get the transcript here: http://academyofideas.com/2016/02/introduction-to-carl-jung-individuation-the-persona-the-shadow-and-the-self/ ================================================= --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Why are People Sheeplike in their Obedience to Authority? 04.10.2026 2минBecome a Supporting Member and access 72+ premium videos, with more added each month - https://academyofideas.com/members/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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