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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Anxiety and Depression - A Retreat into a Constricted World 27.09.2026 10minBecome a Supporting Member and access 14 courses and 64 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 and access a gallery/links to the art used: https://academyofideas.com/2022/04/anxiety-and-depression-a-retreat-into-a-constricted-world/ Subscribe on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/academyofideas Subscribe on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@academyofideas:3 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 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/academyofideas/ Intro and Outro music composed by Roberto Cipollina Visit academyofideas.com for more content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Stoicism: Writings from a Stoic and the Wisdom of Seneca 27.09.2026 10minGet the book: http://amzn.to/2cKeG6J (affliliate link) In this video we dive into the wisdom contained in the Stoic Seneca's classic work, Letters from a Stoic. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/academyofideas Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2016/09/seneca-letters-from-a-stoic =================================================== --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Why You Should Pretend to Be Less Intelligent than You Are 27.09.2026 15minAccess 130+ membership videos! ► http://academyofideas.com/members/Access the transcript and a gallery of the art used - https://academyofideas.com/2026/05/why-you-should-pretend-to-be-less-intelligent-than-you-are/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/id1364706343Visit academyofideas.com for all our content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
The Psychology of Authenticity 27.09.2026 10minBecome a Supporting Member (Join us through Paypal or Patreon) Learn More here ► http://academyofideas.com/members/ **Get access to Member videos!** === Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/academyofideas Bitcoin ► 1P6ntukFENP1nvEf4bJNj3tsDEuiSyUFW6 Paypal ► https://www.paypal.me/academyofideas === In this video we examine what it means to live authentically and the importance of doing so. === Get the transcript (and find links to the paintings used in the video) ► http://academyofideas.com/2017/12/psychology-of-authenticity/ 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 -
The Dangers of Blaming Your Parents for Your Problems 27.09.2026 2minAccess this video and 95+ others exclusive to AOI members! - https://academyofideas.com/members/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
The Psychology of the Devouring Mother 27.09.2026 4minAccess our 6-part series on The Psychology of the Man-Child - https://academyofideas.com/members/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Getting to Know Thales, Anaximenes, and Anaximander 27.09.2026 16minIn this lecture we investigate the ideas of the first three Presocratics, who are referred to as the Milesians: Thales, Anaximander and Anaximenes. In particular, we will explain how they were in search of the arche, or the underlying source and origin of the world. Furthermore, we will show how the Milesians were engaged in the same search which modern theoretical physicists are engaged in today. For more lectures visit www.academyofideas.com --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
How Imitation Promotes Self-Transformation - The "Mythical Formula" 27.09.2026 2minThis is a clip from our latest membership video, access this video, and over 80 others exclusive to members. Become a Supporting Member - https://academyofideas.com/members/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Nietzsche and Ontology 27.09.2026 19minTearing Down the Iron Cage of Eternal Truths Who This Episode Is For: This episode is for the philosophical rebels and those who suspect that our deepest assumptions about "reality" are actually psychological prisons. If you are ready to question the foundations of Western thought and explore why the search for a "higher world" often leads to a diminished life, this is your deep dive. In This Episode: We explore Friedrich Nietzsche’s relentless assault on the history of Metaphysics. We investigate how, from Plato to the modern era, humans have sought an "immutable" and "perfect" reality beyond the world of the senses. Drawing on his core critiques, we examine how the belief in "things-in-themselves" or "transcendental truths" actually serves as a coping mechanism for our fear of change and death. We discuss Nietzsche's transition toward Perspectivism—the idea that there is no "God’s-eye view" of reality, only interpretations driven by the Will to Power. Why You Should Listen: Deconstruct Reality: Learn to identify the "metaphysical ghosts" that still haunt our modern scientific and political ideologies. Embrace the Flux: Discover the psychological strength required to live in a world of constant change without needing the "anchor" of eternal truths. The Power of Interpretation: Understand why the way you frame your world is more important than the "facts" you’ve been taught. Join the Conversation: If you found value in this deep dive into the human psyche, make sure to follow the show and leave a review. Your support helps us bring these timeless ideas to more people seeking clarity in an age of chaos. In this lecture we investigate Nietzsche's critique of traditional metaphysics, and introduce his own interpretation of the universe. --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Escape Ennui - Leonardo da Vinci and a Guide to the Good Life 27.09.2026 12minBeini Huang is an artist based in New York. She's done work for Carnegie New York and Kesha. She has no social media accounts, but you can read how she put the ideas in this video to the test in the making of the video itself: http://badanimals.net/da-vinci ===== Access 40+ membership videos (more added each month) ► http://academyofideas.com/members/ **Join via Paypal or Credit Card** === Get the transcript ► https://academyofideas.com/2020/07/escape-boredom-leonardo-da-vinci-good-life/ === Sign up for our newsletter ► www.academyofideas.com/newsletter/ === Podcast: Subscribe to us on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isugpnbhgqtj3jilbpj3tu4m7uq 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/ === Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
How We Entrap Ourselves 27.09.2026 10minBecome a Supporting Member (Join us through Paypal or Patreon) Learn More here ► http://academyofideas.com/members/ **Get access to Member videos!** === Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/academyofideas Bitcoin ► 1P6ntukFENP1nvEf4bJNj3tsDEuiSyUFW6 Paypal ► https://www.paypal.me/academyofideas === In this video we’ll explore insights as to why people throughout history, and into the modern day, have acted against their best interests and consented to their enslavement under political ruling classes. === Get the transcript (and find links to the paintings used in the video) ► https://academyofideas.com/2018/03/how-we-enslave-ourselves/ Sign up for our newsletter ► http://academyofideas.com/newsletter/ === Images Credits: stevecutts.com https://rarehistoricalphotos.com/color-photos-from-nazi-germany/ https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hillary_Clinton_vs._Donald_Trump_-_Caricatures.jpg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Nietzsche and Self Becoming 27.09.2026 15minBecome a Supporting Member and get access to exclusive videos: https://academyofideas.com/members/ ======== In this lecture we investigate the connection between Nietzsche's understanding of evolution, his conception of the world as will to power, and his advice to devote one's self to a life of self overcoming. ======== Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2012/12/nietzsche-and-self-overcoming/ --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
The Psychology of Envy and Social Justice 27.09.2026 13minSupport Us: http://academyofideas.com/support/ Bitcoin: 1P6ntukFENP1nvEf4bJNj3tsDEuiSyUFW6 ==== Envy: A Theory of Social Behavior - http://amzn.to/2rBdjxa Egalitarian Envy: The Political Foundations of Social Justice - http://amzn.to/2rBdnwU ==== In this video we examine the nature of envy, look at how politicians make use of this emotion to gain power, examine how attempts to enforce equality, or promote social justice, can exacerbate envy, and discuss why those afflicted by envy should, for their own well-being, strive to rid themselves of it. ==== Sign up for our mailing list: http://academyofideas.com/newsletter/ Read the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2017/05/psychology-of-envy-social-justice/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
How to Maintain Liberty in an Unfree World 27.09.2026 15minBecome 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/2020/04/how-to-be-free-in-an-unfree-world/ === 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 -
Propaganda - Why Modern Man Embraces His Servitude 27.09.2026 2minAccess this video and 78+ other membership videos, Become a Supporting Member! - https://academyofideas.com/members/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Nietzsche and Morality: The Higher Man and The Herd 27.09.2026 18minAccess 40+ membership videos (more added each month) ► http://academyofideas.com/members/**Join via Paypal or Credit Card**============================================In this video we investigate Nietzsche's views on morality by contrasting the higher man and the herd. We investigate how a herd morality develops, and the threat it poses to the existence of great individuals (higher human beings). We conclude by examining the existence of herd morality in the modern world.============================================Sign up for our mailing list: http://academyofideas.com/newsletter/Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2017/01/nietzsche-and-morality============================================Recommended Reading:On the Genealogy of Morality - Friedrich Nietzsche - http://amzn.to/2k9QB8F (affiliate link)Beyond Good and Evil - Friedrich Nietzsche - http://amzn.to/2kLg4Zd (affiliate link)Ecce Homo: How One Becomes What One Is - Friedrich Nietzsche - http://amzn.to/2kNkQBs (affiliate link)Nietzsche and Morality - Brian Leiter - http://amzn.to/2kLN2cd (affiliate link) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Carl Jung - Your Problems Don't Lie in the Past 27.09.2026 18minAccess 130+ membership videos! ► http://academyofideas.com/members/Access the transcript and a gallery of the art used - https://academyofideas.com/2026/04/carl-jung-as-therapist-your-problems-dont-lie-in-the-past/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/id1364706343Visit academyofideas.com for all our content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
The Great Rewiring of Childhood: A Smartphone-Social Media Dystopia 27.09.2026 25minBecome a Supporting Member! ► http://academyofideas.com/members/ Access the transcript and art used in this video - https://academyofideas.com/2025/01/great-rewiring-of-childhood-smartphones-and-social-media/ 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 Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/academyofideas Odysee - https://odysee.com/@academyofideas:3 Prefer to Support us with a One-Time Donation? Paypal ► https://www.paypal.me/academyofideas Bitcoin: 1P6ntukFENP1nvEf4bJNj3tsDEuiSyUFW6 Visit academyofideas.com for all our content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
The Psychology of Online Haters - Nietzsche's "Poisonous Flies" 27.09.2026 15minAccess 115+ membership videos! ► http://academyofideas.com/members/ Access the transcript and a gallery of the art used - https://academyofideas.com/2026/01/psychology-of-online-haters-nietzsches-poisonous-flies/ 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 -
Conquering Nihilism 27.09.2026 17minThe Path from the Abyss to Self-Sovereignty Who This Episode Is For: This episode is for the weary, the cynical, and those who feel that "nothing matters." If you have recognized the void of meaning in modern life but refuse to let it consume your potential, this is your tactical guide for psychological reconstruction and the reclamation of your Will to Power. In This Episode: We move beyond the diagnosis of nihilism and into the cure. Drawing on the works of Friedrich Nietzsche, Viktor Frankl, and the Existentialists, we explore how the collapse of objective meaning is not a dead end, but a "great clearing." We discuss the transition from being a "passive observer" of your life’s insignificance to becoming an Active Nihilist—someone who has the courage to create their own values and live as the supreme authority over their own existence. Why You Should Listen: From Victim to Architect: Learn why the absence of "pre-written" meaning is actually the ultimate form of human freedom. The Creative Strike: Understand how to treat your life as a work of art, where you determine the "good" and the "evil" based on your own highest goals. Psychological Armor: Gain the mental tools to stop seeking validation from a decaying culture and start finding it in your own self-overcoming. Join the Conversation: If you found value in this deep dive into the human psyche, make sure to follow the show and leave a review. Your support helps us bring these timeless ideas to more people seeking clarity in an age of chaos. Become a Supporting Member and get access to exclusive videos: https://academyofideas.com/members/ ======== In this lecture we will discuss some ideas Nietzsche thought could assist those afflicted with nihilistic doubt. Specifically, we will investigate his formula 'become who you are', and look into his attempt to revalue suffering. ======== Get the transcript: academyofideas.com/2012/11/overcoming-nihilism/ ======== Nietzsche and Nihilism Series: Lecture 1: http://youtu.be/0Ajv-RrQs4o Lecture 2: http://youtu.be/D1MYqi3dyr0 Lecture 3: http://youtu.be/AO1igh1bQEY Lecture 4: http://youtu.be/rFyolMWU2pY Lecture 5: http://youtu.be/mWnmC4PaHHs Lecture 6: http://youtu.be/-_nLCZ3LKus ======== For more lectures visit www.academyofideas.com --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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