Academy of Ideas

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  Unused Creative Energy Destroys You 12.11.2026 2m

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  Why are So Many Men Psychologically Underdeveloped? 12.11.2026 14m

  Access 82+ membership videos (more added each month) ► http://academyofideas.com/members/ === Get the transcript (and a gallery of the art work) ► https://academyofideas.com/2021/01/why-are-so-many-men-psychologically-infantile/ Podcast: Subscribe to us on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/academy-of-ideas/id1364706343 Subscribe to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dio7KUNuDHErlMumZtNt6 === Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/academyofideas/ === Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/academyofideas Bitcoin ► 1P6ntukFENP1nvEf4bJNj3tsDEuiSyUFW6 Monero►433AS7XtB9u6awpxwWNqua5TrLzvDZK1iM59Du3pECNiJesFBiMq5U7av8Gc3ozMavcppNU8jXwV1Lpc4ZAVPafh6FsfSBu Paypal (One-Time Donations) ► https://www.paypal.me/academyofideas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Nietzsche and Thus Spoke Zarathustra: The Last Man and The Superman 12.11.2026 14m

  Become a Supporting Member (get access to member videos) ► http://academyofideas.com/members/Uploaded 17-10-17===Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/academyofideasBitcoin ► 1P6ntukFENP1nvEf4bJNj3tsDEuiSyUFW6 Paypal ► https://www.paypal.me/academyofideas===In this video we look at the prologue of Thus Spoke Zarathustra, where Nietzsche puts forth his ideal of the Superman and counter-ideal of the Last Man.===Get the transcript ► http://academyofideas.com/2017/10/nietzsche-and-zarathustra-last-man-superman/Sign up for our newsletter (get access to a Subscriber-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
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  Ernest Becker and the Dread of Mortality 12.11.2026 11m

  In this lecture we look at the 20th century cultural anthropologist Ernest Becker's ideas regarding how the fear of death haunts the human being, shaping one's experience of reality. We look at how Becker thought individuals alleviate this fear by striving to live meaningful and significant lives. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker - http://amzn.to/1TGz2Jb (affiliate link) Escape from Evil by Ernest Becker - http://amzn.to/20GspIT (affiliate link) The Birth and Death of Meaning by Ernest Becker - http://amzn.to/1WWtgaD (affiliate link) Visit http://www.academyofideas.com for more videos, video transcripts and more! =================================================== --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Nocebo Effect - The Mind and Chronic Disease 11.11.2026 17m

  Become a Supporting Member! ► http://academyofideas.com/members/Uploaded 24-01-24Access the transcript and the art used in the video:https://academyofideas.com/2024/01/why-an-unhealthy-mind-creates-an-unhealthy-body/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
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  How to Stop Being Timid 11.11.2026 14m

  Become 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/2019/11/how-to-stop-being-a-coward/ === 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/ === In this video we explore how to become more courageous.​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Existentialism Explained 11.11.2026 16m

  Become a Supporting Member and get access to exclusive videos: https://academyofideas.com/members/ ======== Recommended Readings on Existentialism: Existentialism: A Beginner's Guide: http://amzn.to/1RndWLv (affiliate link) Existentialism: An Introduction: http://amzn.to/22nwpj5 (affiliate link) Irrational Man-William Barrett: http://amzn.to/2cMWcNl (affiliate link) ========================================­­============== In this lecture we look at the history of existentialism, examine what for existentialists is the key concern of philosophy, discuss the phrase existence precedes essence, and differentiate between existentialism and nihilism. ========================================­­========= Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/academyofideas Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2012/11/introduction-to-existentialism/ ========================================­­======== ---​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Why Purpose and Discipline Advance Psychological Well-Being 11.11.2026 10m

  Become a Supporting Member (Join us with Paypal or Credit Card) Learn More here ► http://academyofideas.com/members/ **Gain access to 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/2019/04/why-purpose-discipline-promote-psychological-well-being/ === 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 examine why the cultivation of discipline and a more purpose-driven existence can help us overcome our psychological problems.​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Why Men Fear Women 11.11.2026 27m

  Access 130+ membership videos! ► http://academyofideas.com/members/Uploaded 01-05-26Access the transcript and a gallery of the art used - https://https://academyofideas.com/2026/05/why-men-fear-women/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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Using a Second Self to Catalyze Self-Transformation 11.11.2026 14m

  Become 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/using-a-second-self-to-promote-self-transformation/ === 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/ === In this video we examine how to use a "second self" to promote self-transformation and overcome the need to engage in self-suppressive escapism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Gustave Le Bon: The Psychology of Crowds 11.11.2026 11m

  In this video we provide a summary of the French social psychologist Gustave Le Bon's classic and highly influential work The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind. In this work Le Bon investigates the nature of crowd psychology. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind - http://amzn.to/1TGAfjO (affiliate link) Visit http://www.academyofideas.com for more videos, video transcripts and more! Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2013/07/the-nature-of-crowds/ =================================================== --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Psychology of Antagonistic Heroes 11.11.2026 15m

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  Nietzsche and the Will to Strength 11.11.2026 15m

  In this lecture we investigate Nietzsche's doctrine of the will to power by contrasting it with materialism, a metaphysical account of the universe which has dominated scientific thought for the last 3 centuries. We also introduce the ideas of Alfred North Whitehead, and point out the similarity between his ideas and Nietzsche's. For more lectures visit www.academyofideas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  How to Affirm Life – Nietzsche’s Formula for Greatness 11.11.2026 22m

  Become a Supporting Member! ► http://academyofideas.com/members/Uploaded 07-03-25Access the transcript and art used in this video - https://academyofideas.com/2025/03/pessimism-of-strength-nietzsches-formula-for-greatness/According to the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, there is a variant of philosophical pessimism that reflects the most life-affirming state that one can achieve. Nietzsche called this a pessimism of strength, and in this video, we explore the nature of this pessimism and explain its relation to personal greatness.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/id1364706343Prefer 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
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  How to Alter Your Outlook to Transform Your Life 11.11.2026 12m

  Become 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/2019/11/change-your-attitude-change-your-life/ === 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/academyofid... === Carl Jung and The Shadow ► https://gum.co/jung-shadow 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 how the process of cognitive re-framing can help us change our attitude, and thus our life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Psychology of Depression - How to Damage Your Life 11.11.2026 12m

  Access 40+ membership videos (more added each month) ► http://academyofideas.com/members/ **Join via Paypal or Credit Card** === Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/academyofideas Bitcoin ► 1P6ntukFENP1nvEf4bJNj3tsDEuiSyUFW6 Paypal ► https://www.paypal.me/academyofideas === In this video we explore some of the psychological factors and life patterns which predispose us to depression. === Get the transcript (and art-work) ► https://academyofideas.com/2018/10/psychology-of-depression/ Sign up for our newsletter ► http://academyofideas.com/newsletter/ === Subscribe to us on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Isugpnbhgqtj3jilbpj3tu4m7uq?t=Academy_of_Ideas Subscribe to us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/academy-of-ideas/id1364706343 ====​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Psychology of Self-Deception 11.11.2026 14m

  Support 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
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  Fear Psychosis and the Cult of Safety - Why are People so Afraid? 11.11.2026 17m

  Become 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
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  Is Humanity Doomed? | Carl Jung on Curing a Sick Society 11.11.2026 15m

  Become 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
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  How to Fortify the Mind During Times of Crisis 11.11.2026 12m

  Become 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