Living in the End Times According to Slavoj Zizek

"Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Zizek, akaThe Elvis of cultural theory, is given the floor to show of his polemic style and whirlwind-like performance. The Giant of Ljubljana is bombarded with clips of popular media images and quotes by modern-day thinkers revolving around four major issues: the economical crisis, environment, Afghanistan and the end of democracy. Zizek grabs the opportunity to ruthlessly criticize modern capitalism and to give his view on our common future.

We communists are back! is the closing remark of Slavoj Zižeks provocative performance. Our current capitalist system, that everyone believed would be smoothly spread around the globe, is untenable. We find ourselves on the brink of big problems that call for big solutions. Whatever is left of the left, has been hedged in by western liberal democracy and seems to lack the energy to come up with radical solutions. Not Zižek." (VPRO International)

Interview: Chris Kijne

Director: Marije Meerman

Production: Mariska Schneider /Pepijn Boonstra

Research: Marijntje Denters/Maren Merckx

Commissioning editors: Henneke Hagen/Jos de Putter

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http://www.youtube.com/user/VPROinternational

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George Carlin on Voting

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Slavoj Zizek in 'Examined Life': The ideology of ecology

Slavoj Zizek explains the ideology behind the ecological problems.

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Slavoj Zizek: Fear Thy Neighbor as Thyself

Slovenian-born Slavoj Zizek, a postmodern philosopher and cultural critic, addresses perception, identity, and the "other" in an engaging lecture titled Fear Thy Neighbor as Thyself: Antinomies of Tolerant Reason. The lecture takes the audience on an enlightening journey through the perceptions of identity and tolerance. (University of Boston / Youtube)

Hosted by The Institute for Human Sciences at Boston University on November 26, 2007.

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It's All Bullshit and It's Bad For Ya - Politics, Government & Religion

Part I 

Politics and Government

Part II 

Religion

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"The Tutor" - Third Place Winner of 2011 Project Reason Video Contest

What happens when a bible tutor leaves no story untold?

Directed/Produced by Matt Lewis & Josh Poole. Written by Josh Poole. Music/Animation by Matt Lewis. Sound Mixer: Kenice Mobley.

Starring Anastasia Baranova, Jeff Grimm, Yanellie and Ethan

Sources:
http://www.project-reason.org/contests/2011_video_contest/#entries
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsVZgdfxHoA

That Mitchell and Webb Look - The Watermelon Miracle

An atheist couples discovers an unmistakable sign that there is no God. 

Season 03 / Episode 04

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8-8WJxA-cI

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Slavoj Žižek - What does it mean to be a revolutionary today?

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RSA Animate - Where Good Ideas Come From

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NugRZGDbPFU
http://www.thersa.org/

David Harvey: The Crises of Capitalism

"In this RSA Animate, renowned academic David Harvey asks if it is time to look beyond capitalism towards a new social order that would allow us to live within a system that really could be responsible, just, and humane?" 

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Bill Maher To Muslim Rep. Keith Ellison: The Qur'an Is A 'Hate Filled Holy Book

Full Text:
Sam Harris responds to Bill Maher's interview
http://www.samharris.org/site/full_text/honesty-the-muslim-worlds-scarcest-resource/

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"Think" - Second Place Winner of 2011 Project Reason Video Contest

"Everyone has their beliefs as to how they fit into the world. However, only those who think for themselves, rather than blindly follow, will truly experience the real world. This animated tale is about one character's journey learning that lesson." (Youtube)

Sources:
http://www.project-reason.org/contests/2011_video_contest/#entries
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6v4hv_HM8I

Slavoj Zizek: The Monstrosity of Christ

"Philosopher Slavoj Zizek discusses his book, The Monstrosity of Christ: Paradox or Dialectic?, and explains how the Christian concept of the "toxic neighbor" impacts political, economic, sexual, and cultural thought." (Forum Network/Youtube)

Sources:
http://www.youtube.com/user/ForumNetwork

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Psalm 23 - How to remain a sheep for the rest of your life

Christians say the Dumbest Things 

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFw5TsAi1Mk
http://www.youtube.com/user/Thunderf00t

Matt Ridley: When ideas have sex

"At TEDGlobal 2010, author Matt Ridley shows how, throughout history, the engine of human progress has been the meeting and mating of ideas to make new ideas. It's not important how clever individuals are, he says; what really matters is how smart the collective brain is.

British author Matt Ridley argues that, through history, the engine of human progress and prosperity has been, and is, "ideas having sex with each other." (TED Talks/Youtube)

TED as the original source of this video http://www.ted.com under creative commons license.

Full Bio:
http://www.ted.com/speakers/matt_ridley.html


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Teaching the Controversy? - Evolution vs. Creationism

A.C. Grayling: "Teach the Controversy" 

Philosopher A.C. Grayling explains why "Teaching the Controversy" isn't a good approach to science education, whether it's regarding Evolution, Astronomy or Medicine.

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A logical and philosophical approach for not believing in gods

Lack of belief in gods

"Explaining the concept, refuting common objections and giving a number of reasons that atheists are sometimes 'fervent'." 

Sources:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNDZb0KtJDk
http://www.youtube.com/user/QualiaSoup

Evolution

Addressing some misconceptions and explaining some of the basics.

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http://www.youtube.com/user/QualiaSoup

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The Known Universe by AMNH

"The Known Universe takes viewers from the Himalayas through our atmosphere and the inky black of space to the afterglow of the Big Bang. Every star, planet, and quasar seen in the film is possible because of the world's most complete four-dimensional map of the universe, the Digital Universe Atlas that is maintained and updated by astrophysicists at the American Museum of Natural History. 

This new film, created by the Museum, is part of an exhibition, Visions of the Cosmos: From the Milky Ocean to an Evolving Universe, at the Rubin Museum of Art in Manhattan through May 2010."(AMNH/Youtube)

Sources:
http://www.youtube.com/user/AMNHorg

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Logic against gods and Faith

Putting faith where it belongs... 

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http://www.youtube.com/user/QualiaSoup

Christopher Hitchens in Real Time with Bill Maher

Christopher Hitchens by blindwatcher

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http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xcroe7_christopher-hitchens_news#from=embed

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Robert Seyfarth: Can Monkeys Talk?

Robert Seyfarth describes how monkey calls used by Vervet Monkeys might be precursors to language.


To read more about language in monkeys (and chimps), see the NY Times article: "Deciphering the chatter of monkeys and chimps"
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A.C. Grayling: The Unconsidered Life

Philosopher and author AC Grayling on thinking critically and being a well-informed citizen of the world.
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