Do your most hidden desires say something about the worth of your character?In this episode of Ideas on Trial, Leopold Ajami and Ricardo Pinto join together to examine the notion of the 'dark side' of human nature. Does such a thing exist or can we understand it from another framework? Why is it common that our desires get in the way of our convictions? And how can philosophy help us harmonize thought and feeling?Check out our courses: https://learn.novelphilosophy.academySupport the show
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Do your most hidden desires say something about the worth of your character?In this episode of Ideas on Trial, Leopold Ajami and Ricardo Pinto join together to examine the notion of the 'dark side' of human nature. Does such a thing exist or can we understand it from another framework? Why is it common that our desires get in the way of our convictions? And how can philosophy help us harmonize thought and feeling?Check out our courses: https://learn.novelphilosophy.academySupport the show
#29- Are We Letting Technology Make Us Less Human?
Ideas On Trial
1 hour 3 minutes
3 years ago
#29- Are We Letting Technology Make Us Less Human?
Our modern technology and its comfort would make us the envy of past generations, but would they really want to adopt our way of living? In this episode, Leopold Ajami and Ricardo Pinto talk with Jamil Asfour about technology and how it helps or hinders our most basic humanity. Are we better off because of our technological progress? Or at some point did we forget to reflect on our purpose and empathy? Jamil Asfour is an international business and investment professional with 20 yea...
Ideas On Trial
Do your most hidden desires say something about the worth of your character?In this episode of Ideas on Trial, Leopold Ajami and Ricardo Pinto join together to examine the notion of the 'dark side' of human nature. Does such a thing exist or can we understand it from another framework? Why is it common that our desires get in the way of our convictions? And how can philosophy help us harmonize thought and feeling?Check out our courses: https://learn.novelphilosophy.academySupport the show
