Dangerous Ideas

When Is It Prudent To Be Paranoid?

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Just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean they’re not after you.

In Defense of Flogging

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Philosopher Jason Brennan offers a provocative idea: let's bring back flogging as an alternative to imprisonment.

Length: 
2:08

Alex Honnold’s Most Dangerous Adventure

Alex Honnold
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He may have already conquered El Capitan, but Alex Honnold can dream up far more daring and dangerous adventures.

Length: 
2:05

Let’s Change the Way We Think About Thinking

Trapped in our bulb
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Anthropologist Tanya Luhrmann's Dangerous Idea? To be better adjusted, change the way you think about thinking.

Length: 
02:44

The Case for Embracing Horror

Horror
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Can playing out negative scenarios lead to a more positive life?

Length: 
3:11

Latin Can Save Your Life

Students talking
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Princeton historian Anthony Grafton explains how learning conversational Latin inspired his students.

Length: 
2:48

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