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Imagine life without the bits and bobs that makes it easy—cars, processed foods, social media, and everything in-between. While these amenities do make everyday life more manageable, there is a reason we are dealing with an onslaught of ailments unique to the modern age, from diabetes and obesity to the devastating psychological and physical effects of loneliness. But what if we were to step back and really think about what it means to live a good life? What if we focused on the basics—just like our ancient ancestors had to do? How would each one of us, so used to the trappings of modern life, make out on the other side?
Find out for yourself with Ancient Wisdom for the Modern World, 10 interview-based episodes that take ancient designs and applies them to modern lives. Your expert is Prince EA, an artist and inspirational speaker who’s spent the greater part of his career thinking about the ancient world. Get to the root of what it means to be human by studying contemporary “blue zones” in Italy, California, and Japan. Discover the health benefits of fasting, intentional grounding, and tantra meditation. See how you can use “flow” to improve athletic, academic, and creative performance. Get some tips on how you can build and maintain better friendships. And go beyond lecture-style learning with curated homework assignments at the end of every episode, extending the reach, impact, and benefits of this course beyond your immediate computer screen.
And that’s not all. Ancient Wisdom for the Modern World will introduce you to a range of experts from neuroscience researchers to psychologist PhDs. Hear from a whole cast of characters with direct and developed knowledge about fasting, nutrition, athletics, flow states, meditation, friendships, and so much more. Enjoy diverse and unique perspectives that stretch across age groups, genders, backgrounds, and beliefs. And walk away from the course not only with knowledge but a real toolkit you can use to apply ancient wisdoms to your own life.
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We’re living in a golden age of scientific breakthroughs and technological advancements. Now, you have the chance to dig into some of the most fascinating and important scientific advancements in recent years. Unexpected, consequential, and often counterintuitive, 12 Revolutionary Discoveries That Could Change Everything offers an inspiring introduction to science in the 21st century. Taught by Scientific American editor in chief Laura Helmuth, these eye-opening lectures will satiate even the most inquisitive mind.
De: Laura Helmuth, y otros
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The Dead Sea Scrolls
- De: Gary A. Rendsburg, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Gary A. Rendsburg
- Duración: 12 h y 21 m
- Grabación Original
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Whether complete or only fragmentary, the 930 extant Dead Sea Scrolls irrevocably altered how we look at and understand the foundations of faith and religious practice. Now you can get a comprehensive introduction to this unique series of archaeological documents, and to scholars' evolving understanding of their authorship and significance, with these 24 lectures. Learn what the scrolls are, what they contain, and how the insights they offered into religious and ancient history came into focus.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A comprehensive overview of the Qumran Scrolls
- De Jacobus en 09-25-13
De: Gary A. Rendsburg, y otros
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The Surprising Lives of Christian Saints
- De: Emily Graham, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Emily Graham
- Duración: 11 h y 39 m
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Over the course of 24 in-depth lectures, Professor Emily Graham, an Associate Professor of History at Oklahoma State University, surveys the global history of Christian sainthood. As you’ll discover, the stories of Christian saints are not just fascinating—they’re also an integral part of Christian history.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Not about the saints.
- De Anonymous User en 02-01-25
De: Emily Graham, y otros
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Food: A Cultural Culinary History
- De: Ken Albala, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Ken Albala
- Duración: 18 h y 22 m
- Grabación Original
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Eating is an indispensable human activity. As a result, whether we realize it or not, the drive to obtain food has been a major catalyst across all of history, from prehistoric times to the present. Epicure Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin said it best: "Gastronomy governs the whole life of man."
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5 out of 5 stars
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One of my top 3 favorite courses!
- De Jessica en 12-28-13
De: Ken Albala, y otros
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Introduction to Cognitive Science
- De: Thad A. Polk, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Thad A. Polk
- Duración: 12 h y 53 m
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For millennia, philosophers and scientists have been trying to unlock the secrets of the mind with only limited success—until now. Today, with modern technologies including the best in neuroscience, medical imaging, and recent advances in artificial intelligence, we are making more progress than ever before. In Introduction to Cognitive Science, Professor Thad A. Polk takes you on a fascinating tour of the latest discoveries in the relatively new field of cognitive science. In 24 exciting lectures, Professor Polk shares dozens of the most challenging questions in cognitive science today.
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4 out of 5 stars
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AI is over rated
- De hilda shurbaji en 01-19-25
De: Thad A. Polk, y otros
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What America’s Founders Learned from Antiquity
- De: Caroline Winterer, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Caroline Winterer
- Duración: 12 h y 55 m
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Many Americans know that our nation’s founders drew inspiration from the political systems of ancient Rome and Greece. But what exactly were these influences? And did they shape the United States in far-reaching ways? In these 24 compelling lectures, Professor Winterer takes you on a journey into the thought and actions of the American revolutionaries, showing how classical antiquity shaped every aspect of the revolutionary and founding era.
De: Caroline Winterer, y otros
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Propaganda and Persuasion
- De: Dannagal G. Young, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Dannagal G. Young
- Duración: 6 h y 10 m
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Propaganda and Persuasion gives you a one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore the powerful, fascinating, and at times dangerous world of influence. Taught by Professor Dannagal G. Young of the University of Delaware, these 12 eye-opening lectures arm you with the tools of effective communication and the insight to understand—and perhaps resist—persuasion in all its forms.
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5 out of 5 stars
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good course minus the progressive slant
- De H.B. en 05-21-23
De: Dannagal G. Young, y otros
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God Against the Gods
- The History of Monotheism and Polytheism
- De: Robert Garland, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Robert Garland
- Duración: 6 h y 50 m
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Religion is foundational to what it means to be human. Our quest for meaning is as ancient as our very existence, stretching back to a time when Neanderthal burials and Paleolithic figurines suggest our ancestors recognized a power that transcended visible reality. From ancient civilizations to the 21st century, belief in a higher power seems to be a universal human instinct. These 12 thought-provoking lectures introduce you to the world of comparative religion, giving you insights into a variety of religious expressions and human cultures.
De: Robert Garland, y otros
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The Power of Mind over Body
- De: Jo Marchant, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Jo Marchant
- Duración: 5 h y 44 m
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What explains the brain-body connection? How is it that something intangible like stress can really kill? How about the fact that we can and often do worry ourselves sick? And how can we take advantage of the mind’s connection to the body to reduce pain, boost physical performance, and even treat disease? Answer these questions and more in The Power of Mind over Body, a 12-lecture course that will change the way you think about physical health and the brain.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A treasure!
- De Deivid Gomes en 10-05-24
De: Jo Marchant, y otros
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The New Testament
- De: Bart D. Ehrman, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Bart D. Ehrman
- Duración: 12 h y 27 m
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Whether taken as a book of faith or a cultural artifact, the New Testament is among the most significant writings the world has ever known, its web of meaning relied upon by virtually every major writer in the last 2,000 years. Yet the New Testament is not only one of Western civilization’s most believed books, but also one of its most widely disputed, often maligned, and least clearly understood, with a vast number of people unaware of how it was written and transmitted.
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1 out of 5 stars
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If you want a balanced overview this is not it
- De Amazon Customer en 02-27-16
De: Bart D. Ehrman, y otros
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Real Magic
- Ancient Wisdom, Modern Science, and a Guide to the Secret Power of the Universe
- De: Dean Radin
- Narrado por: Mark Bramhall
- Duración: 8 h y 8 m
- Versión completa
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The chief scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) turns a critical eye toward such practices as telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition, and psychokinesis. Are such powers really possible? Science says yes. According to noted scientist and best-selling author of The Conscious Universe, Dean Radin, magic is a natural aspect of reality, and each of us can tap into this power with diligent practice.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Pertinent but lackluster
- De Marci B en 05-22-18
De: Dean Radin
Ooh my gosh, best course I’ve listened too
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