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1984 & Language
Hello lovely Patrons! Here's a video about the relation between knowledge and power, using Orwell's '1984' as a case study - enjoy!
White Supremacist Propaganda Vs Truth
Hello lovely Patrons! Here's a video I'm pretty nervous about - it's about how white supremacist propaganda functions and how to identify it. Hopefully it's useful to you! Enjoy!
March Reading Recommendations!
Hello lovely patrons! It was only a matter of time before Slavoj Zizek ended up on the show. Here's a discussion of one of his, ahem, works. Plus some other books, and a way you can get access to even more free education!
Your Comments: Creativity, Art, & Anxiety
Hello lovely patrons! Here's today's episode: it's me answering all your amazing comments from the series we just concluded! Enjoy!
Creativity, Sadness, & Anxiety
Hello lovely Patrons! Here's a video about creativity and why it's so often linked to sadness, Imposter Syndrome, or anxiety! Enjoy!
How to Be Creative
Hello lovely Patrons! Here's Part 2 of the Creativity series - How to Be Creative! Enjoy!
What is Creativity?
Hello lovely Patrons! Here's the first in a 3 part series - What is Creativity? Enjoy!
Your Comments: Anarchy, Technology, & Politics
Hello lovely Patrons! Here's a new video for you replying to your comments from the last few episodes! Enjoy!
Update to Rewards
Hello lovely Patrons! You may have noticed I've had to make an edit to the rewards - it used to be the case that anyone pledging over $2 got their name in the video description. Well there are now so many people pledging at that level (THANK YOU) that YouTube literally will not allow me to write...
Problems with YouTube & the Internet Creators Guild: Technology & Politics
Hello lovely Patrons! Here's a video about the overlap between tech and politics, examining some problems I have with YouTube and Google more generally!It's the support of people like you that helps me make videos like this: if I was beholden to advertising dollars I might be a bit more nerv...
January Reading Recommendations!
Hello lovely Patrons! Here's a new video for you, my reading recommendations for January! Plenty of history in this selection! Enjoy!
Intro to Anarchism - Power & Violence
Hello lovely Patrons! Here's a video on anarchism, a political philosophy that often gets a bad rap (and who knows, might look a bit more appealing after today!)
Does Philosophy Make You Sad?
Hello Lovely Patrons! Here's a new video for you about depression and existentialism - enjoy!
Political Philosophy - the State of Exception
Hello Lovely Patrons! Here's a new episode of the Gentleman Thinker for you, explaining the State of Exception! Very useful for understanding why your governments do what they do! Enjoy!
Should You Give Christmas Presents?
Hello lovely Patrons! Here's my Christmas episode - it's about whether it makes sense to give people gifts. There are some economists and philosophers who say it's a silly idea, so what's the truth? Are free markets always a good think? Let's find out!
December Philosophy Reading Recommendations
Hello lovely Patrons! Here's a new episode for you, recommending some new books! You might find some ideas for Christmas presents in there maybe?
Thank you!
Dear Patrons! oooh, there are suddenly a lot more of you!As some of you have already kindly been congratulating me on, we've reached that $2200 goal, which you might remember was how I much I roughly estimated I'd need to survive in London each month once I graduate. This is an amazing, amaz...
Should the Rich Help the Poor?
Hello lovely Patrons! Here's a new video about wealth, poverty, employment, and what the best way to frame these sorts of questions is...
Giving Students Back their Tuition Fees
Hello lovely patrons! Here's that secret thing I promised - remember the money I got for that sponsored video? I've donated it all to the SOAS Student Union. I didn't think it was right for me to take money that had come from tuition fees.Thank you for all your continued support! You hav...
"Waiting for Godot" Explained with Philosophy
Hello lovely Patrons! Here's my latest video, in which I explain Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot" using Albert Camus' absurdist philosophy! Enjoy!
Something Serious
Hello Patrons. I've got some serious stuff to say, so I'd appreciate you giving this a quick read! First off I want to say thank you all so much for your continued support of Philosophy Tube. Seriously, you are AMAZING and I cannot believe how fortunate I am to have this. Every day when I co...
Comments: Trump & War
Hello lovely patrons! Here's me reading your comments about Donald Trump and war & remembrance! Enjoy!
Why Do We Remember War?
Hello lovely patrons! Today's episode is all about how poppies and remembrance can be used to serve nationalism and war, rather than speak against it. Enjoy!
Trump & the Problem with Politics
Hello lovely patrons! Here's a new episode where I talk about the US election and criticisms of liberalism. I'm a bit lukewarm on this one to be honest, the script was very hard to distill and if I had more time I'd have liked to do another draft. So let me know what you think!
How to Get a First at College/University
Hello lovely Patrons! Here's a new video for you - it's about how to succeed at university, based on a secret technique I figured out that helped me! Hope it's useful!
Why We Need Diverse Education | #AD
Hello lovely patrons! Here's a new video about the value of education. It talks about history, economics, Marx, Kierkegaard, science, philosophy - all sorts! It was also sponsored by SOAS University of London. Enjoy!
What is Colour? And Who Cares?
Hello lovely patrons! Here's a new video for you! It's about colour, and Wittgenstein, and why we do philosophy more generally. Enjoy!
Comments: Crowdfunding & Children
Hello lovely Patrons! Here's a new video (filmed in the new flat!) in which I go through your comments about the ethics of having children, and some of the problems of crowdfunding under capitalism! Enjoy!
Is Having Children Wrong?
Hello lovely Patrons! Here's a new episode for you on the ethics of reproduction! Enjoy!
September Philosophy Reading Recommendations!
Hello lovely Patrons! Here's a new video for you on what I've been reading - got some Wittgenstein on colours, some Carl Schmitt on politics and theology, and some Miranda Fricker on feminism and knowledge. Enjoy!
