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What is The Social Contract?
History & The Arts

What is The Social Contract?

...account, it’s hardwired in by the person who determines all the hardwiring that goes to make us how we are – God. But whatever its source, this explanation amounts to an account of natural obligations. There is another way of placing oneself under an obligation. Suppose I ask to borrow some money from a colleague. She agrees, if I pay her back, and so I say ‘I’ll...
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Article 5 mins
Do animals really raise human babies as their own?
Nature & Environment

Do animals really raise human babies as their own?

...accounts. The alleged ability of these animals to raise human children has ancient antecedents in the legends surrounding the foundation of Rome when twins Romulus and Remus were suckled by a she-wolf. Throughout history, accounts of so-called “feral children” have captivated the attention of public and academic audiences alike. The “wolf children of Midnapore” is...
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Wangari Maathai: standing up for women and the environment
Nature & Environment

Wangari Maathai: standing up for women and the environment

...accountability for good governance, for both people and nature. I particularly like this quote from her book “The challenge for Africa: a new vision”, when she describes this stool: [Three-legged carved wooden stool with circular seat, darkened and inlaid with human, animal and plant motifs in red, green, black and white glass beads and outlined with small metal...
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Article 10 mins
Should I lock in my exchange rate when using cards and ATMs abroad?
Money & Business

Should I lock in my exchange rate when using cards and ATMs abroad?

...account. I wanted £100 and tried two different ATMs. The currency rate offered in dollars ranged from almost 4 percent to 10 percent more than what my bank charged (or about $134 to $142). I rejected both offers, did the transaction in the local currency and ended up with a total charge of just $129 from my bank. I have observed numerous international travelers as they...
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Article 5 mins
Sanctuary Tales: Fighting Speciesism One Animal at a Time
Health, Sports & Psychology

Sanctuary Tales: Fighting Speciesism One Animal at a Time

...resources that explore different facets of speciesism and veganism. You can find links to these below. If you enjoyed this film and have an OpenLearn account, please take a moment to leave a review and comment below. Credits Credits Thank you to the Hillside animal sanctuary in Norfolk for hosting us during our visit to see the animals and the people protecting them....
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Video 15 mins
Rules, rights and justice: an introduction to law
Society, Politics & Law

Rules, rights and justice: an introduction to law

...account the wider picture of how laws are developed and whether they reflect their contemporary social context. This material forms part of The Open University course W100 Rules, rights and justice: an introduction to law... Rules, rights and justice: an introduction to law A short introduction to this album. Does prison work? An ex-prisoner, a prison reformist, a judge...
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Audio 2 hrs 3 mins
Composing with MIDI
History & The Arts

Composing with MIDI

...account of how he put together music for the BBC's “Leonardo” documentary. Delivering Results The different formats for sending music, and why sending sound files rather than MIDI codes can be useful. MIDI limitations and improvements A composer reflects on the way MIDI works, and suggests areas for improvement. MIDI: the challenge Demonstrating what MIDI can do:...
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Games, Geeks and the Parent's Dilemma
Languages

Games, Geeks and the Parent's Dilemma

...accounts from a number of perspectives, and in the final track, Angela Saini chairs a discussion about the points raised... Introduction to games, geeks and the parent's dilemma Angela Saini, Dr Victoria Cooper and Dr Kieron Sheehy discuss the social and educational impact of video games in their experience. Games Design and e-Safety Games designer Phil Stuart gives his...
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Audio 1 hr 14 mins