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What can philosophy tell us about race?
History & The Arts

What can philosophy tell us about race?

...human beings into races has had, and continues to have, an enormous impact on people’s lives. Many societies have been shaped by racial divisions and racial discrimination. Race continues to affect people’s experiences and personal identities today. This free course, What can philosophy tell us about race?, will introduce you to debates about the fundamental nature of...
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Level 1: Introductory 9 hrs
Broken Hearts in Juvenile Dementia
Science, Maths & Technology

Broken Hearts in Juvenile Dementia

...humans, starting with eyesight deterioration around the age of 4-8 years. During their lifetime, patients experience worsening symptoms including seizures and a dementia-like deterioration. In their 20s they often develop heart problems and end of life is around the age of 30. The disease is caused by inheriting CLN3 gene mutations from both parents. The mutated genes...
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Article 10 mins
The age of offence
Society, Politics & Law

The age of offence

...human nature and thus something we need to accept, particularly in a society based on liberal democratic ideals? Or can we find ways to negotiate the business of living together without succumbing to the sort of antagonism and intolerance that has become so much a part of modern life? Part 1: Defining Offence Transcript Part 2: Offence and Free Speech Transcript Part 3:...
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Video 30 mins
Do we really want speed on our roads to be further reduced?
Society, Politics & Law

Do we really want speed on our roads to be further reduced?

...of older models? Would motorists baulk at such a 'nanny state' initiative, claiming an assault on their freedom and human rights? Or is it really OK to drive above the speed limit as long as no-one catches you? It's an almost Zen-like question. If a motorist drives too fast through a forest road and there is no-one there to see them, are they still breaking the law?...
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Article 5 mins
Systems explained: What do we mean by feedback?
Money & Business

Systems explained: What do we mean by feedback?

...human ideas, beliefs, minds and culture. There are two forms of feedback effect - "positive" and "negative" - not in the sense of being 'good' or 'bad', but producing 'self-reinforcing', and 'self-correcting' effects respectively. Negative Feedback Negative feedback happens when an increase in one thing leads to a decrease in another, so bringing the system back into line...
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Article 5 mins
Museums in contemporary society
History & The Arts

Museums in contemporary society

...human remains in their collections. Studying global heritage Dr Rodney Harrison talks about studying The Open University's course AD281 Understanding global heritage. Global heritage: case studies Dr Rodney Harrison talks about the audio and video case studies that are integral to the course AD281 Understanding global heritage. Critical heritage studies Dr Rodney...
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Audio 2 hrs 6 mins
Charles Darwin - the man and the scientist
Science, Maths & Technology

Charles Darwin - the man and the scientist

...humanity Ruth Padel muses on Darwin's experiences in Edinburgh and Brazil, and reads the poems that she was inspired to write: "Haunted", "He hangs out with a taxidermist", "A quarrel in Bahia Harbour". Out of Africa The Aftrican scientist Sheila Ochugboju reveals the vital importance of Charles Darwin to her own work. In the last century his ideas have been appropriated...
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Audio 45 mins
Does the US have a legal obligation to accept refugees?
Society, Politics & Law

Does the US have a legal obligation to accept refugees?

...human rights law relies heavily on attempting to embarrass or pressure a state to comply with their international legal obligations. This can have some effect on smaller states – for example in Ireland, the UN Human Rights Committee added to the chorus of activist agitation for seeking to change misogynistic laws on abortion. However, a country as powerful as the US can...
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Article 5 mins