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Aeon is a magazine of ideas and culture. Psyche is a sister site magazine, focused on the human condition. Free to all.
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Aeon is an Instagram account dedicated to exploring ideas and culture through thought-provoking essays and videos. The content often delves into philosophical inquiries, scientific phenomena, and the nuances of human experience. It also highlights the intersection of art and culture, particularly in relation to heritage and identity. The account promotes a deeper understanding of complex topics, making them accessible to a broad audience.
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Essay Examines Political Violence in Wealthy Democracies
Political scientist Mark Kukis examines whether wealthy democracies are becoming more vulnerable to unrest, exploring the roles of inequality, political frustration and social media. The essay was originally published in 2021.
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Video Proposes a World Defined by Processes
In a video, Thomas Nail argues that viewing the universe through processes rather than objects could improve science, public policy and relationships.
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Philosopher Makes the Case for Trusting Intuition
Philosopher Marc A Moffett explores how intuitions arise and why they are often dismissed as irrational. Comparing them to perceptions, he argues that gut feelings play an important role in navigating everyday life.
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Video Challenges the Divide Between Nature and Humanity
A video inspired by philosopher Bruno Latour questions the boundary between nature and the human-made. Paired with visuals by filmmaker Gerard Ortín Castellví, it presents the two as more deeply entangled than conventional distinctions suggest.
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How Firearms Gained Acceptance in Renaissance Italy
Historian Catherine Fletcher traces how guns went from being condemned as unchivalrous to becoming valued in 16th-century Italy. Warfare, citizen militias and changing ideas of masculinity helped drive the shift, even as concerns about their dangers remained.
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