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The Joy of Science, with Jim Al-Khalili

Intelligence Squared

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Unveiling Reality: Plato's Allegory of the Cave

This chapter delves into Plato's allegory of the cave, highlighting the journey from ignorance to knowledge. It portrays prisoners confined to shadows and the transformative experience of one who discovers a richer, more nuanced reality beyond their confines.

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