

Isaac Asimov’s Foundation and Hegelian history
24 snips Oct 11, 2023
Isaac Asimov discusses the challenges facing zennials, the unraveling of liberal democracy, and the power of science fiction. They explore the relationship between technological progress, colonialism, and development, as well as the allegorical representation of history in Asimov's 'Foundation'. The conversation dives into Hegelian philosophy, power struggles, and developmental stage models. They also touch on the influence of Ken Wilbur, changing narratives in the culture wars, and the stages of civilization depicted in 'Foundation'.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Historical Events and the Unraveling of Liberal Democracy
03:00 • 3min
Isaac Asimov's Foundation and the Power of Science Fiction
05:47 • 23min
Exploring Technological Progress, Colonialism, and Development
28:21 • 4min
Isaac Asimov's 'Foundation' as an Allegorical Galactic History
32:18 • 2min
Hegel, History, and Power Struggles
34:40 • 7min
Developmental Stage Models and Similarities with Hegelian Philosophy and Buddhism
41:12 • 19min
Exploring History, Politics, and Science Fiction
59:50 • 15min
The Influence of Ken Wilbur on the Integral Community
01:14:29 • 8min
The Culture Wars: Changing Narratives and Media
01:22:38 • 26min
The Stages of Civilization and Societies in Isaac Asimov's Foundation Series
01:48:59 • 16min