Umberto Eco
Italian novelist, literary critic, semiotician, and philosopher. Known for his works such as "The Name of the Rose" and "Foucault's Pendulum".
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Jan 4, 2024 • 51min
History of Ideas 11: Umberto Eco
Discover Umberto Eco's analysis of Wikileaks and the concept of scandal. Explore the challenges of maintaining secrecy in the digital age and the power of shaping information. Learn about the relationship between Julian Assange and Andrew O'Hagan and the significance of Wikileaks in exposing hidden information.
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Oct 26, 2023 • 52min
History of Ideas: Umberto Eco
Umberto Eco discusses the true nature of scandals, secrets, and the hidden workings of power. The essay links digital technology, medieval mystery, and Dan Brown. The podcast explores the rise and fall of WikiLeaks, diplomats as spies, the value of face-to-face interaction, Julian Assange, and the challenges of shaping information.
Dec 18, 2014 • 1h 33min
Umberto Eco In Conversation With Paul Holdengräber
Umberto Eco, renowned Italian novelist and philosopher, joins Paul Holdengräber for a captivating discussion. They explore the allure of conspiracies, inspired by Eco's 'The Prague Cemetery,' touching on historical and contemporary examples. The conversation dives into the necessity of an 'enemy' for societal unity and the blurred lines between truth and fiction in storytelling. Eco reflects on the deep emotional ties to physical books, emphasizing their significance in an increasingly digital world.
