This lecture looks at the historical fascination with intelligent machines, from ancient myths to modern robots, and the complex human relationship with them.
A lecture traces how a goddess symbolising nature became prominent in Western European thought from the 1800s, influencing literature, history, and archaeology.
A talk on how hidden knowledge gaps in insurance and finance lead to unfair deals and financial crises, and how certain rules meant to fix these can backfire.
This lecture examines the emergence of written laws in ancient societies, using examples like Hammurabi’s code and Greek laws from Crete, and their role in legal philosophy.
This lecture examines conflicts of interest in finance, focusing on the relationship between investors and fund managers, and how to safeguard your money.
A lecture on the historical shift from public to private ownership of utilities and the debate on reverting to public ownership amid modern challenges.
