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Jan 2015
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Episode #046 ... Rousseau pt. 2 - Democr...

STEPHEN WEST
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On this episode of the podcast, we continue last week's thought experiment about creating a society from scratch on a deserted island. First, we find out how building a society is similar to making cupcakes, in the sense that every ingredient contributes something important and interacts with the other ingredients in a unique way. Next, we discuss “human nat ... Show More
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