George Orwell’s iconic 1984 certainly contains some important insights, but its view of authoritarianism has a few notable flaws. I discuss these along with some of the novel’s key insights in my new YouTube video.
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Latest from OSI
Philosophy
Zachary Porcu and Craig Biddle on the Foundations of Knowledge
Craig had a thoughtful discussion with Zachary Porcu on the source and nature of knowledge.
Philosophy
Michael Huemer and Craig Biddle Discuss Ethical Intuitionism and Rational Egoism
Craig recently spoke with philosopher Michael Huemer about the nature and foundations of ethics.
Art & Culture
Sunrise on the Reaping and the Causality Confusion
Angel dives into the ideas behind Sunrise on the Reaping and why philosophy isn’t just for books.
Politics & Liberty
What Even Is Cancel Culture?
Kiyah looks at how a tool once used to call out bad behavior got twisted into a shield—protecting harmful ideologies under the banner of “free speech.”
