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- Mar 29, 20261h 2m
What are the pillars of our civilisation? with Rafe Champion - The Shape of Dialogue #48
Australian Popperian philosopher, Rafe Champion, outlines the five pillars of peace, freedom and prosperity that are the foundations for our Western civilisation.About Rafe Champion: http://www.the-rathouse.com/aboutRafe.htmlThe Philosophy Site of Rafe Champion - The Rat Househttp://www.the-rathouse.com/index.htmlFive pillars of peace freedom and prosperityhttps://rafechampion.substack.com/p/five-pillars-of-peace-freedom-and?utm_source=publication-searchCritical rationalism as articulated by Karl PopperThe principles of classical or non-collectivist liberalism in politicsIn economics, the importance Free trade, entrepreneurialism and a market underpinned by the rule of lawA moral framework founded on honesty, compassion, civility, personal responsibility, community service, and enterprise.Energy - abundant, reliable, and cheap energy. I, PencilAbout I, Pencil: https://fee.org/ebooks/i-pencil/Read I, Pencil here:https://dn790006.ca.archive.org/0/items/i-pencil-pdf-2019/I%2C%20Pencil%20%28PDF%202019%29.pdfMusic: Bach B Minor Mass Performed by John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir and The English Baroque Soloists https://music.apple.com/nz/album/j-s-bach-mass-in-b-minor-bwv-232/1053521016https://open.spotify.com/album/3ELfX4GIPcYOTJBl8PdoKi?si=I8bz8nhaTyK3Qq4E5-ZtXg
- Mar 26, 20261h 6m
How do narratives shape our opinions? Ani O'Brien & Juliet Moses - The Shape of Dialogue #47
Ani O'Brien is a women's rights advocate and political commentator. She has worked previously for the Leader of the Opposition (National) and is a council member of the Free Speech Union. https://aniobrien.substack.com/ Juliet Moses is spokesperson for the New Zealand Jewish Council and is a trust lawyer. This podcast features a discussion between Ani O'Brien (women's rights advocate, political commentator, Free Speech Union council member, and self-described TERF), and Juliet Moses (spokesperson for the New Zealand Jewish Council and trust lawyer), exploring how grand narratives -overarching moral stories that define heroes/villains, good/evil, and acceptable discourse - powerfully shape public conversations, media framing, policy, and perceptions, often inverting reality and sidelining facts through emotional appeals, institutional capture, and social pressure. Music: Bach B Minor Mass Performed by John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir and The English Baroque Soloists https://music.apple.com/nz/album/j-s-bach-mass-in-b-minor-bwv-232/1053521016 https://open.spotify.com/album/3ELfX4GIPcYOTJBl8PdoKi?si=I8bz8nhaTyK3Qq4E5-ZtXg
- Feb 11, 20261h 5m
Are empires ethical? with Lord Nigel Biggar - The Shape of Dialogue #46
About Nigel Biggar: https://nigelbiggar.uk/about/Nigel Biggar CBE is Emeritus Regius Professor of Moral Theology at the University of Oxford and Distinguished Scholar in Residence at Pusey House, Oxford. He holds a B.A. in Modern History from Oxford and a Ph.D. in Christian Theology & Ethics from the University of Chicago. He was appointed C.B.E. “for services to Higher Education” in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours list.The Treaty of Waitangihttps://www.tepapa.govt.nz/discover-collections/read-watch-play/maori/treaty-waitangi/treaty-close/full-text-te-tiriti-oChris Hipkins: How shared values can unite Aotearoa and not dividehttps://www.nzherald.co.nz/kahu/chris-hipkins-how-shared-values-can-unite-aotearoa-and-not-divide/74ZQEKGFARAWZN7W5OHN27KY3A/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=emailDavid Seymour: Treaty should mean equal rights, not race-based policyhttps://www.nzherald.co.nz/kahu/david-seymour-treaty-should-mean-equal-rights-not-race-based-policy/UBZ5PT56HNCJDCZZEJN6S4PHEU/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=emailMusic: Bach B Minor MassPerformed by John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir and The English Baroque Soloistshttps://music.apple.com/nz/album/j-s-bach-mass-in-b-minor-bwv-232/1053521016https://open.spotify.com/album/3ELfX4GIPcYOTJBl8PdoKi?si=I8bz8nhaTyK3Qq4E5-ZtXg
- Jan 30, 202653 min
How should we educate our kids? with Katharine Birbalsingh - The Shape of Dialogue #45
Katharine Birbalsingh, CBE, is the Headmistress and co-founder of Michaela Community School in Wembley, London. She was Chair of the Social Mobility Commission from 2021 to 2023.Michaela School is renowned for its high standards of behaviour and academic achievement, knowledge curriculum and teaching of kindness and gratitude. In 2017, Ofsted graded the school as ‘Outstanding’ in every category. In 2022, almost 75% of all GCSEs were graded 9 to 7 (A* to A). 98% of pupils achieved a 4+ (C or above) in both English and Maths, with 99% of all pupils achieving grade 9 to 4 (A* to C) in at least 5 subjects.Katharine read Philosophy and Modern Languages at the University of Oxford and has always taught in inner London. She has made numerous appearances on television and radio and has written for several UK publications. Katharine has written 2 books and edited 2 more, including The Power of Culture (published in June 2020). Katharine was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2020 Birthday Honours by the Queen.https://michaela.education/
- Jan 6, 202634 min
Free Speech & Common Knowledge with Steven Pinker - The Shape of Dialogue #44
About Steven Pinker - https://stevenpinker.com/biocvWhen Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows...: Common Knowledge and the Mysteries of Money, Power, and Everyday Lifehttps://stevenpinker.com/publications/when-everyone-knows-everyone-knows-common-knowledge-and-mysteries-money-power-andTickets: An Evening with Steven Pinkerhttps://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/event/2400635CC1573F86Antisemitic protest outside the Sydney Opera House chanting "Gas the Jews"https://youtube.com/shorts/cQcoLR4y1P8?si=ajGQYmsC_lPzylHNMusic: Bach B Minor MassPerformed by John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir and The English Baroque Soloistshttps://music.apple.com/nz/album/j-s-bach-mass-in-b-minor-bwv-232/1053521016https://open.spotify.com/album/3ELfX4GIPcYOTJBl8PdoKi?si=I8bz8nhaTyK3Qq4E5-ZtXg
- Dec 27, 20251h 1m
Why don’t we name it? with Brett Hall - The Shape of Dialogue #43
Brett Hall talks about why the Australian government can’t name the cause of the Bondi Beach massacre of Jews.About Brett Hall - https://www.bretthall.org/about.html Josh Frydenberg urges PM Anthony Albanese to take tougher action after Bondi massacrehttps://youtu.be/PPVkyzg5x9M?si=o2_DKw5ymqJHih0u Music: Bach B Minor Mass Performed byJohn Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir and The English Baroque Soloistshttps://music.apple.com/nz/album/j-s-bach-mass-in-b-minor-bwv-232/1053521016 https://open.spotify.com/album/3ELfX4GIPcYOTJBl8PdoKi?si=I8bz8nhaTyK3Qq4E5-ZtXg
- Dec 7, 202526 min
Narcissistic Transgression with Vaishnavi Sundar - The Shape of Dialogue #42
Vaishnavi Sundar - Feminist, Writer, Filmmaker & ActivistVaishnavi Sundar discusses the narcissistic transgressions of trans ideology and its negative impact on women and girls.https://vaishnavisundar.com/https://vaishnavisundar.com/about/Behind The Looking Glass - FIRST EVER Documentary about the Wives & Children of Trans-Identified Menhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Frffv2sB8zE&t=6shttps://limesodafilms.com/btlg/https://limesodafilms.com/Music: Bach B Minor Mass Performed byThe Monteverdi ChoirThe English Baroque SoloistsJohn Eliot Gardiner https://music.apple.com/nz/album/j-s-bach-mass-in-b-minor-bwv-232/1053521016
- Nov 13, 20251h 1m
Trans: Fact or Fiction? with Helen Joyce - The Shape of Dialogue #41
Trans: Fact or Fiction? with Helen Joyce - The Shape of Dialogue #44Helen Joyce, campaigner for women's rights from Sex Matters, talks about our ancient common knowledge of the difference between men and a women, and the three recent seismic events pushing back against trans-ideology and its harm to women's rights and children - The UK Cass Report in April 2024The United States President’s EXECUTIVE ORDER 14168 - Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government - January 2025The For Women Scotland UK Supreme Court ruling in April 2025Helen Joyce https://www.thehelenjoyce.com/https://www.thehelenjoyce.com/p/about-meTrans: When Ideology Meets Reality - https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/0861540492?ref_=mr_referred_us_au_auMusic: Bach B Minor Mass Performed byThe Monteverdi ChoirThe English Baroque SoloistsJohn Eliot Gardiner https://music.apple.com/nz/album/j-s-bach-mass-in-b-minor-bwv-232/1053521016
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