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New Atlantis
Book • 1627
Written around 1623 and published posthumously in 1627, 'New Atlantis' is a philosophical and utopian work by Francis Bacon.
The story follows a group of sailors who discover the mysterious island of Bensalem, where they encounter a society governed by a democratically elected parliament and guided by the principles of Salomon’s House, an institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and the study of nature.
The novel emphasizes the integration of science and ethics in governance and highlights Bacon’s vision of a society where knowledge and reason are central to human progress and happiness.
The story follows a group of sailors who discover the mysterious island of Bensalem, where they encounter a society governed by a democratically elected parliament and guided by the principles of Salomon’s House, an institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and the study of nature.
The novel emphasizes the integration of science and ethics in governance and highlights Bacon’s vision of a society where knowledge and reason are central to human progress and happiness.
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Mentioned in 14 episodes
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Rusty Reno
Peter Thiel
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Where Is the Antichrist? (ft. Peter Thiel)
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Tim Hogan
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628: Templars, Atlantis, and the Ark of the Covenant | Basement #003 Tim Hogan
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Dominic Sandbrook
Tom Holland
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315: Atlantis: Legacy of the Lost Empire (Part 2)
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Simon Schaffer
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The History of Revolutionary Ideas: The Scientific Revolution
Mentioned by Patrick Deneen as the author of "The New Atlantis", discussing its utopian vision.
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Why Liberalism Failed w/ Patrick Deneen
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C.R. Wiley
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The Unintended Consequences of "Knowledge is Power"
Mentioned as an optimistic vision for organized scientific research directed towards human benefit.
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Preparing for Launch
Mentioned in connection to its similarity to the credos of the Rosicrucians.
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Episode #1 Francis Bacon and The Gnostic English Empire
Mentioned as a technological utopia where perfection was understood as the collective efforts of human science.
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The Ambiguity of Utopia
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Robert Frederick
Episode #2 What is Gnosticsm? Why Does It Lead To Scientism?
