Fantasy and Reality

In the topsy-turvy wonderland of the postmodern age, many of us are lost. From Baudrillard to blockbusters, cyberspace to statecraft, the contemporary world is a pageant of fantasies. Should we "get real" and see reality as more than cultural consensus, or can we embrace fantasy and build...

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Other Authors: Infobase,, TVF International (Firm)
Format: Video
Language: English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : TVF International, [2015]
Distributed by Infobase,
Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 video file (49 min., 7 sec)) : sound, color.
Series: Institute of art and ideas: cutting edge debates and talks from the world's leading thinkers.
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Table of Contents:
  • Fantasy and Reality: Introduction (0:53);
  • Richard K. Morgan: the Pitch (4:54);
  • Colin Blakemore: the Pitch (3:34);
  • Dan Everett: the Pitch (7:07);
  • Are Reality and Fantasy Distinct? (13:03);
  • What is Reality and Have We Lost Sight of It? (10:01);
  • Does Fantasy Help Build Better Lives? If So, How? (8:55);
  • Credits: Fantasy and Reality (0:21);