In Defence Of Modernist & Brutalist Architecture

Описание: Ben Henderson is an online creator and teaches people about history, art, and philosophy. In this conversation, we cover a wide range of topics, discussing why Big Ben and the British Houses of Parliament are built in a Gothic style but not in the Gothic age, the impact of John Ruskin, the pros and cons of modern architecture, an introduction to Cyrus the Great, and so much more.
Ben's dynamic and insightful, and you'll learn a lot in this episode.

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0:00 - Intro
0:39 - Why Big Ben Is Gothic
4:03 - John Ruskin Wasn’t A Fan
6:23 - Ruskin vs. Orwell
8:38 - In Defence Of Brutalism
13:18 - An Old Approach To Modern Architecture
17:10 - Time + Architecture = Enjoyment?
20:58 - Trump Banning Modernism
26:18 - Elon Musk Liking Ben’s Democracy Tweet
32:38 - Intro To Cyrus The Great
47:10 - The Ultimate Dinner Party Game