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Science, history, and politics

LEARNING PLAN

Science, history, and politics

This interdisciplinary learning plan connects three fundamental domains that shape our world: scientific discovery, historical development, and political organization. Ideal for curious minds seeking to understand complex global issues, this curriculum provides the intellectual framework to analyze how scientific progress, historical forces, and political systems interact to create our current reality.

ByCommunity User
2 h 41 m
12 coursesUpdated 7 hours ago
The Feynman Lectures on PhysicsHow the World Really WorksQuantum Leaps and Biological Paradoxes12 sources

How This Learning Plan Was Made

This plan was crafted by BeFreed's proprietary AI to help you learn Science, history, and politics with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering Science, history, and politics.

What You'll Learn

  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of key scientific principles in physics and biology
  • Trace the development of human civilization and identify crucial historical turning points
  • Analyze various political systems and understand governance structures across different societies
  • Evaluate how geography and history influence international relations and power dynamics
  • Connect scientific advancements, historical events, and political decisions to explain our modern world

Begin your journey by exploring fundamental scientific principles across physics, biology, and their impact on human civilization, providing the essential knowledge base for advanced topics.

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The Feynman Lectures on Physics

Physics' greatest mysteries explained with Nobel-winning clarity and brilliance.

9 m
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How the World Really Works

A scientist's guide to the fundamentals of energy, food, and material worlds shaping our survival and prosperity.

8 m
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A Short History of Nearly EverythingSeven Brief Lessons on PhysicsSix Easy PiecesThe Chemistry Book
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Quantum Leaps and Biological Paradoxes

From atoms existing in superposition to surprising connections between cancer and Alzheimer's, we explore how cutting-edge science is blurring the boundaries between quantum physics and everyday reality.

11 m

Examine the broad sweep of human civilization from ancient times to the modern era, understanding key turning points and patterns that have shaped our collective story.

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Sapiens

A sweeping narrative of human history

9 m
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Powers and Thrones

An epic journey through medieval Europe, exploring the forces that shaped our world from Rome's fall to the Renaissance.

11 m
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SapiensThe Silk RoadsThe Lessons of HistoryDestiny Disrupted
24 sources
The Grand Tapestry of Human Civilization

Explore how world history unfolds as an interconnected story rather than isolated events, revealing how civilizations influenced each other through trade, ideas, and cultural exchange across millennia.

13 m

Dive into the foundations of political thought, democratic systems, and how geography and history shape international relations and power dynamics in our modern world.

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Democracy in America

A penetrating analysis of American democracy, exploring its strengths, potential pitfalls, and enduring influence on society and politics.

9 m
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Prisoners of Geography

Insightful exploration of how geography shapes global politics, revealing hidden forces behind international conflicts and power dynamics.

9 m
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Geopolitics Decoded: Power, Geography, and Global Chaos

Deep dive into how geography shapes nations, why global order is collapsing, and how new power players are rewriting the rules of international relations in our fragmented world.

9 m

Connect science, history, and politics to understand how these domains interact to shape our world, revealing the complex interplay between technological progress, historical forces, and political systems.

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Enlightenment Now

The case for reason, science, and human progress.

9 m
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Why Nations Fail

Analyzing the success and failure of nations

9 m
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The Lessons of HistorySapiensThe Dawn of EverythingA History of the English-Speaking Peoples
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History: Beyond Facts to Meaning

Explore how history isn't just dates and events, but a complex discipline of interpretation that helps us understand the forces shaping human experience across time and cultures.

55 m

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History, geo, science & space

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History, geo, science & space

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History

History

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History

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Explore American & world history + philosophy

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Expand knowledge in science and world affairs

Expand knowledge in science and world affairs

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Explore science: bio to cosmos to mind

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Explore science: bio to cosmos to mind

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Explore diverse sci ideas transparently

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Explore diverse sci ideas transparently

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History, sociology, psychology, phy

History, sociology, psychology, phy

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History, sociology, psychology, phy

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Cross discipline. Science, health, finance, history, geography, current affairs, how it works

Cross discipline. Science, health, finance, history, geography, current affairs, how it works

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Cross discipline. Science, health, finance, history, geography, current affairs, how it works

In our complex world, specialized knowledge alone is insufficient. This learning plan builds cross-disciplinary literacy across science, history, geography, health, and finance, helping you make better-informed decisions and understand how different fields interconnect. Ideal for curious minds seeking to develop a more comprehensive worldview.

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