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Lissin · Jun 30, 2026
Thinkers Across Time

Impossible Dialogues: When Voltaire Meets Dr. King—Debating Change Across Centuries

A philosopher narrates the imagined clash of gradualism and urgency between two icons who never met—until now.

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In this captivating series, two legendary thinkers—Voltaire and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.—from vastly different eras engage in imagined weekly debates on pressing social issues. Through the lens of a philosophical narrator, these dialogues explore timeless themes like justice, freedom, and social change, revealing how ideas evolve across centuries. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of historical perspectives and the enduring power of dialogue to inspire progress.

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