Michel Foucault: 1926–1984 • France • historian of ideas, philosopher, sociologist, activist
Dr RR Baliga's "Got Knowledge Doc" Podkast
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Show Notes
📚 From prisons to clinics to classrooms — what really shapes us?
I've been exploring the philosophical work of Michel Foucault, and one idea keeps echoing:
👉 Power isn't just something imposed from above — it quietly operates through systems, language, and everyday norms.
From how we define "normal" to how institutions like schools, hospitals, and prisons function, Foucault challenges us to rethink what we take for granted.
🔍 His work invites us to ask:
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Who defines truth?
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How do labels shape identity?
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When does care become control?
Whether you're in education, healthcare, research, or leadership, these questions feel surprisingly relevant today.
🧠 Sometimes the most powerful shift is not in changing the world — but in seeing it differently.
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