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Primates In Space: Primates Discover The Printing Press- Ep. 9
Season 12 Episode 9
Despite the general acknowledgement of the importance of the printing press, I argue that why the press had such an impact is largely misunderstood. …
1 year ago
America As Seen From France - A Follow Up On Consumerism
Season 8 Episode 19
A follow up to my lecture on America seen from France that explores in more detail some of the data behind American consumerism and how this translat…
1 year ago
Baudrillard, the Simulacra and You
Season 8 Episode 18
Following a question from a Patreon member, here is a reflection on Baudrillard and his theory of the Simulacra and how it relates to us and our cond…
1 year ago
The History of Philosophy in 16 Questions - Q11: Why Golden?
Season 11 Episode 11
The History of Philosophy in 16 Questions - Q11: Why Golden?
800 ad Abbasid Capital is established in Baghdad displacing the Umayids
801-873 Al Kindi a…
1 year ago
Primates In Space: Primates Discover Iron - Ep. 8
Season 12 Episode 8
Wow, Iron is a huge, huge deal. Both the impact of the Iron itself and the cultural infrastructure necessary to harness the potential of Iron contrib…
1 year ago
America As Seen From France
Season 8 Episode 17
A reflection on some of the differences I have experienced between France and the US. I start with some, at least to me, startling statistics about F…
1 year ago
The History of Philosophy in 16 Questions - Q10: So, About God...?
Season 11 Episode 10
The History of Philosophy in 16 Questions - Q10: So, About God?
Timeline of Catholicism
313 Legalization of Christianity under Constantine
325-800 Begin…
1 year ago
Primates In Space: Primates Discover God - Ep. 7
Season 12 Episode 7
The Anthropological and Archaeological records strongly suggest we love, love, love creating gods. Whether via animism or anthropomorphic super-being…
1 year ago
Ishiguro and McEwan
Season 8 Episode 16
Two well regarded authors to the impact of AI robots and their impacts on humans as their subjects for novels. The results are a fascinating contrast…
1 year ago
The History of Philosophy in 16 Questions - Q9: The New World?
Season 11 Episode 9
The History of Philosophy in 16 Questions - Q9: The New World?
Mayan Civilization
2,000-750 B.C. earliest developments
750 B.C. to 250 A.D. Cities, con…
1 year, 1 month ago