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Modern Renaissance

Written by: Dalton Perkinson & John Buchanan
  • Summary

  • The Renaissance is romanticized today as a turning point for humankind. Marked as a period of new learning, Renaissance leaders challenged man to create, and with it came Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, and the Gutenberg printing press. Paging through history books of 14th- to 17th-Century Europe would have modern scholars longing for a reality that, also, is adorned with whimsical stories and neatly pruned gardens; but, in reality, the Renaissance was exclusive to privileged European men whose luxuries were built off the backs of the working class. The Renaissance equipped the elite with language to further perpetuate classism, sexism and racism that persists today. More than four centuries later, humankind finds itself at the frontier of more learning as we squander to make sense of the conflict and hate ingrained in daily life. Join us as we gaze upon the parallels between the era of Galileo and the world of today; and as we challenge our listeners to fight for inclusion and equity as we discover the Modern Renaissance.
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Episodes
  • That's a Wrap: Season Finale Featuring Listener Questions
    Jan 8 2024

    Join us for the finale of Modern Renaissance Season 1, where your favorite hosts, John and Dalton, answer questions from each episode from you, our fabulous listeners! Dalton has cooked up a fun surprise for John, involving yet another special guest. Stick around to the end for a tantalizing sneak peek of Season 2. Thanks for joining us for another enlightening episode of Modern Renaissance.

    Hosts: Dalton Perkinson (Instagram) & John Buchanan

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    44 mins
  • Price Check on Aisle Life: Exploring the Cost of Dreams & Failures
    Oct 16 2023

    In this episode of Modern Renaissance, Dalton and John unpack what it means to truly value something. They tackle the history and relevance of the 40-hour workweek, discuss the shifting landscape of ambition in the digital age, and highlight the importance of recognizing value in failures. Using real-life anecdotes and reflections, they delve into the significance of personal relationships, the concept of sentimental value, and the ways in which we measure the worth of our time and actions. Tune in for a direct, insightful exploration of human values in today's world.

    Hosts: Dalton Perkinson (Instagram) & John Buchanan

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    54 mins
  • A.I. Unplugged: Exploring our Humanity with Special Guest ChatGPT
    Jun 19 2023

    Love it or hate it, AI is here to stay! On this episode of Modern Renaissance, we explore the possibilities of a future where artificial intelligence is integrated into our day-to-day lives. We delve into our biggest fears and most optimistic hopes for the immerging technology, and one of us is NOT happy about it! In a world where technology is replacing human agency, how might we measure our own humanity? Stick around to the end to hear some insightful words from the AI themself as they grab the mic and share a byte of food for thought... (or processing!)

    Hosts: Dalton Perkinson (Instagram) & John Buchanan

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    1 hr and 4 mins

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