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Cecil John Rhodes became one of the most influential people in the history of the British Empire. He made a fortune in South Africa by leading the world's most important diamond mining company, De Beers. While he was a busy entrepreneur, he was also a member of the Cape Colony's legislature and served as prime minister from 1890 to 1896, a key period for the development of racial discrimination.

We live in an age of unprecedented prosperity, yet everywhere we see signs that our pursuit of happiness has proven fruitless. Dissatisfied, we seek change for the sake of change - even if it means undermining the foundations of our common life. In Why We Are Restless, Benjamin and Jenna Storey offer a profound and beautiful reflection on the roots of this malaise and examine how we might begin to cure ourselves.

What makes a game a game? The mechanics, conventions, technologies, and traditions of video games have a rich history that rivals that of any other medium. And those stories deserve to be told.It's dangerous to go alone, so join Byron as he explores the stories behind the games you love - from their humble beginnings on oscilloscopes, to the strange side projects of well-known gaming brands, to the cutting edge tech behind modern games.