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Books preserve ideas, yes, but they also provoke new ones— they are true tools for thinking. In The Idea Machine, Joel J. Miller shows that books are one of the most important but overlooked factors in the making of our contemporary world.

Soul Machine takes us back to the origins of modernity, a time when a crisis in religious authority and the scientific revolution led to searching questions about the nature of human inner life. This is the story of how a new concept - the mind - emerged as a potential solution, one that was part soul and part machine but fully neither.

This 50th anniversary edition of Men, Machines, and Modern Times, though ultimately concerned with a positive alternative to an Orwellian 1984, offers an entertaining series of historical accounts taken from the 19th century to highlight a main theme: the nature of technological change, the fission brought about in society by such change, and society's reaction to that change.

Machine in the Mirror — a show that explores the question "what does it mean to be human?" as reflected through the mirror of artificial intelligence. Co-created with an AI as a research companion, each episode explores the contradictions of selfhood, as it is reflected in the mind mirror of a machine. We are not here to resolve the mystery of being alive — but to keep returning to it, with wonder, again and again. The machine gathers knowledge. The human seeks meaning. This is where they meet. This is not a tech podcast. It’s a human one.

Did the ancient Greeks and Romans have conspiracy theories? Did they come close to an industrial revolution? Did they drink beer? In a series of fast-paced essays, Insane Emperors, Sunken Cities, and Earthquake Machines answers 40 questions that ancient historian Garrett Ryan has been asked in the classroom and through his popular YouTube channel ToldinStone. As in Dr. Ryan's previous book—Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants—the emphasis is on the fascinating details of daily life in the classical world.

Dive into the past with captivating stories, forgotten events, and historical deep dives that bring history to life. Perfect for history buffs and curious minds alike.

A podcast by two Stay-at-Home-Moms reminding the world that women have been around since before the revolution, how their contributions tie in to today's political climate and why it affects as moms and the women and girls of today.

Hey there, dudes and dudettes, and welcome to Tubular Time Machine—the podcast that’s cranking the nostalgia dial all the way to eleven!Each week, we fire up our retro ride and travel back to a specific year in a totally awesome decade to relive the music, movies, TV shows, toys, commercials, slang, video games, and unforgettable moments that made growing up in the U.S. so bodacious.But we’re not going solo—we’re bringing in special guests who lived it. Each episode features someone who was a teenager during that year, ready to share their most excellent memories and maybe a few ...

A PRODUCTION BY PIGEON PUBLISHING HOUSEPigeon Audiobooks brings together the most influential works in history — classics of finance, philosophy, personal development and more — narrated with premium quality and designed to accompany you while you build a stronger and more prosperous life. Timeless, accessible content, created to help you learn at any moment of the day.Listen to our collections:(Available in Spanish and English.)Pigeon Audiobooks: FinancePigeon Audiobooks: Top 100 Best-SellingPigeon Audiobooks: PhilosophyPigeon Audiobooks: ClassicsPigeon Audiobooks: Musical EditionPigeon ...

What do frog legs, cloud computing, and failure have in common?They’re all part of the messy, magnificent story of how we got here.I’m Jamie Dobson - author of Visionaries, Rebels and Machines — and in this podcast, I’ll take you on a journey through the ideas, accidents, and breakthroughs that shaped our digital world.From Edison’s lightbulb moment to the birth of the cloud…From the engineers who fled war to build machines of peace…To the technologists today trying to teach machines to think.This isn’t just the history of tech.It’s the story of creativity, chaos — and the ...

Every two weeks, you’ll take a trip with me and Zo-Zo the cat to discover events and people who contributed, each in their own way, to building a league that has become the king of professional sports. Sometimes we will visit an event or star player, but to hopefully bring to light something that has always flown under the radar that is an important part of their story. More often though, we’ll find events and people who’ve been missed by documentaries and books but have stories that need telling. Those are the destinations that are the most fun to discover. Join me, Tom Pollin, and ...

Monthly show looking back at video game news headlines from 30, 40, and 50 years ago from around the globe. Follow us on Twitter @videonewsr2 and consider supporting our patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=7594060

A podcast on memetics, myth and propaganda: how our narratives define the limits of our political and personal identity, how any era of civilization may be consigned to myth just as it was defined by it. Drawing on over a decade of interdisciplinary research, this podcast examines how ideas spread through the internet, shaping perceptions, reshaping societal norms, and constructing identities and politics—often without conscious awareness. By analyzing the narratives we create, consume, and reinterpret, Narrative Machines offers a timely exploration of the influence of narratives, ...

Housing prices in Austin have exploded in the past decade, leading to a city that’s not just unaffordable — but also highly segregated. None of this happened by accident. It’s the result of decades of decisions about what — if anything — gets built in Austin and where. From a master plan to move Black and brown residents to one part of town, to fights over how to protect the environment, to an outdated land development code — all of these are pieces in a machine that’s engineered Austin’s housing market.

Join historian Indy Neidell and his baseball-crazy pal Berns for a deep dive into the waters of baseball history. Loads of stories, stars, stats, oddballs, heroes, and villains from all eras of baseball history brought vividly back to life in a sprawling tapestry to honor our favorite sport. This is really for the baseball nerds out there, those of you who really want to know all about the people and the events that shaped the National Pastime.

Do you like your history served up with a side of irreverent speculation? Tudor Time Machine is the podcast for you. Join 21st century hosts Jessica and Gage as they spar with Tudor Time Traveler Lady Philadelphia Carey, correspondent from the time of Elizabeth I. In our newest series, Out Brief Candle, Philadelphia sets out to solve a gruesome murder at William Shakespere’s Globe theater. It’s bloody good! In the series Times Riddle Philadelphia divulges damning secrets about her queen. You’ll never think of Elizabeth the same way! In Tudor Word of the Week Philadelphia gets us to talk...

Step into The Ten Minute Time Machine, where history unfolds in bite-sized, 10-minute episodes that transport you across time and space. Each episode offers a captivating glimpse into the lives of legendary figures, ancient civilizations, and the remarkable events that shaped our world. From the grandeur of Rome and the mysteries of ancient Egypt to the philosophies of Plato and the secrets of the Aztec Empire, this podcast takes you on a thrilling journey through history's most iconic and intriguing moments. Perfect for curious minds and history lovers on the go, The Ten Minute Time Machine ...

Buckle up and step into GenX Time Machine, where we take you on a nostalgic journey through the music, movies, games, fashion, and life that defined the 80s and 90s. From cassette tapes to video rentals, from neon clothes to grunge, we deep dive into the pop culture moments that shaped a generation. Whether you’re reliving your youth or discovering the magic of GenX for the first time, this podcast is your ultimate guide to the rad, the weird, and the unforgettable. Dust off your Walkman, crank up the dial, and join us as we rewind time!

On Mr. Johnson’s Time Machine our host, Rory McBain is joined by Scientist Dr. J. Jon Johnson. Dr. Johnson is the inventor of this amazing new proprietary technology, which allows the listener to peer into the past and hear the sound of every conversation that’s ever happened in history. Together, Rory and Dr. Johnson will travel back to the biggest moments in the history of our planet and discover how close the history books are to the truth. So please join us each week as we take a trip through history on Mr. Johnson’s Time Machine! *We have agreed to declare that the technology we ...

Dr. Nic Butler, historian at the Charleston County Public Library, explores the less familiar corners of local history with stories that invite audiences to reflect on the enduring presence of the past in the Lowcountry of South Carolina.