Remedial Polymath

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   1. Mussolini Pt II. The Allies Advantage: How Betrayal Led to Victory

   Mussolini Pt II. The Allies Advantage: How Betrayal Led to Victory In Dante's "Divine Comedy," the worst sin one could commit was betrayal. What does this have to do with World War Two? Mussolini loved to betray his neighbors, his compatriots, or, believe it or not, Hitler. He just kept committing betrayal no matter the horrible outcomes it gave him. Outcomes that would assure that the Nazis' lost and the Allies won the war in Europe.  In this episode, we will explore exactly how Mussolini destr

   May 01,2024 01:54:10
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   2. Mussolini Pt I. Exploring the Undervalued Ties Between Mussolini and Hitler Pre WWII

   Mussolini Pt I. Exploring the Undervalued Ties Between Mussolini and Hitler Benito Mussolini was the Fascist leader of Italy from 1922-1945. You may know that. What you may not know is that he had a bizarrely similar pre-WWII with Adolf Hitler. More than that, he basically paved a path for Hitler to follow. He did this through creating Fascism and then taking over his government. He also did this through atrocities he committed in two major wars in the 1930s; wars that included concentration cam

   Feb 05,2024 01:27:22
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   3. Seafood & Fishing Pt. II: Fishy Business - Sustainable Seafood Simplified

   Seafood & Fishing Pt. II: Fishy Business - Sustainable Seafood Simplified This is the second and final part of our exploration into seafood, fishing, and oceanic ecosystems. Here, we will explore the most popular seafood choices in the West and examine their sustainability, health implications, and contamination concerns. So, if you enjoy seafood, this episode will impart valuable information. We will also discuss ocean pollution in terms of heavy metals, plastic, sewage runoff, etc. We will als

   Dec 09,2023 02:01:16
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   4. Fishing & Seafood, Pt. I. Ocean Waves with Oysters : Should We Eat Fish?

   Fishing & Seafood, A Deep Dive, Pt. I. Ocean Waves with Oysters : Should We Eat Fish? Think this is a boring topic? Consider this: half of the oxygen you breathe comes from the ocean, 93% of the carbon we create is absorbed by the ocean, tuna + dolphins + sharks could soon be a thing of the past.  Even if you don’t eat fish, don’t live near the ocean, nor care about the creatures within it, what we are currently doing to the ocean affects you. In this episode, which is part I or a two part serie

   Sep 22,2023 02:11:44
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   5. The History, Philosophy, Effectiveness, and Potential Alterations of American Juries

   In this episode we take a look at the fascinating history of using a jury of one’s peers as the basis for deciding the outcome of a trial. Because (as long as you're American at least), you probably take this system of trial for granted. But it’s actually a very unique system. And the way it came to us is WILD. Just as important, what’s the philosophy behind it? Is it effective? Should it be changed or gotten rid of? We’ll explore those questions and more in this episode.   Please consider assis

   Apr 14,2023 01:07:57
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   6. Vision: You Are Magically Imagining A Lot Of What You See

   Welcome to episode 2 of Remedial Polymath. In this episode we will explore the mystery and magic surrounding vision. Because in reality we take this sense for granted, and we don't understand much of how it actually works, neither regular people nor scientists. In reality we are imagining a lot of what we see. Doesn't make sense? Then take a listen to learn more.  Please consider assisting (just a cup of coffee worth would be great!) the show by joining its Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Rem

   Mar 01,2023 35:52
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   7. The Effects of The Wild Demography of America in 1776 On The War & The Constitution

   The Effects of The Wild Demography of America in 1776 On The War & The Constitution What follows are some facts about America at the time of its inception that are downright wild, and thoughts about the knock-on effects of them, which are debatable in scope but undeniable. America in 1776 was estimated to only have 2.5 million people, yet had a geography that was larger than France and Great Britain combined. That's not a lot of people in a whole lot of land, in fact that makes its population de

   Feb 09,2023 56:10:00
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   8. A Quick Trailer for Remedial Polymath

   You have found Remedial Polymath. So let’s explain this show… In case you weren’t yet aware, a polymath is someone who is well versed in many areas of study. Remedial of course means you’re not so great in a field of study. The resulting quasi-corny play-on-words of a title means that this podcast will be an informal approach to wide learning with the aim of making you rethink your world just a little bit.  Because when one digs a bit deeper, and a bit differently, into what they thought they kn

   Nov 02,2022 01:46