Best Renaissance Polymath Podcasts (2024)

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What Is A Polymath? (Ft. Dustin PolyInnovator) | The Multidisciplinary Spectrum, Jack Of All Trades as a Compliment, Digital Renaissance, Skill Tree Building, Polymath Entrepreneurship, Figuring Out Your ... 47:17

5d ago47:17

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An inspiring conversation about what is actually a Polymath, and how can multipassionates, multipotentialites and scanners thrive in the Digital Renaissance Era through deliberate skill building, self-awareness and a basic knowledge management system that enables mastery and growth. Dustin PolyInnovator teaches knowledge management to polymaths. Bl…

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Episode 43 - Photography Terminology Explained 9:32

2h ago9:32

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Email The Podcast Follow On Instagram Follow On Twitter Follow On YouTube On this episode I discuss common terminology that is used when speaking about cameras and photography. Music by Colin BoutwellBy Renaissance Polymath

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Relocated Sports Teams 18:53

1h ago18:53

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Many people have one or more favorite sports teams. Most people support these teams because they happen to be the team close to where they live. What many people don’t realize is that many teams, especially major sports teams in North America, didn’t originate in the city where they are today. In some cases, teams have moved multiple times, changed…

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The Sistine Chapel (Encore) 12:50

1h ago12:50

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Located in Vatican City, just off St. Peter’s Square lies one of the plainest and most uninteresting buildings you might ever find. It has no adornments and it is just a solid beige color. However, inside that bland structure, you will find one of humanity’s greatest artistic achievements, and to enjoy it you just might get a sore neck. Learn more …

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The United States Supreme Court 15:19

3h ago15:19

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The United States Constitution identifies three separate branches of government: the executive, the legislative, and the judicial. Each branch has a set of checks and balances, which, in theory, limits the power of the others. Two of those branches are outlined in detail in the Constitution. The third, the judicial, is given very little mention in …

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Napoleon's Hundred Days 15:27

35m ago15:27

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After years of war throughout the continent of Europe, in 1814, Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte abdicated and was exiled to the small island of Elba off the coast of Italy. The European powers thought that they had seen the last of Napoleon. However, they were wrong. He came back and, in a shockingly short period of time, regained control of France and …

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The Godfather 16:45

1h ago16:45

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In 1972, one of the greatest movies ever made was released: The Godfather. The Godfather is not only one of the most critically acclaimed movies in history but was also one of the most successful at the box office. Despite its overwhelming success, however, it almost didn’t get made and could have wound up a very, very different film. Learn more ab…

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King Tutankhamen (Encore) 12:39

1h ago12:39

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In 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter stumbled upon one of the most pristine tombs of an Egyptian Pharaoh ever found: the tomb of King Tutankhamun. That discovery became a pop culture sensation and revolutionized our understanding of Ancient Egypt. Learn more about King Tutankhamun, aka King Tut, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Dail…

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The 1978 Lufthansa Heist 14:36

2d ago14:36

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On December 11, 1978, one of the most audacious heists in history took place at JFK Airport in New York City. A small group of thieves executed an almost perfect crime and walked away with 6 million dollars in cash and jewelry. While the actual robbery went off without a hitch, it was after the crime that things fell apart and eventually left a tra…

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The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam 14:46

3h ago14:46

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For decades, the nation of Ethiopia has dreamed of creating a damn on the Blue Nile River. Such a dam would provide an enormous amount of electricity for a country that is one of the lowest electricity consumers in the world. Such a project would be a massive undertaking and it would also bring a great deal of prestige to the country. What was once…

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Bowling 16:32

3h ago16:32

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A popular activity that millions of people around the world engage in every week is bowling. Today, all the equipment manufacturers and bowling alleys constitute a multibillion-dollar business. However, this modern pastime has a history that goes back not hundreds of years but thousands. Learn more about bowling, where it came from and how it has d…

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What is Calculus? (Encore) 15:04

14m ago15:04

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As early as 2400 years ago, Greek philosophers were coming up with paradoxes that seemingly had no solution. Early mathematicians came up with problems that seemed impossible to solve. It wasn’t until the 17th century that the techniques were finally developed to solve these problems and unlock new fields of science and mathematics. Learn more abou…

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Black Tuesday and the 1929 Stock Market Crash 17:08

5d ago17:08

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On October 28, 1929, a day known as Black Monday, the New York Stock Exchange suffered its greatest one-day loss in history. The next day, known as Black Tuesday, the market dropped even further, registering the second biggest one-day loss in history. This was the start of an extended bear market that saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average drop 89% i…

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The French Origins of English 16:54

14m ago16:54

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The English language is….different. Unlike other languages, English has borrowed and used words from a wide variety of other languages. However, no other language has had quite the influence that French has had. In fact, French was the language spoken by the kings and queens of England for centuries, and the rules of England couldn’t speak any Engl…

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He Owned His Stuttering And Became a Coach 🤯 (ft. Aaron D'Souza) — Starting In Hard Mode, Why Coaching Matters, The "Money Will Show Up" Myth, Finding Your Why, Effective Communication & Deep Work Sessions ... 1:01:17

12d ago1:01:17

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You won't believe what happened to Aaron after he went all-in for his coaching passion 🤯 Be inspired by his journey—how he overcame his stutter and RISKED EVERYTHING to pursue his truth and serve others through coaching. - ⭐ Liking the podcast? ⭐ Support this project by: 🔸 Subscribing to stay up-to-date with new episodes 🔸 Sharing it with a friend …

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Vichy France 15:44

1h ago15:44

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After the Nazi invasion of France in 1940, the French were forced to sign a lopsided armistice that gave control over most of the country to Germany. However, about 40% of Frace was not occupied by the Germans. It was controlled by a French government that came to power after the invasion and collaborated with and sided with Germany. The government…

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The Disappearance of Michael Rockefeller (Encore) 14:43

3d ago14:43

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In 1961, Michael Rockefeller, an heir to one of the greatest fortunes in the world, disappeared on an art-collecting trip off the coast of the island of New Guinea. For decades, the family simply assumed that he accidentally drowned off the coast in an attempt to rescue his anthropologist colleague. However, in the decades since he disappeared, mor…

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Box Office Bombs 17:02

13d ago17:02

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People in the entertainment industry often say that show business is “show business.” As much as motion pictures are an art form, it is also a business. In many cases, a very big business. Motion picture studios will often invest hundreds of millions of dollars into a film expecting to see a return on their investment. Most of the time, a film will…

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Lake Superior 15:10

7d ago15:10

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Located between Canada and the United States is one of the largest bodies of freshwater in the world, Lake Superior. Lake Superior is the largest and deepest of the Great Lakes, and it is the first of the lakes in terms of water flow. Despite being the largest of the Great Lakes, it has the fewest number of people living on its shores, yet it is on…

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Counterfeiting 15:41

24h ago15:41

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As soon as money was invented, counterfeiting was invented soon after. Counterfeiting has been around for as long as money, and as money has changed, counterfeiters have changed with it. What used to be a relatively simple process has become a highly technical game of cat and mouse. Today, it is considered a crime in every country on Earth, but of …

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Imperial Units of Measure 18:55

2d ago18:55

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Almost every country in the world uses the metric system…..almost. There are still a few stragglers, like the United States, who use units handed down to them from the British. These are known as Imperial Units. These units often confuse those living in countries that use the metric system….as well as those who live in countries that use Imperial U…

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The Last Emperor of China 15:13

3d ago15:13

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In 1908, a two-year-old boy named Puyi was installed as the 11th Emperor of the Qing Dynasty in China. His life would prove to be radically different from that of any other Chinese emperor who came before him. He would see the end of Imperial China, become a puppet ruler for those who wished legitimacy, wind up in prison, and finally live out his f…

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3 Goal Setting Tips Most Creatives Ignore 😅 (How I Set Goals As A Professional Coach) 12:29

4d ago12:29

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Learn how to make hard things look easy with these 3 game-changing goal setting concepts. - ⭐ Liking the podcast? ⭐ Support this project by: 🔸 Subscribing to stay up-to-date with new episodes 🔸 Sharing it with a friend who'd appreciate the inspiration 🔸 Leaving a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to help others discover it - 👉 Visit Bruno Flow's …

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Silbo Gomero 13:52

4d ago13:52

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Located on the island of La Gomera in the Spanish Canary Islands is one of the most unusual languages on Earth. For centuries, the people on this island have been able to communicate over vast distances not by shouting, using smoke signals, or drums, but rather by whistling. This system allowed them to communicate just as easily as if they were tal…

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Liberia (Encore) 16:13

5d ago16:13

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Every country in Africa is unique and has its own history. However, many African countries share a similar story over the last 150 years, having gone through European colonization and decolonization. The nation of Liberia, however, has a history, unlike any other country in the world. From its founding to its modern-day governance, the story of the…

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Permutations and Combinations (Encore) 15:35

20d ago15:35

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Whenever there is a lottery, the odds of winning are given. If you go to a pizzeria, they might tell you the number of possible pizzas that can be made, given their toppings. If you have a combination lock, it is secured because of the number of different solutions that are possible. All of these things might seem different, but they are all part o…

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The National Park Service (Encore) 15:15

20d ago15:15

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In 19th century America, a movement began to take areas of exceptional natural beauty and preserve them. This idea of setting aside land for the purpose of preservation is something that was never really taken seriously before. These areas became known as national parks, and they spawned a movement of land preservation that spread around the world …

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The History of Pizza (Encore) 14:24

15d ago14:24

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There is a good chance that sometime in the last few days, weeks, or months, you might have enjoyed a slice or two of pizza. Pizza has become a near-ubiquitous food which can be found in almost every country. However, there is no one pizza. There are vehement disagreements about what pizza is best and what sort of toppings are acceptable. Learn mor…

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The Donner Party (Encore) 17:16

22d ago17:16

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In the Spring of 1846, a group of intrepid pioneers set out from Independence, Missouri, to cross the Oregon Trail to seek a better life in the fertile Oregon Territory. However, almost nothing went according to plan for this group. They got a late start, took a devastating wrong turn, and were delayed by many natural obstacles. They ended up being…

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The Most Important Supermarket Visit in History (Encore) 12:47

23d ago12:47

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The cold war was the defining event of the second half of the 20th century. When exactly it ended has been subject to debate. Was it the fall of the Berlin Wall? Was the day the Soviet Union was dissolved? There is an argument to be made that end might have actually occurred before any of those things, although no one knew it at the time. The event…

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Episode 42 - Are Old DSLR's Still Relevant? 7:32

12d ago7:32

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Email The Podcast Follow On Instagram Follow On Twitter Follow On YouTube On this episode I discuss cameras. Specifically, whether or not you need to get the newest technology or if an older DSLR work for your purposes. Link to Blog Article: https://therenpo.com/blog/are-older-dslr-camera-bodies-still-relevant Music by Colin Boutwell…

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How to Inspire Trust With Your Voice (Podcasting As A Healing Experience) 7:39

11d ago7:39

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The best part of producing a podcast is not getting downloads, sales or any short-term KPI. Listen to learn more about the incredible benefits of podcasting in your journey as a creative entrepreneur. - ⭐ Liking the podcast? ⭐ Support this project by: 🔸 Subscribing to stay up-to-date with new episodes 🔸 Sharing it with a friend who'd appreciate the…

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The First Battle of the Marne (Encore) 12:40

11d ago12:40

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If you think of the First World War, your mind probably turns to images of trench warfare and thousands of men losing their lives to try and gain just a few meters of land. However, in the first few weeks of the war, this was not at all the case. In fact, it initially looked like the war might not even last two months. What stopped the collapse of …

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Questions and Answers: Volume 22 16:45

12d ago16:45

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Thirty days hath September, and on 29 of those days, I’ll run normal episodes. But for one day, I will turn the microphone over to you and answer your questions…..and that day is today. So stay tuned for another episode of Questions and Answers on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Sponsors Sign up for ButcherBox today by going to Butcher…

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Dome of the Rock (Encore) 13:19

27d ago13:19

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Located in the middle of the Old City of Jerusalem lies one of the most famous structures in the world. In addition to being the visible symbol of the city, it lies on a plot of land that is one of the most historical and contested pieces of property on the planet. It has been a center of controversy for thousands of years and looks to continue to …

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Once Upon A Time in Shaolin 15:34

20d ago15:34

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In 2015, the hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan released an album that was unlike any other in the history of recorded music. It simultaneously set the record for the highest amount of money ever spent on a work of music, and it was the worst-selling album in history in terms of unit sales. The reason why it holds both of those distinctions is because only…

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The Prime Minister Who Was Eaten 14:09

15d ago14:09

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On August 20, 1672, one of the most shocking moments in Dutch political history took place. Actually, it is one of the most shocking moments in world political history. The man who was perhaps the most important political figure in the Dutch Republic was murdered by a mob of Dutch citizens…and then eaten. The events that led up to this event were s…

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The Crisis of the Third Century 15:58

24d ago15:58

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The Roman Empire, at its height, was a juggernaut. However, during the third century, almost everything fell apart. In fact, for a brief period of time, it arguably did. It suffered from invasions, plagues, a collapsing economy, lower agricultural productivity, and numerous political assassinations. They eventually solved their problems, but the Em…

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Exercise Tiger and the Disastrous Dress Rehearsal for D-Day 15:15

24d ago15:15

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The Allied invasion of Normandy was one of the most complex military operations ever conducted. Thousands of ships and planes had to work in conjunction with tens of thousands of soldiers who had to do one of the most difficult things in warfare: an amphibious landing. In addition to all of the planning that went into the invasion, there were many …

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Paradigm Shift To Stop Chasing Shiny Objects (Follow Your Own Bliss) 6:52

18d ago6:52

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Listen to this if you are tired of analyzing opportunities and not taking action. It's time to stop the paralysis by analysis and take the long road to true conscious success. - ⭐ Liking the podcast? ⭐ Support this project by: 🔸 Subscribing to stay up-to-date with new episodes 🔸 Sharing it with a friend who'd appreciate the inspiration 🔸 Leaving a …

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Exoplanets (Encore) 14:30

18d ago14:30

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Ever since astronomers figured out that the stars in the sky are just like our sun, they began wondering if those stars had planets just like our sun. For centuries this remained an unanswerable question. Telescopes and techniques weren’t advanced enough to get an answer one way or another. Eventually, however, astronomers developed methods to dete…

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Mos Maiorum and Unwritten Rules 15:01

1M ago15:01

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Every day, whether or not you even realize it, you are subject to a host of unwritten rules. These are rules that are not written down and are not part of any formal law, but they are fundamental to the functioning of any society. These unspoken rules differ from place to place and have changed over time, and there are even different rules for diff…

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The Unification of Italy 15:28

20d ago15:28

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Italy as we know it today is a relatively recent invention. Ever since the collapse of the Western Roman Empire, the Italian Peninsula had been a patchwork of city-states, dutchies, kingdoms, and lands controlled by the pope. It wasn’t until the 19th century that a group of idealistic Italians sought to unify the Italian Peninsula and all its Itali…

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A Brief History of Texas 15:40

1M ago15:40

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Each of the fifty US states is like a separate country. Its area, population, and economy are comparable to those of other independent nations. Yet, the histories of each state, while different, all share broad commonalities. However, one state has a history that is totally different from all the rest. Learn more about the history of Texas and how …

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Introducing - About the Journey 21:15

21d ago21:15

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About the Journey is a travel show about connecting more deeply to the places we visit, and in turn, ourselves. You can find more episodes on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Gary Arndt | Glassbox Media

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The Lighthouse of Alexandria (Encore) 14:29

22d ago14:29

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When Alexander the Great died, one of his generals and best friends, Ptolemy, took Alexander’s corpse and went to Egypt to establish a new Pharaonic dynasty. One of the things he did during his reign was to begin construction on what would become one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. It stood for over a thousand years and was unlike the wo…

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Supercomputers and the Evolution of Computing Power 17:40

28d ago17:40

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If you’ve been around long enough, and by that, I only mean a couple of years, you have probably observed the one fundamental truth about computers: they always get faster. While games and web browning might seem faster, the average person’s computer usage doesn’t necessarily express just how much more powerful computers have become. In particular,…

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Dr. Sun Yat-sen (Encore) 13:56

1M ago13:56

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For over two thousand years, China lived under imperial rule. A series of dynasties and emperors were the defining feature of Chinese governance. However, in the early 20th century, China threw off its imperial rulers and became, for the first time in its history, a republic. Much of the reason why China became a republic was due to one man. Learn …

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Episode 41 - Why Did I Do It? 8:21

1M ago8:21

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Email The Podcast Follow On Instagram Follow On Twitter Follow On YouTube On this episode I discuss the reasons behind why I got into photography and why I decided to start a business around it. Music by Colin BoutwellBy Renaissance Polymath