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The Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire provides a great opportunity to think about many complex historical questions. How should we think about topics of colonialism and conquest from a modern lens? How are morality and historical narrative closely tied together? How did Spanish people and Mexica people think about the conquest both at the time and deep into the future? The answers to these questions give insight into how morality and psychology are at the center of many historical stories.  This is Part VI in a series on the rise, fall, and enduring legacy of the Aztec Empire. In this episode I discuss colonialist narratives of history, the "civilizing mission" and how morality was at the center of the Spanish conquest, the Quetzocoatl narrative of the Spanish conquest, Jared Diamond's Guns Germs and Steel hypothesis, and how both sides of this conflict felt cognitive dissonance at the time and in their later tellings of their histories. -Consider Supporting the Podcast!- Leave a rating or review on apple podcasts or spotify! Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory Check out my podcast series on Aftersun, Piranesi, Arcane, The Dark Knight Trilogy, and Nazi Germany and the Battle for the Human Heart here: https://www.reflectinghistory.com/bonuscontent Try my podcast series "Nazi Germany and the Battle for the Human Heart"-- What led to the rise of Nazi Germany? The answer may surprise you…Why do 'good' people support evil leaders? What allure does fascism hold that enables it to garner popular support? To what extent are ordinary people responsible for the development of authoritarian evil? This 13 part podcast series explores these massive questions and more through the lens of Nazi Germany and the ordinary people who collaborated or resisted as the Third Reich expanded. You'll not only learn about the horrifying, surprising, and powerful ways in which the Nazis seized and maintained power, but also fundamental lessons about what fascism is-how to spot it and why it spreads. Through exploring the past, I hope to unlock lessons that everyone can apply to the present day. Check it out on my Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory. Try my podcast series "Piranesi: Exploring the Infinite Halls of a Literary Masterpiece"-- This podcast series is a deep analysis of Susanna Clark's literary masterpiece "Piranesi." Whether you are someone who is reading the novel for academic purposes, or you simply want to enjoy an incredible story for it's own sake, this podcast series goes chapter by chapter into the plot, characters, and themes of the book...“The Beauty of the House is immeasurable; it's kindness infinite.” Piranesi lives in an infinite house, with no long-term memory and only a loose sense of identity. As the secrets of the House deepen and the mystery of his life becomes more sinister, Piranesi must discover who he is and how this brings him closer to the “Great and Secret Knowledge” that the House contains. Touching on themes of memory, identity, mental health, knowledge, reason, experience, meaning, reflection, ideals, and more…Piranesi will be remembered as one of the great books of the 21st century. Hope you enjoy the series as much as I enjoyed making it. Check it out at https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory. Subscribe to my newsletter! A free, low stress, monthly-quarterly email offering historical perspective on modern day issues, behind the scenes content on my latest podcast episodes, and historical lessons/takeaways from the world of history, psychology, and philosophy: https://www.reflectinghistory.com/newsletter.  

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The St Jean Baptiste find a much needed island to resupply. However, not all is as it seems and by the end, the crew will find themselves in a worse position than when they arrived.Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch!Music used in this episode:Track: "High Anxiety_Full Mix"Music provided by https://slip.streamDownload / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/CgwI29 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Lara and Michael discuss the grotesque hysteria around Washington's reception to a heinous war criminal. We cover the spread of preventable skin diseases in Gaza where Israel forbids the entry of even the most basic medical supplies. 

Jen and Noam discuss SCOTUS deciding that the ATF doesn't have the authority to enforce the bump stock ban, Hunter Biden's potential future as a 2A champion (if his dad doesn't pardon him), 2020 amnesia, AOC and others realizing they are indeed surrounded by antisemites, the recently renewed COVID debate, and doing time on the hunger strike rotation. Ambitious Crossover Attempt has a Twitch channel! Hooray! We're streaming more for us (and you)! We're streaming on Thursday nights at 7:30 EST. Join us! https://www.twitch.tv/ambitiousxover   

Après "Guns Germs and Steel", Jared Diamond la ruine de certaines des grandes civilisations du passé. Passant des cultures polynésiennes de l'île de Pâques à la colonie viking condamnée du Groenland, Diamond retrace le modèle fondamental de la catastrophe. Les dommages environnementaux, les changements climatiques, la croissance démographique rapide et les choix politiques imprudents ont tous été des facteurs de la disparition de ces sociétés, mais d'autres ont trouvé des solutions et ont persisté. (00:00) Les 5 causes de l'effondrement                  (10:50) l'ile de Paques   (35:55) Les Vikings                          (1:13:59) Le Rwanda (1:37:31) L'Australie (1:53:55) Rép Dominicaine / Haïti (2:10:34) Tikopia (2:15:56) Nouvelle Guinée (2:24:30) Japon (2:31:42) Conclusion

Without doubt, there has been an increase of burnout across the board in recent years. That's according to mindfulness and high-performance coach, Melo Calarco, who says much of it comes from a residual fatigue, or a hangover, from the pandemic. Melo's book, ‘Beating Burnout Finding Balance', offers tools to achieve mindfulness. And, he shares inspirational stories of his trekking adventures in remote corners of the world that have transformed how he himself deals with tricky situations. Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartelsoundcartel.com.au+61 3 9882 8333See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last year, case manager Jamie Reed blew the whistle on the gender clinic that had employed her for almost four years. Today, she faces an even more frightening challenge: being a guest on the Heterodorx podcast. Jamie's impeccable lefty credentials never prepared her for Corinna's relentless sarcasm, let alone what she witnessed in the medical system: clueless endocrinologists, children making lifelong decisions about their fertility, untreated eating disorders, ignored red flags, young patients entering sex work, TikTok tics, medical harms, repeated “never events,” and the medical abandonment of detransitioners. We also discuss the personal and professional costs borne by whistleblowers, double standards in the press, alpacas (again), and Corinna's geriatric cat. Jamie reminds us, “we are all broken"; Corinna reminds us, “give your gay money to Jamie.” Links: Jamie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamieWhistle “I Thought I was Saving Trans Kids. Now I'm Blowing the Whistle.” Jamie Reed's Free Press story: https://www.thefp.com/p/i-thought-i-was-saving-trans-kids Alberta Premier Danielle Smith introduces new gender policies: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/danielle-smith-1.7101595 Washington State whistleblower Tamara Pietzke: https://www.thefp.com/p/i-was-fired-after-blowing-the-whistle https://www.thefp.com/p/i-refused-to-approve-all-teen-gender-transitions LGBT Courage Coalition: https://www.lgbtcourage.org/ LGBT Courage Coalition Substack substack: https://lgbtcouragecoalition.substack.com/ Guns Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond: https://www.amazon.com/Guns-Germs-Steel-Fates-Societies/dp/0393317552 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heterodorx/support

In This Episode Erin and Weer'd discuss: Oliver North and Marion Hammer both speaking out against Wayne LaPierre; a spree shooting in Canada that you might not have heard about; the UK's continuing crusade to ban their way to safety, now with even more restrictions on knives; and Beth Alcazar of USCCA has an anonymous survey for Concealed Carry Magazine that she wants us to take. Myles tells us about what caught his eye at this year's SHOT Show; Oddball talks bayonet myths and misconceptions; and Xander continues his segment on farming, this time about water and drainage. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that's $1/podcast) and you'll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes Oliver North says NRA reacted to misconduct allegations like a ‘circular firing squad' Marion Calls For A Search Committee To Replace Wayne NRA in Danger: Transcript Of LaPierre Testimony I wonder why you haven't heard about the shooting in Canada this week Security guard accused in Edmonton city hall shooting makes court appearance What you need to know about the Government of Canada's May 1, 2020 prohibition on certain firearms and devices Idris Elba warns against mandatory jail for carrying knife They want to BAN SWORDS now.... Response to the Labour Party & Idris Elba When Terry Pratchett was knighted, he forged his own sword out of meteorite Beth Alcazar's anonymous gun ownership survey for Concealed Carry Magazine Southpaw Corner: S&W Model 1894 Canik TTI Combat Henry Lever Action Supreme That Uses AR Mags - SHOT Show 2024 Mossberg 464 SPX Diamondback SDR  30X Tomcat Just in Case 30X Tomcat Just in Case Kahr Firearms Group- New Firearms Daniel Defense H9 Independent Thoughts with Xandar Opal  Guns Germs and Steel  

Chapter 1 What's the Guns Germs and SteelGuns, Germs, and Steel is a book written by Jared Diamond, an American geographer, historian, and anthropologist. The book was published in 1997 and has gained significant attention for its exploration of why some societies have developed more advanced technology and achieved greater success than others. In Guns, Germs, and Steel, Diamond seeks to answer the question of why certain civilizations were able to dominate and conquer others throughout history. He argues that these disparities are not due to any inherent superiority or inferiority of people from different regions but rather stem from environmental factors, specifically the availability of domesticable plants and animals. Diamond proposes that the ability to domesticate plants and animals gave certain societies a head start in agricultural development, leading to surpluses and population growth. This, in turn, allowed for the emergence of specialized labor, complex social structures, and technological advancements. Consequently, societies with more favorable geographical conditions, such as fertile land and access to suitable domesticable species, were able to develop powerful states and ultimately conquer other less advanced societies. The book also delves into how germs and diseases played a significant role in shaping world history. Diamond suggests that populations living in dense and interconnected societies were exposed to a wide range of diseases, which, over time, led to the development of immunities and resistance. Conversely, isolated populations lacking domesticated animals and exposure to various diseases were much more vulnerable when encountering pathogens introduced by colonizers. Overall, Guns, Germs, and Steel provides a broad perspective on the historical development of civilizations and highlights the importance of geographic, environmental, and biological factors in shaping human societies.Chapter 2 Why is Guns Germs and Steel A Good Book"Guns, Germs, and Steel" by Jared Diamond is widely regarded as a good book for several reasons: 1. Broad Scope: The book offers a grand narrative that attempts to explain why some societies developed more rapidly than others. It covers the entire span of human history and provides an ambitious framework to understand the disparities between different civilizations. 2. Interdisciplinary Approach: Diamond draws insights from various disciplines such as anthropology, archaeology, geography, and evolutionary biology. This multidisciplinary approach allows him to tackle complex questions and provide a comprehensive analysis. 3. Thought-Provoking Thesis: The central thesis of the book suggests that geographic factors, rather than inherent racial or genetic differences, shaped the course of human development. Diamond argues that the unequal distribution of resources, plants, animals, and diseases led to different levels of societal advancement. 4. Engaging Writing Style: Despite its scholarly depth, "Guns, Germs, and Steel" is written in a compelling and accessible manner. Diamond effectively communicates complex ideas without sacrificing clarity, making it appealing to both academics and general readers. 5. Eye-Opening Perspective: The book challenges conventional Eurocentric views of history by exploring how geographical factors played a crucial role in shaping the world we see today. It encourages readers to critically examine prevailing notions of cultural superiority and...

Guns, Germs, And SteelGuns, Germs, And Steel Full Book Introduction Why did the inhabitants of the Eurasian continent conquer the American natives, instead of the other way around? Why are wheat, maize, and livestock like pigs and cows found in certain regions of the world and not in others? This book reveals the facts behind the broader environmental elements that have helped shaped the world's history, thereby effectively refuting anthropological theories based on racism. It also records the underlying causes of the current situation and the many injustices visible in our modern world. This book can be considered as a true history of all the races and ethnicities of the world. Author : Jared DiamondJared Diamond is a polymath spanning a wide range of fields including anthropology, ecology, physiology, and evolutionary biology. He is a current professor of geography and former professor of physiology at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He is also a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the National Academy of Sciences, as well as an editorial board member of Skeptic magazine. Dr. Diamond has received a MacArthur Foundation Genius Award, in addition to research prizes and grants from the National Geographic Society. He is well-known for his popular science books such as The Third Chimpanzee; Guns, Germs, and Steel; Collapse; and Why Is Sex Fun? Overview | Chapter 1Hi, welcome to Bookey. Today we will unlock the book Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies. In 1972, the author, Jared Diamond, was walking along the beach in New Guinea when a local friend Yali asked him, “Why is it that you white people developed so much cargo and brought it to New Guinea, but we black people had little cargo of our own?” To his surprise, Dr. Diamond found it difficult to answer this seemingly simple question. Why is that so? Yali's question may seem like a simple question about the difference in the production of goods, but his question actually contains many hidden caveats. Why, for example, did the people of New Guinea still seem to be “living in the Stone Age” two centuries ago, while the Europeans already had a wide variety of inventions such as steel axes, gunpowder, garments, soft drinks, and umbrellas? Taking a closer look at the difference in lifestyles of these two groups of people, we may connect it to the broader spectrum of disparities in the modern world and ask: why is it that people of Eurasian origin (including those who have settled in North America) control most of the world's wealth and power today? Moreover, some ethnic groups, like the indigenous peoples of Australia, the Americas, and Sub-Saharan Africa, no longer hold their homeland but have been subjugated or even wiped out. Around the start of the 16th century, European countries began to occupy territories all over the world. Why was it the Eurasians who conquered and subjugated native peoples, rather than the native Americans, Africans, and Australian aborigines, conquering or subjugating the Eurasians? Some people claim that around that time, Eurasia already had many advanced empires with all kinds of technological and weapons advantages that people in other parts of the world did not. It was these technological and political differences that led to the inequalities that we see in the world today. While this is an obvious answer, the deeper question remains as to what caused these differences in the first place. Historically, certain groups have claimed that Europeans are naturally more intelligent and...

"Everybody wants to eat, but Few Will Hunt." Today on the podcast with Joey Bowen and Drew Beech, co-founders of the apparel brand and community Few Will Hunt. Joey and Drew spent their daily commutes through the gritty streets of Philadelphia on the phone for a year straight. On these calls, they talked about business and life — especially the trends of self-entitlement and shortcut-seeking they witnessed in society. These trends made them feel alone in an ever-softening world. “Are we the only ones that still believe in the power of hard work?” Drew asked. Joey responded, “It's like we say at my hunting cabin — everybody wants to eat, but few will hunt.” This statement perfectly summed up their frustrations with society. It became their mantra. Website: https://fewwillhunt.com/ Show Notes: (00:00) Intro (02:18) Where Did This Start for Them (04:15) Loving the Process (05:38) Finding A Purpose (06:32) Finding Mentors (08:21) Alex Hormozi and Warren Buffet (09:27) The Shortcuts are Already There (10:06) Guns Germs and Steel (11:13) Mental Frameworks (14:12) Contacting Reality (18:15) Life Lessons from Sport (21:32) Super Power to Direct Your Attention (24:11) Information Diet (27:05) The Power of Community (30:37) Challenge Yourself to Find Differing Viewpoints (31:08) Strong Convictions but Loosely Held (32:15) Life is in the Gray (33:26) Andrew Wakefield and Anti Vax (35:22) Uncomfortable Conversations (38:01) Parenting and Resilience (40:11) Recommended Books (43:23) Advice to a driven person (48:01) Outro Support our content on Patreon or on Spotify! patreon.com/feedingcurioisity https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feedingcuriosity/suppor Check out the Range Blueprint! https://feedingcuriosity.net/blueprint-range This blueprint will break down the core ideas, connect ideas outside the book, and apply these ideas in your life! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feedingcuriosity/support

We have a chat with Trevor Whittington, CEO of WA Farmers. We chat about government intervention, sheep live exports (and EID tags), the succession of WA from Australia, gun reform, trade with China and a whole lot more.    A longer form podcast this time. 

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Without doubt, there has been an increase of burnout across the board in recent years. That's according to mindfulness and high-performance coach, Melo Calarco, who says much of it comes from a residual fatigue, or a hangover, from the pandemic. Melo's book, ‘Beating Burnout Finding Balance', offers tools to achieve mindfulness. And, he shares inspirational stories of his trekking adventures in remote corners of the world that have transformed how he himself deals with tricky situations. Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartelsoundcartel.com.au+61 3 9882 8333See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, Dave Perry speaks to Christyn Cianfarani about Canada's recent procurement announcements in support of Ukraine. Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding and Davie Shipyard. Participant's bio: Christyn Cianfarani is the President and CEO of the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries – https://www.defenceandsecurity.ca/cms4/Executive-Team Host Bio: Dave Perry is the President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute READ: "Getting Canada to a Wartime Footing: Clear Parameters are Required" by Christyn Cianfarani – https://www.cgai.ca/getting_canada_to_a_wartime_footing What Christyn is Reading: Giuliani: The Rise and Tragic Fall of America's Mayor by Andrew Kirtzman – https://www.amazon.com/Giuliani-Rise-Tragic-Americas-Mayor/dp/1982153296 Guns, Germs, and Steek: The Fates of Human Societies by Jared Diamond – https://wwnorton.com/books/Guns-Germs-and-Steel/ Recording Date: 11 Jan 2023 Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips

We take a look at Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond. In a Pulitzer Prize-winning book, the author dismantles racially based theories of human history by revealing the environmental factors he feels are responsible for history's broadest patterns. Reissue. Once Upon a Vampire Read with me: Aspiring Authors kawfeehaus@protonmail.com Finally on Twitter @KawFee_Haus Read new articles at KawFee Haus Korner on Substack Consider supporting the show on Patreon See what I'm reading on Goodreads

K Sera says that cats should remain indoors. Micah disagrees. Phil talks about Jared Diamond again.   Show notes: Cats are bad for wildlife Guns Germs and Steel Zebra domestication   K Sera's after thoughts: - Some poland scientists have classified the domestic house cat as “invasive alien species: - but before you get your tinfoil hats on, let's clarify: they don't mean cats descended from the heavens on space crafts (as awesome as that sci/fi story would be), they mean that the domestic house cat came from a different habitat and was brought into a place where it is not native, has no natural predators, and can quite easily decimate native bird populations if left unchecked. - Keeping your cat indoors protects your cat and the native wildlife. Also, be a responsible pet owner and have your cat fixed. Your entire household will appreciate it.   Phil's after thoughts: -I wish I could walk my cat around the neighborhood with a leash! I STILL WISH FOR THIS!

Life is scary. Natural disasters, violent intruders, and deadly viruses threaten our survival and endanger our loved ones. When ordinary solutions and institutions are not trusted, we may reach for talismanic help; crystals, herbal remedies, ritual prayer and magical thinking, or we might consult the charismatic oracle who channels prophecies from the Great Beyond—right on your iPhone. But what about weaponry? Even though guns exert devastating real-world impact, our guest argues that they also carry an important  symbolic power. While most may never use it, the knowledge that cold hard steel is nearby is one attempt at managing an anxiety that is all-too human. In fact, coping strategies both magical and militaristic are woven into the American political psyche—and as the pandemic has demonstrated, flare up dramatically during social crises; even at times becoming strange bedfellows. Philosophy and religion professor Alan Levinovitz calls this "empowerment epistemology" and describes it as a connective tissue between the seemingly distant domains of gun culture and the wellness sphere. In both cases, this longing for empowerment in the face of helplessness motivates us to cleave to what we believe protects us, regardless of evidence to the contrary—or the tragic consequences in our middle schools and medical ICUs. Show NotesOprah's 'happiness guru' designed apartments to maximize joy — and they start at $5 millionKilling does not come easy for soldiers - The Washington Post Hanns Johst “Schlageter”Quote/Counterquote: “Whenever I hear the word 'culture'…” 

Di episode perdana Bajak Kepo Buku ini, pembajak kita adalah Mas Adit dan Tristan yang ngobrolin buku peraih Pulitzer Prize berjudul Guns, Germs and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies karya Jared Diamond. Mas Adit adalah seorang perawat di sebuah Lembaga Pemasyarakatan dan Mas Tristan adalah salah satu warga binaan di LP tersebut. Hanya satu kata dari kami: KEREN! Mau ikut membajak Podcast Kepo Buku? Info lengkap ada di Instagram @KepoBuku atau kirim saja rekamannya ke http://s.id/bajakkepobuku. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kepobuku/message

On today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius chats with Scott Groves, a loan officer, coach, author, public speaker, and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu practitioner and boxer.   With almost 20 years of experience, Scott has received multiple awards for his exceptional service, particularly on loan production, customer service satisfaction, and leadership. His long list of experience as a top producing sales professional and leader includes Washington Mutual, New American Funding, and Movement Mortgage.   You'll discover the importance of hobbies and trying new things throughout one's life.   You'll learn some of Scott's insights into loans and mortgages.   You'll also discover The origins of his podcast, On the Edge.   Tune in to today's episode to hear great insights from Darius and Scott.   Enjoy! What You'll Learn in this Show: The importance of hobbies and trying new things throughout one's life. Scott's insights into loans and mortgages. The origins of his podcast, On The Edge. And so much more...   Resources: https://www.amazon.com/Lead-Generate-Days-Double-Your/dp/1732591202/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1SFLLFZ7V6OZU&keywords=Lead+Generate&qid=1644183497&sprefix=lead+gener%2Caps%2C734&sr=8-1 (Lead Generate book) https://www.scottgrovesmortgage.com/scott-groves-mortgage (Scott's website) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-edge-podcast-with-scott-groves/id1550340000 (On The Edge podcast) https://therealdarius.com (The Real Darius) https://www.facebook.com/therealdariusm/ (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/ (Instagram) https://therealdarius.com/YT (YouTube ) https://twitter.com/kingdarius (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ (LinkedIn) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In the fourth episode of the warm-up with Lørn.tech x OiW, Silvija meets the managing partner of Brighteye Ventures, Alex Spiro Latsis. Brighteye Ventures is the leading EdTech fund in Europe, and its goal is to find and invest in technology companies that help people learn. In the conversation, Alex describes Brighteye Ventures' ambitions for the future of Edtech, explains what is so special about the Nordic Edtech community, and reveals why Brighteye Venture chooses to invest in European entrepreneurs and startups. OiW is fast approaching, and Alex is a speaker on the track "Startup and Entrepreneurial Ventures".— Tech is business now, and its room for everyone This is what you will learn:Founding in EdTechDirect consumer educationThe Nordic EdTech communityInnovation in the NordicRecommended literatur:Secrets of Sand Hill road, The Waning of the Middle ages, Guns Germs and Steel See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Conquête de l'Amérique par l'Europe plutôt que l'inverse : pourquoi ? Comment se fait-il que ce soit les européens qui aient acquis la technologie avant les autres ? Dans "Guns, Germs and Steel" (De l'inégalité parmi les sociétés), Jared Diamond explore les avantages à disposition de chaque continent, et comment ces avantages ont joué un rôle déterminant dans le développement d'un puissance "matérielle" occidentale.

In de laatste aflevering van dit academisch jaar staat het boek: ‘Guns, Germs & Steel – The Fates of Human Societies' (1997) centraal van de Amerikaanse fysioloog, evolutiebioloog, biogeograaf en milieuwetenschapper Jared Diamond. Voor de bespreking van deze klassieker uit de biologiebibliotheek hebben we Rutger Vos opnieuw bereid bevonden bij ons aan te schuiven. Rutger is evolutiebioloog en bio-informaticus en is werkzaam als universitair docent bij het Instituut voor Biologie en als onderzoeker bij Naturalis Biodiversity Center. Vorige keer bespraken we The Selfish Gene van Richard Dawkins met Rutger. Ditmaal staat Diamond op het menu! Naast zijn wetenschappelijke werk kreeg Diamond vooral bekendheid door een reeks populairwetenschappelijke boeken. Van zijn hand verschenen onder meer The Third Chimpansee (1992), Collapse (2004) en The World until Yesterday (2012). Maar vandaag richten we ons dus op Guns, Germs & Steel dat in 1998 werd bekroond met de Pullitzer Prize. Het boek begint in Papoea Nieuw-Guinea waar Diamond jarenlang ornithologisch onderzoek heeft gedaan. Hier wordt hij geconfronteerd met een vraag van een jonge charismatische Papoea-politicus Yali: Hoe kan het toch dat vrijwel alle cargo (denk aan levensmiddelen, goederen en technologie) afkomstig is uit de Westerse wereld, en niet omgekeerd? Waarom was zijn eigen land qua technologische ontwikkeling tot twee eeuwen terug nog in de steentijd, terwijl andere samenlevingen dit stadium allang gepasseerd waren. Kortom, waarom is de macht en welvaart in de wereld zo ongelijk verdeeld? In ongeveer vierhonderd pagina's probeert Diamond een coherent antwoord te formuleren op Yali's vraag. In zijn boek komt hij tot de conclusie dat het politieke en culturele overwicht dat de West-Europese beschaving heeft verworven, het onvermijdelijke uitvloeisel is van geografische en ecologische omstandigheden. In deze aflevering behandelen enkele thema's uit het boek. We beginnen met een samenvatting voor de luisteraars die het boek niet hebben gelezen. Vervolgens gaan we dieper in op plant- en dierdomesticatie en de invloed van zoönose ziektes op de totstandkoming van globale welvaartsverschillen. Afsluitend stellen we de vraag: hoe staat het nu met Guns, Germs & Steel 24 jaar na dato? Timestamps: 00:00-02:45 – Introductie 02:45-09:00 – Algemene indruk van het boek en Rutgers onderzoek 09:00-27:15 – Synopsis en duiding van de titel Guns, Germs & Steel 27:15-43:37 – Domesticatie van planten 43:37-01:12:24 – Domesticatie van dieren 01:12:24-01:24:27 – Zoönosen en andere germs 01:24:27-01:52:09 – Kritiek op Guns, Germs & Steel

In this episode we touch upon the history of colonialism, imperialism, capitalism, and how we experience them in our bodies and our lives. As children of the Indian diaspora, we were told that India won the fight against colonialism, and now we can prosper in a capitalist America. We unpack the myths and blurred histories of our past. We also delve into our favorite topic: food. Colonialism manifested itself in recipes, ingredients, and menu items. How can we combat cultural colonialism and work to decolonize our minds and our bodies? Sources mentioned: Does Anyone Really Know What Socialism Is? - https://freakonomics.com/podcast/socialism/ Don't Call It Curry from Ugly Delicious - https://www.netflix.com/title/80170368 Colonialism, Slavery and the Origins of Capitalism - https://medium.com/age-of-awareness/colonialism-slavery-and-the-origins-of-capitalism-aafc3d114a20 Adam Ruins Tech - https://www.trutv.com/shows/adam-ruins-everything/articles/adam-ruins-tech Guns, Germs, and Steel - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1842.Guns_Germs_and_Steel?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=Q9SQKaWQYk&rank=1 Sapiens - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23692271-sapiens?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=HjzDZrkyQq&rank=1 The Story of Us - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52020998-the-story-of-us This episode was edited by Shemona Singh, marketing done by Chitra Nidadavolu, with writing support from Shivani Singh. --- If you enjoyed this episode or have any feedback, we'd love for you to leave us a review on the Apple Podcasts app. It helps immensely! If you have any questions or topic suggestions, you can contact us via any of the following: Twitter - https://twitter.com/TET_podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ThirdEyeThoughtsPodcast/ Voice Message on Anchor - https://anchor.fm/third-eye-thoughts/message Thank you for the love! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/third-eye-thoughts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/third-eye-thoughts/support

Is Jared Diamond's 1997 bestseller a work of staggering genius, or a piece of intellectual garbage? Has it moved our understanding of humanity forward, or has it set us back by decades? Are these binary choices ridiculously limiting? Totally! In this episode Sebastian does his best to parse the good ideas from Guns, Germs, and Steel, while also engaging with some of the best and most memorable criticisms of the book. Tune-in and find out how cantankerous zebras, the neglected history of India, and the Sapa Inca all play a role in the story.

When Sebastian first read Jared Diamond's Pulitzer Prize winning book Guns, Germs, and Steel as an undergrad, he thought it was brilliant. That was until a Professor he deeply respected, dismissed it as being little better than the Da Vinci Code. It turns out that while the 1997 bestseller earned many high profile plaudits, it also spawned legions of of critics. What's in this book that has inspired such passionate responses? Did Jared Diamond crack the code of human history, or was he playing a little too fast and loose with his pop-science? Tune-in and find out how Charles Darwin, expletive laden academic journals, and Will Smith all play a role in the story.

Pushkar (@just_another_body) and I are starting a new series where we try to describe and tell our thoughts about each chapter from the amazing book we are reading - Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond. In this episode, we talk about the preface and prologue from the book and some initial impressions. Read the book and join us on this journey. Reach out to me if you want to be part of this as a guest. This is supposedly 1 of 23 episodes in this series. So, stay glued! Support us by buying the book from our affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3gE2PW4 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the entire episode to know more! Enjoy the content? Become a patron - Visit everydaytalkies.com Follow me on @everydaytalkie on Instagram and @EverydayTalkie on Twitter to get the latest updates about the upcoming episodes. Want to be a guest in the podcast? Write to me at everydaytalkie@gmail.com

It's “game on” for mass shootings which means thoughts and prayers for gun control. And is the country finally catching on to the idea that police "reform" is not nearly enough? As guest Dr. Melina Abdullah explains, police must be re-imagined. We talk about local defund the police victories in Los Angeles, and how politicians and the powers that be are trying to walk even those gains back. Plus, Trump Republicans want to form a new, even more racist, caucus and George W. Bush comes out of hiding to show us his art. Enjoy! 5:00 Conservative Twitter Bios Are the Worst13:11 Scariest New Republican Caucus25:44 Gun Control Laws Are Too Weak. Madonna Will Help.34:42 Defund the Police Starting With the LAPD45:00 Imagining a Radically Different Police Force.58:40 George W. Bush Has Thoughts on Immigration1:09:48 What's good? Featuring:  Sofiya Alexandra, comedian  Dr. Melina Abdullah, professor & activist Francesca Fiorentini, host Join the Franita and become a Patron today: Patreon(dot)com(slash)bitchuationroom Support The Bitchuation Room on: Venmo: @TBR-LIVE Cash-App: @TBRLIVE Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s “game on” for mass shootings which means thoughts and prayers for gun control. And is the country finally catching on to the idea that police "reform" is not nearly enough? As guest Dr. Melina Abdullah explains, police must be re-imagined. We talk about local defund the police victories in Los Angeles, and how politicians and the powers that be are trying to walk even those gains back. Plus, Trump Republicans want to form a new, even more racist, caucus and George W. Bush comes out of hiding to show us his art. Enjoy!   5:00 Conservative Twitter Bios Are the Worst 13:11 Scariest New Republican Caucus 25:44 Gun Control Laws Are Too Weak. Madonna Will Help. 34:42 Defund the Police Starting With the LAPD 45:00 Imagining a Radically Different Police Force. 58:40 George W. Bush Has Thoughts on Immigration 1:09:48 What’s good?   Featuring:    Sofiya Alexandra, comedian   Dr. Melina Abdullah, professor & activist   Francesca Fiorentini, host   Join the Franita and become a Patron today: Patreon(dot)com(slash)bitchuationroom   Support The Bitchuation Room on: Venmo: @TBR-LIVE Cash-App: @TBRLIVE   

157. Book Recommendation Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond

Another mass shooting is another opportunity to get into another culture war.  Dennis talks about a time when people could come together and create good gun policy and why that is impossible these days.  He ends by talking about the treatment Dr. Deborah Birx has received for her time on President Trump's Coronavirus Taskforce.Background Articles:Gun Control is A Misfire by Marc CooperGuns and Culture by Dennis SandersWhy I Carry A Gun by David FrenchThe Hard Lesson of Dr. Birx by Megan RanneyShame  on Deborah Birx by Jonathan V. LastQuestions or comments? Email me at denminn@gmail.com

In a special episode of the PGP, Josh interviews the Honorable Matthew P. Donovan, former Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness who has also served in a wide variety of policy-making positions such as Under Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF) and Acting SECAF. The two discuss space security and U.S. military readiness in the age of COVID-19, speaking about the items such as challenges presented by adversaries in the space domain, opportunities for cooperation, and stories as to how DoD adapted to the global pandemic.

CHRISTOPHER M. WHITE (Ph.D., Kansas), is a professor of Latin American history. He teaches courses on Latin America, the developing world, and U.S. foreign relations and he is the author of Creating a Third World: Mexico, Cuba, and the United States during the Castro Era (New Mexico, 2007), as well as The History of El Salvador (Greenwood, 2008) and A Global History of the Developing World (Routledge, 2013). via https://www.marshall.edu/history/faculty-and-staff/ Please consider becoming a supporter of the podcast: https://www.seabassmorris.com/get-involved If you need video production services, visit my company's website and ask for a quote: https://www.seabasspro.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/seabasspodcast/support

What a blessing! We got to sit down with our favorite listener Jay Wes. Jay Wes is the good hair Papi who roots from Trinidad. Jay Wes is an intelligent man who learned a lot from his grandfather who raised him since his father passed away from stomach cancer. Jay Wes has a unique story and mindset, tune in to hear more. And why is Nick wearing pearls? Nick is wearing pearls to represent Kamala Harris who is the first female Vice President & more. Here are the BOOKs that were talked about on this Episode: Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fate of Human Societies by Jared Diamond, Doug Ordunio https://www.amazon.com/Guns-Germs-and-Steel-audiobook/dp/B004JLTPTI/ref=sr_1_1?crid=16W65N4RJ2P37&dchild=1&keywords=guns+germs+and+steel&qid=1611694533&sprefix=gums+germs+a%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1 You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Badass%C2%AE-Doubting-Greatness/dp/B088P8QL1N/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=How+to+be+a+badass&qid=1611694633&s=audible&sr=1-1 The Four Agreements by Miguel Ruiz https://www.amazon.com/The-Four-Agreements-don-Miguel-Ruiz-audio/dp/B0007OB40E/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=4+agreements&qid=1611694690&s=audible&sr=1-1 The Compound Effect: Multiply Your Success One Simple Step at a Time by Darren Hardy https://www.amazon.com/The-Compound-Effect-Darren-Hardy-audiobook/dp/B07MWCVQ1T/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1611694746&sr=1-1 Shook One: Anxiety Playing Tricks on Me by Charlamagne Tha God https://www.amazon.com/Shook-One-Anxiety-Playing-Tricks/dp/1501193260/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1611694917&sr=1-1 Click the links below to follow us on: Instagram: https://instagram.com/nickandmalshow?... Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickandmalshow?s=21 Listen to us on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5qC5zpT... Contact us: Email: NickMalShow@gmail.com

All over the place as always, I discuss Columbus Day, the Homeless, the World Series and stand up comedy in Venice. Hoping 3rd time is the charm for the Dodgers like it was in '81 versus the Yankees. Gun, Germs & Steel is an amazing book by Jared Diamond. Also Crazy Horse and Custer by Stephen Ambrose. Wish we would've bred with the Native culture more like they did in South and Central America. Two hearts are better than one. RIP: RIP: Joe Morgan, baseball; Roberta McCain, John's mother, Conchetta Ferrell, actress from Two and a Half Men, LA Law, Northern Exposure, Mystic Pizza. Fred Dean, DE for Chargers and Niners, Vaughn McClure - ESPN Falcons reporter, Rhonda Fleming, actress, Sid Hartman - Star Tribune in Mnpls

The book attempts to explain why Eurasian and North African civilizations have survived and conquered others, while arguing against the idea that Eurasian hegemony is due to any form of Eurasian intellectual, moral, or inherent genetic superiority. Diamond argues that the gaps in power and technology between human societies originate primarily in environmental differences, which are amplified by various positive feedback loops. When cultural or genetic differences have favoured Eurasians (for example, written language or the development among Eurasians of resistance to endemic diseases), he asserts that these advantages occurred because of the influence of geography on societies and cultures (for example, by facilitating commerce and trade between different cultures) and were not inherent in the Eurasian genomes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pbliving/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pbliving/support

Gray joins us to discuss the practicalities of firearms. Be prepared! The Cyberpunk Ezine Jace mentioned The Legend of Murder-Ghandi Uber and Lyft ordered by California judge to classify drivers as employees Americans own a lot of guns. Like, a … Continue reading →

Jameson Lopp is a professional cypherpunk, outspoken privacy and self-sovereignty advocate, and CTO of Casa. In our first episode, we delve into ACAB, the police, offensive and defensive technologies, life extension, cryogenics, Bitcoin, resilience-first systems, and life beyond the State.

Jenn tells us about the terrible death of President Garfield, then Shea teaches the patrons how to kidnap perpetual energy!

Jenn tells us about the terrible death of President Garfield, then Shea teaches the patrons how to kidnap perpetual energy!

Mungkin lebih tepat jika dibilang menceritakan isi buku Guns, Germs and Steel. Di buku ini, Jared Diamond berusaha menjawab pertanyaan Yali; yaitu mengapa perkembangan peradaban berbeda-beda di tiap wilayah. (Spoiler Alert) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bukansiapasiapa/support

Lawyers are pulling guns over facemasks? That... seems excessive. But here we are staring into the COVID abyss again. Austerity measures continue throughout the industry, lawyers are getting edgy, and a new assault on "the law that built the internet" issues from the White House. Special thanks to our sponsor, Logikcull.

Lawyers are pulling guns over facemasks? That... seems excessive. But here we are staring into the COVID abyss again. Austerity measures continue throughout the industry, lawyers are getting edgy, and a new assault on "the law that built the internet" issues from the White House. Special thanks to our sponsor, Logikcull.

Jared was studying bird watching in New Guinea when he came across a local politician Yali; who asked the question he asked was "why is it that you white people developed so much cargo and brought it to New Guinea, but we black people have little cargo of our own?" It was a simple question and this book is the answer.  Diamond shows us how “History followed different courses for different peoples because of differences among peoples' environments, not because of biological differences among peoples themselves”  This episode is sponsored by Blinkist. For your free 7 day trial head to: www.blinkist.com/whatyouwilllearn 

Episode 11 Today I interview my absolute most FAVORITE person on the entire face of the planet, Doctor Emily Roben. She is an emergency room attending at Lurie Childrens Hospital, she was a field hockey goalie at Stanford University (on a scholarship!), she is an incredible artist and crafter, and she is the best wife and best friend a person could ask for.www.whatcanyoutellme.cominstagram @whatcanyoutellmefacebook @whatcanyoutellmetwitter @whatcanutellmehttps://www.instagram.com/ranchoroben/https://www.instagram.com/craftastic613/Born in Exeter, NH. Moved to Cupertino, CA and spent many years of her youth attending an extra curricular Hebrew school program ultimately having her Bat Mitzvah at age 13.Began playing field hockey as a goalie at Monta Vista High School.Entered freshman year at Stanford University playing field hockey on a scholarship.Notable students and faculty while she was at Stanford include numerous Olympic and professional athletes, Chelsea Clinton and Ben Savage from Boy Meets World, (BTW Rider Strong played Shawn Hunter on that show)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105958/Jered Diamond author Guns Germs and Steel https://amzn.to/2Tef13CRobert Sapolsky author Why Zebras Dont Get Ulcers https://amzn.to/2y75VyiSan Jose State for premed also had the fun of taking raquet ball, kickboxing and bowling Currently playing pickle ball with mehttps://amzn.to/3g06Gu7Attended Northwestern University Medical School. Started pediatrics residency at Childrens Memorial Hospital in Chicago which became Ann and Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital. Fellowship in pediatric emergency medicine at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital. Became an attending physician in the emergency department at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital https://www.luriechildrens.org/not to be confused withChildrens Hospital (COMEDY TV SHOW)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1325113/SouthLAnd (COP SHOW)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1299368/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1Discussions about what work can be likeBegan learning to crochet and made a 3D anatomicaly correct heart. Has won multiple awards from the National Arts Program. (Picture of heart is here!) https://www.nationalartsprogram.org/nap-spotlight/emily-robenRaises animals in the backyard farm-currently 6 chickens, a duck, 2 goats, a lovebird, 2 pet rats and a salt water aquarium. Check out Emily's instagram account with all of the animals https://www.instagram.com/ranchoroben/“There's lots of reasons to become a doctor but money is a very bad one.”Favorite food as a kid- steamed Artichoke dipped in butterFavorite beverage- carbonated wateror her invented cocktail The Best in Show- gin, soda, grenadine, limeHates Karaoke and especially HATES the B-52's (which I LOVE to sing)Podcast Likes-Experts on Expert with Dax ShepherdSerial By the Book Radio Lab FreakonomicsApple Music Playlists- Barefoot Acoustic, Todays CountryIs an incredibly dedicated cyclist who rides a bike 300+ days a year (in Chicago) to work (12 miles round trip) 

Perry and David celebrate the first anniversary of this podcast by each talking about the best five books they've ever read. Our podcast anniversary (01:18) Tribute to Mervyn Binns (02:51) Choosing our five favourite books (00:33) Visited by the Suck Fairy (01:18) The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin (12:47) The Stars My Destination by Alfred Bester (08:27) How we chose these books (02:00) The Hero With a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell (07:22) His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman (08:19) The Tango Briefing by Adam Hall (09:20) The Lymond Chronicles by Dorothy Dunnett (09:06) Guns Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond(07:13) The Path Between the Seas by David McCullough (06:38) The French Lieutenant's Woman by John Fowles (09:29) Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke (08:46) Honourable mentions (03:27) Photo by Anna Shvets from Pexels

Perry and David celebrate the first anniversary of this podcast by each talking about the best five books they've ever read. Our podcast anniversary (01:18) Tribute to Mervyn Binns (02:51) Choosing our five favourite books (00:33) Visited by the Suck Fairy (01:18) The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin (12:47) The Stars My Destination by Alfred Bester (08:27) How we chose these books (02:00) The Hero With a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell (07:22) His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman (08:19) The Tango Briefing by Adam Hall (09:20) The Lymond Chronicles by Dorothy Dunnett (09:06) Guns Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond(07:13) The Path Between the Seas by David McCullough (06:38) The French Lieutenant's Woman by John Fowles (09:29) Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke (08:46) Honourable mentions (03:27) Click here for more information and links. Photo by Anna Shvets from Pexels

We go beyond the present day numbers, stats, and COVID news cycle and we discuss the ecology of viruses and how this crisis is merely a dress rehearsal that will shape society for the next century. We hit on: The testing needed to pull out of this crisis. Why countries are responding differently Sweden's approach What countries and cities might will open up first. What industries will be the LAST to open up again.  How bats are like humans The ecology of viruses And how society may be reshaped forever from this crisis. Show notes links: Guns Germs and Steel  Also... if you are feeling STUCK and want to take steps forward in this season to live a focus life, achieve your dreams, and fulfill your destiny–get my book Anchored the Discipline to Stop Drifting. Until next time… Be a change maker, weave your destiny, own the future. Thank you for listening, and as always you can find me at: LucasSkrobot.com LinkedIn Instagram

Politibro.com Chris & Will discuss.. Topics: 10 Barrel Pearl Beer Rambro -Gun ban Amnesia No Ammo Skewed Data & Technocrat Jay Inslee Fear is the Virus Landlords & REnt Prison Labor in the Hood & Social Distancing Criminals That are Homeless In Seattle Bums on the Buses --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/politibro/message

Pat Treuer In this episode Mark Masters talks to Pat Treuer, a comedian from Colorado presently based in Chicago where he runs an open mic at The Irish Oak in Wrigleyville and a terrific showcase called Joke at the Oak. Mark drives Pat from Denver to Steamboat, then to Vail, and then to Boulder. Pat performs to capacity crowds at a Steamboat Comedy Club show, at the very first Vail Comedy Show, and at the Boulder Comedy Show. There is almost 4 hours of footage but you will only see a fraction of that due to technical issues. You will hear a special message from Mark as we approach the home stretch of Season 1 of Mark Masters, filmed during COVID-19 quarantine about our next three episodes that all feature Comedy Works headliners. Tune in! New episodes every Monday. Who knows what Season 2 will hold, but Season 1 is almost over. Enjoy it while it lasts! In this episode: [Mark special intro] - Mark and Pat run into cows on the way to Steamboat - Working dogs - Ghost Boy book and TED talk - https://www.ted.com/talks/martin_pistorius_how_my_mind_came_back_to_life_and_no_one_knew - Guns Germs and Steel - Dave Chappelle - Bill Burr [Mark special outro] And much, much more. Strap in. This is a good one. Brought to you by Not Good Yet, the book by Mark Masters. www.notgoodyet.com

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Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we continue our Civilization III discussion with an interview with Soren Johnson, Civilization III designer and programmer and head of Mohawk Games. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Podcast breakdown: 0:49 Interview 1:39:20 Break 1:39:54 Feedback Issues covered: surprises on the 200th episode, getting into games, mispronouncing a California city, computer science as a term, figuring out where to work, being into history, getting away from games in college, the troubled history of Civ III, preferring not to do sequels, bad choices at MicroProse, not thinking about walking away from IP, a rights battle, getting Sid Meier to make a Civ game, Brian Reynolds turning away from Civ games, brain drain, a golden opportunity, "the adults had disappeared," evolving into designer-programmer, the beginning of a franchise, switching away from adding proper nouns to the game, incorporating culture as a fountain to establish borders, design ideas that feel like they should have always been there, adding strategic and luxury resources, pushing trade and tension through resources, the advantages of particular historic civilizations and that not being a good fit for Civ, game play coming from map generation, lacking a single AI technique, starting the AI by starting at the beginning of the game, keeping hard-coded values out of the AI, making things data-driven, mod-ability, adapting the AI to changes and iteration in development, whether an AI is "cheating," being careful with how the AI interacts with the player, the intricacy of a naval invasion, how to choose a good city for your invasion and how players subvert that, making small decisions plausible, having no firewall between AI and game data, scaling for difficulty by bonuses and penalties, beating the opponent vs providing behaviors as a challenge, the inherent difficulty of diplomacy, AI as NPC, the negotiating table, AI career beginning when Civ III released, optimizing the fun out of the game, you don't give up anything to trade technologies, limiting what the AI is allowed to do, Civ is a game about math, giving up floating point math, balancing the numbers through Early Access now but patches in the past, being on the frontier of live games, holding the game together via time with the audience, discovering the perfect strategy for asymmetrical games via iteration, re-examining the 4X with his next game, automating as a poor solution, removing unnecessary vestigial stuff, taking away decision-free micromanagement, being afraid of changing mainstays, revisiting your prior design ideas, working like film and being out-of-order vs starting at the beginning, GDC postponement, Irene of Athens, Tim's love for Civ stories, manga and comics, the variety in the Japanese games market, the prevalence of handheld and mobile in the Japanese market, greater variety of games in smaller budgets, the value of common language, Tim's charity pledging. Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: Mark Sean Garcia, EA, Knockout Kings, Firaxis, Maxis, Spore, Dragon Age Legends, Mohawk Games, Offworld Trading Company, Adam Saltsman, Designer Notes, Idle Thumbs, Commodore 64, Amiga, Black Isle Entertainment, Avalon Hill, Sid Meier, MicroProse, Brian Reynolds, Spectrum Holobyte, Sid Meier's Gettysburg, Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri, Activision, Infogrammes, Hasbro Interactive, Sid Meier's Dinosaurs, Starcraft, Age of Empires: Age of Kings, Tim Train, Jason Coleman, David Inscore, Railroad Tycoon, Pirates, X-COM, Julian Gollop, Jake Solomon, Jeff Briggs, Bohnanza, Settlers of Catan, Guns Germs and Steel, Warcraft, Paradox Interactive, Crusader Kings, Europa Universalis, A Few Acres of Snow, Dominion, Ten Crowns, Empire, Beyond Earth, John Romero, SIGIL, DOOM (1993). Warren Linam-Church, Oedipus, Shakespeare, Johnny Grattan, Maus, PlayStation 2, Mr. Mosquito, Xbox (original), Prey (2017), Batman: Arkham Knight. Next time: Another interview?! Links: Playing to Lose, GDC 2008 Irene of Athens Twitch: brettdouville, instagram:timlongojr, @brett_douville, @timlongojr, and @devgameclub DevGameClub@gmail.com

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Welcome back for another Weekly Intelligence Update!This week, we discuss the Coronavirus, the implementation of 5G networks, and the large sentiment among politicians that gun control isn't enough...they want total disarmament.Aaaaaaaand seeing as we delve into the true meaning of the 2nd Amendment, we feel like we have to once again state that we don't advocate for overthrowing the government in any way, it's meerly a discussion of the less-than-politically-correct origins of our nation's most controversial Constitutional amendment.

In this episode, host Daniel Raimi talks with J.B. Ruhl, a professor at Vanderbilt University Law School who specializes in environmental, natural resources, and property law. Ruhl provides an overview of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the landmark law that permits lawsuits against federal agencies for any actions that are perceived to affect the quality of the environment. Drawing from his years practicing environmental law, Ruhl explains how NEPA lawsuits are especially complex—involving statutes, court opinions, and recent regulatory changes that are often at odds. He also discusses the implications of a proposed rule change by the Trump administration that could limit the types of litigation that can be pursued under NEPA. References and recommendations: "Guns, Germs, and Steel" by Jared Diamond; https://wwnorton.com/books/Guns-Germs-and-Steel/ "Boomtown" podcast; https://www.texasmonthly.com/boomtown/

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The guys get real this week with two non-fiction books! Stephen takes us to school with a fascinating historical look on why the world is the way it is in Jared Diamond's "Guns, Germs and Steel." Joel takes us to therapy with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark's joint memoir "Stay Sexy, and Don't Get Murdered" The guys also forgot to come up with a comical title and spend way to much time next week trying to figure one out.

Influenza is famous for its ability to mutate and evolve but are mutations always the virus’ friend? Jesse Bloom discusses his work on influenza escape from serum through mutation and how mutations affect influenza virus function and transmission. Subscribe (free) on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, RSS, or by email. Also available on the ASM Podcast Network app. Julie’s Biggest Takeaways Influenza is famous for its ability to mutate and evolve through two major mechanisms: Antigenic drift occurs when a few mutations accumulate in the influenza genome and lead to seasonal changes. Antigenic shift occurs when two influenza strains recombine their genomes to form one previously unknown in human populations. Avian influenza has caused thousands of zoonotic cases, in which the virus is transmitted from birds to people. This causes serious disease but the virus doesn’t easily pass from person-to-person, limiting how many people are affected. When a zoonotic case becomes easily transmissible between people, as is suspected occurred in the 1918 influenza pandemic, the outcome can be very serious for many, many people. During antigenic drift, the virus accumulates mutations randomly throughout its genome. Mutations in the hemagglutinin (HA) glycoprotein gene are the mutations most likely to affect the ability of antibodies to attach and block HA during viral infection of a new host cell. The circulating human H3N2 influenza A virus accumulates approximately 3-4 mutations annually within its HA gene, representing a 0.5-1% change. On average, it takes 5-7 years of these mutations accumulating until a viral strain can reinfect a previously infected person. The changes in the influenza sequence are responsible for waning immunity against the annually circulating strain. This was demonstrated when a flu strain from the 1950s was inadvertently reintroduced in the 1970s; older people who had previously been infected were protected against this exact same strain. Influenza viruses can escape from sera, which contains many different antibodies, similar to how they can escape from a single monoclonal antibody: through mutations in major antibody binding sites. However, the mutations that allow escape from one person’s serum are different from the mutations that allow escape from another person’s serum. This means the strains that escape one person’s immune system may only be able to infect those with similar immunity.   Links for This Episode MTM Listener Survey, only takes 3 minutes. Thanks! Jesse Bloom’s lab website Guns Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond Lee J.M. et al. Mapping Person-to-Person Variation in Viral Mutations that Escape Polyclonal Serum Targeting Influenza Hemagglutinin.eLife. August 2019. Xue K.S. et al. Cooperating H3N2 Influenza Virus Variants are not Detectable in Primary Clinical Samples.mSphere. January 2018. Francis Arnold at ASM Microbe:Innovation by Evolution: Bringing New Chemistry to Life Let us know what you thought about this episode by tweeting at us @ASMicrobiology or leaving a comment on facebook.com/asmfan.

Why was it Europeans that conquered the globe rather than some other culture? Why did Europeans give so many diseases to Native Americans? Why didn't Native Americans give lots of diseases to Europeans? What are the essential ingredients of civilization? Find the answer in this podcast. Adam Khan is the author of Principles For Personal Growth, Direct Your Mind, and co-author with Klassy Evans of How to Change the Way You Look at Things (in Plain English). https://www.adamlikhan.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-adam-bomb/support

 اسلحه، میکروب و فولاد (Guns, Germs, and Steel) چرا قاره‌ی اوراسیا (آسیا و اروپا) اول از همه، یعنی قبل از امریکای شمالی یا جنوبی، آفریقا و یا استرالیا توسعه پیدا کرد؟ چی شد که همچی شد.  نویسنده: جرد دایموند  | متن: فاطمه فخاریان | روایت: علی بندری | تدوین: امید صدیق‌فر کتاب‌های بی پلاس را از اینجا  بخرید. پشتیبان بی‌پلاس شوید. موزیک‌ها : حسین نجفی|Mike Chino اسپانسر‌: ثبت فردا| اینستاگرام ثبت فردا اپیزود 55 پادکست چنل‌بی ثبت‌نام در اپلیکیشن خلاصه‌ی کتاب بلینکیست عضویت در خبرنامه

Jared Diamond, the author of Guns Germs and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies, invites Elizabeth into his Los Angeles home where he shares the books that have shaped his life. He speaks about Walden by Henry David Thoreau, If This is a Man by Primo Levi, Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle, and other books that reflect his adventures in New Guinea. They also discuss his latest book, Upheaval: Turning Points for Nations in Crisis and why he remains optimistic for the future.  

“The one most important thing to do is to not try to find the one most important thing to do.” - Jared Diamond(click to tweet) We’re raised around the people most genetically similar to us.  This makes it very difficult to isolate how much of our identity comes from DNA and how much is driven by our environment. To complicate things even further, the field of epigenetics has shown that gene expression can be altered by the environment around us.  That’s why on today’s episode of MentorBox’s Book of the Day series, we are joined by the American geographer, historian, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jared Diamond, to discuss the nature vs. nurture debate. Jared is the author of Guns, Germs, and Steel (1997, awarded a Pulitzer Prize), and in today’s episode he sheds light on this elusive human phenomenon.  Tune in to situate your understanding of the nature vs. nurture debate with the findings of research! “In general, friends that you know longer are more unique. They can’t be replaced.” - Jared Diamond(click to tweet) Points to Keep In MindIn the nature-nurture debate, look at resistance to malaria between Swedes and West Africans, and use of metal tools between Europeans and New GuineansTemperate zones have higher agricultural productivity because of richer soilCosta Rica has gone from the poorest country in Central America to now, the richestThe Cuban government has invested more heavily in education and health than the American governmentWithin the last two decades, most communication has shifted from face-to-face to indirect and through digital screensRemember that new friends are good, but old friends are better“The thing about smart people is that they seem like crazy people to dumb people.” - Albert EinsteinRead Walden by Henry David ThoreauThe difference between function and dysfunction is level of specificity  

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 25 of Erik’s 2018 Reading List – Guns, Germs, and Steel. Show Notes Suggested by Stewart Brand and Patrick Arnold on The Tim Ferriss Show Podcast Author: Jared Diamond Erik’s Book Review Support the Books of Titans Podcast on our new Patreon page The post #49: Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond appeared first on Books of Titans.

AP #33 : Happy Little Planets World Cup of Flags, The Lives of Amarand, Guns Germs & Steel, Eurovision, Solo.Subscribe via iTUNES or RSSSupport us on PatreonDiscuss this EpisodeLINKS: UK Flag Institute Edgar's Artwork (Download the PDF) Enclave and Exclave Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic Dahala Khagrabari The Most Complex International Borders in the World Day Light Savings Time Official Artifexian Coat of Arms The Lives of Amarand Atmospheric Circulation: Wind, Weather, and Mordor Catatumbo LightningHappy Little Planets Guns, Germs & Steel Jaredia Eurovision Star Wars Described by a Non Fan Credits: Crowd SFX: https://freesound.org/people/Metzik/sounds/371222/ Thanks for listening, everyone.

Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies was published by Jared Diamond in 1997. It won the Pulitzer Prize in 1998, along with several other awards. The fundamental question that Diamond seeks to answer through this book is, why did history unfold so differently on different continents such that Eurasian societies became so disproportionately influential in creating the modern world?  You can support Context on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/context, or through the show's website at https://bradharris.com.  

Discussing the merits of "March for Our Lives" in response to the Parkland school shooting.

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Guns Germs and Steel, what is all the fuss! If you were under a rock Crash Course started then stopped a new series on human Geography in which it was heavily implied that Jared Diamond’s magnum opus had racist undertones. Bear in mind we recorded this episode in 2016 so sorry it is a little […]

After John Willis' keynote session next week at Rugged DevOps during RSA Conference 2016, he says he's going to grab a front row seat because he's so excited about the line up. In this interview, I talk with John about his relationship with Josh Corman and how they started working together. We talk about security as part of the software supply chain, the part Docker plays in the reference architecture picture for enterprise DevOps and how the developer world has changed in the past 5 years. About John Willis John Willis has worked in the IT management industry for more than 35 years. Currently he is an Evangelist at Docker Inc. Prior to Docker Willis was the VP of Solutions for Socketplane (sold to Docker) and Enstratius (sold to Dell). Prior to to Socketplane and Enstratius Willis was the VP of Training & Services at Opscode where he formalized the training, evangelism, and professional services functions at the firm. Willis also founded Gulf Breeze Software, an award winning IBM business partner, which specializes in deploying Tivoli technology for the enterprise. John has authored six IBM Redbooks for IBM on enterprise systems management and was the founder and chief architect at Chain Bridge Systems.

In this seventeenth episode I make a new friend, we grab some beer, and sit down to discuss Jared Diamond’s deconstruction of 13,000 years of human history, the spread of colonialism, and racial exceptionalism in Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fate of Human Societies (1997). This ambitious work of non-fiction quickly became an international bestseller... Read More

It’s a new episode in a new Act! 2 down, 4 to go. (This one’s Act 3.) Look alive! This week: It’s Jade! A bubbly oracle with a bent for remarkably dangerous hobbies. Meanwhile, Rose discovers a big pulsating underground server grid, Jade receives our first in-story trolling, and Dave gets wrecked by a literal […]

It’s a new episode in a new Act! 2 down, 4 to go. (This one’s Act 3.) Look alive!This week: It’s Jade! A bubbly oracle with a bent for remarkably dangerous hobbies. Meanwhile, Rose discovers a big pulsating underground server grid, Jade receives our first in-story trolling, and Dave gets wrecked by a literal puppet. Pages 2660 to 2769.Here’s a bunch of other stuff that comes up:Listen to Jade’s homemade music on page 2730.A YouTube upload of “[S] Jade: Play a hauntingly relaxing bassline.”Read the line “Jade is beginning to regret breaking the fourth wall for this ill advised escapade” and all subsequent narration in the voice from this video. [note: i have no idea what this is meant to link to because our shownotes broke]We got asked for webcomic recs! Check out Octopus Pie by Meredith Gran and Cucumber Quest by Gigi D.G.We also got asked for book recs! Go read the Mars Trilogy by Kim Stanley Robinson, or Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino.Next week is Episode 10! Bad news: Lydia screwed up the teaser text again and we won’t properly see Bec until Ep 11. Good news: John confronts his father’s room, Jade confronts her grandfather, and a familiar-looking carapace agent confronts an enormous pointing finger and a very silly hat. 2770 – 2879.Ask us questions on Tumblr, Twitter or hamsteakpodcast@gmail.com!This fresh, organic, streaming audio content has been delivered to your door by Alex and Lydia.Intro music: “Showtime (Original Mix)” – Malcolm BrownOutro music: “Showtime (Piano Refrain)” – Malcolm Brown, arranged and performed by Kevin RegameyBoth from Homestuck Vol 1-4, listen and purchase on Bandcamp!Homestuck, as always, is created by Andrew Hussie.

Brady & Grey discuss: Brady goes to the doctor (or doesn't), Corporate Compensation Corner massage edition, arguments about Guns, Germs and Steel and a theory of history, breaking news about the New Zealand flag referendum, and thoughts on Making a Murderer. Brought to You By Squarespace: Use code HELLO for 10% off your website Hover: The best way to buy and manage domain names. Use coupon code 'Bullseye' for 10% off Harry's: Quality Men's Shaving Products. Promocode HI for $5 off your first purchase Listeners like YOU on Patreon Show Notes Discuss this episode on the reddit Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies, by Jared Diamond Brady and Grey discuss Getting Things Done What a pulse is Grey: Americapox /r/badhistory on Guns, Germs, and Steel Moneyball, by Michael Lewis Foundation, by Isaac Asimov Triumph of the City, by Edward Glaeser New Zealand flag referendum results New Zealand flag referendum voting breakdown Making a Murder first episode on YouTube

In this episode Matt and I discuss Jared Diamond’s extremely popular book Guns, Germs, and Steel. We examine criticisms of Diamond’s research, and offer suggestions as to how it can be used in the classroom. Recommended books are:Dave – Restall, Seven Myths of the Spanish ConquestMatt – Mann, 1491; Rushforth, Bonds of Alliance

Recorded Mon, 17 Mar 2014 14:57:03 -0500

Recorded Mon, 17 Mar 2014 14:57:06 -0500

Jared Diamond is the Pulitzer Prize winning author of the International Bestsellers “Guns, Germs, & Steel” .

Renowned author, physiologist, evolutionary biologist and bio geographer, Dr. Jared Diamond, joins Jason Hartman for a discussion of his newest book, The World Until Yesterday. Dr. Diamond's unique background has shaped his integrated version of human history. He posits that success – and failure – depends on how well societies adapt to their changing environment. Dr. Diamond is also a medical researcher and professor of physiology at the UCLA School of Medicine. His book "Guns, Germs and Steel" won a Pulitzer Prize and "The Third Chimpanzee" was a best-selling award winner. Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the National Academy of Sciences and the American Philosophical Society, Professor Diamond is a MacArthur Fellow who has published over 200 articles in Discover, Natural History, Nature and Geo magazines. In his books Guns, Germs and Steel and Collapse (and the popular PBS and National Geographic documentaries they inspired), big-picture scholar Jared Diamond explores civilizations and why they all seem to fall. Now in his latest book, The World Until Yesterday, Diamond examines the traditional societies of New Guinea -- and discovers that modern civilization is only our latest solution to survival.

The panel of Fred Nations, J Dot and Andy Establishment delve deep into their warped imaginations and discuss the distopic visions of present perceived realities vs actual observable data through sociological perspectives....... or something like that. Just listen or I'll kill a puppy!, Or drown a goldfish, or eat a kid... was that last one a bit much?! . Anyways just give it a go Joe!, doesn't have to be Joe can be anyone really. Enjoy our 21st episode of this liberated syndication   @highhorseradio on twitter & High Horse Radio @ iTunes + libsyn.com to download and subscribe   (@frednations, @jdotgater,)  

Tim Bayliss-Smith, De Carle fellow 2010, University of Otago; Reader in Pacific Geography, Department of Geography, University of Cambridge and Fellow of St. John's College presents the 2010 De Carle lectures. Given on October 12, 2010.

Tim Bayliss-Smith, De Carle fellow 2010, University of Otago; Reader in Pacific Geography, Department of Geography, University of Cambridge and Fellow of St. John's College presents the 2010 De Carle lectures. Given on October 12, 2010.

Tim Bayliss-Smith, De Carle fellow 2010, University of Otago; Reader in Pacific Geography, Department of Geography, University of Cambridge and Fellow of St. John's College presents the 2010 De Carle lectures. Given on October 12, 2010.

Essay Seven - Guns, Germs, and Steel - A condensed look at the major flow of this great work from Jared Diamond. The show opens with the 7th case of Zen Master Seung Sahn's Road to Enlightenment - The Nature of No Creation, No Annihilation - an unpublished manuscript from 1965. The bumper music is Yolando Be Cool & DCUP - We No Speak Americano.

Guest Host Seth Leigh is joined by Jonathan, Lorin and John Larsen to discuss Jared Diamond's Work Guns, Germs and Steel and its implications for Mormonism. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mormonexpression/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mormonexpression/support