Meridians: History and Science

EP2: From Playing Cards to the Steam Engine: How ideas spread, or don't spread


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This episode sent me all over the place. I had no idea where this one was heading. I didn't really think the emerging theme would be how ideas spread (or don't) but that's what came out!

Learning about how culture spreads kind of surprised me. (gambling seems to spread like wildfire) There's war, industry and a good quite an examination of early Chinese history in this episode. I had a lot of fun learning in this one.

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Meridians is a podcast created by Charlie Noble. This isn't a history or science class; it's a relaxed journey through time. I'm sifting through interesting tidbits and trying to learn something new while I'm at it. There are no sensationalized stories or conspiracy theories here—just a straightforward examination of facts. My goal is to maintain a positive perspective while honestly reflecting on our world.

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Meridians: History and ScienceBy Charlie Noble