In the quiet halls of European academia, Karl Mannheim embarked on a transformative journey into the sociology of knowledge, exploring how truths are not merely unearthed but crafted by the hands of their societal creators. As his thoughts wove through the bustling streets of Berlin and the scholarly air of Heidelberg, he uncovered the delicate interplay between power and perception, reminding us how deeply our understandings are tinted by the times. In this sleepcast, we drift alongside Mannheims reflective insights, observing the gentle dance of intellectual currents shaping the bedrock of belief. Let us unravel the subtle threads that connect knowledge and context, embracing the calm of newfound perspectives as the night deepens.This episode is hosted by Brian Miller. Check out more of our shows and get your free trial of Whisper Premium: www.whisper.fm Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/channel/whisper-fm/id6466174594 Whisper.fm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whisper_fm