Roots of Reality

By Ben Baumann

A podcast by historian Ben Baumann that uses history from the formation of the universe to the present, illustrating how our world came to be. The podcast provides brief historical summaries of variou... more

· History

5

4848 ratings

Download on the App Store

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

FAQs about Roots of Reality:

How many episodes does Roots of Reality have?

The podcast currently has 220 episodes available.

Roots of Reality episodes:

June 09, 2022 #70 The History of Confirmation Bias
Historian Ben Baumann talks about some historical examples of confirmation bias from ancient times to today, and why it has always been an issue.
If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710
Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:
Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality
Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality
Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en
YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true
For sources and further reading visit ROOTSOFREALITY.COM/SOURCES
...more
43min
May 21, 2022 #69 Lab Grown Seafood with Dr. Lexi Duscher
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with Scientist Dr. Lexi Duscher about the process of creating cultured seafood, the effort to make it cost-effective, and the effects of cultured seafood on marine life.
Bio- https://www.arec.vaes.vt.edu/arec/virginia-seafood/people/Duscher-bio.html
Virginia Seafood Ag Research & Extension Center's Twitter- twitter.com/VT_VSAREC
Email- [email protected]
If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710
Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:
Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality
Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality
Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en
YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9RtKxhZvDW1O4w?disable_polymer=true
(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
...more
37min
May 19, 2022 #68 The Future of Meat with Dr. Reza Ovissipour
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with Scientist Dr. Reza Ovissipour about lab grown meat, how it works, and it's potential to revolutionize food.
Bio- arec.vaes.vt.edu/arec/virginia-seafood/people/reza-ovissipour.html
Twitter- twitter.com/RezaOvissipour
If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710
Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:
Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality
Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality
Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en
YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9RtKxhZvDW1O4w?disable_polymer=true
(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
...more
33min
May 16, 2022 #67 The History of Famines
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the history of famines, why they occur, the potential for future famines, and the ways human society can help prevent them.
If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710
Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:
Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality
Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality
Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en
YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9RtKxhZvDW1O4w?disable_polymer=true
For sources and further reading visit ROOTSOFREALITY.COM/SOURCES
...more
12min
May 08, 2022 #66 Nuclear War Prevention with Dr. Scott Silverstone
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with political scientist Dr. Scott Silverstone about the risk of nuclear war, what to make of authoritarian nations with nuclear weapons, and how to prevent the use of nuclear weapons in modern warfare.
Westpoint Bio- westpoint.edu/social-sciences/profile/scott_silverstone
Books- www.amazon.com/Scott-A-Silverstone/e/B001H6OY8A/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1
If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710
Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:
Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality
Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality
Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en
YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9RtKxhZvDW1O4w?disable_polymer=true
(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
...more
43min
May 01, 2022 #65 The History of the Threat of Nuclear War
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the history of the nations being close to nuclear war and why nuclear war is still a threat today.
If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710
Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:
Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality
Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality
Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en
YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9RtKxhZvDW1O4w?disable_polymer=true
For sources and further reading visit ROOTSOFREALITY.COM/SOURCES
...more
9min
April 23, 2022 #64 Protests in Authoritarian Nations with Dr. Zachary Steinert-Threlkeld
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with Political Scientist Dr. Zachary Steinert-Threlkeld about his research on the role of the internet in mobilizing protests under authoritarian regimes, what determines a successful protest, and the ways authoritarian governments try to stop protests.
Website- https://zacharyst.com/
Twitter- twitter.com/zacharyst
If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710
Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:
Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality
Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality
Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en
YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9RtKxhZvDW1O4w?disable_polymer=true
(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
...more
43min
April 16, 2022 #63 North Korean Culture and Propaganda with Dr. Immanuel Kim
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with expert on North Korean culture Dr. Immanuel Kim about his experiences in North Korea, what North Korean culture is like, and how prevalent propaganda is in North Korean society.
University Bio- eall.columbian.gwu.edu/immanuel-kim
If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710
Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:
Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality
Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality
Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en
YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9RtKxhZvDW1O4w?disable_polymer=true
(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
...more
55min
April 13, 2022 #62 The History of Government Propaganda
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the various propaganda promoted by dictators throughout history and how it has been used.
(Pictured is Stalin-era Soviet Propaganda, which says "The Whole World Will Be Ours.")
If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710
Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:
Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality
Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality
Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en
YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9RtKxhZvDW1O4w?disable_polymer=true
For sources and further reading visit ROOTSOFREALITY.COM/SOURCES
...more
26min
April 07, 2022 #61 Censorship in China with Jeremy Daum
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with expert on Chinese Law Jeremy Daum about the legal aspects of censorship in China, how censorship in China works, and what is being censored.
Twitter- twitter.com/ChinaLawTransl8
Website- https://www.chinalawtranslate.com/
If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710
Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:
Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality
Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality
Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en
YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9RtKxhZvDW1O4w?disable_polymer=true
(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
...more
59min

FAQs about Roots of Reality:

How many episodes does Roots of Reality have?

The podcast currently has 220 episodes available.