WWB Trainer
WWB Key Ideas
By Mike Prestwood
From hominin to sapien to cities.
New looks at history with a focus on science, philosophy, and tolerance.
MODE:
~
4 minutes
of short abstracts.
History.
Some random key ideas.
1.
Epicureanism places friendship at the very center of a meaningful life.
2.
Quote:
- Socrates.
- 399 BCE.
Meaning:
Socrates taught skepticism and critical thinking. He taught that a life with the seek truth tenant is required no matter what culture and time you live in.
3.
From History:
The story of John Snow in 1854 reminds us that good reasoning corrects weak patterns by letting confidence follow evidence, not fear or public assumption.
4.
Anthropology uncovers culture, and paleontology uncovers ancient life.
5.
Quote:
- Roger Williams.
- May 6, 1682..
Meaning:
We don’t know exactly when Roger Williams was born, nor died. For his birth, we don’t even know the year. He was born circa 1602. For his death, we know for sure it was 1683 and around March.
6.
From History: born 1473
Nicolaus Copernicus lived quietly, worked carefully, and changed the universe without ever seeing the revolution he began.
8.
Quote:
- Max Weber.
- 1922, posthumously, edited by Marianne Weber.
From History:
Meaning:
Power compels by force and coercian; legitimate authority has no need for either.
9.
From History: 1842
In 1842, Christian Doppler wrote about the doppler effect in stars. It was first confirmed with sound in 1845, then with light in 1848. The big moment came in 1868 when, for the first time, we could tell which stars were coming and going.
10.
Mansa Musa of the Mali Empire is widely regarded as the richest individual in history, illustrating Africa’s deep economic and political sophistication.
Done. Refresh for another set.
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Writing and coding by Michael Alan Prestwood.
