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Hardship and Inspiration in Upstate New York
01:39 - 08:44 (07:04)
The tough weather conditions in upstate New York can shape a person's character and inspire them to make significant changes in the world. The formidable environment fosters a culture of excellence and resilience that can be instilled in an individual from a young age.
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The speaker tells a story about a childhood lie they told their little brother about a book that would blow up the library if taken off the shelf.
01:39 - 03:22 (01:42)
Summary
The speaker tells a story about a childhood lie they told their little brother about a book that would blow up the library if taken off the shelf. They also share how they convinced someone they cared about that the band Hanson had died in a bus crash.
ChapterHardship and Inspiration in Upstate New York
EpisodeThe Man Who Pioneered Libraries and Sexual Harassment
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This podcast episode delves into the life of Melville Dewey, the man responsible for creating the Dewey Decimal System, but also known for his sexist and racist behavior.
03:22 - 03:40 (00:18)
Summary
This podcast episode delves into the life of Melville Dewey, the man responsible for creating the Dewey Decimal System, but also known for his sexist and racist behavior.
ChapterHardship and Inspiration in Upstate New York
EpisodeThe Man Who Pioneered Libraries and Sexual Harassment
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Upstate New York played a significant role in the starting point of major social movements in the United States with bookstores and other factors having a strong influence on their beginnings.
03:40 - 06:45 (03:05)
Summary
Upstate New York played a significant role in the starting point of major social movements in the United States with bookstores and other factors having a strong influence on their beginnings. Additionally, the difficulty of subsisting in this region has led to scientific fascination and influential contributions to projects like the atomic bomb.
ChapterHardship and Inspiration in Upstate New York
EpisodeThe Man Who Pioneered Libraries and Sexual Harassment
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speaker explains how growing up in a place where influential people regularly set out to fundamentally change major aspects of the world around them AND where working people had thin margins for success or failure and precision and efficiency were crucial molded him as a person.
06:45 - 08:44 (01:58)
Summary
The speaker explains how growing up in a place where influential people regularly set out to fundamentally change major aspects of the world around them AND where working people had thin margins for success or failure and precision and efficiency were crucial molded him as a person.