John Brown, one of the renowned figures in history, was a religious fanatic who aspired to bring the apocalypse. Though his story is under-told, some of his characteristics can still be seen in today's Christian mega preachers who become multimillionaires preaching about the rapture.
The transcript discusses the historical parallels of the insane amount of wealth that tech startups accrue after their second round of VC funding and the potential consequences that may come with such extreme power and riches.
The impact of Genghis Khan on logistics and warfare surpassed even that of Alexander the Great. His various inventions and strategies, including the shock troop and the use of horses, enabled him to defeat even the most capable armies in the world, while his contributions to postal services and more continue to be felt to this day.
The concept of mining operations and colonization in space raises questions about ownership and wealth, and whether industry created in space should accrue back to the rest of society. There are also concerns about repeating the same issues that colonization brought on Earth.
The hosts discuss potential NBA trades and the emotional tendencies of big men players, such as Joel Embiid, and joke about his love life.
Historian Dan Carlin reminds us that when Columbus arrived in the so-called new world, he was a product of his time. Knowing the world he was born into and the values that were common at the time give context to his behavior.