Episode
Selects: Nostradamus: Predictor of the future? Not so much.
47:49
Published: Sat Dec 17 2022
Description
Nostradamus delighted us all in grade school, but it turns out the real guy wasn't quite as prescient as we were led to believe. In truth, he wrote a lot of purposefully confusing riddles that people have twisted into meaning exactly what they want them to mean. Learn all about Nostradamus in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
This episode debunks the myth and mystique of Nostradamus by exploring his quatrains, the historical context in which he wrote them, and the likelihood that they predict any actual future events.
00:00 - 02:07 (02:07)
Summary
This episode debunks the myth and mystique of Nostradamus by exploring his quatrains, the historical context in which he wrote them, and the likelihood that they predict any actual future events.
EpisodeSelects: Nostradamus: Predictor of the future? Not so much.
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The speaker reflects on his younger days of being interested in parapsychology and occult beliefs, including his desire to study parapsychology at Duke University.
02:07 - 05:59 (03:52)
Summary
The speaker reflects on his younger days of being interested in parapsychology and occult beliefs, including his desire to study parapsychology at Duke University.
EpisodeSelects: Nostradamus: Predictor of the future? Not so much.
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The podcast discusses the intersection between astrology and art critiques and how some astrologers make commentary on how things will come about rather than relying solely on astrological predictions.
05:59 - 11:34 (05:35)
Summary
The podcast discusses the intersection between astrology and art critiques and how some astrologers make commentary on how things will come about rather than relying solely on astrological predictions.
EpisodeSelects: Nostradamus: Predictor of the future? Not so much.
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The printing press allowed for widespread distribution of literature, leading to the creation of bestsellers such as books of prophecies.
11:34 - 16:58 (05:24)
Summary
The printing press allowed for widespread distribution of literature, leading to the creation of bestsellers such as books of prophecies.
EpisodeSelects: Nostradamus: Predictor of the future? Not so much.
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Nostradamus's quatrains have been widely misinterpreted, and any failed predictions are often justified after the fact.
16:58 - 21:00 (04:02)
Summary
Nostradamus's quatrains have been widely misinterpreted, and any failed predictions are often justified after the fact.
EpisodeSelects: Nostradamus: Predictor of the future? Not so much.
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Even though Nostradamus' predictions are vague and their interpretations made after the fact, statistically speaking, one of his predictions is likely to come true over a long enough period of time.
21:00 - 26:33 (05:33)
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Even though Nostradamus' predictions are vague and their interpretations made after the fact, statistically speaking, one of his predictions is likely to come true over a long enough period of time.
EpisodeSelects: Nostradamus: Predictor of the future? Not so much.
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This episode discusses the myth that Nostradamus predicted 9-11 and how it spread through different media outlets.
26:33 - 31:41 (05:08)
Summary
This episode discusses the myth that Nostradamus predicted 9-11 and how it spread through different media outlets.
EpisodeSelects: Nostradamus: Predictor of the future? Not so much.
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This podcast episode highlights the misconceptions about Nostradamus's predictions for 9-11, in particular, the interpretation of Century 10, Quatrain 72 and how a comedian's joke was taken as a prophecy for the end of the world.
31:41 - 35:48 (04:07)
Summary
This podcast episode highlights the misconceptions about Nostradamus's predictions for 9-11, in particular, the interpretation of Century 10, Quatrain 72 and how a comedian's joke was taken as a prophecy for the end of the world.
EpisodeSelects: Nostradamus: Predictor of the future? Not so much.
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The accuracy of Nostradamus's Quatrains has been debated, with some pointing out legitimate holes in his predictions, while others still enjoy believing in them despite the lack of concrete evidence.
35:48 - 39:45 (03:57)
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The accuracy of Nostradamus's Quatrains has been debated, with some pointing out legitimate holes in his predictions, while others still enjoy believing in them despite the lack of concrete evidence.
EpisodeSelects: Nostradamus: Predictor of the future? Not so much.
PodcastStuff You Should Know
A busy stay-at-home dad and small business owner has become an avid listener of the Stuff You Should Know podcast, but admits he's quickly running out of back episodes to listen to.
39:45 - 43:47 (04:02)
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A busy stay-at-home dad and small business owner has become an avid listener of the Stuff You Should Know podcast, but admits he's quickly running out of back episodes to listen to. Despite this, he credits the podcast as the fuel that powers his motivation engine while he works.
EpisodeSelects: Nostradamus: Predictor of the future? Not so much.
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Join Deneil Morton in City of the Rails where he explores the brutal yet beautiful world of the train yard.
43:47 - 44:55 (01:08)
Summary
Join Deneil Morton in City of the Rails where he explores the brutal yet beautiful world of the train yard. Meanwhile, Svetlana Svetlana tells the crazy story about Joseph Stalin's daughter and her life in America with KGB agents and a Frank Lloyd Wright commune.