For the Curious

Jonah Kunisch

“The most important thing to be in life, is curious.” -Neil DeGrasse Tyson “For the curious learner, these are the best of times because your ability to constantly refresh your knowledge with either podcasts or lectures that are online is better than ever." -Bill Gates Join me in staying curious, in the modern world! Music: Courtesy of Youtube's Audio Library

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Episodes

Episode 8 - Tesla, Big Oil & Gas, and Our Future

Talking the Electric Vehicle revolution with Tesla at the forefront, stock prices, and progressing toward a better future...with a dash of politics talk thrown in. Featuring brand new logo art from Rachel Gelmis! IG: @rachelgelmis Get 1,000 free Supercharger miles when you order a Tesla vehicle: https://ts.la/jonah51115 Watch this episode on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m26hxC5RAPs&t=1s

Oct 03, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Episode 7 - The Roots of Racial Prejudice, Obama's Legacy Pt. 2

Part 2 of looking at Obama's impact on U.S. race relations. In light of recent circumstances, an analyis of the whole history of US race relations is done. This sets the perspective for looking at Obama's actual time in office, in Part 3. Watch this on Youtube! Works Cited: 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Abolition of Slavery. (2016, September 8). In National Archives. Retrieved from https://www.archives.gov/historical-docs/13th- amendment. BBC News. (2020, August 17). US Postal Service...

Aug 21, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Episode 6 - President Obama and U.S. Race Relations, Pt. 1

Looking at how the life and presidency of Barack Obama affects United States race relations today. In this first part, we go way back to the early stages of his life and see what shaped him. Watch this episode on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kIBA6JvVxg&t=17s Works Cited: Douglass, F. (1845). Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, Written by Himself (2001th ed.). Bloomsbury, London: Yale University Press. Haley, A., & X, M. (1964). The Autobiography o...

Jul 20, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Episode 5 - A Brief History of Physics

A brief, highlights-version history of physics, as told by a non-scientist. Why? Because we'd all be better off knowing a little physics, and its implications for our everyday lives. This episode on Youtube: Works cited: Lees, J. (2017). Physics in 50 Milestones: A Timeline of Scientific Landmarks. New York, NY: Metro Books.

Jun 24, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Episode 4 - Fyodor Dostoevsky's Literature

The wildly nuanced and complex life and work of Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky. Focuses on his main works, and how his life and big questions influenced them. Works Cited (in order of mention): Nietzsche, F. (1888). Twilight of the Idols . As found on p. 715 of the Barnes & Noble Classics ed. of Brothers Karamazov by F. Dostoevsky (2004). Notable Biographies. (n.d.). Fyoder Dostoevsky Biography. Retrieved from https://www.notablebiographies.com/De-Du/Dostoevsky-Fyodor.html Grossman, J. D...

May 20, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode 3 - A Big Picture Look at Jesus

A historical, psychological, and philosophical look at the person of Jesus. Works Cited (in order of mention): Kreeft, P. (1987). Socrates Meets Jesus: History's Greatest Questioner Confronts the Claims of Christ . Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. West, S. Philosophize This! [Podcast]. Retrieved from http://philosophizethis.org/ Locke, J. (1689). An Essay Concerning Human Understanding Mikovitz, J. (Actor). (2020). Plandemic [Online video]. Pinker, S. (2011). The Better Angels of Our Natur...

May 13, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 2 - The Philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche

Friedrich Nietzsche, controversial late-19th century philosopher who claimed "God is dead...and we've killed him," might have more to him than you've heard. What the heck is a philologist, you ask? Find out in this episode! Featuring a special music accompaniment. Want more Nietzsche talk? After this episode, check out my follow-up discussion with brother and friend, Eli Kunisch: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5HUm4P8mhfVDtKtOFD2ulA?si=40IJma9cSR67hOoGqcdh5w Works Cited (in order of mention): ...

May 05, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1 - Alan Turing

A look at the life of British mathematician Alan Turing. From relative obscurity at the end of his life, to worldwide recognition for his work in logic, mathematics, and computing, today; the man Alan Turing is certainly something of a historical enigma. Works Cited: Armstrong, K. (2009). The Case for God . New York, NY: Alfred A. Knopf. Boyle, D. (Director). Fassbender, M. (Actor). (2015). Steve Jobs [Motion picture]. Hodges, A. (1983). Alan Turing: The Enigma . Princeton, NJ: Princeton Univers...

Apr 28, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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