The Buddha is a Mountain

The Buddha is a Mountain

One of the largest historical statues in the world, China’s Lèshān Grand Buddha has overlooked the Dàdù river for 1200 years. Carved from the side of a mountain, this serene titan is a testament to human artistry and the Anthropocene Epoch. Join Robert and Joe for a discussion of the Buddha’s history, meaning and the overarching theme of humanity’s remaking of the natural world.

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Elfshot, Part 1

Elfshot, Part 1

These lands are old and the elves who lived before us still watch and wait. Cross them, and you may feel the prick of their arrow. You’ll find no wound, though your flesh will swell and ache, and if y...

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Smart Talks with IBM: The Future of Supply Chain: Building Sustainable and Transparent Businesses

Smart Talks with IBM: The Future of Supply Chain: Building Sustainable and Transparent Businesses

Sustainable supply chains are good for the planet and good for business. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell takes on this topic with Tim Harford, host of Cautionary Tales, and g...

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The Invention of the Gimbal

The Invention of the Gimbal

In this invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the ancient origins of the gimbal, its connections to Chinese incense censers and its role in technological innovati...

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Listener Mail: Loving You is Easy Because You're Crabs

Listener Mail: Loving You is Easy Because You're Crabs

Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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From the Vault: The Invention of the Mirror, Part 3

From the Vault: The Invention of the Mirror, Part 3

Smoking pools of dark reflection. Propagator of uncanny doubles. Gateway to inverse kingdom. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe venture into the world of mirrors, discu...

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Weirdhouse Cinema: The Last Starfighter

Weirdhouse Cinema: The Last Starfighter

The year is 1984 and it’s time to save the galaxy… with arcade games. On this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, join Rob and Joe as they discuss “The Last Starfighter.”See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

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Incense, Part 2

Incense, Part 2

Humans have burned incense since ancient times for reasons that range from the practical to the divine. To aid in these rites, various cultures have created exquisite censers and housings for the burn...

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The Monstrefact: Incense for the Damned

The Monstrefact: Incense for the Damned

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses incense and ghosts in Eastern traditions…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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