#6 - Christmas Special (2019) Pt. 1 - A Brief History of Christmas

#6 - Christmas Special (2019) Pt. 1 - A Brief History of Christmas

In this episode we take a look at the history of Christmas. We explore the various ingredients that make up our present-day festivities. Despite our belief that a modern winter holiday is uniquely abundant and materialistic, people have been complaining about it since 4 AD! While some traditions have stayed the same, some have changed a little... Why did Saint Nicholas have a horned monster (Krampus) whip the naughty children? What does carol singing have to do with the Pagans? Why is the tomb of Saint Nicholas in Italy, and why is he also considered the Saint of Seafaring Men? Where is Santa still travelling up from Spain on his steamboat to a televised reception? The development of Christmas is a fascinating trip through mythology, astrology, and religion. Armed with a glass of Kopparberg’s Strawberry and Lime gin, we get festively merry in episode 6 of Abstracts. *** 'Coffee' by Cambo https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Cambo http://www.abstractspodcast.com

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#14 - Socioeconomic Status

#14 - Socioeconomic Status

This week we discuss some of the research surrounding SES and its effect on development and society at large. Fully lubricated by Tomatin Whisky. Music by: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Cambo/~/C...

25 Feb 20231h 42min

#13 - Revenge

#13 - Revenge

This week we drink German hairspray and chat about the phenomenon of revenge. Where? What? How? Refences can be found here: https://abstracts.substack.com/ ** 'Coffee' by Cambo freemusicarchive.org...

31 Jan 20231h 12min

#12 - Social Media

#12 - Social Media

It's time to get yourself off social media. Here's why. ** 'Coffee' by Cambo https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Cambo/~/Coffee_1919

26 Sep 20201h 37min

#11 - Arthur Fleck

#11 - Arthur Fleck

"What do you get when you cross a mentally ill loner with a society that abandons him and treats him like trash?" In this episode we take a look at the latest incarnation of the Joker, from psychopath...

21 Feb 202059min

#10 - Star Wars (The Psychology and Mythology of a Galaxy Far, Far Away)

#10 - Star Wars (The Psychology and Mythology of a Galaxy Far, Far Away)

This week, we boldly go where no-one has gone before... Wait, hang on. This week, we go back to a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away to discuss the psychology and mythology of Star Wars. Is the ...

15 Feb 20201h 10min

#9 - Human Experimentation (Part Two)

#9 - Human Experimentation (Part Two)

In part two, we turn the lens on the USA. From injecting immortal cancer cells into unsuspecting patients, to forcing gonorrheal pus into the eyes of the mentally ill; the USA has a dark history of ab...

9 Feb 20201h 44min

#7 - Christmas Special (2019) Pt. 2 - Santa on the Brain

#7 - Christmas Special (2019) Pt. 2 - Santa on the Brain

This time we follow on from episode 6, looking at the psychology of Christmas. We find out just how robust our beliefs in Santa Claus really are with the Candy Witch experiments, whether there is a ne...

24 Dec 20191h 9min

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