(0:00) Open
(2:30) People Keep The Strangest Things
(3:45) The Museums You Don’t Know About
(9:00) The OG Tupperware
(12:42) Knowledge & “Modern” Preservation
(19:50) Oddities: Airplanes, Wedding Cakes, & Einstein’s Brain Jerky
(23:10) The Catacombs
(25:01) cj’s recommendation: Acquired: The Complete History & Strategy of Rolex
(26:02) Jeff’s Recommendation: Moneyball (the talkie, not the book)
From ancient salts curing fish to the audacious freezing of human heads, our fight against decay is more than just beating the clock - it's about conquering forgetfulness. Humanity's relentless drive to preserve everything from fleeting moments to hard-won knowledge isn't just a mission; it's a defiant roar against the silence of oblivion.
In this episode we explore humanity’s battle with preservation over the millennia, and highlight a few of the more interesting (and concerning) bits along the way.
Every archived file, every digitized memory, every frozen hope isn't just about prolonging existence; it's about building a legacy. We're not just outwitting rot; we're trying to craft our own enduring form of immortality. Let’s check-in on how we are doing so far.
Rolex: The Complete History and Strategy
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