The Constant: A History of Getting Things Wrong
Mark ChrislerDid you know that Europeans used to believe that sheep grew from Mongolian trees? Have you heard about the misbegotten discovery of a new form of water in the 1960s that set off a cold war arms race? Ever seen the gleaming Las Vegas hotel that accidentally shoots heat rays at poolside guests? The Constant is an audio history of getting things wrong. From ancient science to contemporary blunders, w... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 177 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceHistoryNatural Sciences | |||
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- Funny and informative podcast that puts a spotlight on epistemological failures
The presenter is very erudite, a great writer, and has a good sense of humor and comedic timing. more
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United Statesa month ago - Great podcast
Been listening to The Constant since about 2018. Continues to deliver interesting, engaging and thought provoking content. more
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Australia3 months ago Fantastic show. Very engaging. Can't wait for the new one to come out.
Podcast Addict53 months agodesperado2583Recently found this podcast and I'm working my way through the back catalog. It's entertaining and informative. A new favorite in my regular rotation.
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Well researched and entertainingly delivered. The background music drives me absolutely nuts sometimes (dial it back a notch or three, pretty please?) but the content more than makes up for it. This is my new favorite!
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