
The Last Archive is a show about the history of truth, and the historical context for our current fake news, post-truth moment. It’s a show about how we know what we know, and why it seems, these days, as if we don’t know anything at all anymore. The show is written & hosted by Ben Naddaff-Hafrey, and was created by the historian Jill Lepore. iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushki... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 84 | Founded | 6 years ago | 
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture  | |||

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Elon’s management methods during his 100 day “governmental purge fantasy” were exactly the same that AI currently uses; namely, fabricating lies in order to rationalize its actions and further its agenda. It seems the “intelligence” being created is closer to the current “me first” mindset than the seeking of knowledge. The robots will be us, fighting against each other and lying about anything for the sole purpose of being “right”.
Ms. Lepore, I love your storytelling, though this time I detes... more
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Am I the only one who thinks about evil mermaids when hearing 'the Siren myth'?
This is a great show - topics are interesting and well researched. The negative is the overuse of voice actors. The gimmick is too dramatic, takes one out of the moment and, for me, incredibly distracting. This trend seems endemic to Pushkin in general. Wish it would go away.
I’ve now listened to this reading by Jill Lepore three times in the last 24 hours or so. I can’t stop thinking about it and I’m going down various rabbit holes online to learn more! The amount of historical context about Frankenstein I never knew before is blowing me away. And then to learn that Lord Byron was Ada Lovelace’s Father?! I will be rereading Frankenstein over the weekend, and I can’t wait!!
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Focused on the complexities surrounding the concept of truth, this show navigates through historical narratives that have shaped society's understanding of authenticity in the context of present challenges such as fake news and misinformation. Themes include the role of key historical figures, significant events, and cultural phenomena that influence our perception of truth, as well as interdisciplinary discussions that touch on politics, technology, and psychology. The dynamic storytelling blends engaging anecdotes, expert insights, and thematic explorations, making intricate historical narratives accessible and relevant to contemporary audiences.
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