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Time Trek Episodes

Unpack a ‘moment’ in time with Peter and Harry. How does what we’ve created in the past reverberate into the present and future?
July 8, 2019

TSP102 - Time Trek: Encoding, foreboding?

Starting with Morse code in the mid 19th century the beginnings of encoding technology eventually evolved into the ubiquitous use of barcodes today. This mini revolution has ramifications well beyond retail convenience and routine record keeping....

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May 27, 2019

TSP098 - Time Trek: Optics, near and far.

Man’s quest to explore beyond the limits of the senses led to the evolution of optical theory and eventual development of telescopic and microscopic devices. Enhancing our vision, both outer and inner, profoundly changed our perspective of our...

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April 22, 2019

TSP093 - Time Trek: Podcasting, birth and beckoning.

15 years into the podcasting evolution has seen an exponential rise in both programming and popularity, not the least of which is due to the rise and constant upgrading of smartphone technology, as well as corporate interest and acquisitions....

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March 18, 2019

TSP088 - Time Trek: Ikebana - Time for reflection.

The birth of Ikebana, or the Japanese art of flower arranging, dates back to the 7th century. Combining the mindfulness of the Buddhist traditions with Shinto’s connection to nature, this refined art form can offer the West unexpected insights into...

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Feb. 11, 2019

TSP083 - Time Trek: Degeneracy trumps Fascism.

Out of the ashes of the Wiemar Republic, Hitler’s National Socialist Party rose to absolute power, and immediately set out to cleanse the nation, of all “anti-Aryan” culture. The Degenerate Art Show of 1937, exemplified this highly calculated program....

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Jan. 14, 2019

TSP079 - Time Trek: Spanning the Ages.

Arcing back through time, we explore the architectural and social impact of ‘the arch’ over the centuries, on our civilizations, and its symbolic resonance. Duration: 22:46 VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube - Ancient History: Rome If You Want...

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