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S1E30 Drowning the World: The Myth and Science of the Great Flood
Noah's Ark is just one piece of a global puzzle. From ancient Mesopotamia to Indigenous Australia, cultures across the world tell a remarkably similar story: a great flood that wiped out humanity.…
S1E29 The Hall of Failure
Innovation doesn't always lead to progress. Sometimes, it leads to glorious, spectacular failure. Join us for a deep dive into history's "Hall of Failure," where we uncover the stories behind the…
S1E28 The Human Weapon: Confessions of a North Korean Bomber
She was a brainwashed agent, a mass murderer, and a pardoned victim. The story of Kim Hyon Hui, the North Korean spy behind the bombing of KAL 858, is a chilling dive into a world of manufactured…
S1E27 The Code of Everything: Zero
Ever wonder how you'd calculate 101 without the number 0? For centuries, some of the world's greatest minds couldn't. This is the story of how the dangerous, revolutionary idea of "nothing" was born…
S1E26 The Global Art of “Sorry"
Does a simple "I'm sorry" truly fix everything? Across different cultures, it can mend a relationship—or make things much worse.This episode takes you on a global tour of the apology, revealing why…
S1E25 Forging a Soul: De-Russification and Ukraine's Identity
How do you erase an empire from the soul of a nation? Since the 2022 invasion, Ukraine has plunged into a radical campaign of de-Russification—a cultural shock therapy to cleanse itself of centuries…
S1E24 The Ledger and the Storm: Immigration Realities
Dive deep into the often-misunderstood world of undocumented immigration with "Curious Index." This episode, "The Ledger and the Storm: Immigration Realities," meticulously unpacks two critical, yet…
S1E23 SWIFT: The Global Financial Network and Its Geopolitical Weaponization
Welcome to Curious Index! In this episode, we unravel the intricate story of SWIFT: the unseen code orchestrating trillions of dollars across the globe daily. Discover how this member-owned…
S1E22 Designed to Click: The Architecture of Human Choice
Are you really in control of your choices? 🤔 We explore the fascinating world of Choice Architecture, where everything from a website layout to a cafeteria menu is designed to influence you. Learn…
S1E21 Roman Concrete: Building for a Millennium
Dive into the engineering marvels of ancient Rome and discover the construction secrets that changed the world! "Roman Concrete: Building for a Millennium" takes you on a journey back in time to…
S1E20 Why Everything You've Learned from Success is Wrong
We're taught to study the winners, but what if the most vital lessons are hidden in the graveyard of failures? This week on Curious Index, we uncover Survivorship Bias—a sneaky cognitive trap that…
S1E19 Rivers of Silver, Chains of Men: Rus' and the Eastern Slave Trade
When you think of Vikings, you picture coastal raids. But what if their most powerful legacy was forged not in the West, but along the great rivers of the East? This episode uncovers the story of the…
S1E18 Labubu and the Ugly-Cute Rebellion
n a world full of filters and flawless aesthetics, how did a quirky little monster with nine fangs become a global sensation? Join us as we explore the "ugly-cute" phenomenon of Labubu and the…
S1E17 The Accidental Architects: Everyday Decisions Shaping History
Get ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about history!We’re not talking about kings and conquerors—we’re talking about the unlikely, the mundane, and the foolish decisions that changed…
S1E16 Beyond the Battles: History's Most Bizarre and Revealing Footnotes
Are you tired of history that’s all battles, kings, and dates? Then welcome to Curious Index, the podcast that ditches the grand narratives for the gloriously absurd.We're diving into history's…
S1E15 Your Money, the Fed's Experiment
What's really behind skyrocketing mortgage rates and those insane grocery bills? On this episode of Curious Index, we pull back the curtain on the powerful, and often mysterious, entity behind it…
S1E14 The De-influencer's Rebellion: Authenticity, Trust, and Digital Commerce
Welcome to today's podcast, where we dive into a phenomenon that's sweeping the digital world: Deinfluencing.Have you ever felt that an influencer's recommendation was less about genuine use and more…
S1E13 The Great Unbundling: Rebuilding Connection in an Atomized Age
We live in a paradox: hyper-connected, yet deeply isolated. This episode of Curious Index unravels "The Great Unbundling." Why is the gig economy's "flexibility" a mirage, while the creator economy…
S1E12 War Geeks: Ukraine's Civilian Forces Reshaping the Battlefield
Forget billion-dollar defense contracts. In makeshift workshops across Ukraine, a new kind of soldier has emerged. They're using repurposed e-cigarette batteries to power drones and building…
S1E11 War on Drugs: From Moral Panic to Life-saving Solutions
Why is it that the harder we fight the War on Drugs, the more out of control the fentanyl crisis becomes? When the perfect solution isn't possible, do we cling to moral judgment, or do we…
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