Self Proclaimed Intellectuals Self Proclaimed Intellectuals
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Join Adam and Travis as they explore the world! From philosophy to self-improvement, news and politics to interesting factoids, Self Proclaimed Intellectuals has it all! Learn a little, laugh a little, pretend to be just a little bit smarter each episode.
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SPI #20 — Tales! Of! Intellect!
Sometimes, we all just like to sit back and listen to a story.Maybe something romantic, or action-packed, or fun. A good story can come in many forms, and make the audience feel a broad range of different emotions. But, this … Continued
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SPI #19 — Outdated
What do Body Mass Index, the English measurement system, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average have in common? They’re all living fossils, masterfully preserved in our culture for… well… no discernible reason. If you’ve ever heard the phrase, “That’s the way … Continued
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SPI Minisode #2 — Licensed to Cast
This week, we’ve got an episode for you that once again pushes far beyond the boundaries of political correctness (yay!). It’s an episode we recorded a long time ago and saved for a rainy day while we’re preparing even more … Continued
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SPI #18 – Why Asians are Better at Math, and Why English Speaking People Can’t Save Money
Oh boy, do we ever have a good one for you today… You’ve probably heard the stereotype that Asians are better at math. Turns out, it’s actually a quantifiable fact. But it isn’t necessarily because American schools are terrible … Continued
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SPI #17 – Put Me in, Coach!
Well, here we are at Episode #17. This week’s show is a bit more introspective; we’re talking about what coaching is and whether we should get ourselves a coach to improve our performance in various aspects of life. As promised, … Continued
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SPI #16 – Is Anybody Out There?
There are trillions of trillions of stars in the observable universe. Billions upon billions of earth-like planets that might support life. All estimates of probability point to the existence of several other advanced, intelligent civilizations in the galaxy. And yet… … Continued