Modern Renaissance
The Renaissance is romanticized today as a turning point for humankind. Marked as a period of new learning, Renaissance leaders challenged man to create, and with it came Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, and the Gutenberg printing press. Paging through history books of 14th- to 17th-Century Europe would have modern scholars longing for a reality that, also, is adorned with whimsical stories and neatly pruned gardens; but, in reality, the Renaissance was exclusive to privileged European men whose luxuries were built off the backs of the working class. The Renaissance equipped the elite with language to further perpetuate classism, sexism and racism that persists today. More than four centuries later, humankind finds itself at the frontier of more learning as we squander to make sense of the conflict and hate ingrained in daily life. Join us as we gaze upon the parallels between the era of Galileo and the world of today; and as we challenge our listeners to fight for inclusion and equity as we discover the Modern Renaissance.
Podcasting since 2023 • 6 episodes
Modern Renaissance
Latest Episodes
That's a Wrap: Season Finale Featuring Listener Questions
Join us for the finale of Modern Renaissance Season 1, where your favorite hosts, John and Dalton, answer questions from each episode from you, our fabulous listeners! Dalton has cooked up a fun surprise for John, involving yet another special ...
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Episode 6
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Price Check on Aisle Life: Exploring the Cost of Dreams & Failures
In this episode of Modern Renaissance, Dalton and John unpack what it means to truly value something. They tackle the history and relevance of the 40-hour workweek, discuss the shifting landscape of ambition in the digital age, and highlight th...
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Episode 5
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A.I. Unplugged: Exploring our Humanity with Special Guest ChatGPT
Love it or hate it, AI is here to stay! On this episode of Modern Renaissance, we explore the possibilities of a future where artificial intelligence is integrated into our day-to-day lives. We delve into our biggest fears and most optimistic h...
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Episode 4
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Flair, Fervor, & Flawless Vernacular: Getting Tongue-Tied with Southern Dialects, Gay Jargon, and Linguistic Razzle-Dazzle!
It's not what you say, it's how you say it! In this episode we delve into the varieties of spoken language and its impact on the world around us. We discuss the way we speak within our social circles, the origin of some colorful southern expres...
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Episode 3
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Unmasking the Material Girl: American Consumerism and Reshaping Our Relationship with Material Possessions
Americans have racked up more than $1 trillion in credit card debt, and we’re still trying to keep up with the Joneses—what gives?! In this episode of Modern Renaissance, we delve into the origins of elite consumerism dating back to post World ...
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