350. The Ship of Theseus: What Makes Somethin...

Singapore is one of the wealthiest and most modern countries in the world, but that wasn’t always the case. Today, I want to discuss the history of Singapore. We'll look at its early role in Asian trade, British colonial rule, the Japanese occupation, independence, and its transf ...  Show more

What is corruption? Corruption or corrupt are words that I use quite often in my episodes… but what is corruption? What forms does it take? Why does corruption happen, what damage does it cause, and why can it be so difficult to stop? In this episode, we are going to look at diff ...  Show more

Explore the fascinating Ship of Theseus paradox: If a ship's parts are all replaced, is it still the same ship? Delve into questions of identity, change, and what makes something itself.To unlock full access to all our episodes, consider becoming a premium subscriber on Apple Pod ...  Show more

From the Ship of Theseus to the Grand Shrine of Ise, from the Tin Woodman to our own constantly renewing bodies, humans have long wrestled with a profound question: When something is replaced piece by piece, is it still the same thing? Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visi ...  Show more

An ancient ship rots in the harbor and so we restore it piece by piece until nothing of the original ship remains. Is it still the same ship? Join Robert and Joe as they discuss one of history’s more mind-boggling thought experiments. (Originall published Aug. 21, 2018) Learn mor ...  Show more

Today, we're going to explore something different.
Something that might completely shift the way you think about learning English:

What if learning English isn't about replacing your identity...
What if it's about creating a new ...