Illegitimate Scholar
Samuel Urban
Our culture is in crisis and I don’t trust woke universities and authoritarian governments to give us the solution. I examine modern culture through history and anthropology, as well as other sources like indigenous knowledge and common sense. This is a show for those who love academics but hate academia, and want to learn about social studies without the constraining limits of woke universities. Reach me on Discord, https://discord.gg/KhJgpMj6Jj and other sites: https://pod.link/1650280020, If you have any thoughts you'd like to share please email me: [email protected]
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072 - Graham Hancock: Ancient Civilizations & Academia
Illegitimate Scholar
12/14/24 • 98 min
Graham Hancock Fact Checking Flint Dibble Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEe72Nj-AW0
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Exploring Ancient Mysteries and Alternative Histories with Graham Hancock
In this episode, acclaimed author and researcher Graham Hancock joins me on the Illegitimate Scholar Podcast (Cannot believe I just typed that) delves deep into the discussion about ancient civilization, the legacy of shamanistic practices, and the vitriolic response of mainstream academia, specifically archaeology to his ideas. Hancock shares his thoughts on the limitations of archaeological interpretations and the potential for a lost advanced civilization that has left behind a significant legacy. The conversation also explores themes such as the importance of spiritual traditions, the loss of shamanism and spirituality in the West, the precision of ancient astronomical observations, and the position of psychedelics in human history. Hancock provides a comprehensive look at why questioning established narratives is crucial for a more inclusive understanding of our past
00:00 Intro
00:45 Setting Up
00:59 Graham Hancock's Background
01:52 Scottish & Irish Independence
03:47 Archaeological Monopoly on the Past
08:34 Methods of Controlling Narrative
13:35 Ancient Sites & Who Gets Access
19:34 Hancock's Response to Lies
23:23 Evidence Archaeology Ignores
38:23 The Clovis First Paradigm
47:50 Ancient Ideas in Modern Structures
53:56 Ad
54:53 Shamanism and Altered States of Consciousness
59:21 Astronomy & Ancient Cultures
01:06:40 Psychedelics in the Past & Today
01:30:11 Rapa Nui: Pilgrimage Site?
01:35:18 Concluding Thoughts and Season Two Highlights
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043 - Government & Cultural Centralization
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09/26/23 • 46 min
Centralization of political authority and how it happens over time to today. Early Humans. Roman/Chinese Empire. Early Modern. Modern. Post-Modern.
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- Centralization
- Definition
- the action or process of bringing activities together in one place.
- the concentration of control of an activity or organization under a single authority.
- Definition
- Hunter-gatherers, state of nature
- Any higher centralization requires some level of political organization
- Early Empires
- Rome similar but specific example China
- Standardized writing system:
- Standardized systems of weights and measures:
- Standardized currency:
- Network of roads and canals:
- Great Wall of China:
- Rome similar but specific example China
- After Roman Empire collapses the next thing I want to concentrate on is the modern era, beginning with the era of “absolutism”
- Feudalism in Europe was decentralized
- Phillip II of Spain
- He established the Royal Printing Office in Madrid in 1566
- Established the Tercios
- Professional Army under Spain specifically
- Rather than feudal levies
- Standardized, highly effective
- He built new roads and canals to connect different parts of Spain and to facilitate the movement of troops and supplies.
- Physical location very important
- China, Rome, USA, always important, speed matters
- He expanded the Spanish bureaucracy and created new government departments
- Always
- Replaces feudalism
- Put loyal people in those positions
- #patronage
- He established a postal service that linked Madrid to all major Spanish cities
- With new roads, postal service allows control of larger area, utilize those roads, make information reliable and control
- All only possible with marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella of Castile in 1469
- Leads into Spain
- Modern era
- All the centralization in the modern era mirrors the past
- Railroads allowed for even faster transportation
- Telegraph for faster information transfer
- Ship technology faster transport
- Regional languages disappear as people are incentivized to speak the most economically viable language
- Post-Modern and the future
- That brings us to today
- Internet is an insane force
- Lifestyle centralization
- People in Namibia, Indonesia, Myanmar can see life in the upper classes of North America, Europe, East Asia, Middle Easst
- Globalism and the New World Order
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057 - Politics of Identity w/ The Prudentialist
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04/11/24 • 92 min
Identity, Multiculturalism, and Societal Shifts
Written by AI for Keywords and Simplicity. (Do not blame me for how it sounds college liberally)
Prudentialist Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePrudentialist
Prudentialist Substack: https://theprudentialist.substack.com/
I, Illegitimate Scholar, together with the Prudentialist discuss identity, multiculturalism, and the evolving societal dynamics of 21st century America. We discuss the effects of mass immigration, the nuances of assimilation, and the profound impact of demographic shifts on politics and culture. We critically address the commodification of identity, the role of media and institutions in shaping perceptions, and the influence of identity politics on contemporary discourse. Through an in-depth analysis that includes historical injustices, governmental policies, and the implications of globalization, we shed light on the challenges and opportunities presented by a multicultural society. Our discussion aims to provide a profound understanding of the intricate relationship between personal identity, societal structures, and cultural changes, offering insights into the ongoing debates around diversity, inclusion, and the shaping of public policy.
0:00 Prudentialist Combined
00:27 Introduction
00:27 Prudentialist
00:54 Popular Media's Impact
03:42 Culture of who you are NOT
15:09 Knee Jerk Truths
17:37 Is Woke a Religion?
35:28 Immigration and Its Impact on Society's Structure
46:22 Racial Politics
48:22 Diversity Supports Union Busting
51:08 Identity Politics and the Changing American Demographic
51:52 Racial/Ethnic Coalitions
52:41 Inevitability of White Identity
55:41 Damage of Immigration
57:47 The Influence of Corporate and Political Interests on Society
01:00:46 Irish Do Not Belong Here
01:04:50 The Role of Education and Ideology in Shaping Society
01:23:06 The Globalization Effect: Corporations vs. National Interests
01:24:12 The Consultancy Crisis and the Future of Ideological Battles
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071 - How We Decide What is True about Ancient Human History
Illegitimate Scholar
11/17/24 • 117 min
Exploring Human Beliefs, Civilization Origins, and Racism - A Deep Dive
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Join me with rebirth of the Word to discuss the varying concepts of racism, and why people hold certain beliefs. We discuss the works and critiques of figures like Graham Hancock and Flint Dibble, the evolution of human thought, and the intersection of religion and mythology. This episode also covers diverse topics such as the Big Bang Theory, ancient civilizations, and the impact of modern technology on our lives. The complexities of human history and social constructs.
00:00 Rebirth of the Word
02:23 Understanding Beliefs and Sources
08:13 Racism and Historical Contexts
40:40 Questioning Ancient Civilizations
44:29 Ad Read
45:50 The Complexity of Human Ancestry and Skin Color
48:36 Debating Historical Theories and Evidence
55:02 The Role of Academia and Public Discourse
01:18:12 Ancient Civilizations and the Origin of Pottery
01:19:07 Misconceptions and Corrections in Historical Knowledge
01:22:24 Defining Civilization and Its Early Indicators
01:28:55 Slavery and Class Structures
01:37:16 Future Plans and Reflections on Knowledge Sharing
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ISL 013 - Jerome Powell fighting Globalism? w/ Phil Gibson
Illegitimate Scholar
10/06/23 • 61 min
I sit down with Phil Gibson to talk Jerome Powell.
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IS on the Good Ole Boyz Podcast: Gods, Blood, and Wheels
Illegitimate Scholar
08/22/23 • 137 min
My favorite fellow podcasters and I sat down for the second time to discuss the arguments of Jared Diamond "Guns, Germs, and Steel, other topics in Anthropology, and discussion of the origin of the wheel and the Indo-Aryans.
Listen to their show here:
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Books and Audible:
Audible AUDIOBOOKS, free trial:
https://amzn.to/3TJOARA"American Nations" - Cultural history of the US focused on distinct cultural areas and their affects. Link: https://amzn.to/3P6lTwn
The three big anthropology books I recommend :
"Guns, Germs and Steel" - https://amzn.to/3qI271S
"Dawn of Everything" Graeber/Wengrow - culturally left wing big (pop) anthropology/history book. Good for diversity of thought, many good references here. - https://amzn.to/47Fl6uH
"Sapiens" - Globalist/WEF but a decent take to understand their position. -https://amzn.to/47FEW95
Other reccomendations:
"The Korean War" -Bruce Cummings, history of colonization of Korea and the context of the nationalist/communist wars of East Asia. - https://amzn.to/3smlLB3
"Oracle Bones" - Book on China from a journalist's perspective in the 90s, exceptional and if people want to read one book on China I recommend this one. - https://amzn.to/3YOOfzE
"1491" - Mann. So much of what we know about Native Americans is tainted by influence of Europeans (by the time Europeans were writing a lot of stuff down, especially in English 200 years had passed since first contact and almost everyone was dead and the cultures were irrevocably changed, even if they didn't meet Europeans yet). The lost history of pre-Columbian western hemisphere is a glimpse into so many unique cultures that challenge our assumptions of human nature as well as history. - https://amzn.to/45luIsM
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034 - Death of Tradition in Medicine
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05/30/23 • 26 min
Besides the explosion of medical company monopolies, not much has changed with medicine in my lifetime. My boomer parents took pills for everything and they encouraged me to. mention of a headache gets an ibuprofen, rather than a glass of water. Even at a young age I was obsessed with primitive people and I wondered how they survived without our modern medicine, or even toothpaste. It was only once I was much older that I realized that much of the problems we have are due to our modern life and they way we live, and our culture decided the best solution was to pop pills and make $400 rubber insoles rather than actually change the culture to just not create those problems that need industrial solutions.
I’m Sam and this is the Illegitimate Scholar Podcast. The weekly cultural anthropology and history podcast that makes sense of our senseless world through indigenous and historical examples, academic methods in social science, and a perspective not limited by the crushing restrictions that come with traditional academia and public schools
Today we are going to talk traditional medicine, the pros and cons and what it can do and can’t do. Then where our modern health system comes from, what the nature of our health culture is, and why people are so fat and miserable in the west.
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“The Horse, the Wheel, and Language”::
In Defense of Food:
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#anthropology #podcasts #videopodcast #history #historypodcasts #health #medicalanthropology #biomedicine #homeopathy #culture #tradition #traditionalmedicine #indigenous #spiritual #wholehealth #shaman #indigenousmedicine
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033 - Caffeine and Capitalism: A Culture's Choice of Drug
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05/20/23 • 19 min
Indigenous cultures often have hallucinogenic traditions, from Meso-America, to Africa, the Pacific, and indigenous Europe. The United States, Spain, and Japan, just as diverse, all drink similar amounts of coffee while being very different cultures. Why do these cultures that differ so much share these traits, and what do these, and the use of other drugs tell us about the values and customs of a culture?
I’m Sam and this is the Illegitimate Scholar Podcast. The weekly cultural anthropology and history podcast that tries to make sense of our senseless world through indigenous and historical examples, academic methods in social science, and a perspective not limited by the crushing restrictions that come with traditional academia and public schools.
Today we are going to find out the similarities in a few indigenous hallucinogenic traditions, and why these similar traditions thrived in these very different cultures. Then, what makes alcohol tied to settled life. What makes alcohol give way to caffeine as the main drug of the west, and what are the consequences of this shift are. Finally, what the drugs of the last few decades have to say about the state of our modern culture.
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“The Horse, the Wheel, and Language”::
“Uncommon Ground: The History of Coffee and how it changed the world
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#podcast #history #anthropology #culture #socialanthropology #culturalanthropology #politicalscience #geopolitics #indigenous #politics #libertarian #liberty
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017 - Corporations Place in Our Culture
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01/14/23 • 39 min
I discuss how corporations affect our country, and how they work. I discuss the implications of the structure of corporations and how to best interact with them in your daily life and evaluate the effect of a corporation. Corporations are a specific type of organization, but they are a social construct and can compare to other social constructs.
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#podcast ##corporations #corporatism #capitalism #historyfacts #corporatism #cronycapitalism #latestagecapitalism
#culture #videopodcast #history #anthropology #culturalanthropology #historyfacts #historical #antiwoke #woke #illegitimatescholar #libertarian #freedom #politics #cultural #commentary #conservative #socialstudies #socialscience
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Linguist Reveals Ancient Influences in Modern Languages
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10/03/24 • 133 min
Another Livestream!
New full episode coming soon with Aethemplear
Find me on youtube as well! Lots happening there.
https://www.youtube.com/@Illegitimate_Scholar?sub_confirmation=1
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Today I am joined by Doc Brown, a PhD linguist, again to discuss linguistics. Language has a huge impact on how we see the world and interpret it. Doc Brown describes influences in modern language from past languages and how they are preserved. tt
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How many episodes does Illegitimate Scholar have?
Illegitimate Scholar currently has 99 episodes available.
What topics does Illegitimate Scholar cover?
The podcast is about Culture, Society & Culture, History, Podcasts, Gender, Anthropology and Race.
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The episode title 'IS Geopolitics: Haiti's Civil War w/ Brad Pearce' is the most popular.
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The average episode length on Illegitimate Scholar is 61 minutes.
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The first episode of Illegitimate Scholar was released on Oct 17, 2022.
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