Best Michael Hobbs Podcasts (2025)

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How have rivers shaped human existence? With Vanessa Taylor 37:17

20h ago37:17

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From ancient empires to modern metropolises, what do rivers tell us about the way humans build, worship, and fight for their worlds? In this episode, historian Vanessa Taylor joins host Caroline Dodds Pennock to explore the powerful role rivers have played in shaping human history, culture, and identity. Drawing from her new book, Seven Rivers, Van…

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RAF416: Why We Crave Sweets after Meals 7:57

16h ago7:57

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Sometimes it seems like I just have to have dessert with every meal. I immediately want something sweet after I finish my main course. I wonder if it's habit, but it seems to happen even when I haven't done it in a while. It seems to be just a part of eating. Now, if I'm able to wait a little while, the craving usually passes. We've all heard that …

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Episode #234 ... The Unbearable Lightness of Being - Milan Kundera 34:03

3d ago34:03

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Today we try to produce a philosophical guide for the book The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera. We talk about Parmenides, Nietzsche's eternal recurrence, kitsch as something more than just an aesthetic category, existential codes and his animal test of morality. Hope you love it! :) Sponsors: ZocDoc: https://www.ZocDoc.com/PHILO Nord…

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How Well do we Understand the Female Body? With Polly Vernon 50:56

10h ago50:56

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Did you know that women’s brains change during puberty, pregnancy and the menopause? That women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s? Or that female athletes are more prone to certain injuries than their male counterparts? In her book How The Female Body Works, journalist Polly Vernon sets out on a quest to understand the female bod…

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Episode 084 — It's the Money, Stupid: Accelerating Renter Wealth with Rowland Hobbes of Stake 57:28

3d ago57:28

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This week, we chat with Rowland Hobbes, Founder and CEO of Stake. Rowland, who will be speaking on the housing track at the upcoming Ownership Economy Summit 2025, offers insights into how to use modern fintech to accelerate renter wealth building and give more people upside in ownership through renting. In this episode, we cover: The pivotal momen…

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Europe in the Summer. What a Beautiful Place. | Life in the Fast Lane #53 1:14:38

4d ago1:14:38

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We're back for another Life in the Fast Lane, and what could be better? Europe in the Summer. What a Beautiful Place. We kick things off with the Tokyo Drift Minute, wherein Joe explains Japanese high school lunch service. Then, in a shocking turn of events, we re-order the Fast Lane agenda (again) to move right into Running the VIN as we enter eve…

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Are the Rich Preparing for Civilisational Collapse? With Evan Osnos 42:57

2d ago42:57

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In this episode, award-winning journalist Evan Osnos joins Carl Miller to discuss the lives of the Ultrarich and themes from his new book The Haves and the Have Yachts. Together, they explore the secretive world of the ultra-wealthy, the symbolism of superyachts, and what extreme luxury reveals about inequality, power, and the future of capitalism.…

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Beauty and the Footnote: Universities and the Study of Literature 1:01:09

5d ago1:01:09

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Stefan Collini, FBA. Professor Emeritus of Intellectual History and English Literature, University of Cambridge. The Donald Winch Lectures in Intellectual History.University of St Andrews. 11th, 12th & 13th October 2022. In the course of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, universities expanded to include a wide range of what came to be regarde…

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Does Plato Still Matter Today? with Angie Hobbs 54:14

3d ago54:14

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Use code SQUARED at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/squared --- Can ancient philosophy make sense of a modern life? In this episode, Sophie Scott-Brown speaks to academic philosopher and author Angie Hobbs about the enduring relevance of Plato and how his ideas continue to resonate in today’s w…

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Did the Road to Trump Start in the 90’s? with John Ganz 38:59

8d ago38:59

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Use code SQUARED at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/squared --- How has the past thirty years of American politics impacted our present? In this episode, Atossa Araxia Abrahamian speaks to journalist and author John Ganz about how the 1990s were the perfect storm that created a new America that…

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RAF415: Devil's Den State Park Arkansas - Devil's Den Trail 43:43

10d ago43:43

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It's been a while since I last visited Devil's Den. This state park is probably one of the closest, if not the closest to where I live. I'm here with my friend Robert, who has lived here all his life, so I feel comfortable that he'll guide me through this okay. Read the full post at http://RunningAFEVER.com/415…

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Bwembya Chikolwa | The Appraiser Behind Railroads, Pipelines, and Power Lines 49:52

9d ago49:52

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What if the most important kind of appraisal is the one you’ve never heard of? In this episode of “Appraisers on Purpose,” Bwembya Chikolwa shines a light on one of the appraisal world’s best-kept secrets: unitary appraisal—the valuation of sprawling, network-heavy assets like railroads, pipelines, and telecom infrastructure.Far from obscure, this …

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Was the Nuclear Bomb Inevitable? With Frank Close 1:02:19

10d ago1:02:19

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Use code SQUARED at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/squared --- How did the most powerful force in history begin with a faint smudge on a photographic plate? In this episode, Adam McCauley speaks to physicist and award-winning science writer Frank Close about his new history of the development …

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Episode 083 — Beyond Returns: Gigi Danziger & Albert Wenger on Capital for Stewardship AND Growth 55:22

11d ago55:22

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This week, we're joined by Gigi Danziger (Eutopia Holdings) and Albert Wenger (Union Square Ventures) to discuss their mission to create a world where everyone can thrive by reversing the trend of extractive capital through innovative steward ownership models. Our conversation delves into their application of steward ownership to diverse initiative…

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F9 (Lap 15) 1:28:14

11d ago1:28:14

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We’re heading to Montequinto and Edinburgh (and a few places in between) to talk about F9 with Dr. Alicia Kozma! After Alicia tells us about her academic approach to F&F (and how she uses it in her teaching and programming work), we learn about her introduction to the Fast and the Furious, and we get a new style/form of rankings. Joey teases a seri…

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Episode #233 ... A philosophy of self-destruction. (Dostoevsky, Bataille) 33:57

12d ago33:57

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Today we talk about two different theories for why we ritualize self-destructive behavior. We check out a lesser-known work from Dostoevsky called The Gambler. We consider how much we can hold people morally accountable for this kind of stuff. Then we look at the work of Georges Bataille, his book The Accursed Share, and how a hidden underlying eco…

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An African History of Africa, with Zeinab Badawi (Part Two) 35:24

12d ago35:24

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Use code SQUARED at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/squared ----- ‘Everyone is originally from Africa, and this book is therefore for everyone.’ – Zeinab Badawi Too often historians have told the history of Africa through the prism of colonialism. But what picture of the continent emerges when …

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An African History of Africa, with Zeinab Badawi (Part One) 38:27

13d ago38:27

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‘Everyone is originally from Africa, and this book is therefore for everyone.’ – Zeinab Badawi Too often historians have told the history of Africa through the prism of colonialism. But what picture of the continent emerges when we do away with making the story of Africa so anchored in European colonialism? In July 2025 award-winning broadcaster Ze…

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The Specialist | The Greatest Persian Manuscript: A Story Fit For Kings, with Benedict Carter 13:34

14d ago13:34

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This is an episode of The Specialist, produced by Intelligence Squared in partnership with Sotheby's. In The Specialist, explore the significance and journey of an extraordinary work through the eyes of those that know it best. On today's episode, the legendary Shahnameh – the Persian Book of Kings – an epic poem composed of around 50,000 rhyming c…

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Classic Debate: To Stop Climate Collapse, We Must End Capitalism 1:09:08

15d ago1:09:08

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Capitalism is driving us to disaster. Our planet is heading for a terrifying environmental cataclysm – and our economic system is responsible. The defining characteristic of capitalism is perpetual economic growth. And while it has brought us wonderful benefits, including improved health, wealth and opportunities to travel and experience the world,…

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Corn Mazes with Chelsey Weber-Smith 1:04:22

15d ago1:04:22

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Can you find your way out of the maize? The corn maze has become an enduring attraction of the American autumnal experience, seen at touristy family farms next to pumpkin patches and haunted houses. But what are the historical roots of this iconic living puzzle? Sarah guides the eternally-lost Chelsey Weber-Smith through the twists and turns of the…

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He's Just Not That Into You 1:00:09

16d ago1:00:09

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How one comedian's offhand advice launched a decent TV episode, a mediocre book and a terrible movie. Where to find us: Our Patreon Our merch! Peter's newsletter Peter's other podcast, 5-4 Mike's other podcast, Maintenance Phase Sources: Susan Faludi's "Backlash" For Women Who Count on Men to Be Jerks Bridget Jones’s Legacy Single Women in Popular …

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RAF414: Davidsonville Historic State Park Arkansas 32:20

17d ago32:20

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Here we are at Davidsonville Historic State Park, near Pocahontas, Arkansas. I am here on my "daycation," which is like a vacation with day trips. And I decided to come all the way out to Davidsonville. It's a historic town, what used to be a town. It was donated back in 1957 by a man named Davis, and there was another person who owned part of the …

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Chris Williams | Building Tax-Free Wealth with Sweat Equity and Appraisal Skills 1:03:20

17d ago1:03:20

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Can appraisers shape the future or are they stuck reacting to it? Chris Williams has an answer.In this episode of “Appraisers on Purpose,” tech-savvy appraiser and valuation innovator Chris Williams flips the script on what it means to be an appraiser in today’s world of rapid transformation.Chris doesn’t see AI, MISMO, or modernization as threats.…

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Robert Talisse on Civic Solitude 17:42

15d ago17:42

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Democracy is about acting as a group, but, surprisingly, Robert Talisse argues that what it needs to function well is a degree of solitude for citizens. In-group and out-group dynamics mean that individuals become vulnerable to being pushed towards more extreme views than they would otherwise hold. There is, Talisse, maintains, a need to balance ti…

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Did Apple’s Rise Fuel China’s Fight for Tech Supremacy? With Patrick McGee 48:16

17d ago48:16

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How did Apple, the world’s most valuable company and creator of the defining product of the 21st century, end up so deeply entangled with China’s authoritarian state? In 1996, Apple was teetering on the edge of bankruptcy. Fast forward to 2003, and the company made a pivotal move - outsourcing production to China in search of affordable, scalable l…

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Episode 082 - AI Beyond Monopolies: Ben Fielding of Gensyn AI on Democratizing Compute & Open Protocols 59:03

18d ago59:03

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This week, we welcome Ben Fielding, Founder and CEO at Gensyn. Gensyn is a proud sponsor of this year's summit. Ben recounts his journey from deep learning research to addressing the critical issue of compute resource monopolization in AI, leading Gensyn's pioneering decentralized approach. Ben explains how they're solving the fundamental problem o…

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Family Vacations with My Brother, The GOAT, Michael Jordan | Life in the Fast Lane #52 1:12:11

18d ago1:12:11

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It's time for another Life in the Fast Lane, and we're talking about Family Vacations with My Brother, The GOAT, Michael Jordan! First, though: a Tokyo Drift Minute with a transition to Sean at school (and a new actress whose filmography we can explore). While there's no real news, Vin continues to post through it. As we Run the VIN (happy birthday…

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Beauty and the Footnote: Universities and the Study of Literature 54:04

18d ago54:04

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Stefan Collini, FBA.Professor Emeritus of Intellectual History and English Literature, University of Cambridge. The Donald Winch Lectures in Intellectual History.University of St Andrews.11th, 12th & 13th October 2022. In the course of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, universities expanded to include a wide range of what came to be regarded …

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How did the fourteenth century shape England? With Helen Carr 41:18

19d ago41:18

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The death of Edward I in 1307 marked the beginning of a period of intense turmoil and change in England. The fourteenth century ushered in the beginning of the bloody Hundred Years’ War with France, an epic conflict with Scotland that would last into the sixteenth century, famine in Northern Europe and the largest human catastrophe in known history…

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How will Taiwan shape Asia’s future? With Chris Horton 58:50

20d ago58:50

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The issue of Taiwan is a constant background hum in today’s news cycle. Perched precariously on the fault-lines of global power, the fate of this vibrant democracy and tech colossus will shape Asia’s future – either containing or facilitating China’s expansionist goals. In today’s episode we’re joined by top foreign correspondent Chris Horton. Hort…

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Where Will the Next Tech Superpower Emerge? With Mehran Gul 51:16

22d ago51:16

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For the past fifty years, Silicon Valley has led the world in developing cutting-edge technologies and spawning high-growth, billion-dollar tech companies. More recently, China has emerged as a formidable force in innovation. But is our focus on the US-China rivalry causing us to overlook the rise of new tech powerhouses elsewhere? In today’s episo…

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RAF413: GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs - Wegovy, Ozembic, Zepbound and Others 10:14

24d ago10:14

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On June 4, 2021, the FDA approved Wegovy for the treatment of chronic obesity and overweight individuals. Dr. John Sharretts, deputy director of the Division of Diabetes, Lipid Disorders, and Obesity in the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, said, "Today's approval offers adults with obesity or overweight a beneficial new treatment opti…

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The Safekeep, with Women’s Prize-winner Yael van der Wouden 46:15

24d ago46:15

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It’s been a remarkable eighteen months for Dutch-Israeli author Yael van der Wouden. Her debut novel, The Safekeep, was shortlisted for the Booker Prize, and this year it won the Women’s Prize for Fiction. Set in the Netherlands 15 years after the end of World War II, The Safekeep is the story of a reclusive young woman living in her family’s isola…

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Episode 081 — From Founder to Future: John Abrams on Positive Business Succession Through Employee Ownership 41:20

23d ago41:20

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In Episode 081 of The Ownership Economy Podcast, we welcome John Abrams, pioneering founder of South Mountain Company, a 40-person architecture and building worker co-op. John shares his journey from inadvertently starting his business in 1973 to converting it into a worker co-op in 1987, where every member-owner has one share and one vote after a …

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Matt Cowan | Why Bad Appraisals Made Me a Better Appraiser 52:30

24d ago52:30

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Want to write better reports? Start by reading the worst ones.In this episode of Appraisers on Purpose, Matt Cowan shares an unexpected truth: the path to becoming a better appraiser often starts with reviewing the worst of our industry.Matt’s journey spanning hurricane zones, forensic reviews, and modernization pilots proves that chaos isn’t somet…

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256: We Caught Michael Yon in Argentina - and he Revealed Everything You Need to Know! 1:00:42

25d ago1:00:42

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Stunning interview to explain everything you need to know about how the world is run - and take action to protect yourself and your family! Puregold Company UK: Link to free consultation and free storage: https://thepuregoldcompany.co.uk/ivor-cummins/ For personal growth in Mental Strength and Critical Thinking skills: https://ivorcumminsworkshops.…

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The Specialist | The Untold Story of the Shredded Banksy, with Alex Branczik 14:14

25d ago14:14

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This is an episode of The Specialist, produced by Intelligence Squared in partnership with Sotheby's. In The Specialist, explore the significance and journey of an extraordinary work through the eyes of those that know it best. The shredding of Banksy’s Girl with Balloon live at auction in 2018 has gone down in art history. Alex Branczik, Chairman …

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The Specialist | The Rediscovery of Rubens’ The Massacre of the Innocents, with George Gordon 14:52

25d ago14:52

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This is an episode of The Specialist, produced by Intelligence Squared in partnership with Sotheby's. In The Specialist, explore the significance and journey of an extraordinary work through the eyes of those that know it best. Rubens’ early masterpiece The Massacre of the Innocents was hidden away for nearly 250 years. George Gordon, Deputy Chairm…

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Southland Tales (2006) 1:16:40

25d ago1:16:40

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We're finally talking about Southland Tales, the first-ever Dwayne Johnson (not "The Rock") movie, and we're joined by Resident Historian Mike Manzi! After trying to parse the dense and complicated narrative in this movie, we talk about the critical reaction to the film as well as why this doesn't feel like a bomb/spectacular failure. Mike talks ab…

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How Can Football Shirts Explain Money, Power and Politics? 36:52

26d ago36:52

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In today’s episode, journalist and author Joey D'Urso joins us to discuss the themes of his new book More Than A Shirt: How Football Shirts Explain Global Politics, Money and Power. D'Urso travelled across the globe from Birmingham to Belgrade and Medellin and Mumbai, to uncover how the colours, crests and sponsors of football teams reflect and goo…

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Beauty and the Footnote: Universities and the Study of Literature 1:06:10

27d ago1:06:10

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Stefan Collini, FBA. Professor Emeritus of Intellectual History and English Literature, University of Cambridge. The Donald Winch Lectures in Intellectual History. University of St Andrews. 11th, 12th & 13th October 2022. In the course of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, universities expanded to include a wide range of what came to be regard…

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