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Engines Podcast

Engines of Our Ingenuity 2800: 2800 Years Ago

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on August 28, 2023 · Episode: 2800 Two information revolutions: 2800 years ago, and surrounding the 2800th Episode. Today, 2800 years ago.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 1065: Alphabet

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on November 12, 2023 · Episode: 1065 Inventing the alphabet — sowing progress and chaos. Today, we invent the alphabet — and we sow seeds of discord.

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Houston Matters

Interactive exhibits offer a way to ‘Explore Asia’ without leaving Houston

Michael Hagerty

Posted on July 19, 2023 · New, permanent, multimedia exhibits at Asia Society Texas highlight the cultures of China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam while directing visitors how to find and experience elements of those cultures here in Houston.

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Town Square

World Affairs: Janet Yellen’s Trip to China, Russia-Ukraine, France Protests, and More

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on July 17, 2023 · Experts weigh in on the latest news in the world economy and politics.

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Engines Podcast

Engines of Our Ingenuity 2695: Hydraulic Information

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on July 9, 2023 · Episode: 2695 The 21st Century information floodtide, seen as applied hydraulics. Today, information flows like water.

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