From the birth of the cosmos to the rise of complex human emotions—The Origins of Everything is a deep-dive podcast series that explores the fascinating backstories of existence. Across 50 meticulously crafted episodes, this show takes you on an epic journey through science, history, philosophy, and myth, unveiling how everything came to be. Unlike other science shows or history podcasts, this series blends objective research with philosophical inquiry and lesser-known theories. We go beyond the familiar narratives, providing fresh perspectives and knowledge you won’t easily find elsewhere. Whether it’s the creation of fire or the invention of democracy, we approach each topic with clarity, curiosity, and awe.
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From the birth of the cosmos to the rise of complex human emotions—The Origins of Everything is a deep-dive podcast series that explores the fascinating backstories of existence. Across 50 meticulously crafted episodes, this show takes you on an epic journey through science, history, philosophy, and myth, unveiling how everything came to be. Unlike other science shows or history podcasts, this series blends objective research with philosophical inquiry and lesser-known theories. We go beyond the familiar narratives, providing fresh perspectives and knowledge you won’t easily find elsewhere. Whether it’s the creation of fire or the invention of democracy, we approach each topic with clarity, curiosity, and awe.
The Origin of Writing Records – Memory Made Permanent
The Origins of Everything
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1 week ago
The Origin of Writing Records – Memory Made Permanent
This episode explores how the invention of record-keeping transformed human civilization from oral memory to written permanence. It begins with early clay tokens in Mesopotamia used for counting goods, showing that writing originated from accounting rather than art. As writing systems evolved — cuneiform, hieroglyphs, oracle bones — humanity gained the ability to preserve laws, stories, and history beyond human memory. The episode highlights the rise of scribes as powerful custodians of truth and the emergence of archives that allowed empires to manage taxes, armies, and populations. Over time, records evolved from scrolls to books to digital databases, creating a civilization that remembers everything — but also struggles with what to forget. Finally, it reflects on the double-edged nature of records: they preserve knowledge but can also distort history and control narratives. Ultimately, the written record is humanity’s oldest act of defiance against oblivion — proof that we were here.
The Origins of Everything
From the birth of the cosmos to the rise of complex human emotions—The Origins of Everything is a deep-dive podcast series that explores the fascinating backstories of existence. Across 50 meticulously crafted episodes, this show takes you on an epic journey through science, history, philosophy, and myth, unveiling how everything came to be. Unlike other science shows or history podcasts, this series blends objective research with philosophical inquiry and lesser-known theories. We go beyond the familiar narratives, providing fresh perspectives and knowledge you won’t easily find elsewhere. Whether it’s the creation of fire or the invention of democracy, we approach each topic with clarity, curiosity, and awe.
