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62. How Does Historian Brad Gregory Make a Boring Topic So Mind-Blowing?

People I (Mostly) Admire

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Reflections of the Harvard Society of Fellows

In this chapter, speakers share their memorable moments from the Harvard Society of Fellows, emphasizing a captivating job talk that transformed their view on history. They recount the fusion of elite dining experiences with rich dialogues, focusing on the interplay between history, economics, and communication. The chapter also humorously explores the disconnect in wine tasting, questioning the nature of expertise and the evolution of scholarly thought.

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