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Simon Rich

You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes

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Harvard Pressure and Historical Absurdities

This chapter humorously explores the legacy of Harvard alumni and their implications by referencing historical events like the Salem witch trials. Through anecdotes and light-hearted discussions, the speakers tackle themes of human fallibility and the simplicity of past medical practices, while also reflecting on high-stakes professions and urban development. The conversation weaves in cultural references and the evolution of firefighting, all while highlighting the quirks of cities like Chicago and New York.

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