12min chapter

You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes cover image

Simon Rich

You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes

CHAPTER

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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