Weird Studies Weird Stories: "On Some Mental Effects of the Earthquake" by William James
Mar 23, 2020
The podcast discusses William James' essay on the mental effects of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake, highlighting the differences between earthquakes and pandemics. It explores perceptions and interpretations of earthquakes, includes a firsthand account of an earthquake experience, and discusses the resilience and resourcefulness of the affected population.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Reflections on the San Francisco Earthquake and the Current Crisis
02:42 • 3min
Perceptions and Interpretations of Earthquakes
05:25 • 5min
Experiences During an Earthquake and the Devastation in San Francisco
10:18 • 2min
Resilience and Resourcefulness in the Aftermath of an Earthquake
12:45 • 9min