Experimental History

Explore the universal challenge of awkwardness with fascinating insights into self-perception versus reality. Discover that people often expect social interactions to falter, yet they usually go smoothly. Dive into the three layers of the 'awkward onion,' starting with social clumsiness, and learn how admitting mistakes can ease tension. Shift your focus from self-consciousness to engaging others and confront the fear of rejection with exposure. Wrap up with practical advice on patience and kindness to disarm awkward moments.

I'm off this week for the holidays, so here's a post I return to at the start of every new year. See you in 2026!Original post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/so-you-wanna-de-bog-yourselfAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/

OR: grindset and bedrotOriginal post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/the-drug-that-taught-me-how-muchAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

OR: pedants 'n' pinheadsOriginal post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/secrets-of-the-ancient-memelordsAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

Links 'n' updates for Fall 2025Original post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/you-say-potato-i-say-leprosyAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/you-say-potato-i-say-leprosyMusic by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

Where has all the weirdness gone? The podcast explores a cultural decline in deviance, highlighting data that shows teens and adults are acting out less. It examines the stagnation of creativity dominated by franchises and the loss of diversity in internet culture. With residential mobility decreasing and bland homogeny in brands and architecture, the discussion raises the question of risk-avoidance and conformity in a safer society. Balancing safety with the need for unconventionality is deemed crucial for nurturing creativity.

OR: whack 'em if you got 'emOriginal post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/thank-you-for-being-annoyingAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

yeehawOriginal post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/blog-extravaganza-2025-the-winnersAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

The podcast dives into the pervasive hopelessness stemming from climate change and political instability. It discusses self-handicapping as a defense mechanism that prevents individuals from tackling global crises. Listeners are urged to acknowledge shared struggles while fostering hope and resilience. Personal stories, like the connection with an elderly woman, exemplify the importance of choosing hope. It also explores the complexities of moral responsibility, emphasizing the need for individual action in creating positive change.

OR: Claude, will you go to prom with me?Original post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/bag-of-words-have-mercy-on-usAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad