

Experimental History
Adam Mastroianni
1) Find what's true and make it useful. 2) Publish every other Tuesday. 3) Photo cred: my dad.
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Feb 3, 2026 • 19min
Underrated ways to change the world, vol. II
OR: why you should sell onions on the internetOriginal post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/underrated-ways-to-change-the-world-b64All posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

Jan 20, 2026 • 19min
Text is king
Read on, queenOriginal post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/text-is-kingAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad.Experimental History just turned four, so here are last year’s most-viewed posts:The Decline of DevianceFace It: You’re a Crazy Person28 Slightly Rude Notes on WritingBag of Words, Have Mercy on UsNew Paradigm for Psychology Just Dropped

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Jan 6, 2026 • 20min
How to Be Less Awkward
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.

Dec 23, 2025 • 25min
So you wanna de-bog yourself (repost)
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/

Dec 9, 2025 • 14min
The drug that taught me how much I should suffer
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

Nov 26, 2025 • 19min
Secrets of the ancient memelords
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

Nov 12, 2025 • 18min
You say potato, I say leprosy
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

Oct 30, 2025 • 26min
The Decline of Deviance
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.

Sep 30, 2025 • 17min
Thank you for being annoying
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

Sep 16, 2025 • 11min
Blog Extravaganza 2025: the winners
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


